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Cirque du Soleil Bringing Corteo to Halifax in June 2024; Presale Tickets Now Available

Cirque du Soleil’s captivating arena production Corteo is set to dazzle audiences at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax for the first time in June of 2024, with… Read more »

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Lennie Gallant Bringing The Innkeepers Christmas Tour Across the Maritimes

Award-winning East Coast singer-songwriter Lennie Gallant is set to dazzle audiences with his 2023 rendition of The Innkeeper’s Christmas. This festive tour featuring holiday classics, original seasonal… Read more »

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Theatre Nova Scotia’s Exciting Lineup For a Summer of Captivating Performances

Theatre Nova Scotia is set to bring the magic of live performances to the province this summer with a lineup of 20 diverse and locally-produced productions.

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Nova Scotia’s Rock the Fiddle Music Festival Announces 2023 Headliners

Get Ready to Rock the Fiddle at Sydney Waterfront in Cape Breton! Mark your calendars, music lovers! Rock the Fiddle festival is making a triumphant return to… Read more »

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Halifax Citadel to Cape Breton: What’s New in 2023 at Parks Canada Sites in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is a treasure trove of natural beauty and rich history, and Parks Canada ensures the protection and preservation of some of these remarkable sites. In… Read more »

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Nova Scotia Announces Celebrations to Mark King Charles III’s Coronation

The coronation of King Charles III alongside Queen Camilla is set to take place on Saturday, May 6, in London, England, and Nova Scotia will mark the… Read more »

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Nova Scotia’s Stan Rogers Folk Festival Announces Kick Off Concert Lineup

Stan Rogers Folk Festival has announced the kick-off concert of the 2023 edition. The 26th edition of Stanfest will officially start on Friday, July 21, and run… Read more »

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Jerry Seinfeld Headlining Halifax’s Great Outdoors Comedy Festival; Pre-sale March 2

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is bringing Jerry Seinfeld to the Halifax edition of the comedy extravaganza this summer. The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is a 19+… Read more »

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25 of the Best Places to See Brilliant Fall Colours in Nova Scotia

Grab a pumpkin-spiced latte and get ready for the ultimate fall day of leaf peaking when you travel throughout this gorgeous province. From the top of the… Read more »

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15 of the Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Nova Scotia

It’s never too early to start planning for a wedding, whether it’s this year or the summer of 2023, or beyond! Getting married outside allows nature into… Read more »

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Great Annapolis Ride: This 2-Day Cycling Adventure Will Take You Through Nova Scotia’s Scenic Valley

Calling all human-powered two-wheeler enthusiasts! Take part in Great Annapolis Ride and set out on an exciting, 2-day adventure through Nova Scotia’s scenic Annapolis Valley. Enjoy a… Read more »

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These Are the Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in Canada According to Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its yearly list of restaurants that won the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Restaurants awards. According to the press release, 2021 Best Restaurants… Read more »

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25 Places to Watch Wildlife in Nova Scotia

The wildlife of Nova Scotia is diverse and fascinating. Whether you’re looking in the sea, on land, or in the air, there are several places that give… Read more »

Watch Amazing Theatre Performances From Across the World This Week/Weekend

Watch Amazing Theatre Performances From Across the World This Week/Weekend

With COVID-19 pandemic forcing theaters to shut their doors, many performing art centers have taken to being open virtually. We have listed a few theatre performances from… Read more »

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Quarantine Concerts to Watch Online This Weekend

A list of music performances live-streamed this weekend. All times mentioned are in ET. Watch Amazing Theatre Performances From Across the World This Weekend

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25 Historic Memorials to You Should Visit in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia holds a great deal of memories, so it makes sense to honour those memories with memorials. Some of the memorials represent the legacy of great… Read more »

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24 of the Best Places to Go Fishing in Nova Scotia

If you want to take a fishing trip in Nova Scotia, you are going to be spoiled for choice. With dozens of lakes and rivers to choose… Read more »

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21 Places for Canoeing, Kayaking and SUPing in Nova Scotia

Getting out on the water is a time-honored tradition in Nova Scotia—after all, sometimes the water is too cold for swimming, so just float above it! Kayaking,… Read more »

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25 Art Galleries and Studios You Should Visit in Nova Scotia

The artists of Nova Scotia do all of Canada proud. From paintings to bead crafts to statues, there’s art made by Bluenosers everywhere. The following 25 places… Read more »

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25 Nova Scotia Bookstores to Visit If You Are an Avid Reader

I am a bookworm of fantastic proportions, so I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I’m excited to write this article! Nova Scotia’s got a proud… Read more »

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25 Must-Visit Museums in Nova Scotia

Museums, in many ways, are about bringing the past into the present. They show the history of people, places, and even the objects that have shaped stories… Read more »

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25 of the Best Vineyards and Breweries You Should Visit in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is known for its farmlands, its fisheries, and its forests, but over the last forty years you’ll find that there’s been a growing local beer… Read more »

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25 Islands You Should Explore in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is a peninsula, not an island, but it has plenty of orbiting islands to explore. Some islands are huge, like Cape Breton Island, but the… Read more »

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25 of the Best Places to Go Camping in Nova Scotia

With so much of the great outdoors to explore in Nova Scotia, it makes sense to make your base in the great outdoors. The camping sites on this list range from provincial parks to glamping to wilderness camping, which gives you the option to start at your comfort level. Start a new tradition, find a new place, or revisit an old favourite, especially if you’re reuniting with friends and family. If you’ve got your heart set on a particular place, I suggest you book soon—summer is on its way, even if it doesn’t feel like it yet!