Places to Visit & Things to Do - Halifax

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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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25 Things to Do Outdoors This Summer in Halifax & HRM

Halifax Regional Municipality is the most densely populated in Nova Scotia, and there are tons of outdoor places to explore. These places also have the benefit of… Read more »

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50 Date Ideas in and around Halifax

Need ideas for a fun date in Halifax? Whether you are planning your first date or your fiftieth, a romantic date or a super fun one, you will find something in this list to have fantastic day out!

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5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Joggins Fossil Cliffs

Created over hundreds of millions of years, and uncovered by the highest tides in the world, the Joggins Fossil Cliffs are an iconic part of the Maritimes…. Read more »

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Must Visit Places and Attractions in Nova Scotia

Surrounded by Atlantic Ocean waters, it is popularly known as Canada’s Ocean Playground, and the overall warmest province by some measures. It was also one of the first North American regions to be settled by Europeans. Ocean views, beaches, the highest tides in the world, dinosaur relics, inspiring mountains and fruitful valleys, lakes and rivers, whale-watching, history galore, thirst-quenching wine—in this Atlantic Canada province you have all that is needed for an adventurous and memorable Maritimes trip!

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25 Fun Date Ideas during Winter in Halifax

The weather outside might be frightful, but love is so delightful. The winter can make you wish you were able to hibernate, or maybe you long to… Read more »

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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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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 »

25 Must-Visit Historic Sites in Nova Scotia

25 Must-Visit Historic Sites in Nova Scotia

Learning about history from books and museums is great, but sometimes you want a closer look. That’s why you go to historic sites, which do sometimes include… 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!

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25 Must Visit Beaches in Nova Scotia

As a peninsula only by a relatively slim connection to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia has miles and miles of coastland. So, naturally, there are several dozen beaches… Read more »

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25 Ways to Explore the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia

The Bay of Fundy is one of the natural wonders of the world, so it’s no wonder that there are plenty of ways to experience its majesty…. Read more »

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Must Visit Antique Stores in Nova Scotia

Antique shops allow us to do something very few museums can. They let us touch the items and even for a price, take a piece of history… Read more »

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Must Visit Local Thrift and Consignment Stores in Nova Scotia

Thrift shopping has grown in popularity because there are more people who want to save money and lessen their environmental impact. Luckily, Nova Scotia is home to… Read more »

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25 Things to Do During Spring In Halifax

Spring is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate! It’s time for rain, flowers, rain, longer days, warmer air, and rain! Alright, there might not… Read more »

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12 Places to See Apple Blossoms in Nova Scotia

April showers bring May flowers and apple blossoms. Top up the festivities during the Annual Apple Blossom Festival in the Annapolis Valley with a trip to see… Read more »

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25 Fabulous Places to Propose in Nova Scotia

If you’re thinking about popping the big question, but you’re stuck on the best place to do it, never fear, Nova Scotia is here! In all seriousness,… Read more »

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Places Offering Winter Trail Rides and Sleigh Rides in Nova Scotia

Whether you want to be taller and still get some great exercise, or you want to have an outdoor ride like the olden days, you need a… Read more »

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20+ Parks to Explore During Winter in Nova Scotia

Taking a stroll in the park on a winter afternoon is fun all around the province, no matter the weather (unless it’s sleeting, then stay inside if… Read more »