Welcome to Tourism Nova Scotia's Corporate Website

Working with our partners to grow tourism.

Looking for trip planning information?

Visit NovaScotia.com

Tourism Results

The charts below show year-to-date tourism performance indicators for Nova Scotia. To see monthly results or review historical data, see Performance Results.

(October) YEAR-TO-DATE NON-RESIDENT OVERNIGHT VISITATION

-0.3% compared to last year

  • 2,157,000 2017
  • 2,151,000 2018

An estimate of non-resident overnight visitation through key entry points to the province.

 

(October) year-to-date licensed room nights sold

+1% compared to last year

  • 2,456,000 2017
  • 2,487,000 2018

An estimate of room nights sold by licensed Nova Scotia accommodations operators.

(October) year-to-date sharing economy room nights booked

+90% compared to last year

  • 143,000 2017
  • 273,000 2018

An estimate of licensed and unlicensed room nights sold through a sharing economy platform (data source: AirDNA).

 

2017 Preliminary Revenue Estimate

+7% compared to last year

  • $2.6 billion 2016
  • $2.7 billion 2017

Estimated revenues for 2018 will be posted when available.

Quick Links

Cannabis Legalization and Tourism
Cannabis Legalization and Tourism
Read more
Cyclists in Nova Scotia
Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Read more
If you only knew campaign video screen capture
2018 Marketing Campaign
Read more
Cape Forchu Lighthouse
Presentations
Read more
White Point Beach Resort
Accommodation Occupancy Reporting
Read more
Halifax Fireworks
Tourism Nova Scotia's Strategy
Read more

Intouch blog

Ignite Tourism Startup Weekend on January 26 Aims to Spark New Tourism Initiatives

Ignite Tourism Startup Weekend

Ignite Tourism Startup Weekend on January 26 Aims to Spark New Tourism Initiatives

If you are looking to start or expand your tourism business, Ignite Tourism Startup Weekend is an opportunity to get advice, make contacts and pitch your tourism business idea for a chance to win a cash prize.

Read more View all blog posts

Press Releases

Strong Summer for Tourism in Nova Scotia

November 26, 2018

More than 1.3 million visitors came to Nova Scotia between June and September this year, with many businesses reporting an outstanding summer season. 

Read more

Recent Press Releases

Neil Black Appointed to Tourism Nova Scotia Board of Directors

October 22, 2018 Read more

Province Invests in Tourism Icons, Including Peggy’s Cove

July 25, 2018 Read more

International Tourism Leaders Celebrate Atlantic Canada

May 16, 2018 Read more

View all press releases

Follow @TourismNS on Twitter