My wife and toddler and I will be flying to Nova Scotia (from BC) in September for two weeks of road tripping. We usually avoid cheeze and tourist traps, and love the outdoors. Can anyone recommend great places to visit, and especially modestly priced child friendly accommodations (we're hoping to find self-contained cabins/motels en route). Thanks!
2006-06-27 11:11:45 · 5 answers · asked by elibaker72 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Halifax
I live in Nova Scotia and work at the Age of Sail Museum, dedicated to shipbuilding. There is sooooo much to see and do in this province. If you like outdoors I'd say get out of the city!
Near Digby you'll find many cottages and such for accommodations and Upper Clements park and amusement park for families and not far away Oak lawn Zoo. Ross farm near Shelburn is a family friendly farm which is a lot of fun. Near Truro in Shubenacidie is a wildlife park which is a lot of fun too. Parrsboro has the Fundy Geological Museum(dinosaurs) and then down the road to my museum! Further on is Chignecto Park with hiking trails and then the Fossil Cliffs, Heritage Models Springhill Miners museum. Amherst shore has warm water and beaches. Cape Breton is beautiful scenery and hiking etc. Check www.Nova Scotia Doers and Dreamers Guide.ca for all sorts of info. Have a Great trip and if you come to the museum ask for the manager and say HI!
2006-06-27 12:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by buffybot67 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just moved from Nova Scotia and if you have the time I would really suggest driving the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton. It is absolutely beautiful and one of the most picturesque drives I have ever taken. Annapolis Royal is well worth visiting as well. The town was founded in 1605 by Samuel de Champlain. Most of the buildings in town are between 200 to 400 years old and the town is loaded with small craft shops, galleries, restaurants and is also home to the habitation ( the fort built by Champlain) and is guided by staff in period costumes. Port Royal is located in the Annapolis Valley. The Blue Nose is located in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia and you can actually sail on it. Incidentally, Lunenburg itself is well worth visiting, beautiful old sea captains houses etc. As for accommodations I have included a link for Jellystone Park which is a blast for kids. Outside of Halifax and Sydney you are hard pressed to find a town with a population over 10,000 so no matter where you go you don't have to worry about fighting the crowds. Nova Scotians are the most hospitable people I have ever met. Don't be surprised if you are invited for suppers or even to stay the night with families at their homes.The official Nova Scotia website is the first one in list below and has a link for acommodations. Enjoy your trip and i hope the info is helpful to you.
http://novascotia.com/en/home/default.aspx
http://www.jellystonens.com/
http://www.bluenose2.ns.ca/
2006-06-27 14:17:25 · answer #2 · answered by jimminycricket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have to agree with cape breton. We did the same thing. The tidal basin also quite neat...they have a REALLY good vacation package brochures they will send you with suggested routes. Hotel situation was a horse of a different color. I am used to hotels every where, but it is not like that. We were really lucky. I would suggest (and we never make plans ahead on trips) to get your hotels lined up especially in cape breton. When we were there there was no room as they were having clan reunions. We just stopped at places after 4:00 to see if they had any cancelations.
Good Luck
2006-06-28 10:37:12 · answer #3 · answered by wltg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Cabot Trail in Cape Breton. Very beautiful.
2006-06-29 08:08:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's lovely and beautiful neighbour, New Brunswick. :-)
2006-06-29 12:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by Beck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