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Blog posts related to travel and tourism in Nova Scotia.

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Your Way Home This year is a special one for Newfoundland and Labrador with Come Home 2022. We're inviting everyone to return, to plan your trip, to pack your vehicle with everyone and everything you need for that special trip home.
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Five Things to See and Do in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Just an hour from Halifax, Lunenburg offers so much to explore—both on and off shore.
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Maud Lewis: Nova Scotia's Folk Art Hero Learn about Lewis' life and vibrant artwork, and find out where to see some in person.
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A couple snowshoes past evergreen and birch trees along a snow-covered bluff overlooking mountains, trails, and the Atlantic.
Winter Fun In Nova Scotia Have a blast with these fun things to do in a Nova Scotia winter!
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A smiling couple candidly samples white wine in a vineyard at a Nova Scotia winery while a group picnics in the foreground.
A Weekend in Nova Scotia Wine Country Here are a few of our favourite things to do during a weekend in wine country.
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A smiling brunette woman raises a glass of white wine during a patio dinner at a restaurant on the Halifax waterfront.
7 Halifax Restaurants Worth the Trip This port city is home to dozens of culinary hotspots. Here are 7 that are well worth the trip!
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Twelve Must-Visit Nova Scotia Provincial Parks With over 200 provincial parks in Nova Scotia, there's something for everyone. Here are 12 of our favourites.
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The tourist filled Bluenose II, a replica of the famous racing schooner, sails past the tree-lined hills of Lunenburg Harbour.
7 Interesting Facts About the Bluenose II Here are seven interesting facts about Nova Scotia’s legendary sailing ambassador.
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