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Here’s Why You Should Visit Nova Scotia (According to a Local)

Updated December 9, 2025
Helen Earley
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There are some pretty fabulous reasons to visit Nova Scotia. It has fantastic nature, surf spots, red-sand beaches, wine regions, gastronomy, and fascinating Canadian heritage. I’m a local who literally wrote the book on the best family adventures in Nova Scotia. Whatever floats your boat (and yes, there are plenty of boats!), the province of Nova Scotia has something for you! Here are 12 reasons to visit Nova Scotia, written by a local: 12 Reasons to Visit Nova Scotia Cape Breton Island: The Top Island in Canada The Cabot Trail/photo: Tourism NS, Dean Casavechia In 2019, Cape Breton island, which is connected to mainland Nova Scotia by a causeway, was voted the #1 Canadian Island (and 8th in the world) in the Travel and Leisure World's Bes...

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A former flight attendant, Helen exchanged her wings for a journalism degree and never looked back. She writes about food and travel from her hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia with bylines for CBC Life, The Globe and Mail, Eat North, Family Fun Canada and the Chronicle Herald. Helen is a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada.