Saturday 28 January 2023 • Promotional Content Enjoying Nova Scotia, Canada


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capital, is the principal entry point for air travellers and a popular port of call for cruise ships. Famously, the seaside city’s harbour


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remains ice free in winter. Tat explains Halifax’s strategic significance during the ages of sail and steam, and why five national historic sites guard the shore- line. Tose fortifications are known as the Halifax Defence Complex and, to this day, the ramparts of the star-shaped fortress on Citadel Hill offer unparalleled city views. Vessels plying North America’s oldest


saltwater ferry route also present outstanding cityscapes, including views of the Queen’s Marque — Halifax’s new waterfront cultural district. It features timber wharves, Nova Scotian sandstone and art installations, including the 60ft- tall Tidal Beacon. Visitors can browse independent stores and feast on elegant, regionally inspired cuisine at the Drift restaurant inside the Muir. Housing orig- inal art, a speakeasy with harbour views and a spacious spa, the boutique hotel is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection.


ova Scotia, on Canada’s east coast, is accessible by direct flights from the UK. Halifax, the provincial


Te nearby Maritime Museum of the


Atlantic introduces the region’s seafaring heritage and Halifax’s role in the after- math of the Titanic’s sinking. Further along the Waterfront, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 tells the stories of settlers who entered Canada through the port. Also at the Halifax Seaport, the continent’s longest continually operating farmers’ market is ideal for sourcing handcrafted gifts or high-quality provisions for a road trip. A series of scenic driving routes make


Nova Scotia’s landscapes and cultural heritage accessible. Pausing frequently along the way brings opportunities for sightseeing, circular walks and lunches featuring regional delicacies such as lobster and bowls of chowder — each of which has a dedicated culinary trail. Te Lighthouse Route weaves via numerous fishing communities, including the historic town of Lunenburg — home to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and one of six UNESCO-designated sites in the province. Te Glooscap Trail skirts the Minas


Basin, meaning opportunities to observe the ebb and flow of the world’s highest tides. Te erosion they cause explains


the geological revelations in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Geopark. Following hiking trails and joining guided fat biking or


horse-riding tours count


among ways of viewing exposed fossils and experiencing the coastline. Meanwhile, stone carvings depicting


Mi’kmaq people can be viewed among petroglyphs in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. Explore along cycling and hiking trails, including the new 21-mile Ukme’k Trail alongside the Mersey River. Canoeing is a leisurely way of exploring backwoods areas and accessing campsites to view stars in the Dark-Sky Preserve. Prefer glamping? Suspended above the forest floor, tear- drop-shaped Oasis pods promise quie- tude and comfort. Twisting through the Cape Breton


Highlands, the Cabot Trail is recog- nised among Canada’s premier driving routes. Breaking it into a multi-day experience means time to appreciate the rugged scenery and local culture. In October, the Celtic Colours International Festival showcases the region’s crafts and musical heritage when the autumn hues are boldest. Riding the recently opened Cape Smokey Gondola provides unmatched perspectives of Cape Breton Highland National Park. Tere’s much to see and do in Nova Scotia, Canada’s ocean playground.


Visit the novascotia.com website for more details about things to do and places to stay.


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