FIVE ISLANDS PROVINCIAL PARK
Read moreFive Islands Provincial Park is a provincial park located in Colchester and Cumberland counties, Nova Scotia. It protects an undeveloped part of the Minas Basin and covers an area of 510 hectares. The park was established in 1972 and is open year-round. It offers a variety of facilities and services, including a reception desk, washrooms with showers, unserviced campsites, serviced campsites with electricity and drinking water, walk-in campsites, a camping group, a dishwashing station, a trailer dumping area, a park office, a picnic area, beach access, hiking trails, a playground, a lookout with views of the 90-metre-high cliffs and the highest tides in the world. The park also offers special events, such as learn-to-camp workshops.
HALIBURTON HOUSE MUSEUM
Read moreBuilt in wood in 1833 (completed in 1837) and dubbed Clifton House, it houses magnificent Victorian furniture at the time. She was the residence of Thomas Chandler Haliburton (1796-1865), a Canadian politician, lawyer, judge, historian and successful author (creator of Sam Tide's character). Left to the end of the 1930 s, it was recovered by the provincial government, which made it a museum and historic place. Special activities are organized during the season, such as the celebration of Canada Day days, and the murder and mystery evening. Take the time to walk through the trails that travel the large property.
CAPE CHIGNECTO PROVINCIAL PARK
Park with great beauty in Advocate Harbour with beautiful beaches and ...Read more