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The Most Interesting Historical Places in Nova Scotia
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Historical Places in Nova Scotia

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
, Louisbourg
Visit Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, a partial reconstruction of an 18th-century French fortress. Originally part of the most

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
, Peggy's Cove
The iconic Peggy's Cove Lighthouse beckons travelers by land and sea with its traditional white-and-red facade, as it marks the rugged easter

Find out how the telephone was invented by visiting Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, which includes a museum dedicated to the li
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Get a snapshot of Halifax’s classic sights in an unconventional way — on a 1-hour Harbour Hopper tour. You'll travel on both land and water aboard a renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. Drive by St Paul’s Cathedral, Citadel Hill and the Victorian beauty of Halifax Public Gardens, and then splash into Halifax Harbour for great views of the waterfront. Your knowledgeable driver and marine pilot livens up the ride with engaging tales and naval history, and offers pointers on where to head next during your stay in the seaside city.

Understand how a country can change and benefit through multiculturalism at Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, a museum raising aware
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Historic destinations in Nova Scotia
Peggy's CoveTrip planner
Best for: Lighthouse, Monument, Gift & Specialty Shop
LouisbourgTrip planner
Best for: Historic Site, Lighthouse, Theater
HalifaxTrip planner
Best for: Military Museum, Garden, Pier / Boardwalk
BaddeckTrip planner
Best for: Historic Site, Waterfall, Kayaking / Canoeing
Annapolis RoyalTrip planner
Best for: Garden, Military Museum, Historic Site
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Nova Scotia
Small in terms of land area, Nova Scotia nevertheless encompasses nearly 3,800 islands floating in the Atlantic just off Canada's mainland. A vacation in Nova Scotia is understandably an ocean-based experienced, allowing you to stay within 60 km (40 mi) of the water no matter where you choose to base your adventure. Stay near the ocean, and you'll find mostly lighthouses and small settlements living off lobster fishing. Drive or cycle inland, and the landscape changes dramatically, with pretty orchards and photogenic highlands dominating the geography everywhere you look. For urban amenities during your Nova Scotia holiday, look no farther than provincial capital Halifax, offering the region's biggest range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. In the build up to your vacation in Nova Scotia, plan trip itinerary minutiae using the visitor reviews, staff write-ups, and custom search fields on our Canada trip itinerary maker website.