16 days in Nova Scotia Itinerary

An hour's drive from Halifax's international airport, Luneburg boasts both colorful buildings and a colorful history, as well as status as a World Heritage Site.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Lunenburg Historic District and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Explore hidden gems such as Rissers Beach Provincial Park and Peggy Of The Cove. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lunenburg: Sensea Nordic Spa (in Chester) and Swissair Flight 111 Memorial (in Indian Harbour).

Before you visit Lunenburg, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Toronto to Lunenburg is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Toronto to Lunenburg, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Toronto in August, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Lunenburg: temperatures range from 25°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can drive to Tiverton.

Tiverton is a small village located on the northeast tip of Long Island, Nova Scotia. On the 27th (Sat), trek along Balancing Rock Trail, get up close to creatures of the deep with Ocean Explorations, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with Petit Pasage Whale Watch.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Tiverton trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Lunenburg to Tiverton. Traveling from Lunenburg in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Tiverton, with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Annapolis Royal.

Annapolis Royal, formerly known as Annapolis, is a town located in the western part of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada.Today's Annapolis Royal evolved from the 1605 French settlement of Port Royal (briefly Charlesfort), renamed in honour of Queen Anne following the Siege of Port Royal in 1710 by Britain. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Sandy Cove Beach, then visit a coastal fixture at Prim Point Lighthouse, and then examine the collection at HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum. On the 29th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Port-Royal National Historic Site, don't miss a visit to Annapolis Tidal Generating Station, and then take an in-depth tour of Fort Anne National Historic Site.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Annapolis Royal online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Tiverton to Annapolis Royal in 1.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Tiverton in August: highs in Annapolis Royal hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Wolfville.

Wolfville is a Canadian town in the Annapolis Valley, Kings County, Nova Scotia, located about 100km northwest of the provincial capital, Halifax. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Burntcoat Head Park and Blomidon Provincial Park. Take a break from the city and head to Cape Split Trailhead and Fundy Tidal Bore Adventures. Go for a jaunt from Wolfville to Maitland to see River Rafting & Tubing about 1h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Tangled Garden, do a tasting at Domaine de Grand Pre, and contemplate the long history of Grand Pre National Historic Site.

For reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Wolfville itinerary planning tool.

Drive from Annapolis Royal to Wolfville in 1.5 hours. August in Wolfville sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to travel 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 2nd (Fri), walk around Cape Smokey Provincial Park, then hike along Middle Head Trail, and then kick back and relax at Ingonish Beach. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at St. Paul Island Museum & Lighthouse, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then admire the sheer force of Chutes Mary Ann Falls.

To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Ingonish trip builder site.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Wolfville to Ingonish takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. September in Ingonish sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Cheticamp.

Cheticamp boasts rich and thriving culture shaped by the descendants of French colonists and indigenous peoples.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): hike along Acadian Trail, then examine the collection at Les Trois Pignons, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Peter's Church. Keep things going the next day: play a few rounds at Cabot Cliffs Golf Course, then play a few rounds at Cabot Links Golf Course, and then take in the waterfront at Inverness Beach Boardwalk.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Cheticamp trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Ingonish to Cheticamp in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can go by car 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Louisbourg Lighthouse and Cape Breton Miners' Museum. Step out of the city life by going to Uisge Ban Falls and Louisbourg Lighthouse Coastal Trail. Step out of Baddeck to go to Sydney and see The Big Fiddle, which is approximately 58 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, deepen your understanding at The Gaelic College, and explore the activities along Bras d'Or Lake.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Baddeck online journey planner.

You can drive from Cheticamp to Baddeck in 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Baddeck are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can fly back home.