last edited Dec 11, 2019
What to See in the Atlantic Provinces
Location Map of Atlantic Provinces
Atlantic Provinces
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Atlantic Provinces have 7 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Nova Scotia
Joggins Fossil Cliffs (2008)
These coastal cliffs on the west coast are a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the significant number of fossils they contain.
These coastal cliffs on the west coast are a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the significant number of fossils they contain.
Grand Pré (2012)
This village is considered the historical heart of Acadia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This village is considered the historical heart of Acadia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lunenburg (1995)
This fishing port on the south shore of Nova Scotia is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its historic centre and unique architecture.
This fishing port on the south shore of Nova Scotia is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its historic centre and unique architecture.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Anse aux Meadows (1978)
It was on this "point" of Newfoundland that the remains of a Viking colony dating back to approximately the year 1000 were discovered. This archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a reconstruction of the site can be visited.
It was on this "point" of Newfoundland that the remains of a Viking colony dating back to approximately the year 1000 were discovered. This archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a reconstruction of the site can be visited.
Red Bay (2013)
The archaeological site of this 16th-century Basque whaling station in Labrador is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The archaeological site of this 16th-century Basque whaling station in Labrador is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mistaken Point Reserve (2016)
This ecological reserve in southern Newfoundland is home to a vast number of fossils, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
This ecological reserve in southern Newfoundland is home to a vast number of fossils, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
New Brunswick
Hartland
This village in the western part of the province is home to the world's longest covered bridge. Built in 1901, it spans 390 metres.
This village in the western part of the province is home to the world's longest covered bridge. Built in 1901, it spans 390 metres.
Moncton
The largest urban area in New Brunswick. The small town of Shediac, just a few kilometres away, serves as the city's seaside resort, thanks in particular to its Parlee Beach.
The largest urban area in New Brunswick. The small town of Shediac, just a few kilometres away, serves as the city's seaside resort, thanks in particular to its Parlee Beach.
Saint Andrews
A seaside resort on the Bay of Fundy, near the American border. It has a few buildings from the late 18th century. You can take whale-watching cruises from the town.
A seaside resort on the Bay of Fundy, near the American border. It has a few buildings from the late 18th century. You can take whale-watching cruises from the town.
Acadian Historical Village
A costumed re-enactment of Acadian life from 1770 to 1949, set in a village of around sixty buildings.
A costumed re-enactment of Acadian life from 1770 to 1949, set in a village of around sixty buildings.
Natural Heritage
Appalachian Trail
Stretching over 3,000 km, this hiking trail starts in Maine (USA), crosses New Brunswick before continuing into Quebec.
Stretching over 3,000 km, this hiking trail starts in Maine (USA), crosses New Brunswick before continuing into Quebec.
Fundy National Park
Forests, stunning rock formations like the Hopewell Rocks, the sea, and the world's highest tides (16 m) make this coastal park a must-visit for landscapes and hiking.
Forests, stunning rock formations like the Hopewell Rocks, the sea, and the world's highest tides (16 m) make this coastal park a must-visit for landscapes and hiking.
Kouchibouguac National Park
This coastal reserve protects the dunes, marshes, and several islets along this stretch of coastline. While bears, lynx, and cougars can be spotted here, the area is best known for its birdlife.
This coastal reserve protects the dunes, marshes, and several islets along this stretch of coastline. While bears, lynx, and cougars can be spotted here, the area is best known for its birdlife.
Nova Scotia
Baddeck
A small lakeside resort village near the sea on Cape Breton Island. You can visit a museum dedicated to Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone. It’s also the starting point of the Cabot Trail.
A small lakeside resort village near the sea on Cape Breton Island. You can visit a museum dedicated to Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone. It’s also the starting point of the Cabot Trail.
Grand Pré
This village is considered the historical heart of Acadia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This village is considered the historical heart of Acadia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Halifax
The largest urban area in the Atlantic Provinces is a dynamic port and the economic and cultural hub of the region. The city boasts some beautiful historic buildings, a mid-18th-century citadel, and several urban parks. There are also plenty of forests and small lakes on its outskirts for hiking and canoeing.
The largest urban area in the Atlantic Provinces is a dynamic port and the economic and cultural hub of the region. The city boasts some beautiful historic buildings, a mid-18th-century citadel, and several urban parks. There are also plenty of forests and small lakes on its outskirts for hiking and canoeing.
Liverpool
Between Halifax and Yarmouth. A small town that’s both "historic" and seaside, with several pleasant beaches nearby.
Between Halifax and Yarmouth. A small town that’s both "historic" and seaside, with several pleasant beaches nearby.
