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

Parks Canada-administered places in Nova Scotia

Halifax Defence Complex

Mainland Nova Scotia

Cape Breton Island

Offshore

Sable Island National Park Reserve

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Parks Canada-administered places

Places to stay overnight

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 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

Parks Canada Reservation Service: 1-877-RESERVE (737-3783) | Outside of North America: 519-826-5391

Parks Canada red chairs and a lakeside view at sunset.

Find your red chair moment!

Red chairs at Kejimkujik National Park Seaside

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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