Parks Canada in Nova Scotia

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Memories Await - Parks Canada in Nova Scotia

Parks Canada National Parks and National Historic Sites in Nova Scotia

Map of National Parks and National Historic Sites in Nova Scotia

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Halifax Defence Complex

Mainland Nova Scotia

Cape Breton Island

Offshore

Sable Island National Park Reserve

Cliff-side campground with a view of the sea.

New this year!

Cape Breton Highlands National Park - Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground

Masked visitors looking at large floor to ceiling panels of Mi’kmaq art. — **Fortress Halifax – A City Shaped by Conflict**

Immerse yourself in the largest and newest exhibit at the Halifax Citadel.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Campers at a campfire next to the sea. — **Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground**

Visit Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s newest campground! This cliff-side retreat is the perfect spot to launch your adventure, where the mountains meet the sea.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Visitors on a guided tour inside a stone building holding lanterns.

Featured programs

Ghost tour at the Halifax Citadel

Make the most of your visit with a unique enhanced program. From cultural to culinary programs, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Additional fees may apply.

A group of visitors tasting whiskey. — **Distilled Experiences**
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Visitors holding lanterns at the edge of the water at dusk. — **Lantern Walk Through Time**
Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Todd Labrador working on a birch bark canoe. — **Birch Bark Canoe Building**
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Visitors watch a demonstration on the grass. — **Mi'kmaw Interpretive Centre**
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

Visitors on a guided tour of the earthen works. — **Guided Exploration of a Vauban Fort**
Fort Anne National Historic Site

A child flying a kite. — **Come Fly a Kite**
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

A visitor exploring brick tunnels. — **Tunnel Tours**
Georges Island National Historic Site

Visitors on a guided tour of Grand-Pré. — **If Grand-Pré Could Talk (guided tour)**
Grand Pré National Historic Site

A costumed interpreter inside Port-Royal next to a canoe. — **A meeting with the Governor (guided tour)**
Port-Royal National Historic Site

A couple setting up a tent with an ocean view.

Camping and accomodations

Tent camping with an ocean view at Cape Breton

The best way to experience Parks Canada is to stay overnight! We have an accommodation option to suit every taste and comfort level.

A family sitting next to their tent. — **Front and backcountry camping**
Cape Breton Highlands National Park

A couple looking over a group of oTENTik. — **Stay overnight in an oTENTik**
Grand-Pré National Historic Site

A group of campers at a campfire next to a cabin. — **Roofed accommodations**
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Reservations

1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783)

Outside of North America: 519-826-5391

Parks Canada Perfect Picnic!

A Parks Canada Perfect Picnic spot at Grand-Pré

Planning a day trip? Pre-order a Perfect Picnic lunch from participating local suppliers. The Parks Canada Perfect Picnic is available from July to October.

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