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Halifax has been a significant port city ever since its founding in 1749. Indeed the waterfront continues to be a hot spot, boasting some of the city's most stimulating entertainment and most fascinating historical landmarks. See the Tall Ships from land and water, savour a wealth of entertainment, boutiques and restaurants or indulge in the excitement of a waterfront casino.
Located adjacent to one of the most beautiful deep water harbours in Canada, Shelburne boasts a historic waterfront containing 33 original United Empire Loyalist homes to 1783 when the town was founded. A stroll along the waterfront offers you a chance to visit four museums, each highlighting a unique period in the history of the town. A world-class fishing and shipbuilding port, Lunenburg is home to Canada’s sailing ambassador, the tall ship Bluenose II. Take a walk or horse and buggy tour to view Lunenburg's age-old architecture and working waterfront.
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Exciting. Eclectic. Romantic. Enjoy the heart of Halifax amid park-like, waterfront, and historic settings in the busy downtown, often with a backdrop of the bustling harbour, which entertains tall ship traffic from every corner of the globe.
Halifax has been a significant port city ever since its founding in 1749. Indeed the waterfront continues to be a hot spot, boasting some of the city's most stimulating entertainment and most fascinating historical landmarks. See the Tall Ships from land and water, savour a wealth of entertainment, boutiques and restaurants or indulge in the excitement of a waterfront casino.
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia has lured visitors to her shores for thousands of years. It is an amazing place, where the sand and sea air have joined forces with the enchantment of our history to create an indescribable atmosphere.
Follow the magnificent ships as they pass by the Eastern Shore to the Town of Port Hawkesbury, the province's entry point to Cape Breton. Step through a doorway in time as the ships visit the magnificent French town of Louisbourg, whose streets are a bustle of 18th-century activity. Find the perfect souvenir to remember your trip with a stop at one of the many historic markets or quaint gift shops in our busy shopping district of Sydney, Nova Scotia. Come and explore the sights and sounds of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia's masterpiece.
Explore and discover Southwest Nova Scotia! Experience the Maritime way of life in a quaint fishing village. Take a drive down our winding coastal roads and discover rum-runners' hideouts, learn about privateer folklore and uncover mariners’ treasurers. Famous and historical lighthouses, anchored on the rugged coasts have cautioned seafarers for centuries and offer a glimpse into the region's marine heritage.
Located adjacent to one of the most beautiful deep water harbours in Canada, Shelburne boasts a historic waterfront containing 33 original United Empire Loyalist homes to 1783 when the town was founded. A stroll along the waterfront offers you a chance to visit four museums, each highlighting a unique period in the history of the town. A world-class fishing and shipbuilding port, Lunenburg is home to Canada’s sailing ambassador, the tall ship Bluenose II. Take a walk or horse and buggy tour to view Lunenburg's age-old architecture and working waterfront.
The Town of Pictou, located on the beautiful Northumberland Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, is renowned as the "Birthplace of New Scotland" as it was here that the first wave of Scottish immigrants landed in 1773. Here you can explore the world class Hector Heritage Quay and board the full-sized Ship Hector replica. Pictou is the best place to experience old-world charm and culture and present-day hospitality.