iStock International
Nova Scotia owes just as much of its appeal to the land as it does to the sea, as visitors come to explore both. In summer especially, people come to get in touch with nature along the coast, in the national parks, and on the water. Rafting, hiking, and biking are immensely popular activities, as are … more fishing, whale-watching, and wildlife-spotting. Swimming, however, is not a top draw thanks to the icy Labrador current, which traverses the waters near the island and makes the ocean and the bay too cold to be comfortable; the only exception is in the warm Northumberland Strait. Unlike Prince Edward Island which has more shorefront resorts, Nova Scotia’s beaches are relatively uncrowded, even during the summer.
Smart Splurge
Great Value
