9 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.

On the 7th (Sun), examine the collection at Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, savor the flavors at Ironworks Distillery, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Lunenburg Historic District.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Lunenburg trip maker site.

Montreal to Lunenburg is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time is 1 hour. When traveling from Montreal 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 7th (Sun) 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 8th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Port-Royal National Historic Site, make a trip to Annapolis Tidal Generating Station, and then learn about all things military at Fort Anne National Historic Site.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Annapolis Royal route builder site.

You can drive from Lunenburg to Annapolis Royal in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. While traveling from Lunenburg, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Annapolis Royal, ranging from highs of 29°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Tiverton.

Tiverton is a small village located on the northeast tip of Long Island, Nova Scotia. On the 9th (Tue), trek along Balancing Rock Trail, see majestic marine mammals with Ocean Explorations, and then take a memorable tour with Petit Pasage Whale Watch.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Tiverton online holiday planner.

Getting from Annapolis Royal to Tiverton by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Annapolis Royal in August, expect nights in Tiverton to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are little chillier, around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Yarmouth.

Yarmouth is a port town located on the Bay of Fundy in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): kick back and relax at Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Mavillette Beach Provincial Park, then view the masterpieces at Yarmouth Waterfront Gallery, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Cape Forchu Lighthouse.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Yarmouth tour builder.

Drive from Tiverton to Yarmouth in 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Burntcoat Head Park and River Rafting & Tubing. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Halifax: Fundy Tidal Bore Adventures (in Green Oaks), Swissair Flight 111 Memorial (in Indian Harbour) and Peggy's Cove Lighthouse (in Peggy's Cove). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Halifax Public Gardens, take in the waterfront at Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and take an in-depth tour of Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Halifax route tool.

Traveling by car from Yarmouth to Halifax takes 3.5 hours. In August in Halifax, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): admire all the interesting features of Cabot Trail, hike along Middle Head Trail, and then kick back and relax at Ingonish Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Ingonish trip planner.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Halifax to Ingonish in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, daytime highs in Ingonish are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel back home.