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Holidays in Nova Scotia  -  Travel information Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia is encircled by eleven scenic travelways that lead you around the provinces. Come and explore the breathtaking shores - from towering cliffs and long peaceful beaches to picturesque bays and charming villages. Nova Scotia also offers you the best living history in Canada. Learn about and appreciate Nova Scotia's rich and diverse past at an impressive network of museums and heritage sites in historical communities throughout the province, including places like Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Counties in Nova Scotia : Annapolis, Antigonish, Cape Breton, Colchester, Cumberland, Digby, Guysborough, Halifax, Hants, Inverness, Kings, Lunenburg, Pictou, Queens, Richmond, Shelburne, Victoria and Yarmouth

Capital City of Nova Scotia: Halifax


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Camping & Caravanning

 Camp Canada  -  Camping / Campgrounds
Wilderness campsites | Full facility campgrounds for RVs | Quiet scenic sites | Trailer parks with all amenities for families | Camping resorts | RV parks

Car Rental Nova Scotia

 Holiday Autos  -  
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

 Sixt  -  
Pick-Up Station / Return Station : Calgary, Charlottetown, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottwa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Holiday Homes Nova Scotia / Apartments

 Holidayhomes.ca  -  Vacation accommodation in Nova Scotia
 Holiday Junction  -  Canada Accommodation, Lodging
 Holiday-rentals.co.uk  -  Vacation rentals in Nova Scotia

Hostels

 

National Parks

 Kejimkujik National Park
Kejimkujik, located just outside the picturesque communities of Maitland Bridge and Kempt, is a paradise for naturalists and fun-loving campers alike. The park offers beautiful campsites, and contains many rare species of wildlife within its boundaries. Kejimkujik is a great reason to come and visit North Queens.
 Parcs Canada  -  Cape Breton Highlands and Kejimkujik
On behalf of the people of Canada, they protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

Travelsphere  
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays.

  - Create your perfect trip



 Atlantic Tours
Escorted tours [ the provinces of Atlantic Canada - New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island ], Great Canadian Sailing Expeditions [ cruise the majestic coastlines of Canada's Eastern Seacoast onboard the new expedition cruise vessel, Caledonia, Canada's largest Tall Ship. Cruise the majestic fjords of Newfoundland and Labrador, tour the historic UNESCO World Heritage site at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia or the sandy white beaches of Iles de la Madeleine ] and more.

 Canadian Sailing Expeditions  -  Canada's East Coast
Smell the fresh ocean air from the sunny decks of a classic expedition cruise vessel. Take in all the natural beauty of the coastline. Discover unique East Coast culture in out-of-the-way places.
 Maxim Vacations  -  Halifax, Cape Breton, South Shore & Bay of Fundy etc.
A leading Canadian tour wholesaler specializing in self drive, escorted and ski vacations. We offer a series of the very best travel options to be found in Canada in partnership with Air Canada, CanJet and Thrifty Car Rental. Our air-inclusive travel packages offer exceptional value and are designed to make Atlantic Canada accessible and affordable.
 Vision The Atlantic Canada  -  Atlantic Canadian travel specialist
Whatever your needs, from 26 well researched self drives, incentive packages, escorted tours, adventure & nature products, car rental, ferries and accommodations to suit all tastes and budgets

Travel Guides Nova Scotia / Related Books

 Celtic Heritage Magazine Online
Celtic Heritage is an ethnic journal published in Canada 6 times yearly by Clansman Publishing Ltd.

