Tourism in Nova Scotia facts for kids

Nova Scotia is a beautiful province in Canada, known for its amazing natural places and rich history. It has two big national parks: Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Kejimkujik National Park. Nova Scotia also has three special places recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. These include the historic town of Old Lunenburg, the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, and the Joggins fossil cliffs, where you can see ancient plant and animal remains. Many other historical sites, museums, and natural areas make Nova Scotia a great place to visit.

The Lunenburg Academy, a special building in Lunenburg that is both a National Historic Site of Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Exploring Halifax

Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia. It has many interesting places to visit, from old forts to beautiful gardens.

Historic Sites in Halifax

• Halifax Citadel: This old, star-shaped fort was built in 1749 to protect the city. From here, you can get a great view of Halifax Harbour.
• Halifax Public Gardens: These gardens were first planted in 1867. They are some of the oldest and most beautiful Victorian-era gardens still existing in Canada.

Museums in Halifax

• Maritime Museum of the Atlantic: Opened in 1948, this museum has over 30,000 items, including many small boats and the old steamship CSS Acadia. It tells the story of Nova Scotia's connection to the sea.
• Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History: This museum started in 1868. It has collections about Nova Scotia's history and its natural world, like animals, plants, and rocks.

Fun Places Outside Halifax

There are many exciting attractions to explore outside the city of Halifax.

Famous Roads and Forts

• Cabot Trail: This famous road on Cape Breton Island was built in 1932. It was made to help people explore Nova Scotia and enjoy its beautiful scenery.
• Fortress of Louisbourg: This historic site was first settled in 1713. It was attacked twice in the 1700s. Today, Parks Canada runs it as a "living history museum," where you can see what life was like long ago.

Unique Museums and Parks

The beautiful harbour at Peggy's Cove.

• Nova Scotia Museum of Industry: Located in Stellarton, this museum has over 30,000 objects. It shows how people worked in industries like coal mining.
• Shubenacadie Wildlife Park: This park is home to many different animals found in Canada and other parts of the world. It also has walking trails, a picnic area, and a playground.
• Peggy's Cove: This charming fishing village is southwest of Halifax. It is famous for its beautiful lighthouse and amazing ocean views.

Getting Around Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a good road system, making it easy to travel between different towns and tourist spots.

Travel by Bus and Ferry

• Maritime Bus: You can take a bus to Nova Scotia from the nearby province of New Brunswick.
• Marine Atlantic: This service offers two ferry trips to Newfoundland and Labrador. You can travel to Argentia or Port aux Basques.

Train and Air Travel

• The Ocean: This train, run by Via Rail, connects Nova Scotia to Montreal in Quebec.
• Halifax Stanfield International Airport: This airport connects Nova Scotia to the rest of Canada and countries around the world.

Gallery

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  The scenic Cabot Trail north of Cheticamp.

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  Guards changing at the Halifax Citadel.

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  A Bald Eagle at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park.

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  The bandstand at the Halifax Public Gardens on Canada Day.

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  The entrance to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

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  The amazing fossil cliffs at Joggins.