Places to vacation in nova scotia

Places to vacation in nova scotia

1. Walk on the Ocean Floor at Burntcoat Head Park – Noel

With the tide’s fluctuation in Nova Scotia, it is possible to walk at the ocean floor. If you plan to visit Burntcoat Head Park, the beach is really the ocean floor that you can explore. You will see that the pools on the beach often have marine life inside of them. There is also a beautiful lighthouse, a 3-acre park, and walking trails at Burntcoat head.

2. Take a Photo with the Cow Bay Moose – Cow Bay

The Cow Bay Moose is a 12 foot concrete sculpture of a moose created by Winston Bronnum. It appeared in 1959 and quickly became a local favorite. The moose has made an appearance in the “Trailer Park Boys”. It is the perfect place for a Canadian themed family photo, just don’t forget to bring some ‘Timmies’ to pose with

3. Visit Oak Island – Oak Island

Oak Island is known for the treasure that may or may not be buried on the island. Since the 19th century, a number of attempts have been made to locate treasure and artifacts on the island. The island is privately owned, but there are tours that will take you around and on the island.

4. See Sable Island – Sable Island

Wild horses running free on Sable Island is an amazing sight to see. Sable Island is one of the furthest offshore islands in Canada. The island is also home to the world’s largest grey seal breeding colony. You can visit the island by chartering a small plane or by taking a boat tour.

5. Joggins Fossil Cliffs – Joggins

At the tip of the Bay of Fundy are the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, which you can visit during low tides. You can find fossils on the beach that have been eroded off of the cliffs. There are also fossils still in the cliffs that are visible.You can also visit the wonderful interpretive center and learn more about dinosaurs in general and the fossils that exist on this beach.

6. See the World’s Largest Fiddle – Sydney

You can take a photo of the world’s largest fiddle on the Sydney waterfront. The fiddle and bow are 60 feet tall and can be seen by ships at sea. The fiddle is called Fidheal Mhor A’ Ceilidh which translates to the Big Fiddle of Ceilidh.

7. Bayer’s Lake Mystery Walls – Bayer’s Lake

Overlooking the Bayer’s Lake Business Park are the remains of a five-sided stone building, a stone staircase and a long stone wall, which no one knows who built them or why the buildings are there. The Bayer’s Lake Mystery Walls can be visited, but are monitored by cameras to protect the structures because they are protected by Nova Scotia Special Places Act.

8. Visit Peggy’s Cove – Peggy’s Cove

Peggy’s Cove is an iconic town on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. The classic red-and-white Peggy’s Point Lighthouse may be the most photographed lighthouse in the world and is a ‘must’ see. The town is a small community that has some small shops to visit and restaurants to eat

9. Walk one of the World’s Longest Boardwalks – Halifax

The Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is almost 3km long, which makes it one of the longest boardwalks in the World. There are shops and ships along the boardwalk to keep you busy during your walk. If you need a break, there are hammocks on the boardwalk where you can rest and have a great view of the harbour.

10. Dempsey Corner Orchards – Aylesford

Dempsey Corner Orchards is a fifth generation family-run farm in the Annapolis Valley. The farm-themed playground is fun for kids, and you can visit the petting zoo where you can see calves, goats, sheep, bunnies and kittens. They also offer U-picks during the summer and early fall, so you can discover many varieties of fruit and see a working farm in progress.

11. Visit Hennigar’s Farm Park and Trail – Greenwich

The Hennigar’s Farm Market is full of the colours, tastes, and smells of the locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with locally made products. Right outside of the Farm Market is the Hennigar’s Farm Park and Trail, where you can meet the goats, bunnies, chickens, ducks, and goldfish. You can also play a round of Farmersgolf with your family and friends.

12. South Shore Exhibition

South Shore Exhibition is the largest agricultural exhibition in Nova Scotia. The festival has been around since 1891 and is located on 42 acres. The Big EX offers good, old-fashioned horse & oxen pulls daily, light horse competitions, show horse events, arts & crafts, 4-H, beef & dairy displays, rabbit & poultry displays, petting barn, music and performances from local groups.

13. Have you been to all of Nova Scotia Counties?

There is so much more to Nova Scotia than Halifax and Cape Breton Island. There is something unique to discover in each part of the province. Check out these articles and check off one county (not all are listed below) at a time from your Nova Scotia travel list.

14. Mastodon Ridge – Stewiacke

When you are driving on Highway 101 near Stewiacke, you may spot the giant Mastodon on the top of the hill. Mastodon Ridge is only 15km from the gypsum quarry where the mastodon bones were found. Along with the giant Mastodon, there is also an exhibit on the Bay of Fundy, an 18-hole mini-golf course, a children’s play area and the Coldstream Clear Distillery

15. Arisaig Lighthouse, Lobster Interpretive Centre & Café – Antigonish

The Arisaig Lighthouse is a full-size replica of the original Arisaig Point Lighthouse that burned down in the early 1930’s. There are interpretive panels at the lighthouse which tell the story of the local fishing community. The Lobster Interpretive Centre takes a closer look at the fishing industry. The Dockside Café serves up amazing seafood dishes

16. Go Camping with East Coast Glamping – Hammonds Plains

Who says going camping means roughing it? East Coast Glamping rents camping equipment and accessories that makes sleeping under the stars extremely comfortable. They can create custom glamping packages for your camping needs and wants.