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With its awe-inspiring bays and old fishing communities, Nova Scotia brings the sea to life.
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The beautiful relaxed scenery with the Atlantic Ocean pounding on its rugged shore line attracts visitors to Nova Scotia from all over the world. Most of the activities are outdoors such as: cycling, hiking, tidal bore rafting, kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, sailing, amazing whale watching and ocean fishing.
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Amherst is a busy town just east of New Brunswick and right in the center of Atlantic Canada. It overlooks the worlds largest marsh, the beautiful Tantramar. The Cumberland County Museum in central Amherst is located in the family home of Senator R.B. Dickey, one of the Fathers of Confederation. The museum focuses on the rich industrial and cultural history of the area. The museum is located 150 Church Street, Phone: 902-667-2561.
Truro is a prosperous town at the hub of Nova Scotia’s major transportation routes, Truro is also the site of a unique geographical phenomenon, the tidal bore. As the Great Fundy tides return landward, sweeping into the Minas Basin, they generate a wave or “bore” that is driven for several km’s up the rivers that empty into the back of the basin. An information display next to the Salmon River explains each process and post the tidal time. On the nearby Shubenacadie River, visitors can ride the bore in rafts. The waves generated can reach 2m in height.
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Parrsboro is located on the north shore of the Minas Basin Parrsboro and is famous as the home of the worlds highest tides, which reach over 15m in height. Rockhounds are drawn to the Minas Basin whose beaches are scattered with semiprecious gems and fossils. The excellent displays at Fundy Geological Museum feature superb examples of the amethysts found locally. There are also dinosaur footprints and bones.
Digby a beautiful sleepy fishing town where boats are moored when they are not bringing in the days catch of scallops, fish or crabs. The rocky shoreline line has incredible scenery along Digby Neck to the rocky coastal landscape of beautiful Long and Brier Islands. Adventure out on a boat tour for a different view of the land, and experience the excitement of catching a photo of a humpback whale breathing, snap a few tale shots and listen closely you can hear them breath! Petit Passage Whale Watch has a 45 ft long and 17 ft wide vessel.
Located: 3450 East Ferry, Digby County, Phone 902-834-2226.
Mahone Bay is a small seaside town and has been called the “prettiest town in Canada.” Tucked into the shores of the bay that shares its name, the waterfront is lined with historic homes dating to the 1700s, and at the back of the harbour three stately churches cast their reflection into the still water. Local artists display there beautiful work in small shops along the main street. The Settlers Museum displays various exhibits and artifacts, and a collection of various ceramics and antiques. Located 578 Main Street, Phone 902-624-6263.
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