Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia bed and breakfast stays among the rivers and lakes
Nova Scotia (Latin for New Scotland) is a Canadian province located on the country’s southeastern coast. The region's Celtic heritage makes it an intriguing destination for visitors from all over North America and across the globe, many of whom stay in luxury Nova Scotia bed and breakfast accommodation for the duration of their stay. Nova Scotia is the most populous of the Maritime Provinces and its capital, Halifax, is a major economic center of the region. Halifax is a beautiful port city that boasts many attractions including the historic Citadel and Pier 21, which is Canada's tribute to its diverse immigrant heritage. Visit the historic Citadel or take a trip to famous Peggy's Cove. Nearby is Lunenburg, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nova Scotia is the second smallest province in Canada and has a generous population of B&B accommodation, lodges and inns. Nova Scotia consists of the peninsula of Nova Scotia, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, and Cape Breton Island, linked by the world’s deepest causeway which is one mile long. The Atlantic washes the eastern shore. The Bay of Fundy separates the southern part of the peninsula from the mainland. To the north is located the Gulf of St Lawrence. The northeast region of Nova Scotia is unspoiled and rocky, while the south and southwest are lush and fertile farming areas. There are rivers and bodies of water all over the province but do not imagine that Nova Scotia is flat. The land rises to elevations of 1770ft on the northeast islands. Bed and breakfast visitors usually travel to the outlying parts of the province including the islands.
Nova Scotia's economy has always resource-based but in recent decades it has become more varied. Important industries include fishing, mining, forestry and agriculture and recently these have been enhanced by tourism, technology, film production, music and the financial service industries. People doing business in these sectors make use of Nova Scotia B&B establishments. Nova Scotia bed and breakfast visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing and whale watching during their visits. The more energetic will like the Cabot Trail in the northeast corner of the province which runs through Acadian old colonial villages to the Cape Breton Highlands. The Evangeline Trail takes the hiker from Yarmouth on the southwest tip of the province along the coast of the Bay of Fundy, through the sunny Annapolis Valley to the suburbs of Halifax. Nova Scotia's people are accommodating and friendly and that is why there are so many marvelous B&B establishments, luxury lodges and fine inns all over the province.
