Lonely Planet Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9781786573346
• eBook ISBN: 9781787010291

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the waterfront in Halifax, gorge on lobster at a local town hall and relive your childhood in the home of Anne of Green Gables -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island Travel Guide: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - art, history, maritime music, art, local cuisine, landscape, wildlife Over 15 maps Covers Halifax, Fredericton, Charlottetown, St John, Sunrise Trail, Fundy Isles, Newfoundland, Labrador and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island, our most comprehensive guide to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Canada guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notic

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Highlights

Halifax

Around Halifax

Dartmouth

Peggy's Cove

South Shore

Chester

Mahone Bay

Lunenburg

Liverpool

Kejimkujik National Park

Shelburne

Acadian Shores

French Shore

Yarmouth

Annapolis Valley

Long Island

Brier Island

Digby

Bear River

Annapolis Royal

Wolfville & Grand Pre

Windsor

Central Nova Scotia

Shubenacadie

Maitland

Truro

Economy & Five Islands

Parrsboro

Advocate Harbour

Sunrise Trail

Tatamagouche

Pictou

New Glasgow

Antigonish

Cape Breton Island

Ceilidh Trail

Cabot Trail

The Far North

Baddeck

North Sydney

Sydney

Louisbourg

Eastern Shore

Guysborough

Canso

Tangier

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Why Go?

If Nova Scotia were a film, its protagonists would be rugged yet kind-hearted, burnt by the wind and at one with the sea. It would be shot against a backdrop of rolling green fields and high sea-cliffs; its soundtrack would feature fiddles, drums and evocative piano scores; and its plot would be a spirited romp around themes of history, community and family.

Nova Scotia is the real deal. Its wild and wonderfully varied landscape is home to a diverse population of resourceful, hospitable folk, who love to sing and dance but who'd happily break you at dodgeball in a second.

Short-lived summers are a sheer delight, as the locals emerge from the cold to celebrate life: accommodations fill fast and prices hike. As difficult as the late spring and peak fall conditions are becoming to predict, these times afford spectacular scenery and a milder climate, while long, white winters are harsh but beautiful affairs.

When to Go

AMay & Jun Beat the summer price hike and feel like you have the province to ...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island's Top 10
• Need to Know
• If You Like
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Outdoor Activities
• Travel with Children
• Regions at a Glance
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Prince Edward Island
• Newfoundland & Labrador
• Understand Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & PEI Today
• History
• Maritimes Music
• Atlantic Canadian Art
• Food & Drink
• Landscape & Wildlife
• Directory AZ
• Transport
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers