Nova Scotia
One of the Last, Great Hidden Gems on the North Atlantic
Slide 1 of 12: One of the last, hidden gems of the North Atlantic, the rugged Canadian province of Nova Scotia is dotted with the same sort of quiet, picturesque fishing villages people fell in love with in Maine decades ago (before the outlet malls moved in).
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Slide 2 of 12: Peggy's Cove iconic lighthouse.
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Slide 3 of 12: Lunenburg's stunning harbor dates from 1753, when the town was founded as a British Colonial port. It's now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Slide 4 of 12: Known as Port-Royal until 1710, historic Annapolis Royal ranks among the oldest European settlements in North America.
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Slide 5 of 12: Keep an eye out for old grist mills like this one along the road.
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Slide 6 of 12: The provincial capital, Halifax, boasts a lively waterfront that's home to the Privateer's Warehouse – and spirited pubs dating back to the 1700s.
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Slide 7 of 12: The world's largest scallop fleet resides in Digby, Nova Scotia – and there's nothing like a serving straight from the source.
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Slide 8 of 12: The Bay of Fundy, shared by Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, has the highest tides in the world; here, Cape Split at high tide.
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Slide 9 of 12: The remarkable Bay of Fundy at low tide.
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Slide 10 of 12: Lobster traps: As iconic as lighthouses in this Maritime province.
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Slide 11 of 12: The natural bounty of Cape Breton is as captivating as its heritage; as many locals moved here from the Hebrides, Gaelic is still taught in schools.
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Slide 12 of 12: Picturesque Peggy's Cove, one of the most photographed harbors in all of Nova Scotia.
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