Things to do in Nova Scotia

Activities, attractions and tours

A white lighthouse with a red top on a rocky outcrop.
A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, rocky terrain, and a road leading to the sea.
A forested mountain landscape with a bench overlooking a valley.
A white lighthouse with a red top on a rocky outcrop by the sea during sunset.
A lighthouse on a rocky outcrop with a long-exposure sea in the foreground.

Things to do

Lunenburg from Bluenose Golf Course

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

HK$980
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

HK$686
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

HK$493
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour
Peggy’s Cove: Small Group Tour

Peggy’s Cove: Small Group 4-Hour Tour

HK$655
per adult
Peggy’s Cove: Small Group 4-Hour Tour
Guided Highland Village and Baddeck Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion

Highland Village and Baddeck Tour for Cruise Excursion

HK$962
per adult
Highland Village and Baddeck Tour for Cruise Excursion
Small Group Tour - Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley

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

HK$1,344
per adult
Small Group Tour - Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley
Half Day Tour: Peggys Cove,Swissair Memorial & Titanic Cemetery

Half Day Tour: Peggys Cove,Swissair Memorial & Titanic Cemetery

HK$560
per adult
Half Day Tour: Peggys Cove,Swissair Memorial & Titanic Cemetery
e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace

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

HK$277
per traveller
e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace
Cabot Trail & Baddeck Tour from Sydney Cape Breton Cruise Port

Cabot Trail & Baddeck Tour from Sydney Cape Breton Cruise Port

HK$980
per adult
Cabot Trail & Baddeck Tour from Sydney Cape Breton Cruise Port
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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."
Photo by Linda Nisbett
Open Photo by Linda Nisbett

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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