Tourism
Western Nova Scotia’s One-of-a-Kind Christmas Tree Tradition
There’s a moment every year – often the first time you spot a strand of lights glowing through the cold – when the holiday spirit settles in. In Western Nova Scotia, that moment has taken on a distinctly coastal charm. Our region has embraced a Christmas tradition that’s as unique as our shoreline: Lobster Trap…
PONANT Cruise Ships Arrive in Yarmouth: Inaugural Calls This October 2025
Spend any time at all on the waterfronts of Halifax or Sydney this time of year and you’ll be struck by how alive the area is — full of people, activity, and energy. A big part of that vibrancy is the presence of cruise ships bringing visitors to our province from all over the world….
The Get Side-Tracked Business Program: Free Promotion for Trailside Businesses in Western Nova Scotia
It was the Western REN who sparked the idea, seeing an opportunity to shape this impressive asset into a year-round go-to place for visitors and locals alike. This project is funded by the Western REN and the Province of NS through the Department of Growth and Development. The province contributed $213,825 from their Community Economic…