From charming city...The capital city of Halifax is steeped in history, rich in culture and refreshingly cosmopolitan...and one of the only cities in the world where the lunch noon hour is announced by cannon. Fired from the city's hill-top fortress, the Halifax Citadel, the shot can be heard throughout the thriving downtown area, which is an eclectic mix of traditional charm with modern convenience.
Experience our maritime heritage as you stroll along the boardwalk and see schooners docked alongside the Canadian Naval Fleet. Shop at the oldest Farmers’ Market in North America, which brings together some 150 Nova Scotia producers, artisans and buskers to the venerable Alexander Keith's Brewery every Saturday morning, or explore the countless boutiques, museums and historic sites in the heart of the city. With a restaurant for every palette, you’ll soon find yourself cracking open succulent lobster waterside or sipping wine in any one of the Halifax's many five-star restaurants. And everywhere you go, you'll meet genuinely friendly residents who will greet you with a welcoming hello or a cheery "sociable!"
To spectacular seaside...
Not far up the coast from Halifax, Clam Harbour promises endless walks on soft sand beaches, while minutes away from the city centre is the picture-perfect community of Peggy's Cove, home to one of the world's most recognizable lighthouses amidst a backdrop of stone and surf.
For a taste of the finer things, head to the beautiful Annapolis Valley and sample award-winning wines and fine cuisine. You'll be right beside the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world, where more adventurous types may want to try white-water rafting. And along the Northumberland Strait, you can relax on fine, sand beaches and swim in the warmest salt waters north of the Carolinas.
If you'd like to combine a little bit of history with your own seafaring adventures, don’t miss the idyllic seaside town of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see how tradition and modern life can live in harmony. Experience beautiful Mahone Bay’s heritage as a wooden-boat building community or visit Alexander Graham Bell's summer home in gorgeous Baddeck, located in the heart of Cape Breton on the breathtaking Bras d'Or Lakes. With a seacoast as diverse as the ways to explore it, time spent seaside in Nova Scotia will never be forgotten.
Not far up the coast from Halifax, Clam Harbour promises endless walks on soft sand beaches, while minutes away from the city centre is the picture-perfect community of Peggy's Cove, home to one of the world's most recognizable lighthouses amidst a backdrop of stone and surf.
For a taste of the finer things, head to the beautiful Annapolis Valley and sample award-winning wines and fine cuisine. You'll be right beside the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world, where more adventurous types may want to try white-water rafting. And along the Northumberland Strait, you can relax on fine, sand beaches and swim in the warmest salt waters north of the Carolinas.
If you'd like to combine a little bit of history with your own seafaring adventures, don’t miss the idyllic seaside town of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see how tradition and modern life can live in harmony. Experience beautiful Mahone Bay’s heritage as a wooden-boat building community or visit Alexander Graham Bell's summer home in gorgeous Baddeck, located in the heart of Cape Breton on the breathtaking Bras d'Or Lakes. With a seacoast as diverse as the ways to explore it, time spent seaside in Nova Scotia will never be forgotten.
From adventures for modern-day explorers...If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you'll love Nova Scotia. With over 4,700 miles of seacoast for you to explore, there are hundreds of trails that combine all types of terrain for the beginner to the experienced. Hike through stunning Cape Breton Highlands National Park, situated on the spectacular Cabot Trail, one of the world's great coastal drives, and one of the reasons Cape Breton was voted by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the world's most scenic islands.
You can enjoy long peaceful walks on mile after mile of soft sandy beaches, or in the autumn months, bike amidst a spectacular display of crimson, gold and amber leaves against the brilliant blue of the Atlantic Ocean. Try lake and sea kayaking or sail the coast and come face to face with whales, seabirds of many varieties and eagles soaring above you. Whatever activity you desire, you can experience it in Nova Scotia.
To the land of opportunity...
Home to 11 universities and 13 college campuses, Nova Scotia has the most educated work force in North America — no wonder it's the #1 emerging outsource destination on the continent. We make doing business in Nova Scotia easy, thanks to our world-class IT industry, technology, infrastructure and proximity to the largest consumer markets in the world.
Plus with our advantageous time zone and proximity to the UK and the US, you can be on a conference call to Paris, fly to New York for a few meetings, and be home in time to play on one of the top golf courses in Canada — all in one day. It is this work-life balance that we cherish in Nova Scotia...and is simply unmatched anywhere else.
Home to 11 universities and 13 college campuses, Nova Scotia has the most educated work force in North America — no wonder it's the #1 emerging outsource destination on the continent. We make doing business in Nova Scotia easy, thanks to our world-class IT industry, technology, infrastructure and proximity to the largest consumer markets in the world.
Plus with our advantageous time zone and proximity to the UK and the US, you can be on a conference call to Paris, fly to New York for a few meetings, and be home in time to play on one of the top golf courses in Canada — all in one day. It is this work-life balance that we cherish in Nova Scotia...and is simply unmatched anywhere else.
Halifax, Nova Scotia is a modern port city teeming with culture and heritage, situated on the second largest natural harbour in the world. A year-round tourism destination, Halifax offers an abundance of entertainment options & from festivals in every season to an impressive array of museums, galleries and historic sites to fine restaurants and vibrant nightlife to outdoor adventures along our rugged seacoast.
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