Honeymoons in Nova Scotia
Overview of Nova Scotia
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A province with a flavour like no other in Canada, a honeymoon in Nova Scotia promises to leave you with many special memories. Nova Scotia offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, cultural activities, and good eating, and a landscape littered with lighthouses, boats, and wooden houses. Known for its hospitality and sometimes referred to as the friendliest place on earth, the people of this maritime province will welcome you warmly when you arrive on your honeymoon in Nova Scotia.
Look into these activities to make sure your honeymoon in Nova Scotia is as exciting as it is romantic:
- Visit at least one historic lighthouse. With 150 to choose from, it won’t be hard. Give the Lighthouse Route a try, and travel by car or bicycle through old fishing villages and along Nova Scotia’s South Shore.
- Explore Joggins Fossil Cliffs. Take a walk along this 15 km stretch of beach and prepare to be taken back in time. Recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site, fossils of plants, animals, and even footprints from 300 million years ago are revealed here by the world’s highest tides.
Watch the whales! Take a guided sea tour, or stop along your biking or driving route to admire the whales as they play in the bay.
Key honeymoon facts about Nova Scotia
When to go:
Nova Scotia enjoys a moderate climate year round. The summers are warm but not too hot, and the winters are cold, but not unbearably so. Average summer temperatures fall between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius, and in winter temperatures range from 1 to 15 degrees below zero. Layering clothing is always a good idea while on honeymoon in Nova Scotia, as temperatures tend to fluctuate throughout the day and from one location to the next.
Flight Information:
Continetal Airlines offer flights from Dublin to Halifax in Nova Scotia. Flights have one stop en route and take around 15 hours total.
Currency:
Canadian Dollar.
Travel Documents
If you’re planning a honeymoon in Nova Scotia, you won’t need a visa if you’re from Ireland. Make sure your passport is valid for the duration of your trip, and you can stay as a tourist for up to six months. Nova Scotia boasts a number of airports, and is reachable by air from all major Canadian cities (think Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto), and directly via London. It’s always a good idea to look into a rental car, particularly if you plan on exploring some areas outside of the capital at some point during your honeymoon in Nova Scotia.
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