Nova Scotia can be found on Canada's east coast, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. This peninsula resellers dense forests rich in windswept, rocky shores and fertile inland orchards make it an ideal vacation spot for scenic viewing and relaxation.

The French settled in Nova Scotia in 1605 – one of the oldest settlements in North America by Europeans. This is now home to a vibrant mix of ethnic cultures. Nova Scotia offers a unique combination of European history, along with its cultural diversity.

On your vacation, visit historical sights such as the Halifax Citadel. Go back in time and see the capital city, Halifax, the Citadel, a fortress was completed in 1856 and in use by British and Canadian Forces until the Second World War. The recreations of old Victorian experience training soldiers in the courtyard – kilts and all! The Citadel also portrays soldier's wife and civilians in areas real entertainment.

Nova Scotia's history also plays a role in one of the greatest tragedies in the history of the sea, the sinking of the Titanic, and is home to the tombs of the largest concentration of victims.

Do enjoy the outdoors? Want to take an active vacation? There are several trails that traverse hinterland of Nova Scotia and coastal areas. There are also hiking, canoeing, kayaking and biking tours and excursions.

Spring marks the beginning of the traditional festivals of the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival in May, where you can enjoy parades, celebrations and the breathtaking beauty of some of the most beautiful gardens of apple blossoms. Fall is also much admired with the landscape becoming a sea of brightly colored trees painting the hills and valleys with orange, yellow and red.

View the arid, rocky landscape of Peggy's Cove and visit the world's most photographed lighthouse. You'll also be impressed with the awesome power and beauty of the ocean breaking on the rocks and spraying. Nova Scotia Bay of Fundy is home to the highest tides in the world – to take into account the benefit of the many beaches that dot the coastline.

There are numerous pubs, shops and art shops of historic properties in Halifax. Large purchases of range high on Spring Garden Road or catch a glimpse of works and artists from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design – a leading visual arts university in America North for over a century.

Nova Scotia, a beautiful and diverse local, whatever your taste and enjoyment, there is always something for everyone!

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