Nova Scotia Essentials

Nova Scotia’s geography ranges from the 300-million-year-old Carboniferous fossils at the UNESCO-listed Joggins Fossil Cliffs to the rugged highlands of Cape Breton. The province features historic landmarks like the 19th-century Haliburton House and maritime beacons such as the Low Point and Fort Point lighthouses. Natural highlights include the saltwater estuary of Bras d'Or Lake, whale-watching corridors in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Annapolis Valley and the Bay of Fundy.

Best Viewpoint of Cabot Trail

Elevated vantage point overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the iconic coastal hairpin turns of the Cabot Trail near Pleasant Bay.

Joggins Fossil Cliffs

UNESCO World Heritage site preserving the world's most complete fossil record of the Carboniferous Period, dating back 300 million years.

The Lookoff

Roadside vantage point in Canning offering panoramic views across the Annapolis Valley, the Minas Basin, and the Bay of Fundy.

Low Point Lighthouse

Low Point Lighthouse is an historic Canadian lighthouse marking the eastern entrance to Sydney Harbour at New Victoria, Nova Scotia, near…

Seaside Whale & Nature Cruises

Boat tours departing from Chéticamp to observe pilot, humpback, and fin whales within the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Bras D'or Lookoff

Roadside stop on Kellys Mountain providing views of the Bras d'Or Lake, a large inland saltwater sea on Cape Breton Island.

Fort Point Lighthouse

Fort Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the LaHave River outside the town of Liverpool in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.

Lone Shieling

A replica of a traditional Scottish crofter's hut located within a grove of 350-year-old sugar maple trees in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Ski Cape Smokey

Ingonish is a popular tourist destination in Victoria County, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Annapolis Basin Look Off Provincial Park

Provincial park near Digby featuring views of the Annapolis Basin and the Digby Gut, where the basin meets the Bay of Fundy.

Haliburton House Museum

The 1830s estate of Thomas Chandler Haliburton, a notable Canadian author and judge, featuring period furnishings and landscaped grounds in Windsor.