Travel Guides Nova Scotia [ amazon.co.uk ]

Canada - Lonely Planet Country Guide 
By Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Rebecca Blond, Kerryn Burgess, Peter Cruttenden
Paperback 904 pages (April 2005); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
The Rough Guide to Canada (fully revised and updated 5th edition) 
By Tim Jepson, Phil Lee, Tania Smith, Christian Williams
Thoroughly revised and updated, the fifth edition of the Rough Guide to Canada covers this vast and geographically diverse country in impressive detail. There are insightful accounts of every Canadian city, from vibrant Montreal to laid back Vancouver, and vivid descriptions of Canada's varied landscapes, from the magnificent Rocky Mountains and the stormy coasts of the Maritimes to the northern Arctic reaches. Throughout there is practical advice on skiing, whale-watching, kayaking, hiking and a host of other outdoor pursuits. Thousands of listings recommend the best accommodation options, restaurants, bars and clubs in every price range.
Paperback 1136 pages (June 24, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides
Getting a Job in Canada: Find the Right Job and Secure a Great New Lifestyle 
By Valerie Gerrard
The idea of working in Canada – whether in the short, the medium or the long term – is an attractive prospect. If you are one of the many who find the Canadian lifestyle appealing, this book could help you to make your dream a reality. Canada is large and varied enough to offer an enormous range of opportunities – from the cosmopolitan outlook of cities such as Toronto and Vancouver to the slower and yet equally challenging lifestyle found in remote areas. In this book you will find out what opportunities are available and where. More importantly, you will be led step by step through the whole process of achieving Employment Authorisation, finding the job you want and landing that job.
Paperback 176 pages (February 28, 2004); Publisher: How To Books

Transport / How do I get to Nova Scotia

 Halifax Airport  -  Halifax International Airport Authorities

 NAV Canada
Flight Operations [ Aviation Weather Web Site, Register to File a Flight Plan Over the Internet [PDF], NOTAM, Aeronautical Information Products, Operations Report, ANS Programs, Local Area Weather Manuals and more ]

 - Flight tickets Nova Scotia
Book flights at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

 Viarail - Canadian Rail  

 Acadian Lines  -  inter-city passenger service
 Greyhound  -  coach travel in Canada

 Weather Office Canada


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Nova Scotia Government  -  Province of Nova Scotia

