bbq4270 Loc: Blainville, Quebec Canada

I'm planning a 10 -14 day photography trip to Nova Scotia (landscapes) this year and, besides Peggy's Cove, would be interested to know from those who have been there, 1) when you think is the best time of year to go, and 2) the location where your best seaside photo's were taken. I'm already searching the internet for information and recently visited AAA for information, but feedback from those who have spent time there is probably the best source of information. Any information you care to share about your photo experience would be appreciated. Thanks

crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada

Cabot trail.
Whales, sea, mountains sky landscapes....
Photography target rich...

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

As crazydaddio mentioned, the Cabot Trail. That's a must. All of CBI, north and east coast of PEI. And while Peggy's Cove is great, spend as much time as you can a mile or so outside the harbor/lighthouse area. Glacial erratics, weather-worn cedars and yew trees, the ocean, the whole shebang. Best time to go is off-season; March/November (friendly people are friendlier, rates are less expensive, etc.), but any time will certainly do. Brush up on your French. And explore dirt roads when possible.

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Keldon Loc: Yukon, B.C.

Lunenbourg is a must as well. Mahone Bay is lovely too. If you do Cape Breton Isalnd as others suggested, stop off at Fort Loiusburg for at least half a day. The Citadel in Halifax as well as the Old Cemetery there are fascinating places. Many Titanic victims are buried there.
If you're driving to/from, be sure to stop at Hopewell Rocks across the bay in New Brunswick.

jcboy3

Bay of Fundy. Check the tide schedules. Twice a day, if you go when tides are during the day.

crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada

Some vistas (not my photos...wife, sister in law, and daughter) but gives you an idea of what to expect...

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Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

We were there in Sept for 11 days. It rained the first 5 days and then it rained the last 6 days. As far as Peggy's Cove, if you go Go Very early. Depending on how many cruise ships are in Halifax the day you are there, you will be met with HOARDS of tourists at the cove with very little space for them. It's not a big area. As mentioned before, Hopewell Rocks AKA The Flower Pots, is a really interesting stop. Have a safe trip!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I thought I'd be going there, so I asked for information here. Unfortunately, the trip never took place. Below is the information I got.


Nova Scotia
March 29, 2017

UHH
We also found the new high speed ferry to have unfavorable hours, so we flew from NJ to NS and then rented a car. It was a VERY scenic trip with the highlight being the Cabot Trail. Glorious sunset at Peggy's Cove was stunning. We also combined NS with a trip to PEI which was also gorgeous. Enjoy!!!

“Haven” locations -
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1519931/locations
Lunenburg, Tilleys Cove, Mahons Bay, Hubbards, Northwest Cove, Chester

Halifax
http://www.therikes.net/halifax--ns.html
Halifax Harbour

Halifax Maritime Museum - Titanic
titanic.gov.ns.ca
Alexander Keith's Brewery Tour

Hotel
http://www.booking.com/hotel/ca/garden-south-park-inn.html?aid=336408;label=halifax-m1Ja4%2AoJF5B5KqWGMXb9NgS50385566396%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap140%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t1%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-1388362908%3Alp9004811%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm;sid=4f73aa51d51f372f02ea161752455f64;all_sr_blocks=39807303_98286343_0_1_0;checkin=2017-06-12;checkout=2017-06-14;dest_id=-565805;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;highlighted_blocks=39807303_98286343_0_1_0;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;srfid=34ceabd7f5c8998d64ec4a7b785b478cbdd9efc3X1;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl

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Eating
1. Coastal Cafe - Check out this local favourite on a weekend morning for incredible, high-quality, delicious food and coffee.

2. EDNA - Head over to Gottingen Street for an award-winning meal at EDNA. If you're heading over for brunch, go early, there's usually a line up (but free coffee is available)!

3. Eliot & Vine - Seasonal food and drinks are always on the menu and this European-inspired North End restaurant.

4. Highwayman Restaurant & Bar - This new downtown restaurant serves up spanish-inspired dishes and specializes in the highest quality beverages they can get their hands on.

5. Battery Park - Take advantage of the warmer weather and hop on the ferry to Dartmouth to try this new beer bar & eatery!

6. Agricola Street Brasserie - An urban restaurant and bar serving French inspired seasonal home-style cooking with robust earthy dishes, and slow–cooked food in a warm, neighbourhood setting.

7. EnVie, A Vegan Kitchen - Where better to find fresh seasonal meals for any dietary needs than at one of Halifax’s hippest restaurants, with a menu updated especially for spring!

*brand new Discovery Centre, located right on the Halifax waterfront
*Hop on the ferry and take a trip over to Downtown Dartmouth. Explore trendy shops and delicious eateries, all within walking distance from the ferry terminal.
*Enjoy fresh spring produce at any one of the Halifax region's farmers' markets.
*
See the flowers blooming in the Halifax Public Gardens, located right in the downtown core!

Peggy’s Cove

Lunenburg
http://www.explorelunenburg.ca/visitor-information.html
http://www.therikes.net/lunenburg--ns.html

Digby
http://www.digby.ca/

Fortress of Louisbourg
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/ns/louisbourg/index.aspx

Whale Watching
http://www.novascotia.com/explore/top-25/whale-watching

Sherbrooke Village
http://sherbrookevillage.novascotia.ca/

Hall’s Harbor, Minas Basin - Tides

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

Thanks for this information. Do you know how much the Ferry cost? And times they run?

MTG44 Loc: Corryton, Tennessee

Cape Breton,Cabot Trail,Halifax,The Citadel,Turo Tidal Bore,Peggy Cove

jwm1944 Loc: Maryland

for 2 people and your car the ferry is over 400.00 so I've been told .

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

cameraf4 Loc: Delaware

Yep, Lunenbourg, Mahone Bay and Peggy's Cove are pretty much "the Big 3" for NS. Don't miss them. For your "seaside photos", I'd also recommend Baddeck Bay:

Baddeck Bay Moonrise

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davefales Loc: Virginia

Lunenburg and the Museum, definitely. Blue Rocks just to the east of Lunenburg is an uncrowded alternative to Peggy's Cove which can be overrun. Just no lighthouse.

The bore tide running up the river just south of Truro is interesting if you have never seen a bore tide. Not great photo op, tho.

The Alexander Graham Bell Museum In Baddeck will dazzle you with all the things the man was into.

Whale watching out of East Ferry, Tiverton in the west...in the warm months.

Louisbourg is mandatory.

We were fortunate to have no rain and mostly sunny days in September 2016.

dalematt Loc: Goderich, Ontario, Canada

All of the above places mentioned (a month would be needed to adequately enjoy them all). My favourite, though, is the Atlantic coast (east shore) from Halifax to Cape Breton on the coastal roads. If you go to the Cabot Trail, go clock-wise so that you are on the inside. Once there, you will understand.