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Month: May 2024

The CAT Ferry: Exploring Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Rugged shorelines, endless sandy beaches, and salt-of-the-earth people — there is no place quite like the Maritimes, and no place in the Maritimes quite like Nova Scotia.

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Halifax Pubs with Live Music

A visit to Halifax would not be complete without a meal served with a side of musical entertainment.

Pull up a seat at your new favourite pub or restaurant from this list of pubs that are well known for their food as well as their live music.

Top Hikes in Cape Breton

Hiking in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park
With 26 hiking trails that range from easy strolls to challenging climbs – all leading to panoramic views of canyons, highlands, waterfalls and/or coastlines, you have plenty of hiking adventures to plan in Cape Breton.

Sip, Sip… and Stay! Experience an overnight stay at a Nova Scotia Vineyard

Whether you prefer a medium-bodied red, crisp white, refreshing rosé, or traditional method sparkling wine, Nova Scotia has over 20 wineries and vineyards sure to please your discerning tastes.

Looking for a reason to extend your stay to sample more award-winning Nova Scotia wines? Check out these unique winery stays and sip to your heart’s content!

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Must-do Activities in Yarmouth & Area

Experience 350 years of Acadian culture at Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Savour home-cooked Acadian cuisine, hear the Acadian dialect, and learn about fishing and farming traditions at this early-1900s seaside village. Discover Acadian heritage as you meet costumed interpreters on this beautiful 17-acre site overlooking Pubnico Harbour.

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Explore the Cabot Trail and Beyond

Cape Breton Island has been recently ranked the #1 Island in Canada by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards and ranked #10 in the 25 Best Islands in the World category. With incredible scenery, food, adventure, live music around every corner and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, we can’t say we’re surprised!

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Quintessential Boutique Shopping in Halifax

Halifax is often said to be best explored by foot. With many hidden gems nestled amongst the city streets full of unique finds, local talents, and great designers, you don’t want to miss them! What better activity to include in your urban adventuring than a little shopping?

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This region is home to some of our most scenic coastal vistas and historic attractions. Explore our coast and get acquainted with the classic South Shore experience.

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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores - the perfect place for a getaway

Located at the base of Nova Scotia lives a vibrant coastal region just waiting to be explored. It’s rich with culture, beaches, some of the starriest skies you will ever see, amazing food, and lighthouses! Yarmouth & Acadian Shores is a great mix of peacefulness, romance, and adventure. Here are five reasons we name it the perfect place to plan a getaway.

Old Town Lunenburg UNESCO World Heritage Site

One of the things that makes Nova Scotia so special are its communities. That’s especially true for those situated along the coast. You may be familiar with Halifax, our capital city by the sea, but Nova Scotia has many more charming coastal communities to explore, here are just a few.

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