10 days in Nova Scotia Itinerary

Louisbourg is an unincorporated community and former town located in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Regional Municipality.HistoryThe French military founded the Fortress of Louisbourg in 1713 and its fortified seaport on the southwest part of the harbour, naming it in honour of Louis XIV. The harbour had been used by European mariners since at least the 1590s, when it was known as English Port and Havre à l'Anglois. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): stroll around Dominion Beach Provincial Park, hike along Baille Ard Nature Trail, and then pause for some photo ops at Sydney Merchant Mariners Memorial. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Stella Maris Rectory, enjoy the sand and surf at Kennington Cove Beach, then hike along Louisbourg Lighthouse Coastal Trail, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Louisbourg Lighthouse.

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Toronto to Louisbourg is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Toronto to Louisbourg. Traveling from Toronto in July, things will get slightly colder in Louisbourg: highs are around 27°C and lows about 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can go by car to Ingonish.

Nestled on a cozy harbor surrounded by green forests, the coastal town of Ingonish serves as the perfect coastal retreat for those after a quiet getaway.

On the 1st (Tue), explore the striking landscape of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Chutes Mary Ann Falls, trek along Bog Trail, then trek along Middle Head Trail, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Ingonish Beach.

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Drive from Louisbourg to Ingonish in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Baddeck.

For most visitors on holiday in Baddeck, the town represents the beginning and the end of the world-famous Cabot Trail, a scenic roadway looping around the northern tip of Cape Breton Island.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): get interesting insight from Tours and then admire the sheer force of Uisge Ban Falls.

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Getting from Ingonish to Baddeck by car takes about 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Baddeck are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to drive to Tiverton.

Tiverton is a small village located on the northeast tip of Long Island, Nova Scotia. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): enjoy the sea views from Boar's Head Lighthouse, trek along Balancing Rock Trail, and then see majestic marine mammals with Ocean Explorations.

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Drive from Baddeck to Tiverton in 6.5 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Baddeck in August: highs in Tiverton hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Yarmouth.

Yarmouth is a port town located on the Bay of Fundy in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park, then enjoy the sand and surf at Mavillette Beach Provincial Park, then take in the exciting artwork at Hubert and Belle's, and finally enjoy the sea views from Cape Forchu Lighthouse.

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You can drive from Tiverton to Yarmouth in 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Halifax.

The largest city on Canada's eastern coastline, Halifax boast a rich maritime history and occupies a strategically important location with one of the world's greatest natural harbors.

Get in touch with nature at Burntcoat Head Park and Lawrencetown Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to River Rafting & Tubing and Old Burying Ground. Change things up with a short trip to Fundy Tidal Bore Adventures in Green Oaks (about 1h 5 min away). The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Halifax Public Gardens, learn about all things military at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, learn more about the world around you at Sea Turtle Centre, and take an in-depth tour of Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

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Getting from Yarmouth to Halifax by car takes about 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.