Tourism in Nova Scotia

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Tourism in Nova Scotia

• Halifax, the capital, offers an international
  airport with connections to Europe, Central and
  South America, and Mexico. But Nova Scotia is
  worlds away from the traffic jammed streets,
  pollution, and problems of a major city. Serene.
  Scenic. Safe.
• These are the most common words used to describe
  Nova Scotia by the many visitors who enjoy our
  beaches, parks, and resorts.
• Nova Scotia offers
• a quality of life second to none in the world -
  the United Nations has named Canada as the best
  place to live in the world.
• a safe, clean environment and affordable cost of
  living.
• a choice of rural, urban, and suburban
  lifestyles with all the cultural amenities.
• a health care system that is among the best in
  the world.

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General Information About Nova Scotia

• Geographically, we're centrally located next to
  the northeastern United States, less than two
  hours' flight from Boston and New York, or from
  Toronto and Montreal.
• Nova Scotia is an ideal place in which to live
  and the perfect location to learn and grow.
• A Nova Scotian education is a North American
  education. It is a wonderful and safe immersion
  in the language, music, art, and lifestyle of
  North America. And an ideal way to develop social
  and business connections for a lifetime.

• The communities range from the urban capital
  region of the province, Halifax the industrial
  area of Sydney, Cape Breton the commercial
  centers of Truro, Bridgewater, Yarmouth,
  Kentville, Antigonish, and Amherst to the rural
  areas of Oxford, Barrington Passage, Stellarton,
  and Bridgetown. The rural areas vary from fishing
  communities found along the Atlantic coast to
  farming communities and small regional centers of
  northern Nova Scotia and the Annapolis Valley.
• Language concerns are well looked after in Nova
  Scotia. We are a leader in language training,
  especially in the area of English or French as a
  second language. .
• more universities per capita than anywhere else
  in Canada, offering superior education in all
  programs including science and technology, all
  the professions, fine arts, and music

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Touring In Nova Scotia
Indulge yourself in Nova Scotia's great Touring
Experience.Savour the salty ocean breezes. Catch
the sparkle of the sun on the sea. Hear the
muffled thump of your footsteps on a
spruce-scented path, and revel in the knowledge
that you can enjoy these delights every season of
the year.
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Culture And Heritage

• Long recognized for its natural beauty and vast
  territory, Canada is increasingly being
  recognized internationally as a center of
  artistic and cultural achievements.
• This issue of Tourism Insights summarizes the
  industry's record performance in 1997, with more
  detailed statistics to be published shortly in
  the 1997 Tourism Statistical Review.
• As noted in previous issues of Tourism Insights,
  overall tourism numbers were up significantly
  from previous years, and the rate of growth is
  the best in a quarter century. A number of
  factors contributed to the increase in tourism
  activity, including new festivals and events, a
  more aggressive regional advertising program and
  initiatives designed to keep Nova Scotia open
  year round. Also, for the first time, Nova Scotia
  partnered with Prince of Fundy Cruises and the
  Canadian Tourism Commission to create an
  integrated television and newspaper advertising
  campaign aimed at the New England market.
• Festivals, events and weather a major boost The
  Cabot celebrations in both Newfoundland and Nova
  Scotia, the opening of Confederation Bridge,
  increased overseas air access to Nova Scotia, and
  sporting events, such as the World Canoe
  Championships in Dartmouth, helped boost activity
  in the province. Celebrate our Music events such
  as Celtic Colors and the Stan Rogers Festival
  also struck a chord with tourists, as did
  activities surrounding the 150th anniversary of
  the writing of the poem "Evangeline." Of course
  all of these events were coupled with great
  weather this year.

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History

• A trip to a Canadian museum or
• gallery means a lot more than just staying
  behind the velvet ropes, it means an
  unforgettable vacation experience.
• As home to 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and
  nearly 850 National Historic Sites, Canada is the
  perfect place to explore our shared past.
• Historic Properties is the city's entertainment
  hot spot with its harbor views, home to The
  Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, waterfront
  casino, charming restaurants and trendy pubs.
  Every summer jugglers and magicians perform at
  the Halifax International Busker Fest and theatre
  lovers enjoy performances year-round at Neptune
  Theatre, the Cohen Auditorium, various dinner
  theatres and Shakespeare in the Park (at Point
  Pleasant Park).

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Sports

• Volleyball
• Volleyball Nova Scotia exists to provide
  athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers with
  opportunities and support for participation,
  development and advancement within the sport of
  volleyball.
• Athletics
• The purpose of the Association is to develop,
  coordinate and promote track field, road
  running and cross country running in Nova Scotia
  as outlined in our constitution.

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Entertainment

• There are many festivals in Nova Scotia, Nova
  Scotians love to celebrate their culture and
  history.
• This is a centre for Celtic music and you can
  hear this throughout the province, along with the
  occasional sound of the bagpipes. Halifax has a
  lot to offer in entertainment, from excellent
  theatre to brew-pubs featuring local talent and
  some great seafood.

