The story of the Halifax explosion -- the greatest human-made tragedy, second in devastation only to the atomic bomb -- takes on an eerie realness as you drift over the same waters where two ships collided, sparking a massive explosion on Dec. 6, 1917. On a lighter note, you just might catch sight of a seal as it bobs its head out of the water.
Nova Scotia towns worth seeing
6. Peggy's Cove - No trip to Nova Scotia is complete without a visit to a lighthouse and Peggy's Point Lighthouse certainly has a way with the visitors. The popular tourist attraction draws more than 750,000 visitors a year, even though it lives in a town with only 50 permanent residents: Peggy's Cove. Built in 1914, the lighthouse is unstaffed today and it's used as a post office but its beacon still illuminates the Atlantic Ocean, warning ships of dangerous rocky shores ahead.
7. Lunenburg - Shuck some scallops, eat at a waterfront restaurant and stop in at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg, an enchanting fishing village where The Bluenose II docks when she's not on tour. Lunenburg boasts a picturesque waterfront with several restaurants housed in historic properties overlooking a sparkling Lunenburg Bay. Just 92 km southwest from Halifax, make time for a pleasant drive to this wonderful community, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Halifax and its neighbouring towns are rich with interesting stories, architectural charm, raw beauty and friendly people. With so much to see and do, find out for yourself why Nova Scotia is one of Canada's greatest treasures.
Get more ideas for planning your perfect trip to Nova Scotia at destinationhalifax.com or novascotia.com.
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Jennifer Melo is the editor of Homemakers.com. She shucked her first scallop on the shores of Lunenburg Bay, N.S., and is much obliged to Alexander Keith for delighting her with his tasty beers, brewed only in Halifax.
