From yurts to geodesic domes to safari style bell tents and beyond, there's an option for you if you want to go glamping in Atlantic Canada this summer.
Nova Scotia, Canada is the perfect road trip destination. Get the best things to do in this 10-day Nova Scotia and PEI road trip itinerary.
This East Coast Canada Road Trip itinerary showcases the very best of what New Brunswick, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island has to offer.
Nova Scotia, Canada is the perfect road trip destination. Get the best things to do in this 10-day Nova Scotia and PEI road trip itinerary.
So many provinces and kilometres, but where to go? Here is just a taste of the amazing places to visit in Eastern Canada
This East Coast Canada Road Trip itinerary showcases the very best of what New Brunswick, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island has to offer.
Wir verraten dir, warum du mit deinen Kindern die atlantischen Provinzen in Ostkanada - kurz Atlantik-Kanada - unbedingt bereisen sollest.
Best family activities in Sydney Nova Scotia. If you're planning a Canada New England cruise, try to find one that includes Sydney.
Katie Tower grew up in a suburb just outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia’s downtown core. “The community I lived in is part of the amalgamated Halifax Regional Municipality (similar to the GTA),” Katie ex
An excellent 10 day road trip itinierary for visiting all of the main attractions in Nova Scotia. From Peggy's Cove to the Cabot Trail and more.
Heading to Halifax? I've outlined the perfect way to spend 3 days in Halifax to make the most of your time in the city! I asked locals and fellow travellers
After writing my post about the unique foods of Newfoundland, I was inspired to do one for Nova Scotia. I know what you’re thinking; oh! foods of Nova Scotia! Mussels, scallops, haddock, clams and the omnipresent lobster. Yes, these are all celebrated foods of Nova Scotia, and yes, they are fantastic. But you can get quality seafood anywhere there is a decent shoreline. I want to talk about food that is unique to the Maritimes, and while lobster and wild blueberries are indeed regional delights, I’m instead going to talk about some of the lesser known regional foods. For musical accompaniment, click here or here. 1) Solomon Gundy Solomon Gundy is just pickled herring. It is sold in a jar, and typically placed on a cream cheese laden cracker. This is one of my favourite snacks. Pickled herring is not uniquely Nova Scotian. Germans, for example, roll it around pickles and call it “rollmops”. What is particularly interesting is that the only place in the world that refers to pickled herring as “solomon gundy” is Nova Scotia. Elsewhere, “solomon gundy” is known as a Jamaican pate of pickled smoked herring spiced with chile peppers. 2) Dulse Stay focused on the above picture of the Solomon Gundy for now. See the purple stuff? That’s dulse. That’s Nova Scotia’s favourite dried seaweed. Most often, it is just eaten right out of the bag. 3) Garlic Fingers Garlic Fingers with donair sauce from Pizza Delight. The uninformed have often informed me that you can get “garlic bread sticks” anywhere. As if all sticks made out of a bread-like substance and flavoured with garlic were created equal! Garlic fingers are more revered than pizza by many Maritimers. We are talking about pizza dough slathered with garlic butter and mozzarella cheese and baked just like a pizza. It is then cut into strips, dunked in sweet donair sauce, and regarded very highly among starving students, late-night drunks, sailors, hipsters, thugs, crusty punks, yuppies, blue collar roughians and all the fine folks that make up the Haligonian demographic. Other “garlic breads” are bland bready boredom in comparison. This magnificent decadence is made possible merely by a combination of garlic, cheese, pizza dough and, most importantly, donair sauce. 4) Hodge Podge I’m not sure if hodge podge is eaten everywhere in Nova Scotia, but it is certainly enjoyed in it’s south shore; never in restaurants, but in homes. Come spring and summer the local markets start advertising their “hodge podge potatoes” and various vegetables like carrots, peas, parsley and wax beans that compose this celebration of Nova Scotian gardens. It is prepared lovingly the same way all homestyle Nova Scotian meals are cooked – in cream. 