A seacoast as diverse as the ways to explore it.
Nova Scotia is wrapped in 7,600 km (4,750 mi) of coastline. In fact, you are never more than 2 hours from the coast. Along with the world’s highest tides and more than a hundred breath-taking accessible beaches, our coastline is home to untouched bays, beautiful surfing spots and mirror-still coves.
On the Bay of Fundy, a billion tons of water rising on the tide will lift you up to new heights of fun. Ride a raft atop the Tidal Bore, take a whale watching tour, or paddle along on the towering clifts in a kayak.
Let loose your inner seafarer with a sail aboard Canada’s famous tall ship, the Bluenose II, that tours ports around the province. Take a leisurely cruise by car along the Cabot Trail, one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. At the opposite tip of the province, don’t forget to stop for our famous Digby scallops at a roadside chip wagon on the way to Yarmouth.
Celebrating the sea is a Nova Scotian tradition. You won’t want to miss the action on our waterfronts this summer, with events like the Tall Ships Challenge 2007 or the Halifax International Buskerfest. Find yourself a festival and join in the fun at one of these great events:
- The Mahone Bay Classic Boat Festival
- Digby Scallop Days
- Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
- Yarmouth Seafest
Experience the rich living history of the Atlantic Fisheries Museum, grab your swimsuit and head to the beaches of the Northumberland Strait or take in one of the many coastal attractions – time spent seaside in Nova Scotia will never be forgotten.
