Nova Scotia

10/09/2026

🍂 8 of Our Favourite Things to Do in Nova Scotia This Fall 🍂

🍎 1. Go Apple Picking
Fill a bag (or two) with fresh local apples and soak up the orchard views. Try Daniel's U-pick (Windsor), Noggins Corner Farm (Wolfville), and CORNER Farm (Aylsford).

🎃 2. Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Nothing says fall like finding the perfect pumpkin. Check out Dill Family Farm (Windsor) and River Breeze Farm (Upper Onslow).

🎉 3. Festival Season is Here
Fall weekends fill up fast in Nova Scotia! Mark your calendar for the Celtic Colours International Festival (Oct. 9-17), the Pumpkin Regattas in Shelburne (Oct. 10) and Windsor (Oct. 11), the Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival (until Oct. 12), Devour! The Food Film Fest (Oct. 19-25), the Cabot Trail Food Truck Rally (Oct. 24-25), and the Kentville Pumpkin People (Oct. 3-25).

🥾 4. Hike for the Fall Colours
Nova Scotia really shows off this time of year. Take in the views during Ski Wentworth's Fall Colours event, explore the trails of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, or hit favourites like Cape Split, Musquodoboit Trailways, and Cape Chignecto Provincial Park.

🧺 5. Visit a Farmers' Market
Harvest season is market season! From farm-fresh produce to baked goodies and handmade finds, there's no better time to shop local. Visit the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market or discover one of the many markets across the province at FarmersMarketsNovaScotia.ca.

🍷 6. Visit a Vineyard
Sweater weather and w**e country are a match made in heaven. Explore the w**eries of the Annapolis Valley or venture farther afield to Jost Vineyards in Malagash, District 33 Winery in Jordan Bay, and Marble Mountain Estates in River Denys, Cape Breton.

🏡 7. Book a Cozy Getaway
Whether it's a lakeside cottage, a luxury resort, a yurt in the woods, or a dome under the stars, fall is the perfect excuse to unplug and get cozy. You'll find your perfect getaway on our website, where you can select regions and filter for amenities like water views and outdoor hot tubs.

👻 8. Take a Ghost Walk
Ready for a few goosebumps? Dive into Nova Scotia's spooky side with Valley Ghost Walks, the Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour, or ghost walks in Lunenburg and Antigonish.

🍁 Which one is your favourite fall tradition? Or did we miss one? Let us know below!

10/02/2026

October is Mi’kmaw History Month. Connect with Indigenous culture across Mi'kma'ki through our attractions and experiences.

More info: https://novascotia.com/get-inspired/our-culture/mikmaw-culture/
Mi'kmaw History Month: https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

Rug Hooking has deep roots in Atlantic Canada.

I recently spent a morning with renowned artist Deanne Fitzpatrick and her team in Amherst for a Rug Hooking Lunch & Learn: an experience that takes you behind the scenes of one of Nova Scotia’s most recognizable artisan traditions and lets you try it for yourself.

What began as a practical way of creating floor coverings from worn clothing and other scraps became a distinctive regional craft, where generations of women turned simple materials they had on hand into something both useful and beautiful.

As someone who has built a life around making things — photos, stories, crafts — there was something so inviting about visiting a space designed to share this tradition with others. Deanne has this incredible ability to make creativity feel accessible: you don't have to be an artist, you don't need to know what you're doing… you just need to be willing to try something new! Deanne has created a body of work and a business that continues to inspire others to make space for creating beauty in their everyday lives.

If you've ever wanted to learn a traditional Nova Scotian craft, and spend a couple of hours making something with your own hands, the Rug Hooking Lunch & Learn package is the perfect way to do so. It includes a welcome tea and delicious oatcakes, a tour of the studio, an introduction to rug hooking, your own materials to work with, hands-on instruction, and a lunch at Portlander Jamaican Restaurant. It is a full experience built around learning, creating, and connecting; and at the end, you leave with something you made yourself!

This package is offered year-round for groups of two or more, making it such a lovely way to spend a day when the weather invites you to slow down and get cozy.

You can book the Rug Hooking Lunch & Learn here:
https://novascotia.com/package/rug-hooking-lunch-learn/

Nova Scotia

09/23/2026

Hello Highlands! Aren't you stunning in fall?

There are 26 trails in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Short hikes, long likes, scenic look offs, rivers, valley and more - all with varying terrains. There is something for every hiking level and a different view round every bend. Which one do you most want to explore?

Find details of each hike in the captions.

Find more info: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ns/cbreton/activ/randonnee-hiking

09/17/2026

You know that small-town charm you fall in love with in your favourite movies and TV shows like the Gilmore Girls? Well here in Nova Scotia you'll find it everywhere.

Quirky traditions, pumpkin shenanigans, scarecrows, spooky celebrations and a whole lot of fall fun is coming to a Nova Scotia town near you!

1. Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival: Not a crow in sight with this festival. Over 250 creative scarecrows fill the town and point the way to fun filled events for everyone.

2. Kentville Pumpkin People: Find 300+ pumpkins popping up throughout the town. This year's theme is Witches, Wizards, and Warlocks.

3. Hants Harvest & Pumpkin Jamboree: Kicking off Friday with a Witches Walk and Night Market followed by family fun and a pumpkin Derby on Saturday. This is the first year for this event so we don't have pics yet! But stop in to Dill Family Farm while in the Windsor area to find your perfect pumpkin!

4. Windsor Pumpkin Regatta: It's back! After a hiatus the OG pumpkin regatta returns to Lake Pisiquid with divisions for people powered pumpkins, motorized ones and even pumpkin themed build your own boats.

5. Nova Scotia Giant Pumpkin Regatta: The pumpkin shenanigans continue Shelburne’s Historic Waterfront with lots of family fun.

6. HarvFest on the Harbour: A pumpkin pie contest, Great Pumpkin Treasure Hunt and pumkin carving fun comes to the town of Pictou.

7. Huckle Buckle Festival: food, crafts and live entertainment fill the day ending with a pumpkin walk and fireworks at night.

8. Esther Fest: the town of Amherst tells the tale of its spookiest ghost story with a paranormal festival of ghost walks, a psychic fair and more.