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Fall Foliage at Mersey River, Nova Scotia

15 of the Best Places for Fall Foliage in Nova Scotia

October 3, 2019 Laura Hawkins Local Adventures

Get your Nova Scotia fall foliage fix! Discover 15 places that are incredible in the peak of autumn.

Road Trip Itinerary: South Shore Nova Scotia

June 20, 2019 Laura Hawkins Local Adventures

Explore expanses of coastline and stunning beaches on Nova Scotia’s south shore with these two road trip itineraries—each do-able in a single weekend.

Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Halifax

June 20, 2019 Laura Hawkins Local Adventures

Here are some of the best places to watch a sunset in Halifax, including Citadel Hill, Susies Lake, the High Head and Pollys Cove.

Look Off at Susies Lake Hiking Trail in Halifax

Hiking Trails Within 30 Minutes of Halifax [2019 Update]

May 14, 2019 Laura Hawkins Local Adventures

Discover Halifax’s best hiking trails within a 10-30 min. drive from downtown—featuring waterfalls, lakes, look-offs and more.

Camping in Nova Scotia

February 24, 2019 Laura Hawkins Local Adventures

Camping is one of the best ways to experience Nova Scotia’s natural beauty. Discover four of the province’s most amazing campgrounds and what to do nearby.

Cape Breton Waterfalls to Discover

February 9, 2019 Laura Hawkins Local Adventures

Cape Breton is waterfall hunting paradise! Discover 5 of the best waterfalls to experience in Cape Breton, including the tallest waterfall in Nova Scotia.

Incredible Cape Breton Look Offs [2019 Update]

February 8, 2019 Laura Hawkins Local Adventures

Discover the ultimate Cape Breton road trip itinerary, complete with the best hiking trails and look-offs to help you soak up all of its natural beauty.