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Nova Scotia's Gaelic College Performances
The Nova Scotia Gaelic College on Cape Breton preserves Celtic ancestry through music, literature and the arts and offers seasonal performances to the public.
The History and Culture of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, with its long history and many attractions for people of all interests, is a town where a diverse history and the seafaring culture come together.
Best Restaurants in Halifax
In Halifax, one can dine in a cultural restaurant, relax in a quaint cafe, or hang out in a neighborhood pub. Diversity reflects this city's booming food and drink scene.
Museum Adds Items for Titanic 100th Anniversary
As the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking nears in 2012, Halifax's Maritime Museum adds Titanic artifacts. Two tiny brown shoes are some of the most heart-breaking.
Titanic Memorials Alive in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax, rollicking with thousands of sailors and college students, has a somber side, too. She reverently keeps alive the memories of more than 1,500 Titanic victims.
DesBarres Manor Inn & Osprey Shores Golf Resort
Travelers planning to explore Atlantic Canada, should consider staying at this luxury B&B or oceanfront golf property from Authentic Seacoast Resorts.
Nova Scotia's Lighthouse Route
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's most interesting and picturesque provinces, with its fishing villages, rocky shores, and especially the lighthouses.
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Dining & Restaurants
From steak to seafood to some of the finest italian food in eastern Canada, Halifax has a variety of excellent dining establishments to choose from!
A Day Strolling the Halifax Harbor
A stroll of Halifax Harbor is the perfect way to soak all this Maritime town has to offer. From Pier 21to the Casino, this Harbor Walk has something for everyone.
Halifax and Dartmouth Nova Scotia:
Canada's well known maritime province, Nova Scotia offers a great deal to do. The following article discusses both well known Halifax and lesser known Dartmouth.
Nova Scotia's Victorian Lavender Festival
The Victorian Lavender Festival in River John, by way of Nova Scotia's North Shore, offers visitors the chance to learn all about lavender.
Exploring Cape d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tucked away In a remote corner of Nova Scotia, Canada, Cape d'Or offers visitors stunning views of the Bay of Fundy and its unique Dory Rips.
Places to Eat in Halifax, Nova Scotia
While fresh seafood is abundant everywhere in this Maritime city, there are many other options outside of piscine cuisine. Here are a few dining picks of Halifax.
Exploring Historic Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
Stately Victorian homes hint of a shipbuilding past in historic Parrsboro, a town of high tides, mineral and fossil treasures.
Visiting the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Nova Scotia
In Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, The Joggins fossil cliffs reveal their secrets, layer upon layer, as the ravages of wind and wave uncover an ancient record of life.
Historic Louisbourg Nova Scotia
Are you a history buff? Come to Nova Scotia and tour the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest historical reconstruction in Canada!
Celtic Colours Festival
Planning a fall vacation? Head to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia for the Celtic Colours International Festival, a world-class celebration of cultural heritage
Nova Scotia’s North Shore Beaches
If the seashore's your thing, you'll enjoy a beach-hopping vacation along Nova Scotia's Sunrise Trail, where you'll find the warmest ocean waters in Canada.
Relax in Lake Ainslie, Nova Scotia
Lake Ainslie is one of those off-the-beaten-track destinations but one that's well worth the side trip if you're looking for natural beauty and tranquility.
The Antigonish Highland Games
If you like music, color, pageantry and excitement, you'll find it aplenty in Nova Scotia during the Antigonish Highland Games.