What to do in Nova Scotia

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

NZ$110
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

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

NZ$153
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Lunenburg from Bluenose Golf Course

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

NZ$219
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Peggy’s Cove: Small Group Tour

Peggy’s Cove: Small Group 4-Hour Tour

NZ$147
per adult
Peggy’s Cove: Small Group 4-Hour Tour
e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace

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

NZ$62
per traveller
e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace
Half Day Tour: Peggys Cove,Swissair Memorial & Titanic Cemetery

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

NZ$125
per adult
Half Day Tour: Peggys Cove,Swissair Memorial & Titanic Cemetery
Halifax Essentials: Peggy’s Cove, Citadel Hill & Titanic cemetery

Halifax Essentials: Peggy’s Cove, Citadel Hill & Titanic cemetery

NZ$167
per adult
Halifax Essentials: Peggy’s Cove, Citadel Hill & Titanic cemetery
Guided Highland Village and Baddeck Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion

Highland Village and Baddeck Tour for Cruise Excursion

NZ$219
per adult
Highland Village and Baddeck Tour for Cruise Excursion
Steele Wheels Motor Museum Admission Ticket

Steele Wheels Motor Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$20
per adult
Steele Wheels Motor Museum Admission Ticket
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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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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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