Things to do in Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Dartmouth showing a house
Halifax City Hall showing heritage architecture and a sunset
Halifax featuring a marina

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What to do in Nova Scotia


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Halifax featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

Downtown Halifax

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Eastern Front Theatre and Neptune Theatre.

Downtown Halifax
Halifax Public Gardens featuring a garden and a pond

South End

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

South End
Fairview Cemetery featuring a memorial and a cemetery

North End

4/5(1 area review)

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

North End
Gate sign of Public Garden

Fairmount

Fairmount might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairmount
After seeing a post card of Lunenburg, I had to take a stop in to see. This quiet little fishing community is just adorable and full of colour. There are loads of small shops to explore, great places to eat, and a photographer's dream.

Lunenburg Waterfront

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

Lunenburg Waterfront
Starr Skate factory and water canal was interesting.

Downtown Dartmouth

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Dartmouth, Royal Canadian Legion Military Museum and Alderney Landing are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Dartmouth

 

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