You are never far from the sea in Nova Scotia. This
island province has more than 4500 miles of coastline and whichever way
you travel you are only ever a maximum of 30 miles from the Atlantic
Ocean. Explore the stunning Cape Breton National Park or immerse yourself
in the province’s rich maritime history and drive along the ‘Lighthouse
Route’. The Bay of Fundy to the north is the world’s most
tidal estuary, twice daily a staggering 100 billion tonnes of water flow
in and out of the bay, often creating in the process an equally staggering
54 foot difference between high and low tide. At low tide the bay is
a wonderful place to explore, fossils can often be found on the floor.
Travel to Nova Scotia during the autumn months and the island is a riot
of colour. Follow the Cabot Trail to see a kaleidoscope of reds, browns
and yellows making a patchwork quilt over the landscape.
Properties
The Westin Nova Scotian
The hotel opened in 1930 and was one of the original
railroad hotels owned by Canadian National Railways. To the back of the
property is Halifax harbour, the world’s second largest natural
harbour. The hotel has 297 rooms, two ballrooms and is perfectly located
for exploring downtown Halifax.
Canada is all about the great outdoors. Explore the Rocky Mountains
and experience great wildlife in dramatic wilderness locations.
Eastern Canada is beautiful during the autumnal months, head north
to Churchill in October for the mysterious Northern Lights and the
ever inquisitive Polar Bear.
