North America Features

North America Features

• Surf's Up Down East
  

  Being sparsely developed, the Eastern Shore—which starts on the fringes of Halifax and covers more than 200 km (125 mi) of coast—has... Read more

• Halifax and the Titanic
  

  When the unsinkable Titanic sank in 1912, Halifax became, in a sense, the fabled ship's final destination. Being the closest major port, it was... Read more

• The Music of Cape Breton
  

  Weaned on old-time Scottish tunes, Cape Breton Island musicians are among the world's finest, and in summer you can hear them play at festivals... Read more

• Lodging Alternatives
  

  Want to pretend that you're lucky enough to live in Nova Scotia? Consider opting for a vacation rental instead of a hotel room. You'll find anything... Read more

• For the Birds
  

  Many Wolfvillians will tell you that the best show in town is watching swifts—aerobatic birds that fly in spectacular formation—descend... Read more

• Milling Around
  

  Within a 10-minute drive of Tatamagouche you have the opportunity to visit two historic mills.... Read more