Category: Nova Scotia

Days statistics are for the typical number of days annually with any amount of measurable sunshine. All the data are averages for the years 1981 to 2010. Sunshine in Canadian Cities: Average Hours & Days a Year. % Sun 43 City Halifax, Nova Scotia Hours 1962 Days 290 Is Nova Scotia sunny? Sunshine is somewhat […]

Halifax. Halifax is Nova Scotia’s capital city and offers everything you would expect from a big city – great shopping, dining, arts and culture scene – along with plenty of green space and easy access to the ocean. It is also home to two hospitals, multiple seniors’ centres, and many other amenities. Where is the […]

3.5 hours. The high-speed CAT ferry travels between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in just 3.5 hours. How long is the ferry from Bar Harbor to Halifax? 3.5 hourThe 3.5 hour trip gets you to Nova Scotia in no time with lots of onboard fun. If you’ve stood on the Maine shoreline for […]

A true expression of Canada’s East Coast, 5 Fathom Dark Rum is fermented, distilled and barrel aged, right here at our distillery in Nova Scotia. What liquor is Nova Scotia known for? In 1989, Glenora Distillery became Nova Scotia’s first artisanal spirit producer, simultaneously earning the exclusive title of North America’s first single malt whisky […]

From brandy, rum, gin, vodka, whisky, and ready-to-drink cocktails and coolers, Nova Scotia’s spirit industry is broad and full of variety. The world of spirits is complex, so we’re providing you with everything you need to know about these popular Nova Scotian products. What liquor is Nova Scotia known for? In 1989, Glenora Distillery became […]

7 Day Nova Scotia Itinerary Day 1: Halifax to Peggy’s Cove. Day 2: Peggy’s Cove to Liverpool. Day 3: Yarmouth and the Acadian Shores. Day 4: Whale Watching on The Bay of Fundy. Day 5: Wine Tasting in the Annapolis Valley. Day 6: Wolfville to Halifax. Day 7: Halifax. #1 – Take the road less […]

Sparkling. Outside Nova Scotia, it is best known for its sparkling wine, as most production is consumed locally. Wineries including Benjamin Bridge, L’Acadie Vineyards, and Blomidon Estate Winery have developed extensive sparkling wine programs focusing on those produced in the traditional method style. Does Nova Scotia make good wine? Nova Scotia wine is excellent. There […]

Nova Scotia is located at 59° to 67° Longitude and 43° to 48° Latitude. This places Halifax, the capital city, south of Paris, Vienna, Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon. The coastline stretches for 7,400 km, but the overall length of the Province is only 575 km, while average width is 130 km. How long is the […]

For local public transportation, major cities and towns provide bus services. In Halifax, Halifax Transit is the public transportation service. Halifax Transit has routes running throughout Bedford, Dartmouth, Halifax, Sackville, Timberlea, and Cole Harbour. Can you get around Nova Scotia without a car? Getting around Halifax and Sydney using public transit is easy and an […]

The CAT high-speed car ferry has successfully concluded the 2022 season. We’d like to thank our customers, employees, partners and stakeholders for their support. Check back soon for our 2023 schedule, fares and special offers for your two-nation vacation between Maine and Nova Scotia. How long is the boat ride from Portland Maine to Nova […]