Nova Scotia
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Climb the hill to this star-shaped fortress in the heart of Halifax, and travel back in time to when the British Empire protected Halifax Harbour. The pageantry of Victorian Halifax comes to life through living history programs, exhibits and uniformed 78th Highlanders. When one of the oldest continuous noon guns in the world booms, you’ll feel it across the city.
Halifax Waterfront
Halifax Metro
A stroll along the Halifax waterfront is one filled with salt air, refreshing sea breeze, historic buildings, and some of the city’s best restaurants. Make your way from Pier 21 to the Historic Properties while discovering endless little gems along the way. Stop into the Halifax Seaport Market for some fresh produce and local crafts, and then on to Sugah! for a sweet treat. Drop by some of the designer shops at the landmark Bishop’s LandingAlexander Keith's Brewery
Alexander Keith's Brewery
Halifax Metro
Join the celebration with one of Halifax’s most influential citizens - Alexander Keith. The former two-time mayor and brewmaster was a dedicated craftsman and his spirit lives on at Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia Brewery. Animators in period costume bring Keith’s Halifax, circa 1863, back to life during a lively tour of the brewery. Make sure to visit the taproom and pop in to the Stag’s Head tavern for live music and a sip of Keith’s namesake ale.***
Halifax Pubs
Halifax Metro
Pull up a stool in a city that boasts the most pubs per-capita in Canada. We have a culture of celebration here that welcomes all who wish to join in the fun. You’ll discover many friendly pubs featuring live music with a traditional roots flair. We’re also home to a rich modern music scene that has been fostered by a city that just loves to leave the house and head out for a good time. Halifax’s concentrated downtown core makes it an ideal city to hop from one
Beaches
Unwind in the rolling waves and breathe in the clean salt air waiting for you all along our 13,000 km of seacoast. Explore, play, or simply relax on the warm sand with a good book. One of our most popular seaside road trips follows the Lighthouse Route on the south shore. You’ll discover one historic seaside town after another, full of find food, one-of-a-kind shops – and no end of beaches.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Cape Breton
The Cape Breton Highlands National Park contains some of the most celebrated scenery in North America. The Cabot Trail weaves through the park and around valleys and vistas. Hike the Skyline Trail, viewing wildlife along the way. Take in the spectacular views at one of the Park’s 24 look-off points. Lounge on one of the six beaches, pitch a tent and lie under the stars at one of eight campgrounds, play a round of golf, or stop and bask in one***
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Cape Breton
Connect with the 18th century and immerse yourself in France’s imperial past as you chat with costumed interpreters who fire muskets, bake fresh bread in brick ovens, and challenge you to try writing with a quill or lace making. This sprawling fortress is celebrating its 300th anniversary with a host of events that will bring the past to life.***
Artisan Studios
See an artist at work and engage in the artistic process by dropping in on one of the 24 artisan studios across the province. Experience a wide range of different art - from glass and ceramics to woodcarving and quilts, made with local materials by members of the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council and the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. It’s an inspiring way to get up close to the history and culture of Nova Scotia.***
Cooking with the Kilted Chef
Northumberland Shore
Foodies will delight in sourcing, preparing and tasting local culinary delights with Chef Alain. Connect with the land by selecting fresh local ingredients from local merchants, and learn how to pick the best seafood and right cut of meat for your meal. You’ll be taught 10 delicious recipes in this informal session – and you’ll be sure to impress friends and family with your newfound skills and confidence in the
Living Wharves
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Yarmouth's Living Wharves are home to one of Canada’s largest fisheries. You’ll find many people have a entertaining fish story to share and the relaxed friendly charm to tell it well. Over 40 species of fish are harvested from the Acadian shores and the industry employs thousands. Try your own hand at fishing with the help local experts, while you explore one of the many bustling piers.***
Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site
Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
Imagine yourself tucked in a sleeping bag, drifting off to sleep, as you gaze up at the star-filled sky of Kejimkujik National Park. A designated Dark Sky Preserve, Kejimkujik offers campers the opportunity to experience the heavenly bodies without the interference of artificial light. It’s the perfect way to end a day of canoeing or hiking the park’s rivers, lakes, and trails.***
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
Ancient history becomes exciting adventure at Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore a place where the world’s highest-tides reveal 300-million-year-old fossils. Discover abundant plant, insect, and reptile fossils encased in the beach’s cliff and rocks. Then head inside to learn more about the fossils at the Joggins Fossil Centre.***
Tidal Bore Rafting
Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
Feel the rush of riding the waves on a white-water raft as 100 billion tons of ocean surge in and out of the Shubenacadie River. This white-water tidal bore is created by the world’s highest tides and tidal bore rafting is the most exciting way to experience them. Learn about the history of the area and keep your eyes peeled for Bald Eagles as our expert guides take you on an incredible adventure.***
Living History Museums
Eastern Shore
Dive into Nova Scotia’s past by visiting a living history museum. Watch a traditional blacksmith ply their trade at Sherbrooke Village, the largest living history museum in the province. Grab your partner and join in a traditional ceilidh as you pick up some Gaelic phrases at Highland Village or An Clachan Gàidhealach. Experience the life of a 19th-century farmer at Ross Farm Museum, or hear authentic Acadian spoken at Le Village Historique Acadien. Nova Scotia is full of places where descendants of early settlers***
Grand Pré
Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
Discover one of Nova Scotia’s most celebrated landscapes. Grand Pré is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Acadian culture. Here you’ll find the setting of Longfellow’s historic poem, Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie. Through guided tours you’ll learn about the Acadian Deportation at the Memorial Church and the exhibits on display in the art gallery. Bring a pick-nick lunch and relax in the lush gardens overlooking the Annapolis Valley***
Whale Watching
There is little that can prepare you for the thrill of seeing and hearing a whale breaching the ocean surface. Although whales can be found in the waters all around Nova Scotia, the best whale watching experiences are on the Bay of Fundy, in Digby Neck, or along the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. In addition to several species of whales - dolphins, seals, seabirds and other marine life can be seen while on a whale watching cruise. Many operators offer guaranteed whale sightings, live commentary and local history.
