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Two Indigenous Lacrosse Athletes Standing In Front of Field

Thursday, June 29, 2023

North American Indigenous Games 2023

We will be welcoming thousands of participants from across North America. From volunteering, to attending events, to sharing warm Nova Scotia hospitality with visitors, there are lots of ways to be part of the Games.

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Nominations Open for the TIAC's 2023 Canadian Tourism Awards

Recognizing success, leadership and innovation in Canada's tourism industry.

Blue and grey text with white background

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Nominations Open for the 2023 Taste of Nova Scotia Awards

Celebrating the culinary leaders in Nova Scotia. Nominate your favourite Taste of Nova Scotia member.

Green Cape Breton hills immersing with the dark blue ocean

Monday, June 26, 2023

Funding Supports Trail Infrastructure, Tourism

Visitors to northern Cape Breton will soon be able to enjoy a new coastal hiking trail within the Polletts Cove-Aspy Fault Wilderness Area north of the Cabot Trail.

Lighthouse sitting on rocks by the ocean

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Consumer Brand Guidelines 2023

Describes what makes Nova Scotia unique and how we want that difference to be perceived by our audience.

White and red graphic with blue text and white dollar sign

Monday, June 5, 2023

Applications Now Open for Small Business Wildfire Relief Program

Small businesses impacted by the evacuation orders related to recent wildfires can now apply for support through the Small Business Wildfire Relief Program.

Friday, June 2, 2023

Financial Support Coming for Small Businesses Impacted by Wildfires

Support is on the way for small businesses impacted by the evacuation orders related to recent wildfires.

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Update on Nova Scotia Wildfires

See updates for tourism operators on current wildfires.

Tourism Sector Strategic Plan Virtual Focus Groups. Image of kaykers passing George's Island with a list of upcoming focus groups.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Tourism Sector Strategy Focus Groups

Share your thoughts on the tourism sector strategic plan for Nova Scotia during virtual focus groups for each tourism sector from June 6-9.

Tourism Nova Scotia

Tourism Nova Scotia works with communities and industry to attract visitors to the province and increase tourism revenues through experience and sector development, business coaching, marketing, and visitor servicing.

As a division of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Tourism Nova Scotia is committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility across Nova Scotia and we support partners who share in this commitment.

Tourism Nova Scotia is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq. We are all Treaty people.