10 TOP Things to Do in Nova Scotia (2026 Activity Guide)

A winding coastal road with a guardrail, steep cliffs, and the ocean in the background.

A row of colorful houses with blue and red siding, white trim, and a porch with a railing.

A historic building with a clock tower and arched windows.

A wooden sailing boat docked at a pier with a cityscape in the background.

A grand legislative chamber with ornate wood paneling, green chairs, and large portraits on the walls.

Things to do

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

P5,608

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

P3,434

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

P7,608

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Peggys Cove Sunset Tour

P4,615

per adult

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

P7,608

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Guided Highland Village and Baddeck Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion

Highland Village and Baddeck Tour for Cruise Excursion

P7,608

per adult

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A bustling waterfront promenade with a pier, a tall ship, and various shops including a pizza restaurant.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

9.4/10 (7,733 reviews)

Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.

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Where to stay in Nova Scotia

Find the best Nova Scotia areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Nova Scotia

A large, historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and modern skyscrapers in the background.

Downtown Halifax

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Halifax is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

South End

South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

A stone archway entrance with a metal gate, surrounded by a brick pathway and a metal fence, leading to a grassy hill with a stone structure in the background.

North End

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Shakespeare by the Sea or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

A waterfront town with colorful buildings, including a red building labeled "Fisherman's Museum of the Atlantic."

Lunenburg Waterfront

Lunenburg Waterfront is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lunenburg Waterfront or Bluenose II.