Parks Canada in Nova Scotia

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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

Visitors lean over to interact with a digital exhibit.

New this year!

Fortress Halifax – A City Shaped by Conflict at the Halifax Citadel

Immerse yourself in the largest and newest exhibit at the Halifax Citadel: Fortress Halifax – A City Shaped by Conflict.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

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

A couple having a picnic in the gardens

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.

Locations:

A visitor enjoying a lobster roll picnic.
Enjoying a lobster roll at Georges Island
Parks Canada red chairs and a lakeside view at sunset.

Find your red chair moment!

Red chairs at Kejimkujik

 

The red chairs are for you to discover. While some chairs are easy to find, others require more of an adventure.

Take in the best views at red chair locations:

 

See the list of red chair locations across Canada

Discovery Pass: access to multiple locations

Save time at the gate. An annual Parks Canada Discovery Pass covers admission to more than 80 destinations for 12 months.

Buy your Discovery Pass

More information

Tourism Nova Scotia

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