What to do in Nova Scotia

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Peggy’s Cove: Small Group Tour

Peggy’s Cove: Small Group 4-Hour Tour

£62
per adult
Peggy’s Cove: Small Group 4-Hour Tour
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

£93
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Guided Highland Village and Baddeck Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion

Highland Village and Baddeck Tour for Cruise Excursion

£93
per adult
Highland Village and Baddeck Tour for Cruise Excursion
e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace

e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace

£27
per traveller
e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace
Haunted Halifax: A Downtown Ghost Walking Tour

Haunted Halifax: A Downtown Ghost Walking Tour

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Haunted Halifax: A Downtown Ghost Walking Tour
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards Self-Guided Audio Tour

£6
per adult
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards Self-Guided Audio Tour
Peggys Cove Sunset Tour

Peggys Cove Sunset Tour

£56
per adult
Peggys Cove Sunset Tour
Small Group Tour - Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley

Small Group Tour - Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley

£128
per adult
Small Group Tour - Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

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Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.
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Downtown Halifax

Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History building with a brick facade, green awnings, and a sign welcoming visitors.

South End

South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

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North End

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Emera Oval or New Horizons Baptist Church.

A waterfront town with colorful buildings, including a red building labeled "Fisherman's Museum of the Atlantic."
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Lunenburg Waterfront

Lunenburg Waterfront is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lunenburg Waterfront and Bluenose II while you're in town.

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Downtown Dartmouth

If you're spending some time in Downtown Dartmouth, The Sanctuary Arts Centre and Alderney Landing are top sights worth seeing.

 

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