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and the Musique de la Baie concert series places, rises and falls like a roller coaster
(www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/en/ as it follows the Atlantic coast.
things-to-do/view/musique-de-la-baie ) are
tuneful testaments to the strength of Hugging the South Shore for 339 km (211
francophone culture here. Mi’kmaq mi.), the Lighthouse Route boasts over 20
communities carry on the legacy of this postcard-perfect beacons, including those
land’s original residents through powwows at Peggy’s Cove and Cape Forchu. Charming
and other special programs (www.nova towns like Mahone Bay and Lunenburg
scotia.com/explore/culture/mikmaq-culture ), make ideal stopovers.
while contributions made by new arrivals
are celebrated at the moving Canadian The 291-km (181-mi.) Evangeline Trail
Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (www. connects Yarmouth and Mount Uniacke.
pier21.ca ). Named for Longfellow’s tragic narrative,
Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie, it showcases
MUST SEE, MUST DO the scenery that inspired his setting.
Feast on fresh seafood. Lobster . . . scallops
. . . salmon: from waterfront shacks and FAMILY FUN
roadside fast food restaurants to fi ne dining Animated by buskers, glass-blowers and
rooms, you’ll fi nd seafood topping menus tour-boat operators, Halifax’s working
everywhere (www.tasteofnovascotia.com). waterfront has proven kid appeal. Along it
lies the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Set Sail for
Ogle Lunenburg’s Old Town. Hundreds of (maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca), the
Nova Scotia
heritage buildings have earned this port Canadian Museum of Immigration at
community’s downtown core recognition Pier 21 (www.pier21.ca), plus the hands-on
from UNESCO (www.explorelunenburg.ca). Discovery Centre (www.thediscovery Atlantic Canada Explorer
centre.ca). When hunger hits, refuel at June 15–26, 2020
Quick Fact the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Aboard the 198–passenger
(www.halifaxfarmersmarket.com).
THE PROVINCE’S WINE INDUSTRY HAS Ocean Endeavour
A LONG HISTORY; CHAMPLAIN PLANTED
THE FIRST GRAPEVINES HERE IN 1611.
Explore the lesser-known and
Park Pick
Explore the Fortress of Louisbourg National hard-to-reach gems of Canada’s
Historic Site. Turn back time to the mid-18 th KEJIMKUJIK NATIONAL PARK glorious east coast in intimate
century at North America’s largest historical comfort of a small expedition
th
Celebrating its 50 anniversary this
reconstruction. cruise ship. See the wonders of
year, Kejimkujik National Park and
National Historic Site—more Cape Breton, Digby Neck, and
Snap a picture at Peggy’s Cove. It’s almost
commonly called “Keji”—has the Brier Island only seen by sea!
obligatory to visit this seaside hamlet
greatest diversity of reptiles and
where one of the world’s most iconic Other stops include Sable
amphibians in Atlantic Canada;
lighthouses sits atop a slab of wave-blasted Island, the the Fundy Isles—
however, wildlife watching isn’t the
rock (www.peggyscoveregion.com). Campobello, Grand Manan,
only engaging option here. Mi'kmaq
culture dates back centuries within and Deer Island—as well as
Follow the Good Cheer Trail. On the fi rst
the 403-sq.-km (156-sq.-mi.) site, and old town Lunenburg (a UNESCO
winery, cidery, craft brewery and distillery
visitors can learn about it through a World Heritage Site) and historic
trail of its kind in Canada, you can sip
variety of interpretative programs. You Fortress Louisbourg!
beverages from 70-plus local producers
can choose from an impressive menu
(www.goodcheertrail.com).
of other activities too, ranging from CALL FOR DETAILS
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or opt for the francophone alternative, a
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rousing Acadian soirée (www.novascotia.
events like the Tour de Keji Omnium
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bike race, on May 25 and 26, or the Keji
Multisport Festival, held September 6
SCENIC DRIVES
to 8 (www.parkscanada.gc.ca/keji).
The Cabot Trail delivers one of the most
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