Parks Canada in Nova Scotia

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Parks Canada National Parks and National Historic Sites in Nova Scotia

Parks Canada-administered places in Nova Scotia
Parks Canada-administered places in Nova Scotia
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Cape Breton Island

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Places to stay overnight
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

Cape Breton Island

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

Places to stay overnight
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Mainland Nova Scotia

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Places to stay overnight
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Cape Breton Island

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
Canso Islands National Historic Site

Canso Islands National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
Marconi National Historic Site

Marconi National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
St. Peters Canal National Historic Site

Cape Breton Island

St. Peters Canal National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
Fort McNab National Historic Site

Halifax Defence Complex

Fort McNab National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
Georges Island National Historic Site

Halifax Defence Complex

Georges Island National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Halifax Defence Complex

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
Prince of Wales National Historic Site

Halifax Defence Complex

Prince of Wales National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
York Redoubt National Historic Site

Halifax Defence Complex

York Redoubt National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
Fort Anne National Historic Site

Mainland Nova Scotia

Fort Anne National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
Fort Edward National Historic Site

Mainland Nova Scotia

Fort Edward National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
Grand-Pré National Historic Site

Mainland Nova Scotia

Grand-Pré National Historic Site

Places to stay overnight
Kejimujik National Park Seaside

Mainland Nova Scotia

Kejimujik National Park Seaside

Parks Canada-administered places
Melanson Settlement National Historic Site

Mainland Nova Scotia

Melanson Settlement National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
Port-Royal National Historic Site

Mainland Nova Scotia

Port-Royal National Historic Site

Parks Canada-administered places
Sable Island National Park Reserve

Offshore

Sable Island National Park Reserve

Parks Canada-administered places

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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