Travel Stories

• road trips

• destination practicalities

6 min read • Jan 1, 2022

This guide to the best road trips in Nova Scotia lets you discover the best roads, hikes (and scallops) in the province.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • Dec 18, 2021

Cradled by the Atlantic, many of the best places to visit in Nova Scotia owe their beauty to the ocean. 

• beaches

• activities

9 min read • Oct 19, 2021

Put away your wallet, grab your sunscreen and relax: many of the best things to do in Nova Scotia are free. 

• wildlife and nature

• activities

7 min read • Oct 11, 2021

From a star-shaped fort in the middle of a city to a remote island inhabited by wild horses, here are Nova Scotia’s best national parks and historic sites.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

5 min read • Sep 2, 2021

When's the best time to see Nova Scotia's fall colors? And when is the best time for whale watching? Here's a handy guide to visiting Nova Scotia.

• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Sep 1, 2021

Stretched across an elongated peninsula capped by the rugged mass of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia’s long coastline is dotted with secluded coves, grassy…

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Jun 14, 2020

Nova Scotia lobster is always delicious. Discover the ways you can try it fresh from the sea, in all manner of ways.

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Dec 9, 2019

While a weekend isn’t nearly long enough to experience all Halifax has to offer, you can still see plenty of cool spots during a short trip.

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Dec 5, 2019

Beautiful Halifax features an incredible maritime coastline and rich historical landmarks, and many of its prime attractions can be seen for free.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

6 min read • Jun 1, 2017

Youthful. Charismatic. Adventurous. Not words strongly associated with high-profile politicians, but they’re often used to describe Canadian Prime…

• road trips

• destination practicalities

4 min read • Feb 2, 2016

From harbor villages where the scent of fresh chowder wafts through the air to lighthouse-studded coastlines, this winding journey takes you through the…