 Explore Nova Scotia  -  Tourist Board
 South Shore Tourism Association

 Halifax  -  Nova Scotia's Capital City

 Amhrst  -  Town of Amherst
Located on the Nova Scotia - New Brunswick border in the geographic centre of the Maritime Provinces. Amherst is the commercial centre for Cumberland County.
 Annapolis County
 Annapolis  -  Town of Annapolis Royal
 Argyle  -  Municipality of Argyle
 Baddeck  -  Visit Baddeck & Area
Beginning and end of the world famous Cabot Trail and lies at the centre of Victoria County in the heart of Cape Breton Island.
 Bridgewater  -  Town of Bridgewater
Bridgewater is nestled in the LaHave River Valley. Tree covered slopes and fertile drumlin hills made this an ideal location for settlement to grow and prosper. Known as the "Main Street of the South Shore", Bridgewater offers visitors numerous services and conveniences including restaurants, accommodations, a bustling mall, banks, hospital, museums, recreational facilities and a visitor information center.
 Cape Breton  -  Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Second largest municipality in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. Located on the eastern side of Cape Breton Island, one of the most scenic islands in the world.
From the Celtic Colours Festival concerts held annually during the autumn season throughout the Island to a day or more exploring the Fortress Louisbourg; from a visit to the Miners' Museum in Glace Bay to a week traveling the famous Cabot Trail; from a ceilidh in Mabou, or a round of golf at the Highlands' Links Golf Course , or a day or more sailing the Bras d'Or Lakes, or during an early morning fishing Atlantic salmon in the Margaree, it becomes obvious that this is a special place.
 Chester  -  Municipality District of Chester
 Cumberland  -  Cumberland County
 Greenwood
 Hubbards 
 Inverness  -  Inverness County Tourism  -  Sunset Side of Cape Breton Island
Inverness County runs the length of the long western shore of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Its precipitous coastline braces the Gulf of St. Lawrence as it enters the North Atlantic, and the view is magnificent by land or by sea.
 Kentville
 Kings  -  Municipality of the County of Kings
Located on the beautiful Bay of Fundy, approximately one hour west of Halifax, Nova Scotia's capital city. Much of the Municipality is made up of the fertile Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia's richest agricultural region and home to close to 50,000 people. On either side of the Valley are two ancient mountain ranges that offer outstanding outdoor recreation and lifestyle opportunities.
 Lunenburg  -  Town of Lunenburg  -  Home of the Bluenose / UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nestled between Lunenburg "Front" and "Back" Harbours, on a steep hillside facing south, Lunenburg is admired by many a visitor. Lunenburg is a quick 92 kms or 57 miles southwest from the capital, Halifax.
Lunenburg has "small town character," yet has easy access to Halifax and South Shore markets, links with the Annapolis Valley, the New England States, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
 Lunenburg  -  Municipality of the District of Luneburg
 Mahone Bay  -  Town of Mahone Bay
Mahone Bay is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Eastern Canada. Situated on a bay of more than 100 islands, it is a treasury of history, culture and 19th century architecture. The charming main street hosts an assortment of art galleries, shops and living museums - all within an easy stroll.
Hike or cross-country ski the miles of trails; sail or kayak among the islands or simply relax and enjoy the view.
 Middleton  -  Discover Middleton
Located in the "heart" of the scenic Annapolis Valley, Middleton also boasts a historic streetscape, community parks, and special attractions like the MacDonald Museum and the Memory Lane Rail Museum. For site seers, Middleton is within easy reach of the Fundy Shore and national historic sites in Annapolis County.
 New Germany
 New Glasgow  -  Town of New Glasgow
Although founded by Scottish settlers, and named after Glasgow, Scotland, New Glasgow has always had a multi -cultural mosaic. A strong African Nova Scotia heritage as well as British, Irish, Dutch, French, Greek, First Nations and many other cultures enriches the community.
Six years before the arrival of the Ship Hector to New Scotland in 1773 and 100 years before the Birth of Canada, the first Afro-Nova Scotians came to Pictou County. The American War of Independence resulted in the largest single influx of Blacks to the province and most of these Black Loyalists were free and formed the foundation of the modern day presence in Nova Scotia. During the industrial age of the 19th Century, Black citizens from Tracadie came to Pictou County and most settled in New Glasgow.
 North Queens
North Queens consists of several small communities stretching from Pleasant River to Kempt. North Queens is a paradise for the naturalist or for those looking for natural beauty. In North Queens, you can visit one of the most interesting tourist destinations in Canada, Kejimkujik National Park.
 Parrsboro
 Pictou  -  Town of Picttou  -  Birthplace of New Scotland
Located on the beautiful Northumberland Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, is renowned as the "Birthplace of New Scotland" as it was here that the first Scottish immigrants landed in 1773. Here you can explore the world class Hector Heritage Quay and board the full-sized Ship Hector replica.
 Pictou County  -  Pictou County Tourism
Pictou County is proud of its Scottish roots and traditions. Listen for the skirl of the pipes in the distance, haunting Gaelic verse, toe tapping fiddle tunes and uplifting Celtic rock rhythms. Watch for the swirl of the kilt, lilting Highland steps and spectacular Scottish pageantry. But remember this community is also rich in cultural diversity with strong Afro-Canadian, Acadian, English, Irish, German and British cultures, all a part of its beginnings as well as integral to who and what they are today
 Queens  -  Region of Queens Municipality  -  Tourism  -  Beautiful Queens County
Queens County is on the southwestern coast of Nova Scotia. It combines the best of two worlds: old, well established, yet growing communities; and large areas of unspoiled, countryside with white sand beaches, lakes, whitewater rivers and forests with unsurpassed beauty. Over 150 km of seacoast boasts many fine white sand beaches, ocean parks and a major oceanfront resort complex and convention centre. Some of the best of the County's lakes, rivers, forests, and coastline are preserved in the two areas that constitute Kejimkujik National Park & and the Seaside Adjunct. Swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, canoeing and camping are available everywhere in the County. Surfing and ocean kayaking are coastal specialties. In winter, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are popular outdoor activities.
 Richmond
 Shelburne  -  Town of Shellburne
The scenery in Shelburne is breathtaking. Miles of forests surrounding crystal lakes and crashing ocean. The air is fresh and clear. The charm of the Loyalist days is still felt in our county but amongst the history, is everything one might need for modern living.
 Trenton  -  Town of Trenton
Located on the Northumberland coast of northern Nova Scotia. On the shores of the East River, Trenton is a small town with a lot to offer.
 Truro
 Windsor
 Yarmouth  -  Yarmouth

