News Releases | Tourism Nova Scotia

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Tourism Industry Rebounds in July and August

Nova Scotia's tourism industry began to rebound in July and August as border restrictions eased and people grew more comfortable travelling.

Friday, October 29, 2021

Legislation Supports Tourism Transition and Growth

The Tourism Nova Scotia Dissolution Act transitions Tourism Nova Scotia from a Crown corporation to a division of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.

Image of road winding between the coast and mountains in Cape Breton Highlands. Text reads: Even your car wants to go.

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

New Marketing Campaign Aims to Attract Visitors from Ontario and Quebec

Tourism Nova Scotia is launching a $2.25 million marketing campaign focused on travellers from Ontario and Quebec, as Nova Scotia opens its borders Wednesday, June 30.

Graphic of a lighthouse. Text reads: $18.2 million to restart tourism in Nova Scotia

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

$18.2 Million in New Funding to Boost Tourism Restart

The province has announced an $18.2 million tourism restart package to provide operators with new grant programs and marketing support as well as offering tourists more outdoor public attractions and free admission to provincial museums.

English and French covers of 2021 Doers & Dreamers Travel Guides

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Digital Doers and Dreamers Guide Invites Nova Scotians to Plan their Vacations

The 2021 Doers and Dreamers Guide is now available on NovaScotia.com.

Tourism Week: Tourism Leaders Recognize Industry Reslience

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Tourism Week Recognizes Resilience

The province and industry leaders are recognizing the resilience and dedication of the people in Nova Scotia's tourism industry during Tourism Week in Canada, May 23 to 30.

Apply online now. Applications are open for 2021-22 industry programs: RADIATE Tourism Program, Digital Content Marketing Program, Tourism Digital Assistance Program

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Applications Open for Tourism Nova Scotia Industry Support Programs

Applications are now open for three Tourism Nova Scotia industry support programs for businesses and organizations.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Nova Scotians and Maritimers Encouraged to Keep Rediscovering Nova Scotia This Fall

Tourism Nova Scotia launched new marketing campaigns this week encouraging locals and Maritimers to keep rediscovering Nova Scotia throughout the fall.

Monday, August 24, 2020

New Contest Encourages Nova Scotians to Explore Their Province

A new contest launched by Tourism Nova Scotia this week encourages Nova Scotians and Atlantic Canadians to explore the province and support local businesses.