Road trip in Nova Scotia: what are the most interesting places to visit?

Hi there,

I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!

Hi there! We really loved the Fortress of Louisbourg and the Cabot Trail (we used Baddeck as our base camp for both spots). We also visited Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg, which we enjoyed a lot. In Halifax, we only explored the waterfront, but we loved strolling around there. I don’t know (yet) the western part of Nova Scotia. The landscapes are absolutely stunning, and we’ll definitely be going back. Have a great time planning your trip!

Hi! Thanks so much for the info—I’ll plan my itinerary.

Hi! I’m heading to NS in September. I found this magazine at my favorite Carrefour.

Hello, we visited this part of Canada over a week (two years ago) after visiting Quebec and New Brunswick. What we enjoyed: Cape Breton Park (hike on the Skyline) Neil's Harbor village (lobster fishermen's port) Fortress of Louisbourg Halifax (the citadel isn't worth the detour) Peggy's Cove (at sunset if possible) Lunenburg (for its colorful houses) Kejimkujik Park Annapolis Royal - Port Royal - Annapolis Royal Historic Garden Digby area (and the Balancing Rock Trail)

The downsides: a good knowledge of English is needed because there's very little effort (even in tourist spots) to help visitors. And a bit of luck with the weather (Louisbourg in the rain isn't great!) If you need more info. Richard