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.
On this page
- Map of Parks Canada-administered places in Nova Scotia
- Featured programs
- Cultural connections
- Camping and accommodations
- Find your red chair moment
- Parks Canada Discovery Pass
- More information
Parks Canada National Parks and National Historic Sites in Nova Scotia
Parks Canada-administered places in Nova Scotia
Name | Location | Icon | Category |
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Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site | 559 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, 46.10329, -60.74572 |
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National historic site |
Canso Islands National Historic Site | 1465 Union Street, Canso, Nova Scotia, 45.33599, -60.99056 |
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National historic site |
Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 37639 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, 46.64581, -60.40187 |
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National park |
Fort Anne National Historic Site | 323 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, 44.74185, -65.51861 |
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National historic site |
Fort Edward National Historic Site | 67 Fort Edward Street, Windsor, Nova Scotia, 44.99654 -64.13517 |
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National historic site |
Fort McNab National Historic Site | Halifax, Nova Scotia, 44.60008 -63.51531 |
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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 |
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National historic site |
Georges Island National Historic Site | Halifax, Nova Scotia, 44.64187 -63.56084 |
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National historic site |
Grand-Pré National Historic Site | 2205 Grand-Pré Road, Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia, 45.1086 -64.31013 |
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National historic site |
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site | 5425 Sackville Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 44.6476 -63.57918 |
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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 |
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National park |
Kejimkujik National Park Seaside | 1188 Saint Catherines River Road, Port Joli, Nova Scotia, 43.83783 -64.85591 |
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National park |
Marconi National Historic Site | 15 Timmerman Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, 46.21108 -59.95247 |
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National historic site |
Melanson Settlement National Historic Site | 3870 Granville Road, Port Royal, Nova Scotia, 44.71935 -65.59649 |
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National historic site |
Port-Royal National Historic Site | 53 Historic Lane, Port Royal, Nova Scotia, 44.71139 -65.60987 |
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National historic site |
Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site | 5718 Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 44.62151 -63.56963 |
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National historic site |
Sable Island National Park Reserve | Offshore, 43.93378 -60.01008 |
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National park |
St. Peters Canal National Historic Site | 160 Toulouse Street, St. Peter's, Nova Scotia, 45.65188 -60.87072 |
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National historic site |
York Redoubt National Historic Site | 300 Fergusons Cove Road, Fergusons Cove, Nova Scotia, 44.596805 -63.553186 |
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National historic site |
Memories Await - Parks Canada in Nova Scotia

Featured programs
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.

Cultural connections

Camping and accomodations
The best way to experience Parks Canada is to stay overnight! We have an accommodation option to suit every taste and comfort level.

Find your red chair moment!
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:
- Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
- Canso Islands National Historic Site
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park
- Fort Anne National Historic Site
- Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
- Georges Island National Historic Site
- Grand-Pré National Historic Site
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
- Kejimkujik National Park Seaside
- Marconi National Historic Site
- Port-Royal National Historic Site
- St. Peters Canal National Historic Site
- Sable Island National Park Reserve
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 PassMore information
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