Modern, vibrant cities with a nod to the past.
If you are looking for excitement, there are more than 450 eateries in Halifax and there are more pubs, clubs and nightlife venues per capita than almost anywhere else in Canada. This 258 year-old city with a population of almost 400,000 takes having fun very seriously.
Nova Scotia’s cosmopolitan experience – from art galleries, live theatre, shopping, spas, and major sports events – is presented against a setting of colourful history and rich tradition.
Spend the day shopping at a stylish boutique in Wolfville or Truro. Find the perfect souvenir to remember your trip with a stop at one of the many historic markets or quaint gift shops in our busy shopping districts in Yarmouth or Sydney. Spring Garden Road in Halifax, one of the country’s oldest, prettiest retail thoroughfares, is where you’ll find the season’s must-haves. For a chance to bring home an even bigger prize, don’t forget to try your luck at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax or Sydney.
The historic waterfronts are home to some of the province’s hottest action. That’s where you’ll find great restaurants (think seafood), live music indoors and out, and popular festivals and events that use the harbour as a backdrop, such as:
- The International Buskers Festival
- Riverfront Music Jubilee
- Tall Ships Challenge 2007
Events like the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo in Halifax appear on the calendar annually and new ones like Grand Slam of Curling in Port Hawkesbury spring up for special appearances. The list of can’t-miss happenings is extensive, including:
- The Atlantic Fringe Festival
- Halifax Pride Week Festival
- Truro International Tulip Festival
- Yarmouth Seafest
From the gracious Victorian architecture, to the cultural smorgasbord of museums and galleries, to the fun found around every corner, our cities and towns are going to surprise and delight you.