 Aspotogan Peninsula
Hubbards is the eastern "gateway" to the Aspotogan Peninsula. The western "gateway" is East River. This highway follows the shoreline of the peninsula for about 40 kilometres from Hubbards to East River. It is a beautiful drive with lots to see and do en route. Scenic spots along the way are Fox Point, Mill Cove, Birchy Head, The Lodge, North West Cove, South West Cove, Aspotogan, Bayswater, Blandford, Deep Cove and East River.
Hubbards | Fox Point, Mill Cove, Birchy Head and The Lodge | North West Cove, South West Cove and Aspotogan | Bayswater and Blandford | Deep Cove and East River
 Bay of Fundy  -  known for the world's highest tides  -  see Valleyweb - Fundy Tides
The tides on Earth are strongly influenced, in addition to astronomical factors, by the sizes, boundaries, and depths of ocean basins and inlets, and by Earth's rotation, winds, and barometric pressure fluctuations.
The highest tides on Earth occur in the Minas Basin, the eastern extremity of the Bay of Fundy, where the average tide range is 12 metres and can reach 16 metres when the various factors affecting the tides are in phase
 Fortress Louisbourg  -  Cape Breton Island  -  Fortress of Louisbourg
A restored 18th-century fortified French harbour town
 Cape Breton Island  -  Destination Cape Breton
Physically separated from the peninsular Nova Scotian mainland by the Strait of Canso.
Cape Breton Island is divided into four counties: Cape Breton, Inverness, Richmond, and Victoria.
Sydney on the east coast of the island has traditionally been the main port, with various facilities in a sheltered harbour.
Interested in historic sites, cultural events, outdoor adventure or just sheer relaxation? Cape Breton Island's five Scenic Trails can deliver. Pack a picnic for the splendour of sunsets over the Bras d'Or Lakes or photograph your way through a hike along the rugged coastline of the historic east. And the waters on our western "Sunset Side of the Island" are your perfect host for whale watching, sailing, kayaking and scuba diving.
 Sable Island - Sable Island Preservation Trust

 Alexander Graham Bell  -  Scottish-born inventor
Invented the telephone, hydrofoil, hearing aid, and iron lung, among other creations, as well as doing extensive work with hearing- and visually-impaired persons, notably Helen Keller. Eventually settled permanently at his summer residence near Baddeck, Cape Breton Island. See Alexander Graham Bell Family Papers at the Library of Congress [ presentation contains correspondence, scientific notebooks, journals, blueprints, articles, and photographs documenting Bell's invention of the telephone and his involvement in the first telephone company, his family life, his interest in the education of the deaf, and his aeronautical and other scientific research ].
 Halifax Herald  -  online news
The Chronicle Herald and The Sunday Herald are the most widely read newspapers in Nova Scotia and have a combined circulation that makes them the largest independent dailies, by readers choice, in Atlantic Canada.
 Marconi  -  US Marconi Museum - From Spark to Space
Guglielmo Marconi , the Wizard of Wireless. Marconi proved it was possible to send messages across the Atlantic using electromagnetic waves instead of wires.
 Nova Scotia Yachting Association 
 Pictouyachtclub
 Radio  -  CKEC Radio New Glasgow
 
Cuisine - Canadian cooking

 Canadian Bison Association  -  A taste of North America
A recipe collection featuring the many ways bison can be prepared and served, from hors d'oeuvres to soups and stews, to steaks, roasts, and ground meat.
It's called A Taste of North America: Bison...Nature's Best is Back. Filled with more than 50 recipes, it also includes cooking tips for bison meat, and is available in English and French.
 Recipe Source  -  Canadian Recipes
 American French Genealogical Society  -  French-Canadian Recipes