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Beaches And Waterfront

• Whether you are looking for a romantic retreat or
  a fun-filled holiday,we are located in the
  beautiful seaside community or New Edinburgh
  which is situated in the French Acadian Shores of
  Clare. Newly constructed in 2003, we have three
  themed 2 bedroom cottages fully equipped with
  washer and dryer, whirlpool tub,dishwasher,
  propane fireplace, satellite t.v.,
• free in house movies,BBQ, fenced in
  playground,private deck over looking St. Mary's
  Bay. Some of the activities at our cottages are
  outside camp fires, hiking/biking,walk to quanite
  beach, board games,seal watching, bird watching
  just to mention a few.
• Come have your FUN FUN FUN time on the bay. Rated
  4 1/2 stars from Canada select. We are located 25
  minutes away from Digby and 35 minutes away from
  Yarmouth at exit 28 off HWY 101 turn west on 1
  HWY follow sighs, your only 5 minutes away.
• The Waterfront Development Corporation Limited
  was established in 1976. Its fundamental purpose
  was to redevelop and revitalize sections of the
  waterfronts of Halifax and Dartmouth through
  carrying out the Halifax-Dartmouth Waterfront
  Development Project provided for by the
  Subsidiary Agreement between Canada and Nova
  Scotia. The corporation held considerable real
  estate in both waterfront areas, making sections
  available for high-quality private development,
  and providing public amenities such as green
  belts and pedways. In 2001 it absorbed the
  Bedford Waterfront Development Corporation
  Limited. The corporation's current mandate is
  property acquisition, management and development
  within designated areas in Bedford, Dartmouth and
  Halifax marketing and promotion designed to
  stimulate public use of the waterfronts and
  coordination and planning of the waterfronts of
  Bedford, Dartmouth and Halifax -- including the
  stewardship of harbourfront assets owned by the
  province.

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Cape Breton

• Cape Breton Island has lured visitors to her
  shores for thousands of years. It is an amazing
  place, where the sand and sea air have joined
  forces with the enchantment of our history to
  create an
• indescribable atmosphere. As you visit with us
  today, youll see what we mean!
• Interested in historic sites, cultural events,
  outdoor adventure or just sheer relaxation? Cape
  Breton Islands five Scenic Trails can deliver.
  Pack a picnic for the splendor of sunsets over
  the Bras dOr Lakes or photograph your way
  through a hike along the rugged coastline of the
  historic east. And the waters on our western
  "Sunset Side of the Island" are your perfect host
  for whale watching, sailing, kayaking and scuba
  diving.

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Out-doors Activities

• Camper's Haven!
• Nova Scotia is a camper's haven, offering
  everything from tent-and-trailer villages to
  wilderness campsites accessible
• only by canoe or on foot. You can camp in the
  woods, beside a stream, or on a hill overlooking
  the ocean. Campsites are available in both of the
  national parks, the 21 provincial parks, and
  about 130 privately operated campgrounds.
• All privately owned campgrounds in Nova Scotia
  have been inspected by government inspectors and
  have approved water and toilet facilities.

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• Campsites are classified in two ways. An
  'unserviced' site is an individual campsite of
  110m² with a cap parking area and a picnic table,
  but no recreational vehicle hookups. A 'serviced'
  site has one or more hookups for recreational
  vehicles--electrical, water or sewer. For your
  safety, comfort and enjoyment.
• we encourage you to use our fine assortment of
  campgrounds. We ask you not to camp or park your
  camping vehicle overnight in any area that is not
  designated as a campground (e.g. parking lots,
  shopping malls and beach areas). It is illegal to
  camp indiscriminately

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Museums

• When the Shand family built this ornate
  late-Victorian house in 1890-91, it was the
  latest thing. It had central heating, closets,
  electric lighting and even indoor plumbing. Climb
  the tower steps to get a panoramic view of the
  river where large vessels lay alongside the
  wharves, when Windsor was a major shipping and
  manufacturing town. Most of the things acquired
  and used by the Shand family since the house was
  built are still there. Among them are the
  furnishings chosen by Henrie Shand as a young
  bride, the carriage for her children, Errol and
  Gwendolyn, and the trophies won by Clifford for
  racing on his high-wheeled bicycle.

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Dining

• The Taste of Nova Scotia Society is a unique
  province-wide restaurant program which highlights
  Nova Scotia's finest harvests of both land and
  sea. Its member restaurants are committed to
  offering quality local food products and genuine
  hospitality.
• Nova Scotia is well-known by its sea-fisheries.
  For example Salmon,crab,tuna.

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Restaurants
If you're a food lover and enjoy dining out, the
diversity of restaurants and pubs in Nova Scotia
will astound you. Oriental, East Indian, Italian
or fresh, fresh seafood-your tastebuds will be
delighted in Nova Scotia. Enjoy your dining
experiences in the area.
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Buskers And Parades
Many jugglers who are buskers have visited Nova
Scotia as part of the annual Halifax
International Busker Festival that takes place in
Nova Scotia. Some of them include some of the
finest professional buskers, circus stars and
cabaret performers from around the world, as well
as rising stars.