Nova Scotia lies on the extreme east coast of mainland Canada, a narrow spike of land surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and is Canada's second smallest province. Nova Scotia is divided into two distinct geographic locations, the first is the Nova Scotia peninsula which sits attached to the rest of Canada, the peninsula acts as home to Nova Scotia's capital, Halifax and hosts a variety of different terrains ripe for exploring, from the rolling highlands of the Cobequid Hills in the north, to the rocky forested lands of the Atlantic Interior in the south, Nova Scotia peninsula is ideal for people who enjoy the outdoors.

The second is Cape Breton Island, a large landmass attached to the northeast of the Nova Scotia peninsula and is lined with steep cliffs, Cape Breton Island was originally exploited by early European settlers for it's rich deposits of coal. Cape Breton acts as the terminating point of the Appalachian mountain range in the form of the Cape Breton Highlands, tourists visiting the Nova Scotia peninsula will be happy to know that Cape Breton is home to the Highlands National Park and Cabot Trail, two prime spots for those with a taste for fresh air and emerald forests.

Halifax has been recognized as a centre of culture in the Atlantic region, and it's not hard to see why, it's a bastion for the arts, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia features a wide collection of cultural pieces, from beautiful paintings to meticulously crafted ceramics, or if you'd rather treat your ears to a masterpiece, there's always the Symphony Nova Scotia which puts an elegant spin on a wide range of musical ventures, from bluegrass folk tunes to songs from Franklin the Turtle, Symphony Nova Scotia has something for everybody.

If history is your thing then travel to the Fortress of Louisbourg is an accurate recreation of the real fort destroyed back in 1745, you could visit the Halifax Citadel, a grand fortification built to keep invaders out of the capital and protect Canada from attack. Nova Scotia has plenty of outdoor activities and is well known for it's active fishing community, Nova Scotia offers unlimited opportunities for pros and amateurs alike to catch big fish. Golfers will be surprised when they see Nova Scotia's beautiful seaside courses overlooking waters filled with swimmers enjoying the warm Atlantic weather.