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NS Wine Tours
Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
Whether you want to travel on your own or join a group tour you’ll be able to enjoy simple afternoon escapes or decadent overnight stays featuring gourmet local food. You’ll travel through the lush Annapolis Valley, experiencing the tastes of Nova Scotia’s unique terroir at our many vintners and vineyards - from traditional method bubbly to award-winning icewines to our signature appellation Tidal Bay. Depart from Halifax with a group, spend the night in Wolfville, or simply enjoy the perfect pairing of wine and landscapePeggy's Cove
South Shore
Old Town Lunenburg
Old Town Lunenburg
South Shore
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the home port of Nova Scotia’s sailing ambassador, the Bluenose II. Wander the bustling Lunenburg waterfront where local architecture and artisans preserve the past, hear tales of the town’s history of seafaring adventure and rum-running on a guided tour, or experience life at sea during a visit to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.
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Montreal
new planetarium
There is no talking about steakhouses in Montreal without mentioning downtown’s La Queue de Cheval. One of, if not the, most prestigious fine dining spots in Montreal, “The Q” is on par with the caliber of any of New York’s swankiest steakhouses.
Montreal’s new Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium, featuring two theatres with two different shows – both about the stars, one with a more scientific edge and the other more artistic – and an educational centre. Spend the morning of April 6 at Centaur Theatre play Furry Tails with a Twist, a funny and charming take on fairy tales. Learn to dance the flamenco at family-friendly and free event Bal de Dimanche, at Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, on Sunday, April 7. And step back in time and bop to the music of Fab Four at Pointe-à-Callière‘ The Beatles in Montreal exhibition, featuring two floors of historical reportage and film clips, cool guitars and sometimes surprising memorabilia.
Quebec’s famed sugar shack season happens to be in full form this Easter weekend too – try out La Cabane in the Old Port, restaurants with maple-syrup themed menus, or take a short drive out of town to experience the complete sugar shack experience. Visit the Montreal Botanical Gardens to learn more about where maple syrup comes from and try out the candy-like concoction of maple syrup on snow, until April 26. For even more sweet treats – and several savoury ones too – peruse Montreal’s excellent Italian delis, the Jean Talon Market or simply go for the classic Easter brunch at one of many Montreal brunch spots, from Old Montreal to Mile End, and pick up some chocolate along the way.
(dance & theatre) Danse Danse presents The Light Between, a new work of hope and vulnerability by Governor General’s Award winning choreographer Margi Gillis, to March 30 at Place des Arts, and, beginning April 4, the astounding Spanish flamenco of María Pagés as the star dances a show called Autorretrato, “a self-portrait created at Mikhaïl Baryshnikov’s instigation.” More dance takes the stage at the Centaur Theatre, where Danish dance-theatre troupe Granhøj Dans celebrates the music of Leonard Cohen – in intriguing, funny and surprising ways – in Dance Me to the End On/Off Love, to April 14.
Friday night begins with amazing British soul singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas at Theatre Corona and the rather transcendent saxophone magic of Colin Stetson at the Musee d’art contemporain. On Saturday, April 6, none other than Boyz II Men make a soulful comeback at Theatre Olympia, hot British music maker Mika puts on a fab show at Theatre Corona, indie-rock out with Wavves, Fidlar and more at Sala Rossa, and Australian electronic music maker Flume brings his melodic bass to Le Belmont. On April 7, French turntable DJ group C2C spins their own tunes and more at Metropolis. There’s also a whole lot of rock n’ roll to keep us up late on a weeknight: on Monday, April 8, Metz get loud at Sala Rossa; on April 9, experience the garage-rock wildness of The King Khan & BBQ Show, with Bloodshot Bill at Il Motore, on April 10, don’t miss the California-rock realness of Redd Kross and UBT at Il Motore, and on April 11, Toronto shows us its rock n’ roll chops with Born Ruffians and Moon King at Sala Rossa. Meanwhile, on April 10 and 11, popular French-language acoustic reggae group Tryo plays two shows at Metropolis.
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Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal
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