Win An Amazing Eight Night Stay In Nova Scotia, Canada
Just a six-hour flight from the UK, Nova Scotia is the gateway to Atlantic Canada—a region brimming with breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, diverse cultures, and the warmest of welcomes.
Whether you’re into whales, wine or wild excursions, cosmopolitan city experiences or cultural immersion, Nova Scotia is your ocean playground and the perfect destination to make a holiday a lasting memory you’ll want to revisit again and again.
Discover more about this incredible destination below, then enter our competition for a chance to win an amazing trip for two to Nova Scotia, including flights from London Heathrow, accommodation, car hire, and £500 spending money.
Outdoor Experiences
Adventure lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will find endless thrills in Nova Scotia. Feel the rush of tidal bore rafting in the Bay of Fundy or kayak past dramatic cliffs of northern Cape Breton and Cape Chignecto.
Hotspots for hikers include Cape Breton Highlands National Park, where the jawdropping Skyline Trail features among the 26 hiking routes. There are scenic trails aplenty in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, the Bay of Fundy area and the rolling wine country of the Annapolis Valley.
Find yourself aboard a whale-watching tour for a chance to spot one of 12 whale species, or experience the dazzling night skies in Acadian Skies and Mi’kmaq Lands, North America’s first designated dark sky destination.
Food & Wine
Nova Scotia is a gastronomic powerhouse that excites and delights the senses with world-class seafood and wine. At Trout Point Lodge, the world’s first starlight hotel, you can dine in the heart of the UNESCO-designated Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by pristine wilderness and some of the clearest night skies near Yarmouth.
For something truly unique, why not enjoy a gourmet meal on the ocean floor? At Burntcoat Head Park, Food Fantastique offers an exclusive three-course feast of local lobster, cheeses, and beef, paired with Nova Scotia beer and wine—just before the world’s highest tides roll in, submerging the area under 50 feet of water.
Cultural Experiences
Nova Scotia is a Latin translation of ‘New Scotland’, which offers a pretty big clue as to some of the province’s cultural influences. Visitors keen to explore the Scottish heritage will love visiting places such as Pictou and Antigonish, which has been hosting a Highland Games since the 1860s.
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax is another treasure trove of insight, while the legacy is further celebrated in events such as October’s Celtic Colours International Festival on Cape Breton Island. If you fancy a dive deep into Nova Scotia’s French or Acadian influence, head to Grand Pré National Historic Site.
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, along with Eskasoni Cultural Journeys, are fantastic places to learn about the Mi’kmaq, who have been stewards of these lands for millennia.
Air Canada offers more daily flights from the UK to Canada than any other airline, with up to 75 non-stop flights per week this summer to six major Canadian cities—year-round services to Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Halifax, and summer seasonal services on their new route to Ottawa. Air Canada also offers non-stop summer seasonal services from Edinburgh and Manchester to Toronto.
Established for over 30 years, Canadian Affair is the leading tour operator selling tailor-made holidays to Canada. From self-drive tours of Nova Scotia to unforgettable rail adventures through the Rockies, Canadian Affair’s team of specialists has the knowledge and expertise to tailor-make your perfect holiday.
Win With Tourism Nova Scotia
For your chance to win an amazing trip for two to Nova Scotia, including flights from London Heathrow, accommodation, car hire, and £500 spending money—simply answer the question below correctly.
Entries close at 23:59 on Thursday 6th March 2025.
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