Winter Vacation Ideas

Nova Scotia is a winter wonderland, from the snowcapped highlands to frozen ponds to the winter waves crashing on the shore. Moderate temperatures create the perfect conditions for winter activities, snowshoeing, skiing, winter hiking– even surfing! Whatever your sport, adventure is waiting for you. And if indoor activities are more your scene – we’ve got lots, from great theatre to live music. Shops, museums, great pubs and fabulous dining our cities and towns are vibrant year-round. 

	Here for the HolidaysFrom The Nutcracker to a seaside Father Christmas Festival to Tree Lighting Ceremonies across the province to a bevy of New Year’s Levees, explore all the ways to make Nova Scotia’s holiday traditions your own.
	Shop to itSeasonal craft fairs to after-Christmas sales, wrap up your shopping adventure in a travel package for added value. You’ll feel so good about saving on accommodations, it’ll ease your conscience about the new shoes…
	If Music be the Food of Love, Play On…Whether you can quote Shakespeare or just the Simpsons version of Hamlet, the cultural offerings paired with mid-winter food and wine festivals like the province-wide Ice Wine Festivalare the perfect complement to a romantic getaway. Experience ice-wines with a winter vineyard tour by day then head to a red hot restaurant for dinner before a show. Sounds like love to us.
	Family Fun When the Snow FliesOur winter waves are just the beginning for a rollercoaster of adventure in the winter months. Take a surf lesson on the South Shore then head for the hills – like Martock, Wentworth, Ben Eion or Cape Smokey and strap on the skis. Throw in a day of dog-sledding, snowshoeing, eagle-watching or sleigh riding and you’ve done winter up right.
	Take it IndoorsTake off your jacket and enjoy the remarkable world of Nova Scotia indoors. Family fun at theDiscovery Centre banishes the words “I’m bored” from any winter day. The family of Nova Scotia museums offers up a world of discovery all year long and our signature attractions like Pier 21 National Historic Site are always forecasting a fascinating experience.
	No limits in the CityHalifax is the ideal winter destination. The best shopping in the east offers up boutiques and eclectic shops in extraordinary retail districts like Spring Garden Road, Argyle and Barrington Streets and the Hydrostone. We’ve also got all the big name stores and outlets in malls and retail parks. Balance out the retail therapy with a dash of hot hockey excitement, casino gaming, live theatre and live music with a nightlife scene that’s second to none.