What to do in Nova Scotia

Activities, attractions and tours

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Halifax which includes a marina
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Most fun & popular experiences in Nova Scotia

Tours & day trips

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Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 54 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$144 and current price is AU$137 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
4.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$64 per traveller*
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Cruises & boat tours

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Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour

Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour

Activity duration is 55 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$98 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$290 per adult
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Water activities

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Halifax: Tall Ship Harbour Sailing Cruise with Live Music

Halifax: Tall Ship Harbour Sailing Cruise with Live Music

Activity duration is 2 hours
6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$66 per adult
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What to do in Nova Scotia

Discover the most popular places to visit in Nova Scotia

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Ingonish featuring rugged coastline

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Hike through forests, go looking for dolphins and whales and swim in freshwater lakes at this spectacular park in the north of Cape Breton Island.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site showing farmland

Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site

Experience the life of an 18th-century fortress, learn about colonial battles and meet characters from a bygone era at this open-air museum.

Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site
Burncoat Head Park

Burncoat Head Park

Explore the great outdoors at Burncoat Head Park, a lovely green space in Burntcoat. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Burncoat Head Park
Skyline Trail

Skyline Trail

Explore the great outdoors at Skyline Trail, a lovely green space in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its hiking trails.

Skyline Trail
Point Pleasant Park showing general coastal views, a park and landscape views

St. Mary's University

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe at St. Mary's University as part of your travels around Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

St. Mary's University

Dartmouth Crossing

4/5(1 review)

During your visit to Dartmouth, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dartmouth Crossing. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Dartmouth Crossing

Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in North Sydney with a trip to Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal

Dalhousie University

3/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of Dalhousie University as part of your travels around Halifax. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Dalhousie University

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Halifax showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Downtown Halifax

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Halifax
Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond

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.

South End
Fairview Cemetery which includes 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
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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
Dartmouth showing general coastal views

Downtown Dartmouth

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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Clayton Park

The restaurants and waterfront are a few reasons travellers visit Clayton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Halifax Mainland Common Park and Canada Games Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.

Clayton Park

 

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