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Nova Scotia Shines in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2025

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Nova Scotia shines in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards for 2025, with Halifax and Cape Breton Island earning top honours from global travellers. Discover how our province continues to stand out as a must-visit destination.

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January to March 2025 Tourism Indicators

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

See January to March tourism statistics for 2025, including visitation and accommodation sales.

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Yarmouth Provincial Visitor Information Centre Reopens at New Location

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The Yarmouth Provincial Visitor Information Centre has officially resumed operations in its new location at the Firefighters’ Museum of Nova Scotia.

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Compelling Tourism Communities Summer Ad Campaign 2025

Monday, July 7, 2025

The Compelling Tourism Communities Summer campaign aims to inspire travellers to explore beyond the usual hotspots, highlighting unique communities and experiences across Nova Scotia

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Apply Now! Rebates for Installation of EV Charging Stations

Monday, July 7, 2025

The Charged Program, by Pollution Probe, is offering rebates of up to 50% on purchase and installation costs of EV charging stations in Nova Scotia.

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Call For Nominations: Nova Scotia Pineapple Awards 2025

Friday, July 4, 2025

The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia is accepting nominations for individuals in the tourism industry who provide exceptional service to enrich a visitor's experience.

ACAT Collaborative Project - Topline 2024-2025 Results

Friday, July 4, 2025

The topline results are in for the 2024-2025 ACAT collaborative project. See how focusing on travel trade, media relations, and airline partnerships in key markets is helping grow tourism across Atlantic Canada.

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Cruise Executives Get a Taste of Nova Scotia’s Niche Ports at CCNE 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025

From wine country to waterfronts, Nova Scotia successfully delivered an unforgettable impression—ensuring cruise executives left with a clear picture of why its niche ports are must-visit destinations.

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NS Museums Offer Free or Reduced Admission with Canada Strong Pass

Thursday, June 19, 2025

From June 20 to September 2, 2025, the Canada Strong Pass allows visitors free or discounted admission to some of the country’s most iconic places. In Nova Scotia, the pass also lets children and young adults enjoy free or reduced admission to all provincial museums and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia as part of the new federal program.

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Results - UK Consumer Research Survey

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

See the latest research from Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism about UK travellers' interest in visiting Nova Scotia.

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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.