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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 50 attractions in Halifax

Immerse yourself in the rich marine history depicted by this museum's vast collection from binnacles and buoys to anchors and armaments.

Attraction type: History museum; Military museum; Maritime museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 50 attractions in Halifax

Experience an exciting part of Canada's history by visiting this 18th-century fort with a sweeping view of downtown Halifax.

Attraction type: Historic site; Military museum; Lookout
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Louisbourg
Attraction type: Historic site; Specialty museum; Military base/facility; Historic village
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Baddeck

This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents accumulated by Dr. Bell and his family during their time in Nova Scotia.

Attraction type: History museum; Historic site; Museum complex
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 50 attractions in Halifax
Attraction type: Brewery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island

One of the most magnificent loop drives in North America treats visitors to the spectacular scenery of the Cape Breton Highlands.

Attraction type: Scenic drive
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Annapolis Royal

Scenic area comprised of gardens, reclaimed marshland and wildlife sanctuary illustrates the history of gardening and horticulture in Nova Scotia.

Attraction type: Garden; Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Annapolis Royal

As with most historic reconstructions, the National Historic Site at Annapolis Royal allows you to see, first hand, the physical context in which the people lived in the late 17th Century.  Of itself,

Attraction type: Historic village; History museum; Museum complex
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 50 attractions in Halifax

This beautiful Victorian-inspired garden has been open to the public since 1875 and remains as one of Halifax's most beautiful and cherished sites.

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 7 attractions in Annapolis Royal

Historic site brings to life that part of Canada's past when conflict between Europe's empire-builders took place on the shore of the Annapolis River.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Ingonish

Treasures abound throughout the headlands and rugged cliffs of Cape Breton Highlands with its abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery and human history dating back to the last Ice Age.

Attraction type: National park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 50 attractions in Halifax

Oldest provincial Parliament building still in use in Canada; a visit to its legislative library is recommended.

Attraction type: Government building; Architectural building; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Grand Pre
Attraction type: Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 50 attractions in Halifax

Although this island is not inhabited by permanent residents, it offers hiking and a historic fort and lighthouse.

Attraction type: Island
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 50 attractions in Halifax

Plan a visit to this national testament to the Canadian immigration experience, which pays tribute to the citizens of Canada who have enriched this culturally diverse country.

Attraction type: History museum; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 50 attractions in Halifax

Have a picnic with sweeping ocean views or hike through 186 acres of forest in one of Halifax's most cherished parks.

Attraction type: Urban park; Jogging path/track
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 50 attractions in Halifax

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, located at 1723 Hollis Street, acts as a gateway for the visual arts in Atlantic Canada by bringing the art of the world to Nova Scotia and the art of Nova Scotia to...

Attraction type: Art gallery; Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Yarmouth
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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