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| Nova Scotia Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Lighthouse at Lockeport Lighthouse at Lockeport Joseph Hollick The history and culture of Nova Scotia are very much connected to the sea. You can hike along miles of natural shoreline, go ocean kayaking or whale watching. The city of Halifax awaits you. Visit the historic Citadel, or take a trip to the famous Peggy's Cove. Nearby is Lunenburg where the architecture has made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the northeast corner of the province is the Cabot Trail which leads you through Acadian villages to the Cape Breton Highlands. Another trail is the Evangeline Trail which takes you from Yarmouth on the southwest tip of the province, along the coast of the Bay of Fundy, through the sunny Annapolis Valley to the suburbs of Halifax. Nova Scotia's greatest asset though, is her friendly people who will proudly welcome you to their magnificent province. Nova Scotia also boasts pristine inland wilderness with hundreds of lakes and many beautiful rivers. The province is home to a UNESCO World Biosphere Preserve that includes both Kejimikujik National Park and the Tobeatic Wilderness to form the largest protected area in all of Atlantic Canada. Numerous lighthouses are located along Nova Scotia's rugged shoreline and a must journey if you enjoy lighthouses. The most famous and most photographed lighthouse is located at Peggy's Cove. ______Sights Edit This Cabot Trail Cabot Trail Joseph Hollick [Add Sight] Kejimkujik National Park Edit This Kejimkujik National Park is an excellent recreation site for canoeists wishing to explore a variety of lakes and rivers. The park protects a great diversity of biological species: 40 mammal, 12 fish, 205 birds, 8 reptiles, 5 snakes, 13 amphibians and 544 vascular plants. Wildlife commonly seen in the park includes white-tailed deer, beaver, porcupine and black bear. For more information, visit Kejimkujik National Park. type: Parks World66 rating: [rate it] Tobeatic Wilderness and Southern Nova Scotia Biosphere Preserve Edit This Few people know about the Southern Nova Scotia World Biosphere Preserve, which was created shortly after the province created the Tobeatic Wilderness Preserve in late 1998. This is the largest protected wilderness area in all of Atlantic Canada. There are large sections of primary Acadian forest, hundreds of pristine lakes, eskers, upland bogs, and several major riuver systems including the Roseway and Tusket. One good point of access is in East Kemptville, Yarmouth County or along the stretch of HWY 203 between East Kemptville and Upper Ohio, Shelburne County. Lodging options more.. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 902-482-8360 url: httpp: address: 189 Trout Point Rd. email: troutpoint@foodvacation.com Graves Island Provincial Park Edit This Joined to the mainland by a short causeway, the island is typical of many of the small islands found along Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast. This quiet ocean side campground has long been a popular vacation spot for Nova Scotians and visitors alike. The campground is an excellent base for outdoor adventures including ocean kayaking and biking along the South Shore as well as day tripping to the area's many attractions. The park is open from mid-May until early more.. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (902) 275-4425 url: parks.gov.ns.ca address: Route 3, Chester, NS Cape Breton Highlands National Park Edit This Cabot Trail Cabot Trail photo by: Joseph Hollick Cape Breton Highlands National Park is a forested area extending from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Atlantic Ocean. The park is home to the Cabot Trail - a scenic drive stretching for 106 kilometers from Cheticamp to Ingonish. For more information on the park, including a virtual tour of park features, visit Cape Breton Highlands National Park. type: Parks World66 rating: [rate it] _______Festivals Edit This A few yachts heading out to race. A few yachts heading out to race. Judith Marie Rudderham Find Novascotia festivals information listed below Contributors August 07, 2005 change by reen [Add Festival] Chester Race Week Edit This Chester Race Week Chester Race Week photo by: Jason Remai In Chester, the highlight of the yacht racing season is Race Week. Taking place in mid-August, it is hailed as the largest fixed keel regatta in Canada. Racing takes place in front of the Chester Yacht Club, in the front harbour. The population of the small seaside village nearly doubles for four days. Vehicles line the streets, B&B's and nearby hotels are full to capacity, and there is live music and partying every night. Check out the website for a full calendar, including race times, live music information, and so forth. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (902) 275-3747 url: www.cyc.ns.ca date: August 13-18, 2008 (recurring) email: info@cyc.ns.ca Seacoast Celtic Concerts 2006 Edit This Perfect for tourists and local celtic music lovers as well !!! Experience Nova Scotia culture through music, food, drink and most importantly, fun. Along with our set music event schedule, a traditional musical event can be arranged for tour groups, community organizations, or in your home on request. Come and join The Odd Couples Band for a Seacoast Celtic Concert in Nova Scotia, Canada. Food service available. more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: toll free 1-866-771-7178 url: www.seacoastescapes.ca email: info@seacoastescapes.ca :::::::::Annapolis Royal Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Annapolis Royal is a small quaint town with a lot to offer to the tourists. It has