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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.

YTD June 2019 NON-RESIDENT OVERNIGHT VISITATION

-2% compared to last year

  • 869,000 2018
  • 849,000 2019

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

 

YTD June 2019 licensed room nights sold

-2% compared to last year

  • 1,115,000 2018
  • 1,095,000 2019

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

YTD June 2019 sharing economy room nights booked

+53% compared to last year

  • 104,000 2018
  • 159,000 2019

An estimate of licensed and unlicensed room nights sold through two leading sharing economy platforms (data source: AirDNA).

 

2018 Preliminary Revenue Estimate

+0.3% compared to last year

  • $2.60 billion 2017
  • $2.61 billion 2018

Estimated revenues for 2019 will be posted when available.

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Press Releases

Province Invests in Cape Split and Burntcoat Head Park

September 6, 2019

Government is investing in two popular tourist destinations on Nova Scotia's iconic Bay of Fundy - Cape Split and Burntcoat Head Park.

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