Region: Northumberland Shore
You’re never far from the ocean or a lobster roll in Nova Scotia. Check out some of our favorite places to go on a roll below and always ask if you don’t see it on the regular menu. It’s a popular daily special at many restaurants.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, planning a romantic dinner, or just looking to savour a little something special, these memorable restaurants will leave craving more.
Make the most of the season and hit the road for a last-minute summer getaway in Nova Scotia.
All the world’s a stage and Nova Scotia’s no different. After an exciting day exploring Nova Scotia’s sights and sounds find your seat and treat yourself to an evening of fine theatre.
Thinking your window to visit Nova Scotia has closed for this summer? Think again! August is an ideal time to travel to Nova Scotia. From beaches, events, and hiking to stargazing, food, wine, and whales—pack your suitcase and head our way.
Discover some of the top beaches in Nova Scotia! With dozens of beaches all across the province we’d like to introduce you to some of our favourite spots for the perfect beach day. Bring your beach chair, sand toys, umbrella, pack a picnic, and set up for the ideal day at the beach.
The province’s 13,300 km (8,264 mi) of coastline encompass the dramatic cliffs of the Cape Breton Highlands, the rolling fields of the Annapolis Valley alongside the Bay of Fundy, endless sandy beaches along the Northumberland Shore, the granite drumlins of Peggy’s Cove, and the beauty of lighthouses that dot the rugged outreaches of the Southern and Eastern Shores of Nova Scotia
If our 8 Reasons to Visit a Nova Scotia Museum Site this summer blog convinced you to plan a visit, here are a few things you may not know about these sites.
Nova Scotia is Canada’s ocean playground known for its impeccably fresh seafood and a distinct culinary tradition. The North Atlantic’s rich waters supply the herring, cod, halibut, mackerel, oysters, mussels that regularly appear in the region’s culinary historical record, often in the context of some sort of chowder. Fish and shellfish helped sustain the early French colonists at Port-Royal, and the seafood also nourished the native Mi’kmaw people.
Looking for a special souvenir to remember your Nova Scotia trip? A road trip along the Northumberland Shore will give you ample opportunities to stop at a variety of shops selling a range of handmade pieces from knives to soap; hooked rugs to pewter, you better bring an extra suitcase!