Louisbourg
This village in Cape Breton County is known for its 18th-century French fortress, which is used, among other things, for historical reenactments.
This village in Cape Breton County is known for its 18th-century French fortress, which is used, among other things, for historical reenactments.
Lunenburg (1995)
This fishing port on the south shore of Nova Scotia is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its historic centre and unique architecture.
This fishing port on the south shore of Nova Scotia is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its historic centre and unique architecture.
Peggys Cove
A few kilometres southwest of Halifax, this small fishing port is a rather touristy spot for its seaside landscapes and lighthouse.
A few kilometres southwest of Halifax, this small fishing port is a rather touristy spot for its seaside landscapes and lighthouse.
Yarmouth
Between sea and lakes, this town in the far southwest and its surroundings have become a popular tourist spot in Nova Scotia.
Between sea and lakes, this town in the far southwest and its surroundings have become a popular tourist spot in Nova Scotia.
Natural Heritage
Cabot Trail
This scenic tourist route of over 250 km loops around the northern part of Nova Scotia in Cape Breton County. It offers stunning views, great hikes, and a chance to explore several fishing villages where Acadian culture remains very much alive, such as in Chéticamp.
This scenic tourist route of over 250 km loops around the northern part of Nova Scotia in Cape Breton County. It offers stunning views, great hikes, and a chance to explore several fishing villages where Acadian culture remains very much alive, such as in Chéticamp.
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
These coastal cliffs on the west coast are a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the significant number of fossils they contain.
These coastal cliffs on the west coast are a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the significant number of fossils they contain.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
At the tip of the province, the area boasts stunning landscapes and a rich local wildlife (birds, moose, seals, whales...). Hiking is a popular activity here.
At the tip of the province, the area boasts stunning landscapes and a rich local wildlife (birds, moose, seals, whales...). Hiking is a popular activity here.
Kejimkujik National Park
Forests and lakes define this natural area, which is also home to several Mi'kmaq petroglyph sites.
Forests and lakes define this natural area, which is also home to several Mi'kmaq petroglyph sites.
Prince Edward Island
Green Gables
This is the "heritage farm-museum" from the late 19th century belonging to novelist Lucy Maud Montgomery.
This is the "heritage farm-museum" from the late 19th century belonging to novelist Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Natural Heritage
Prince Edward Island National Park
This coastal park with its beaches and dunes is well-known among sea fishing enthusiasts, and also features some charming little harbours nearby.
This coastal park with its beaches and dunes is well-known among sea fishing enthusiasts, and also features some charming little harbours nearby.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Anse aux Meadows
It was on this "point" of Newfoundland that the remains of a Viking colony dating back to approximately the year 1000 were discovered. This archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a reconstruction of the site can be visited.
It was on this "point" of Newfoundland that the remains of a Viking colony dating back to approximately the year 1000 were discovered. This archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a reconstruction of the site can be visited.
Burin Peninsula
The long peninsula, like the rest of Newfoundland’s south coast, is a remote and wild area with just a few small villages where you can enjoy off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities.
The long peninsula, like the rest of Newfoundland’s south coast, is a remote and wild area with just a few small villages where you can enjoy off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities.
Port au Port Peninsula
This small peninsula in the west is home to the province’s main Acadian community. Traditions remain very much alive here.
This small peninsula in the west is home to the province’s main Acadian community. Traditions remain very much alive here.
Port aux Basques
This large southwestern town is primarily the port for ferries to and from Newfoundland.
This large southwestern town is primarily the port for ferries to and from Newfoundland.
Red Bay
The archaeological site of this 16th-century Basque whaling station in Labrador is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The archaeological site of this 16th-century Basque whaling station in Labrador is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
St John's
The provincial capital is also the oldest city in North America, with some remnants of its past still visible. There are a few beaches, small fishing villages like Petty Harbour, and opportunities for whale watching (or iceberg spotting) in the surrounding area.
The provincial capital is also the oldest city in North America, with some remnants of its past still visible. There are a few beaches, small fishing villages like Petty Harbour, and opportunities for whale watching (or iceberg spotting) in the surrounding area.
Natural Heritage
Torngat Mountains National Park
This vast park of mountains and fjords in northern Labrador is the most recently established in the country, created in 2008. It’s home to a rich variety of wildlife (bears, moose, wolves, birds, whales...) and offers trekking, mountaineering, and kayaking.
This vast park of mountains and fjords in northern Labrador is the most recently established in the country, created in 2008. It’s home to a rich variety of wildlife (bears, moose, wolves, birds, whales...) and offers trekking, mountaineering, and kayaking.
