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Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Nova Scotia? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Halifax Public Gardens
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Historic landmark
Peggy's Cove
5.3
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Boat tour
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
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Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
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The Big Fiddle
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Halifax | The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus<Don't You Fake It>20th Anniversary Tour
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Concerts
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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Halifax | Sabaton 2026<Legends on Tour>Tour
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Concerts
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Nova Scotia dishes and foodie spots.
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CUT Steakhouse
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Western cuisine
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The Wooden Monkey
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Western cuisine
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The Bicycle Thief
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Western cuisine
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2 Doors Down Food & Wine Halifax
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Western cuisine
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The Canteen on Portland
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Seafood
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The Kiwi Cafe
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Western cuisine
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Stone Pizza
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Western cuisine
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East Side Mario's
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Western cuisine
Wild Leek Food & Juice Bar
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Coffee shop
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Cousin's Greek Food Restaurant
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Western cuisine
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Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
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Best of Nova Scotia
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Delta Hotels Prince Edward
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The Holman Grand Hotel
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The Great George
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Chateau Moncton, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Popular Types of Attractions in Nova Scotia
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Halifax Public Gardens
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Peggy's Cove
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
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Lunenburg Waterfront
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Lunenburg
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Oak Island
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The Big Fiddle
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St Patrick's Church Museum
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Wentworth Park
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Halifax Public Gardens
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
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Victoria Park
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Rath Eastlink Community Centre
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Joseph Howe Falls
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Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
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Baddeck Cabot Trail Campground
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Cape Breton Island
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Skyline Trailhead
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Inverness Beach
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Cabot Cape Breton
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Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises
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Petit Passage Whale Watch
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Point Prim
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Lunenburg Waterfront
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Lunenburg
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The Ovens Park
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Halifax Public Gardens
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
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The Wooden Monkey
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Alexandra's Pizza Sydney
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Mian's Restaurant
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Troy Restaurant & Grill
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Capitol Pub
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Alladin Syrian Canadian Restaurant
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Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant
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Tilly’s Kitchen
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Darya
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