My advice to you, if you ever have the opportunity to visit Canada’s Atlantic coast, jump at the chance to do so!
I first visited Nova Scotia in 2018 and fell in love with many coastal towns while roadtripping around the province, from the South Shore to Cape Breton Island.
Later, I returned to live in Nova Scotia for over a year (in 2021-2022) and spent my time exploring even more of this magnificent province. This also gave me the opportunity to road trip to Newfoundland (for 3 weeks) and New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
There is so much to discover on a trip to Newfoundland. This incredible island will surprise you with fascinating facts, historical sites, picture perfect villages and jaw dropping views. The province of Newfoundland and Labrador covers a huge amount of territory and this article focuses only on the island of Newfoundland where I visited for …
One of the reasons I fell in love with Nova Scotia after my first visit (in 2018) is the abundance of pretty beaches. While I stayed on the South Shore I had no shortage of beaches to choose from. Then with my road trips around Nova Scotia I found that every region of the province …
Today I’m sharing my updated list of a bunch of cool things to do in Nova Scotia to give you an idea of how to plan for a Nova Scotia vacation this summer. After spending a month in Nova Scotia in 2018, I saw a lot of the province but with so much to explore …
Nova Scotia is the ideal province in Canada for road trips and scenic drives because you’re never far from the ocean. You get to enjoy gorgeous coastal scenery all around this beautiful province. There’s a reason Nova Scotia is known as Canada’s Ocean Playground! Fishing, beachcombing, and whale watching are popular attractions you’ll want to …
Have you ever dreamed of driving the famous Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Nova Scotia? For many years I thought about visiting Cape Breton and hiking in the Highlands National Park along rocky coastlines and through the forests. After driving across Canada in summer 2018 (and again in 2021), I finally realized my dream of …
Making my way up and down the winding Cape Breton roadway with coastal views of the Atlantic I had no idea what I would find at the end of the road. I knew my desired destination, Meat Cove, but I wasn’t quite sure if I would make it there in my little car. Meat Cove …
Lucky visitors to Burntcoat Head Park at the Bay of Fundy Nova Scotia get to experience something truly remarkable, the highest tides in the world. In the space of around six hours you go from walking on the ocean floor at low tide to seeing 160 BILLION tons of water at high tide. The tidal …
Walton Lighthouse is the only remaining original lighthouse in Hants County Nova Scotia and it’s worthy of a visit. While filling time in between low and high tides at Bay of Fundy I drove to the Walton Lighthouse to learn about its history. Afterwards I enjoyed a tasty seafood lunch at the Walton Pub, then …
Hirtle’s Beach Gaff Point hike is my favorite hike in Nova Scotia. So far. A return trip to Nova Scotia is necessary to hike more of this glorious Maritimes province. During a month staying in Bridgewater Nova Scotia I visited many of the South Shore beaches, along with trips to Annapolis Royal, Bay of Fundy, …
Nova Scotia sea kayaking is an adventure of a lifetime! Out of all my east coast outings, the kayaking at Blue Rocks Nova Scotia, near Lunenburg, stands out as one of my favorite trips. I’m not going to lie, paddling in the open sea was equal parts exhilarating and scary at first. The beautiful thing …
Cutest cottage on Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia could be yours for a few nights. If you’re lucky like me. A few people recommended that I visit Ingonish during my visit to Cape Breton Island from mainland Nova Scotia. From bartenders to RCMP officers, for real! Seriously, I received Cape Breton travel recommendations from an …
My first outing after the long road trip to Bridgewater Nova Scotia turned into a day trip touring a bit of the South Shore area with a stop at Ovens Natural Park. I enjoyed the views from atop the cliffs and the interpretive sea cave trail. In addition there is a café as well as …