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Halifax

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Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and is the largest city in Atlantic Canada. Its harbour is one of the largest and deepest ice-free natural harbours in the world. It has a rich history, a vibrant waterfront and is full of all that Maritime charm.

Grand-Pré National Historic Site

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Grand-Pré is located on the eastern edge of the Annapolis Valley on a peninsula jutting out into an inlet of the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. Its name means large meadow in French as it’s surrounded by marshlands and farm fields. It was once the centre of Acadian settlement, but when the British captured Port Royal in the early 1700s, Grand-Pré was where many Acadians were forcefully expelled from their lands. Grand-Pré National Historic Site is located at the former village and commemorates the deportation of the Acadians.

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

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Kejimkujik is the only national park in Canada that’s also designated a national historic site. This is because of its importance to the Mi’kmaw people, an Indigenous group who are among the original inhabitants of Atlantic Canada. The park was named after Kejimkujik Lake, which is derived from a Mi’kmaw word that means little fairies. It’s spread across two locations in southwestern Nova Scotia in an inland section, which is much larger, and a seaside section. With an abundance of lakes, lush forests, historic canoe routes and hiking trails, it’s easy to be enchanted by the park.

Annapolis Royal

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Annapolis Royal is nestled between two mountain ranges in the Annapolis Valley along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. It played an important role in Canadian history and was one of the first European settlements in North America. It also served as Nova Scotia’s capital before Halifax became the capital in 1749. Many of the houses have been registered heritage properties and the city itself has been designated a National Historic District.

Lunenburg

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Lunenburg is located along the southwest shore of Nova Scotia. It’s a charming fishing town with a rich history of shipbuilding and a lot of brightly coloured buildings. It’s one of the best-preserved colonial settlements in North America with its old town designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Historic Site of Canada.

Detroit

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Length of stay: 4 daysVisited: July 2024 Detroit is located across the border from Windsor, Ontario along the shore of the Detroit River that connects Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair. It’s known as Motor City as it was once the heart of the automotive industry in the United States, thanks in large part to … Continue reading Detroit