5) Beep A Beep slushie from Sugah! Halifax So apparently Beep used to be sold all over the place in the 1960s but continued in Nova Scotia until just a few years ago. Suddenly, this year, Farmer’s Dairy brought it back! … for a limited time only (we’ll see). This is the funky juice, sold in a carton, that a lot of us grew up on. It is a mixture of various chemicals, as well as apple and orange juice, apricot puree and prune syrup. The above picture shows a Beep slushie I found at the Tall Ships festival this summer. 6) Meat Paste Eggrolls A meat paste eggroll from Look Ho Ho, Halifax. Eggrolls drastically vary from city to city, I’ve learned. The ones I grew up eating had ground pork and cabbage in them. But when I moved to Halifax, I was abruptly introduced to the “meat paste eggroll”. For a while I wasn’t sure if this was really a Halifax thing, or a Nova Scotian thing, but the more research I do, the more I see people in forums asking the same questions: “What the hell is up with the eggrolls in Halifax?” or “Help! I’ve moved to Ontario and their eggrolls don’t have meat paste in them!” I grew to really miss these when I moved to Calgary, which is a springroll city, NOT an eggroll city. Expect more on the topic of eggrolls in the future! 7) Potato Skins (East Coast Style) A potato skin from Maxwell’s Plum, Halifax. Sitting in a pub in Ontario I noticed a dish called “potato skins” that were .. not quite right. As I moved westwards, I kept seeing these “not-quite-right” potato skins. It was like, a potato chopped into quarters and carefully topped with cheese, onions, and bacon. Could it be, thought I, that the rest of Canada makes potato skins differently than back home? My suspicions were reinforced when a Maritime-themed pub opened in Calgary and served “East Coast Potato Skins – all skins, no potato”. These are laid out like nachos and baked with cheddar cheese, bacon pieces and green onions. Sour cream on the side. In my not-so-humble opinion, this is what potato skins were meant to be. 8) Deep Fried Pepperoni Deep fried pepperoni from Colby Ale House, Cole Harbour. For the longest time, I had no idea this was a Nova Scotian thing. That same pub in Calgary that served the east coast potato skins also served deep fried pepperoni and even bragged that they imported it from Nova Scotia! I’m not so sure that this step was necessary, but I guess the intent was to be as authentic as possible. Most pepperoni in Nova Scotia is produced by the Brothers Deli or Chris Brothers. When deep fried and served with honey or hot mustard, this is a real treat. 9) The Legendary Halifax Donair *Disclaimer: The following image may be disturbing to some viewers. A donair from Venus Pizza, Halifax *Disclaimer: Eating the above item may alter your body chemistry for up to 3 days. Here is a preliminary introduction to the Halifax donair; a topic that I will be discussing at length in the future. 1) Donairs were invented in Halifax in the 1970s. 2) It is different than a Turkish/German “doner kebab”, a Greek/American “gyro” or a “beef shwarma”. 3) Donairs in Alberta consistently fail to replicate the monstrosity of the Halifax donair. 4) There is only one sauce that goes on a donair, i.e. donair sauce. 5) Donair = donair meat + pita + donair sauce + onions + tomato. Acceptable additions sometimes include mozzarella, pepperoni, or lettuce. That’s all for now! I completely welcome feedback and/or debate about what I had to say about Nova Scotian foods. The comment section is right below!
I have toured the Cabot Trail three times. That's how spectacular it is. It keeps drawing me back. Here are my top tips for the Cabot Trail.
Familien-Rundreise mit dem Mietwagen durch Kanadas Osten: Entdecke 3 atlantische Provinzen in 3 Wochen Einmal Kanada als Familie zu bereisen, ist dein großer Traum? Die spektakulären Naturwunder und die unglaubliche Tierwelt Kanadas…
This is part of a multi-part series on Canada’s beautiful province of Nova Scotia. “Our biggest treasure is possibly being unearthed right now,” says our guide with the Friends of Oak Island of the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Although, I’ve never heard of it, the local lore of Oak Island apparently reaches far and wide in these parts. The island is shrouded in mystery (is something ever ‘shrouded’ in anything but ‘mystery?’) and evidence has shown there is buried treasure here…and lots of it. For hundreds of years, treasure hunters have ventured to Nova Scotia to try and
Nova Scotia is such a wildly beautiful province in the Canadian Maritimes. Read more here to discover the unmissable things to do and see in Nova Scotia!