Mistaken Point Reserve
This ecological reserve in southern Newfoundland is home to a vast number of fossils, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
This ecological reserve in southern Newfoundland is home to a vast number of fossils, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Recommended
Cabot Trail
★★★ This scenic tourist route of over 250 km loops around the northern part of Nova Scotia in Cape Breton County. It offers stunning views…
Halifax (Canada)
★★★ The largest urban area in the Atlantic Provinces is a dynamic port and the economic and cultural hub of the region. The city boasts some…
Louisbourg
★★★ This village in Cape Breton County is known for its 18th-century French fortress, which is used, among other things, for historical…
Fundy National Park
★★★ Forests, stunning rock formations like the Hopewell Rocks, the sea, and the world's highest tides (16 m) make this coastal park a…
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
★★★ At the tip of the province, the area boasts stunning landscapes and a rich local wildlife (birds, moose, seals, whales...). Hiking is a…
Gros Morne National Park
★★★ A stunning UNESCO-listed coastal park. Hiking is a highlight here.
Peggys Cove
★★★ A few kilometres southwest of Halifax, this small fishing port is a rather touristy spot for its seaside landscapes and lighthouse.
Worth a look / Other
Anse aux Meadows
★★ It was on this "point" of Newfoundland that the remains of a Viking colony dating back to approximately the year 1000 were discovered. This…
Baddeck
★★ A small lakeside resort village near the sea on Cape Breton Island. You can visit a museum dedicated to Graham Bell, the inventor of the…
Fogo Island
★★ A beautiful, sparsely populated island with a wild feel, off the coast of Newfoundland.
Fredericton
★★ A lively city, the provincial capital also has a small historic centre.
Grand Manan
★★ A retreat beloved by writers and artists.
Kings Landing
★★ Historic village near Fredericton depicting rural life and housing from 1780 to 1910.
Lunenburg
★★ This fishing port on the south shore of Nova Scotia is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its historic centre and unique architecture.
Prince Edward Island National Park
★★ This coastal park with its beaches and dunes is well-known among sea fishing enthusiasts, and also features some charming little harbours…
Torngat Mountains National Park
★★ This vast park of mountains and fjords in northern Labrador is the most recently established in the country, created in 2008. It’s…
Kejimkujik National Park
★★ Forests and lakes define this natural area, which is also home to several Mi'kmaq petroglyph sites.
Terra-Nova National Park
★★ This small coastal park in Newfoundland offers hiking and kayaking.
Burin Peninsula
★★ The long peninsula, like the rest of Newfoundland’s south coast, is a remote and wild area with just a few small villages where you…
Acadian Historical Village
★★ A costumed re-enactment of Acadian life from 1770 to 1949, set in a village of around sixty buildings.
Charlottetown
★ The capital of Canada’s smallest province boasts some fine Victorian-era buildings.
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
★ These coastal cliffs on the west coast are a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the significant number of fossils they contain.
Grand Pré
★ This village is considered the historical heart of Acadia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Green Gables
★ This is the "heritage farm-museum" from the late 19th century belonging to novelist Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Hartland
★ This village in the western part of the province is home to the world's longest covered bridge. Built in 1901, it spans 390 metres.
Liverpool (Canada)
★ Between Halifax and Yarmouth. A small town that’s both "historic" and seaside, with several pleasant beaches nearby.
Moncton
★ The largest urban area in New Brunswick. The small town of Shediac, just a few kilometres away, serves as the city's seaside resort, thanks…
Kouchibouguac National Park
★ This coastal reserve protects the dunes, marshes, and several islets along this stretch of coastline. While bears, lynx, and cougars can be…
Port au Port Peninsula
★ This small peninsula in the west is home to the province’s main Acadian community. Traditions remain very much alive here.
Port aux Basques
★ This large southwestern town is primarily the port for ferries to and from Newfoundland.
Red Bay
★ The archaeological site of this 16th-century Basque whaling station in Labrador is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mistaken Point Reserve
★ This ecological reserve in southern Newfoundland is home to a vast number of fossils, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Saint Andrews
★ A seaside resort on the Bay of Fundy, near the American border. It has a few buildings from the late 18th century. You can take…
Appalachian Trail
★ Stretching over 3,000 km, this hiking trail starts in Maine (USA), crosses New Brunswick before continuing into Quebec.
St. John's (Canada)
★ The provincial capital is also the oldest city in North America, with some remnants of its past still visible. There are a few beaches…
Yarmouth (Canada)
★ Between sea and lakes, this town in the far southwest and its surroundings have become a popular tourist spot in Nova Scotia.