several bed and breakfast inns which bring you back to the Victorian era with the types of houses and decor. These inns fill up quickly, thus find one early in the day. There is a tidal generating station located here which is only one of three in the world. It takes advantage of the high tides of the Bay of Fundy. Tours are available of the station. There is the beautiful Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens in the Victorian style open to the public and worth a walk through. Historic Fort Anne also is located in this small town. Last but not least are the numerous talented craft people producing high end pottery and other hand made products. ::::::::::::Baddeck Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Cabot Trail in early morning Cabot Trail in early morning Joseph Hollick Baddeck, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia is the beginning and end of the Cabot Trail. Driving the Cabot Trail is a beautiful on Cape Breton Island is a beautiful experience. Stop at numerous locations to enjoy the scenery. If you are lucky, you may see a moose beside the roadway. Alexander Graham Bell lived in Baddeck and conducted hundreds of experiments from his lab in Baddeck. A museum has been built in Baddeck showing many of his famous experiments and inventions - a must see. :::::::::Halifax Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Titanic section of Fairview Cemetary Titanic section of Fairview Cemetary Joseph Hollick Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and one of the world's perfect ports of call for small ship cruises in Canada. With over 400 km of dramatic coastline, white sand beaches, and one of the world's largest natural harbours, its no wonder life here revolves around the sea. But there's so much more. From city streets to lazy afternoons by the ocean, it's all here in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Steeped in history, rich in culture, and refreshingly cosmopolitan. For over 250 years Halifax has been a world class place for business and pleasure. Premiere meeting and convention facilities. Fine dining. Great music. Fashionable boutiques. Whimsical craftshops. Cobblestone walkways. The Halifax Regional Municipality is an international urban center with a rural cachet. It bustles and thrives with all the energy and amenities of a capital city but within minutes of the city's core, Halifax offers the small coastal villages, country charm, and wilderness for which Nova Scotia is known. It's so beautiful you won't want to leave. Start your tour of Nova Scotia and Canada's Atlantic Coast with Halifax - Beautiful One Day... Perfect The Next. A little known fact is that the bodies that were recovered from the sinking of the Titanic are buried in Halifax, with the majority at Fairview Cemetary. There even is a J. Dawson (James Dawson who was a 23 year old crew member) resting there. In the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, there are a few items on display that were recovered from the Titanic. ___________Sights Edit This As one of the oldest cities on the continent, Halifax has a variety of historic sights. As capital, it is also home to the major art galleries and museums of the province. Anna Leonowens Gallery: 5163 Duke Street. Granville Mall Square, in the historic properties district near the harbour. Works by students, faculty and visitors of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Army Museum: Cavalier Building, Citadel Hill. Most Haligonians don't even know it exists. Uniforms and weapons from the 1700s to the 1970s, especially British and Canadian. Closed in winter. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia: 1723 Hollis Street. Modern gallery facilities in a renovated heritage building. Travelling exhibits, folk art, native art, and a permanent collection of Nova Scotian, Canadian and international pieces. Black Cultural Centre: 1149 Main St (Rte 7) at Cherrybrook Rd. 800-465-0767. The history and culture of black Nova Scotians, including the Underground Railroad, Black Loyalists, and modern achievements. Burke-Gaffney Observatory: Robie Street. Observatory with several telescopes, open to the public year-round on 1st and 3rd Saturdays, when the weather is clear. Cathedral Church of All Saints: 5732 College Street. Historic church known for its stained glass windows. Chebucto Head Lighthouse: Duncan's Cove. Sure, there's a lighthouse, but also an amazing poanoramic view of the harbour mouth. The perilous cliffs below the lighthouse beg to be climbed but beware the crashing waves. Berry picking. Whale/ship/storm watching. Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum: 471 Poplar Dr, Cole Harbour. 200-year old farmhouse with gardens, livestock, picnic tables, washrooms, adjacent walking trail, pond and marsh, and free parking and admission. Dalhousie Art Gallery: 6101 University Ave. In the Dalhousie Arts Centre. Discovery Centre: 1593 Barrington St. Hands-on science centre for kids (and adults) with gift shop. Evergreen House: 26 Newcastle Street, Dartmouth. Free admissions (donations encouraged). Summer only. Restored Victorian home built in 1867 for Judge Alexander James, and former home of author and folklorist Dr Helen Creighton. Contains the Regional Museum of Cultural History's collection of Victorian furniture. Fort McNab: On McNabs Island. Ruins of a fort that served (with York Redoubt) as part of harbour defence from 1888 to WWII. Summers only. Accessible by private ferry from Cable Wharf in downtown Halifax. Grand Parade: The area in front of Halifax City Hall where the Cenotaph (war monument) stands. Most political rallies start here. The City's Christmas tree is put up here. Great place to get an over-priced hot dog