Find Tourist Places in Nova Scotia

There are over 300 tourist attractions in Nova Scotia. This is 5% of all tourist attractions listed in Canada. Top cities in Nova Scotia with popular tourist destinations are Halifax, Baddeck, Canning, Caribou and Sambro Creek. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are nature attractions and museums. Then there is also landmarks listed in Nova Scotia. You may find a list of all categories of Nova Scotia attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Nova Scotia of that type.

Nova Scotia, one of only three Maritime Provinces in Canada, is also the second smallest province in the country with a land area of around 21,345 square miles. However, its population of 921,727 makes it the second most densely populated in Canada. Nova Scotia offers a lot to its visitors including its long coastlines, picturesque sceneries and interesting culture. The museums that can be found in the province reflect Nova Scotia’s ethnic heritage. Among the must-visit places are the Glooscap Heritage Center, Hector Heritage Quay, Grand-Pre National Historic Site and Black Cultural Center for Nova Scotia. Another great place to see in the province is its two national parks, Kejimkujik and Cape Breton Highlands, and several other protected areas. The province is also frequented by almost 600,000 visitors every year who come to visit the Bay of Fundy and Peggy’s Cove. The area is also frequently visited by cruise ships with Halifax and Sydney receiving most of the passengers.

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