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Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is a land of lobsters and
lighthouses: maritime influences dominate this
pretty, historic peninsula. On the northern tip
of the province is Cape Breton Island and the
Cabot Trail, one of North America’s most
dramatically beautiful coastal roads, that
passes through Acadian settlements where
Celtic folk music still forms a living link with
the Europe of old. Cape Breton has been called
the most scenic island in the world and was
also famously chosen by Marconi for his first
trans-Atlantic broadcast. Highlights include
the 18th century French fortress at
Louisbourg, Kejimkujik National Park, the
UNESCO World Heritage Site at Lunenburg
and the much-photographed Peggy’s Cove.
Digby
Bay of Fundy
Kejimkujik
National Park
Annapolis
Royal
Tatamagouche
Amherst
Minas
Basin
Wolfville
Lunenburg
Truro
NOVA SCOTIA
HALIFAX
Pictou
Atlantic Ocean
Port
Hawkesbury
Baddeck
Liscomb Mills
Cape
Breton
Island
Bras
d’Or
Lake
Charlos Cove
0 37 miles
0 60 kilometres
Cape Breton Highlands
National Park
Ingonish
Sydney Mines
Louisbourg
Halifax
The capital of Nova Scotia, Halifax is the largest
city in the Atlantic provinces and set on the
world’s second-largest natural harbour: even
now it is steeped in sea-faring history and naval
tradition. The compact city centre, dominated by
the Citadel and its adjacent clock tower, is easy
to navigate on foot. Along the waterfront you’ll
find plenty of excellent seafood restaurants and
several micro-breweries as well as the Historic
Properties, a collection of boutique shops in
restored maritime warehouses. The harbour is
always busy with ferries that ply across to
Dartmouth on the other side, and during the
summer season the schooner Bluenose II, a
symbol of the province, is often moored here.
In 1912 the Titanic sank to the east of here and
memorabilia from the wreck is on display at the
city’s superb Maritime Museum of the Atlantic,
along with a collection of brightly-coloured ships’
figureheads. Many local cemeteries bear testimony
to the disaster but these days Halifax is very
much a living society, with plenty of live music
bars and a thriving theatre scene.
Halifax Historic Properties
Yarmouth
Argyle Street, Halifax
HALLIBURTON HOUSE,
HALIFAX
The Halliburton, located in downtown Halifax,
consists of a trio of heritage town houses that
have been joined to provide 29 individually
appointed guest rooms. Each room is unique
in size, layout and décor - some have wood
burning fireplaces whilst others have a private
balcony overlooking the garden courtyard. A
complimentary buffet breakfast is included. The
shops, restaurants and sights of Halifax are just
a short walk away.
TALL SHIP SILVA
A traditional sailing ship built in 1939, Tall Ship
Silva provides a chance to experience this
maritime city from the sea. From the deck you
can take in the glorious views of the seafront,
with miles of shoreline guarded by Georges Island
and its graceful lighthouse, while watching out for
whales, harbour seals and seabirds. You can also
take the opportunity to become part of the crew:
taking the helm, learning navigation and helping
raise and furl the sails. Carrying up to 150
passengers, the ship has been completely
re-furbished to offer a licensed bar and plenty
of indoor and outdoor seating.
Halifax harbour sailing
Nova Scotia: Canada
Telephone: 01993 838 700
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