Nova Scotia is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is one of the three Maritime Provinces, along with Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. It  is located in the north east of Maine and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

Halifax is the capital with a vibrant atmosphere and  a true centre of maritime transport and is a big city is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and with beautiful landscapes and so many things to do and visit. The capital of Nova Scotia is Halifax, a town located on the western side of the peninsula, opposite the city of Dartmouth.

IIt is in the capital, in fact, that the famous "Pier 21" rises, from 1 July 1999 Canadian National Museum of Emigration which, from 1928 to 1971, welcomed many immigrants.

The most National Parks in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is home to three national parks:

*  Cape Breton Highlands National Park

*  Kejimkujik National Park & National and the Historic Site

*  Sable Island National Park Reserve

Cabot Trail is located in the northernmost tip of Nova Scotia at Cape Breton Island National Park. It is a circular route that starts and ends at Baddeck. The route is approximately 300 kilometres through wonderful wild landscapes along the sea between Arcadian and Celtic villages.

Meat Cove is the most northern hidden gem settlement in Nova Scotia and is the northernmost point of Cape Breton island and  to reach it you have to go along extreme winding roads to get there. Stretches of paved road and 7 kilometres of dirt road, climbs and descents with exceptional coastal views are extremely beautiful and rugged; this area is a very isolated corner and feels as if you have reached the end of the world. It is a very quiet place, there are only a few tourists here and there.

Despite being about an hour's drive from Cape Trail it is an excellent opportunity to detour while driving but it's worth it! When you get to the end of the road it is utterly breathtaking!

My experience bicycle touring in Nova Scotia?

The beautiful area is a peninsula full of endless rugged coastline, picturesque pastel coloured fishing villages, seaside resorts steeped in history. There are many lighthouses, long sandy beaches bathed by crystal clear waters and pristine woods and rivers and many lakes and there are many unspoiled and wild places with very little population where nature has absolute domination, rich in fauna and flora.

What experiences have I had?

Nova Scotia has different old Scottish, English and French  traditions, but despite the diversity between the different traditions it has a single culture of people with a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere and availability.

Which emotion has most affected you?

There are many unspoiled places with wild sceneries, where nature has absolute domination. I was fascinated with the quantity of lakes!

What else fascinated me?

I found it fascinating that in the same day you can witness very different weather phenomena: sun, fog, clear skies, blankets and rainfall all in a few hours.

Explore - Nova Scotia Adevnture Tours on my Site. It was fun to exploring by bycycle touring, walk and Road Trips Places & Attractions - Halifax - Peggy's Cove, Cabot Train on Breton Island and much more...

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Here I am visiting on two wheels Nova Scocia, Canada's martme between picturesque villages, dramatic landscapes. fantastic jagged coasts and cultures. Halifax located on the city's waterfront, I found it very nice to explore it by bicycle!

Highlights:

* Halifax Harbourwalk is located on the Halifax Harbour waterfront. It is four kilometre long and is one of the world's longest continuous boardwalks. It is a beautiful urban trail offering nice water views, local artisans, restaurants and much more.

* Downtown Halifax is located on the eastern-central portion of the Halifax Peninsula.

*  Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is a large19th-century British fortification made of stone located a the top of Citadel Hill in Halifax. It offers an amazing view of the city from the top and lots of History.

*  Public Gardens are located is in the downtown area of Halifax. These beautiful city gardens are from the Victorian era.

*  Titanic Grave Site is the site of 121 victims of the Titanic sinking is in The Fairview Cemetery in Halifax.

*  Point Pleasant Park is an urban recreation and historic park situated at the southern tip of Halifax Peninsula. This beautiful and fascinating spot has a beach front park, many forest trails to explore and historical sites and memorials. The park was used by the military from the mid-1700s and ended after the First World War, but in the park there are several remains of ancient fortifications.

*  Halifax Ferry Terminal there are two ferry routes: the Halifax-Alderney Landing terminal and the Halifax Woodside Ferry.They are passenger ferries that cross from Halifax Waterfront to Dartmouth.

*  MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park is located near Fisherman's Cove  in Eastern Passage near Halifax. It is a nice short walk around Norwalk with nice views all the way along.  

*  Fisherman's Cove Heritage Center is in the heart of Eastern Passage. It's authentic fishing village, boardwalk, colourful cabins, gift shops and restaurants.