at 3 a.m. Halifax Citadel - Citadel Hill: A restored 19th century British fort in the heart of Halifax. Best view of the city, guided tours, a highland soldier guards the entrance, bagpipers and drummers, museums, tunnels, prison cells, moat, rifle firings, cannon firings, parades, hourly changing of the guard ceremony, sandwich bar, gift shop. May7 - October 31, Adult $9 Halifax Public Gardens: Spring Garden Road at South Park Street. Formal Victorian public garden in the heart of Halifax. Exotic flowers, plants and trees, swans, fountains, statues, geese, antique bandstand, duck pond, picnic grounds, washrooms. A popular oasis for shoppers and visitors since 1867. Closed in winter. Admission FREE Historic Properties: 1869 Upper Water Street. A shopping/dining complex built into Canada's oldest surviving group of waterfront warehouses. Gift shops, bars, food court with harbourside boardwalk.Victorian-Italianate facades. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic: 1675 Lower Water Street. Days of Sail, Titanic, Halifax Explosion. View an original Titanic deck chair. Museum of Natural History: 1747 Summer Street. Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle Street. Largest theatre in the province. Nova Scotia Centre for Craft & Design: 1683 Barrington Street. Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame: 1645 Granville Street. Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel: South Park and South streets. Built 31 August 1843, in one day. French 17th century stained-glass windows. Pier 21 National Historic Site: 1055 Marginal Road. Last remaining immigration shed in Canada (but not in use). Often called Canada's Ellis Island. Point Pleasant Park: Point Pleasant Dr. Huge harbourside park with forests, footpaths, ruined forts, (plus a restored Prince of Wales Martello Tower), wildlife, monuments, bandstand, pond, picnic areas. Province House: 1726 Hollis Street. Canada’s oldest provincial legislative assembly, and the original home of Britain’s first overseas self-government. Georgian architecture. Quaker Whaler's House: 57-59 Ochterloney Drive, Dartmouth. Summers only, free admission, donations welcome, guides in period costume. Restored 18th century house associated with the Nantucket whalers (who were in Dartmouth from 1785 to 1792). Saint George's Round Church : 2222 Brunswick Street. First Lutheran Church in Canada, built 1756. Now Anglican. Damaged by fire in 1994, but has been restored. Shearwater Aviation Museum: 12 Wing, Eastern Passage. Shubenacadie Canal: 54 Locks Road , Dartmouth. Scenic trails along the ancient tree-shaded canal, which feeds into Halifax Harbour. Fairbanks Interpretive Centre explains the 19th century engineering of huge wooden locks. Paddle boat rentals. Wildlife. Washrooms. Snack bar. Camping. Unsupervised beach. Smiley Face Museum: Most locals don't know about this. 22 Wentworth Street, Dartmouth. Admission by donation. Open Saturdays only. Phone (902) 463-6287. St. Mary's Basilica: 1508 Barrington Street. National Historic site. The Old Burying Ground & Welsford-Parker Monument: Barrington Street. First burial ground in Halifax. World Peace Pavilion: Dartmouth Waterfront. Opened for the G7 Summit in 1995. Countries contributed rocks and bricks from cherished historical sites or representing their achievements. Includes pieces of the Berlin Wall and the Great Wall of China. :::::::Lunenburg Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Lighthouse in Lunenburg Lighthouse in Lunenburg Joseph Hollick Lunenburg is a very picturesque seaport on the Atlantic Ocean. Lunenburg is the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America. Established in 1753, it has retained its original layout and overall appearance, based on a rectangular grid pattern drawn up in the home country. The inhabitants have managed to safeguard the city's identity throughout the centuries by preserving the wooden architecture of the houses, some of which date from the 18th century. Old Town Lunenburg has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Bluenose II has its homebase in Lunenburg and is operated by the Lunenburg Marine Museum Society through the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. ::::::::::Nova Scotia's Beaches Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Beach along Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island Beach along Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island Joseph Hollick "Hikers and campers and nature lovers of every stripe will be struck by the beauty, variety and sheer number of Nova Scotia's beaches, trails and parks - more than 125 provincial parks and 2 national parks. Strike out across the windswept cliffs, winding trails and deep-walled canyons to a wilderness campsite. Pull your trailer or RV into one of our many comfortable pull-up campsites. Stroll along a sandy beach or take a refreshing swim, the outdoor opportunities abound.." "Nova scotia is KOOL" Note: The sea is cold but clean, and the beaches are pristine and beautiful. Here is the government's travel info: http://parks.gov.ns.ca/ 902-424-2668 Email: explore@gov.ns.ca Ground mail Nova Scotia Department of Tourism and Culture PO Box 456 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 2R5 ::::::::::Peggy's Cove Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Peggy's Cove Peggy's Cove Joseph Hollick Known as the idyllic fishing village, Peggy's Cove is one of most popular stops in Atlantic Canada. Set on rocky shores, the lighthouse and village at Peggy's Cove are a photographer's paradise. Despite its popularity this tiny fishing village has been able keep the same relaxed atmosphere that has made it famous. Peggy's Cove is certainly one of Canada's gems. |