Discovery Centre, Halifax
www.discoverycentre.ns.ca
Science comes to life at the Discovery Centre. With three floors of exhibits, your family can explore science and technology through interactive experiences. Younger kids will love the Room for Small Wonders, where active play takes on a new life.
Where to stay:
Check in at the Holiday Inn Select in the city centre, where kids stay and eat free (www.ichotelsgroup.com), or enjoy the Victorian architecture and gourmet breakfast offered at the Garden View Bed & Breakfast (www.interdesign.ca/gardenview).
Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park, Stewiacke
wildlifepark.gov.ns.ca
Explore the wild side of nature at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. Not only is it the only park where you can see the famous Sable Island horses, you can also scout for the 33 species of mammals (including cougars) and 65 species of birds (including peacocks) that roam the park.
Where to stay:
Settle in for the night at the historic Nelson House Bed & Breakfast (www.thenelsonhousebb.com) and check out the famous Tidal Bore in the morning.
Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro
museum.gov.ns.ca/fgm
Get to know the creatures that roamed Nova Scotia millions of years ago, including some the world's first reptiles, early dinosaurs and giant dragonflies. While visiting the museum, you can also peek into their research lab and see the technicians examining dinosaur bones that are over 200 million years old.
Where to stay:
Watch the sunset on the veranda at the Maple Inn (www.mapleinn.ca) or paddle around in a canoe at Riverview Cottages (www.riverviewcottages.ca).
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Baddeck, Cape Breton
www.pc.gc.ca
Alexander Graham Bell, in addition to inventing the telephone, was also a kite-master. At his namesake historic site, kids can participate in kite-making workshops, dress up in turn-of-the-century clothing and delve into many other hands-on exhibits.
Where to stay:
Enjoy the heated outdoor pool at the Cabot Trail Motel (www.cabottrailmotel.com) or take in the panoramic view from the deck at Silver Dart Lodge (www.maritimeinns.com/silverdart).
Fiddlin' Whale Tours, Pleasant Bay, Cape Breton
www.fiddlinwhaletours.com
In addition to several species of whales in the waters off Nova Scotia, you might just spot dolphins, seals, sea turtles and even sharks on an excursion. Fiddlin' Whale Tours is a family-friendly boat ride and a true Maritime experience -- complete with Celtic music to accompany you on your tour.
Where to stay:
Stay at a new cottage at the Sea Parrot Ocean View Manor (www.seaparrotoceanviewmanor.com) or opt for the family room at the Cabot Trail Hostel (www.cabottrail.com/hostel).
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