Parks Canada in Nova Scotia

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Free admission and discounted overnight stays

Parks Canada is offering free admission and discounted overnight stays at participating locations, from June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive.


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Parks Canada National Parks and National Historic Sites in Nova Scotia

Parks Canada-administered places in Nova Scotia
Map locations
Name Location Icon Category
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

559 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, 46.10329, -60.74572

Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

National historic site
Canso Islands National Historic Site

1465 Union Street, Canso, Nova Scotia, 45.33599, -60.99056

Visit Canso Islands National Historic Site

National historic site
Cape Breton Highlands National Park

37639 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, 46.64581, -60.40187

Stay overnight at Cape Breton Highlands National Park

National park
Fort Anne National Historic Site

323 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, 44.74185, -65.51861

Visit Fort Anne National Historic Site

National historic site
Fort Edward National Historic Site

67 Fort Edward Street, Windsor, Nova Scotia, 44.99654 -64.13517

Visit Fort Edward National Historic Site

National historic site
Fort McNab National Historic Site

Halifax, Nova Scotia, 44.60008 -63.51531

Visit Fort McNab National Historic Site

National historic site
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

58 Wolfe Street, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, 45.913900 -59.980633

Stay overnight at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

National historic site
Georges Island National Historic Site

Halifax, Nova Scotia, 44.64187 -63.56084

Visit Georges Island National Historic Site

National historic site
Grand-Pré National Historic Site

2205 Grand-Pré Road, Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia, 45.1086 -64.31013

Stay overnight at Grand-Pré National Historic Site

National historic site
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

5425 Sackville Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 44.6476 -63.57918

Visit Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

National historic site
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia, 44.43829 -65.2086

Stay overnight at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

National park
Kejimkujik National Park Seaside

1188 Saint Catherines River Road, Port Joli, Nova Scotia, 43.83783 -64.85591

Visit Kejimkujik National Park Seaside

National park
Marconi National Historic Site

15 Timmerman Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, 46.21108 -59.95247

Visit Marconi National Historic Site

National historic site
Melanson Settlement National Historic Site

3870 Granville Road, Port Royal, Nova Scotia, 44.71935 -65.59649

Visit Melanson Settlement National Historic Site

National historic site
Port-Royal National Historic Site

53 Historic Lane, Port Royal, Nova Scotia, 44.71139 -65.60987

Visit Port-Royal National Historic Site

National historic site
Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site

5718 Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 44.62151 -63.56963

Visit Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site

National historic site
Sable Island National Park Reserve

Offshore, 43.93378 -60.01008

Visit Sable Island National Park Reserve

National park
St. Peters Canal National Historic Site

160 Toulouse Street, St. Peter's, Nova Scotia, 45.65188 -60.87072

Visit St. Peters Canal National Historic Site

National historic site
York Redoubt National Historic Site

300 Fergusons Cove Road, Fergusons Cove, Nova Scotia, 44.596805 -63.553186

Visit York Redoubt National Historic Site

National historic site

Memories Await - Parks Canada in Nova Scotia


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 listening to an interpreter around a campfire.

Cultural connections

Wejisqalia’ti’k – Mi’kmaw encampment, Kejimkujik National Park and 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.

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.

See the list of red chair locations across Canada


Discovery Pass: access to multiple locations

Young people sit on a dock with their feet in the water.

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

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