Nova Scotia Travel Deals and Vacation Packages

Come and discover the enchanting Nova Scotia! An array of travel deals and vacation packages to Nova Scotia offer some great sights and attractions perfect for all tastes and budget. Enjoy the interesting blend of stunning seacoast, conifer-covered backwoods wilderness, and Halifax cityscapes.

Nova Scotia is a province of Eastern Canada. It consists of a peninsula protruding into the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Breton Island in the northern part of the province, linked by the world’s deepest causeway which is 6 miles long.

The first colonization of the area now known as Nova Scotia started in 1605.  Britain and France have wrestled for control of Nova Scotia, with the former eventually gaining the upper hand and took full control with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763.  Largely settled by Scots, Nova Scotia prospered in the 19th century.  Its cultural landscape is predominantly Scottish with an interesting blend of English and French character.

Nova Scotia weather is generally defined by moderately cold winters, warm summers and long mild autumns.  It has a mild overall climate. The best times to visit Nova Scotia are in the months of June through October when the weather is warm and the skies are blue. The hot haunts for tourists are along the coast where a lot of small shops and restaurants are open during the summer months.

Nova Scotia prides itself with a treasure trove of miles upon miles of beautiful, sandy coast and many lakes and rivers.  This stunning natural wonder is what brings to its shore numerous tourists every year. Your travel adventure to Nova Scotia must start with Halifax. The provincial capital of Nova Scotia, it is situated at the mouth of the Bedford Basin and is the second largest harbor in the world. Despite the fast paced development of the city in the past 15 years, it has successfully preserved the great landmarks of its rich history. The Waterfront Area with its wide array of 18th and 19th century old buildings has been kept intact. Tourist can also enjoy excellent shopping, nightlife and restaurants in both the old and new sections of the city. Tourist should also sample the splendor of the Province House; St. Paul’s, the oldest Protestant Church in Canada; the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, featuring Titanic exhibits; and the 17-acre Victorian Halifax Public Gardens. A perfect way to enjoy the City landscape and the harbor is from the ramparts of the Citadel.  It is a star-shaped granite fortress built in 1749 and one of Canada’s most popular National Historic Sites.

Touring Nova Scotia is simple.  The region is composed of interconnecting routes to various interesting and varied tourist destinations.  One trail brings tourist to the northern highlands of the province and passes through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Another trail goes through the beautiful Annapolis Valley, known for its orchards, forts and Victorian mansions.  Finally, while taking the road en route to the port of Yarmouth, one is treated with a great vista of Peggy’s Cove, known for its rugged and beautiful coastal scenery and Canada’s most photographed lighthouse; Mahone Bay. It also skirts along Lunenburg, a German settlement established in 1753 and now a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A visit to Nova Scotia is about a long list of great attractions- its history, culture, agriculture, hiking trails, biking roads, lobster pounds, fishing villages, big farms, little farms, hospitality, friendly people, rivers for fishing, canoeing, highest tides in the world, open water kayaking, eagle watching, Canada geese- and a lot, lot more.