The Skyline Trail of Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia is the most scenic hike on the Cabot Trail. What is the Cabot Trail you ask? This
Just an hour's drive away from Halifax is Wolfville, the perfect weekend destination. Here are the best things to do in Wolfville!
This was taken at Peggy's Cove, south of Halifax in Nova Scotia. A very small port near the famous lighthouse. The ropes caught my eye, and the shot just came together. I really like this shot, but I now see that there are a lot of items in the picture. This was part of a 4 town Sunday tour south of Halifax, so we didn't spend a lot of time here, and there was not a lot of time to spend on each picture. If I ever return with more time, I could probably make 3 or 4 interesting shots from this one area.
The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is filled with lots of fun things to do. The region has some of the best attractions and breathtaking points of interest, plus lobster—lots of lobster! From activities in Halifax to Cape Breton to Yarmouth, your bucket list will be overflowing.
Nova Scotia's Northumberland Shore on the north coast is quiet and full of farmlands surrounding historic Pictou and Antigonish.
These are all the places you should be visiting if you’re making your way to the Maritimes for your honeymoon.
The top 11 things to do in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Where to stay, where to eat and what to do. This 2 day itineary covers restaurants, adventure, and more.
If you're looking for great beaches near Halifax, Nova Scotia, you definitely need to check out Crystal Crescent Beach. Walking trails and beach to enjoy!
Brier Island, Nova Scotia is made for everyone who loves the outdoors!
The Skyline Trail of Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia is the most scenic hike on the Cabot Trail. What is the Cabot Trail you ask? This
These pictures of Nova Scotia will inspire you to explore Canada's beautiful east coast right now. From Lunenberg to Peggy's Cove and The Cabot Trail to
This guide will help you plan a perfect Cabot Trail itinerary in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Find out the best things to in Cape Breton and where to stay!
One stop guide that covers all the best things to do in Halifax including Halifax attractions, dining, drinking, and hotel recommendations.
Map of Nova Scotia showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Nova Scotia.
After spending a week exploring all the things to do on Cape Breton Island, this is the best of what we came up with. From hiking to kayaking to golf and stuffing our face with good food - this was a trip for the ages.
Best things to do in Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia as well as things to do in Wolfville from wine tasting, sight seeing, and more!
If you’re lucky enough to visit this is magical place make sure to visit Sydney…
25 Unique Things To Do In Nova Scotia where you'll find: city life, a road trip experience, charming towns, ocean views and more!
Don't miss this Nova Scotia local's list of 21 best & underrated things to do in Halifax. All the popular sites + hidden gems (& what not to do!) ...
Halifax, Nova Scotia restaurants are some of the best places to eat in Canada. This food guide covers some of the Best restaurants in Halifax
A little country, a hint of adventure and a lot of seaside -- find the best things to do in Nova Scotia. A Cape Breton Nova Scotia travel guide.
What to do in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Drive the Cabot Trail, whale watch, hike, kayak, savor lobster, and explore the Scottish heritage.
Inside: One day in Halifax Itinerary; Where to eat in Halifax NS; Activities in Halifax Nova Scotia; Walking tour Halifax NS
The iconic Peggy's Cove lighthouse is one of the most photographed spots in Canada, but there’s much more to the village than its historic beacon.
Halifax just might be Canada's coolest city. With a beautiful waterfront, an easy-to-navigate downtown, and rumored to have the most bars per capita of
The Cabot Trail is a breathtaking 298km scenic drive with stunning beauty and quaint fishing villages. Come and enjoy an experience of a lifetime.
The Bay of Fundy Nova Scotia is beautiful with the world's highest tides. See these pictures to discover why you need to see the Bay of Fundy at least once.
Heading to Halifax on your Canada & New England cruise? Here are the 11 best things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia in one day.