History of Nova Scotia

 Nova Scotia's history  -  Wikipedia
Although first visited by the explorer John Cabot, an Italian sailing for England, in 1497, Nova Scotia was first settled by the Acadian French under Sieur de Monts. They made their first capital, after a failed attempt in 1604 on Île Ste. Croix in present-day New Brunswick, in 1605 at Port Royal, later renamed by the British to Annapolis Royal, which is located at the head of the Annapolis Basin, Nova Scotia...
 Nova Scotia Museums
> 26 museums across the province, including over 200 historic buildings, living history sites, vessels, specialized museums and close to a million artifacts and specimens.
 Hector Heritage Quay [ Pictou ]  -  see Town of Picttou
Offers unique insight into the journey of early Scots settlers to Nova Scotia, and their arrival in Pictou. The centerpiece is the continuing construction of a full-scale three-masted sailing ship, a replica of the Hector that carried the early pioneers from Loch Broom, Scotland in 1773. You can experience the rolling motion of the deck as the passengers disembark the Hector to begin their new lives. The Hector Heritage Quay provides a glimpse into 18th century life. Also on site is a carpentry shop and a restored blacksmith shop.
 Lunenburg Heritage Society
Non-profit society with the intent of preserving and promoting the character, ambiance and old world charm of the community of Lunenburg as it is reflected in its architecture, its waterfront and the evolution of its economic activity.
 Marconi Museum / Table Head station
A museum celebrating the first trans-Atlantic radio signals sent by Marconi.
 Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society
Nova Scotia has the largest number of lights in Canada, and some of the oldest, including Sambro, the oldest operating lighthouse in North America. In this site you will find information about 170 lighthouses, past and present. Maps and searches let you cruise around the coast or organize your visit by lighthouse name, county, date or tourist route.
 Scottish Archive Network
Access to Scotland's archives by providing a single electronic catalogue to the holdings of more than 50 Scottish archives.
 Tayside: a Maritime History
Tayside on the east coast of Scotland, has, over the centuries, traded with many countries around the world. The TAMH site has trading port information, historical background on people, places and events from Tayside's history, an image archive and online tours.

Music & Culture

 Cape Breton fiddle music  -  see Traditional Celtic Music
A two-century-old Scottish fiddle style of music, containing remnants of Irish and Acadian music as well, and dance form preserved by Irish and Scottish descendants and readily accessible along the Ceilidh Trail.
 Mi'kmaq Culture and History Links

 Culture.ca  -  Canada's Cultural Gateway
Explore, find, share the creativity and diversity of Canadian culture on-line
The riches of Canada's museums, galleries, archives and libraries | Thousands of links, articles and testimonials related to Canada's culture and heritage | First-rate reference collections such as the Canadian Encyclopedia Online | News of cultural events happening across Canada |The National Library of Canada's on -line reference service.
 Canadian Encyclopedia

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directory

 Nova Scotia Website
 Scotian.net  -  Nova Scotia Business Directory, Events Guide and Free Classified
 Atlantic Coast Alliance
Walk on the Ocean Floor, Feel the Spray from the Slap of a Whale's Fluke, Crack into a Succulent Lobster, Hear a Gaelic Sea Shanty at a Ceilidh, Learn to Stepdance at an Acadian Soiree
 CapAcadie.com  -  Toute l'Acadie en un seul clic
 Acadie.net  -  Le carrefour virtuel des Acadiens
 Guide de l'Acadie

 Censusfinder  -  Links to free census records online
 Education Canada  -  Webdirectory
 Schoonerman 
If you are looking for information on a schooner, brig, brigantine, bark and fully rigged tall ship start your search here. So visit these tall ships of yesterday and meet the seafarers that sailed them.
 Telephone Guide Canada
 Yellow Pages Canada / Canadian Yellow pages


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