Suggestions for Nova Scotia: In September we're heading for Nova Scotial, probably to spend a couple of weeks. I've never been there, so I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions...

rdgreenwood Loc: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

In September we're heading for Nova Scotial, probably to spend a couple of weeks. I've never been there, so I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding what I should look for in the way of shooting. I'm primarily a landscape/garden photographer, although architectural subjects also appeal to me.

Thank you, in advance.

SonyA580 Loc: FL in the winter & MN in the summer

Paid a brief visit to NS 2 years back. The Citadel in Halifax is a fun spot - great views of the city - cannon firing at noon is cool. Beautiful park with sculptures and wildlife. Sydney has a great museum with lots of Alex Gr. Bell stuff. Bra D'Or area has beautiful scenery as well as Cape Breton.

dylee8 Loc: South Florida

rdgreenwood wrote:

In September we're heading for Nova Scotial, probably to spend a couple of weeks. I've never been there, so I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding what I should look for in the way of shooting. I'm primarily a landscape/garden photographer, although architectural subjects also appeal to me.

Thank you, in advance.

Cape Breton Cabot Trail. Very scenic and worth visiting. You can take great pictures there.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

rdgreenwood wrote:

In September we're heading for Nova Scotial, probably to spend a couple of weeks. I've never been there, so I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding what I should look for in the way of shooting. I'm primarily a landscape/garden photographer, although architectural subjects also appeal to me.

Thank you, in advance.

Best site to visit...Peggy's Cove. You can't take a bad picture there. Make sure you go on a clear day.

big-guy Loc: Peterborough Ontario Canada

Note: early early morning or late late afternoon... unless you like a gazillion tourists in your shots.

Indi wrote:

Best site to visit...Peggy's Cove. You can't take a bad picture there. Make sure you go on a clear day.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

big-guy wrote:

Note: early early morning or late late afternoon... unless you like a gazillion tourists in your shots.

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I went with a tour group. I was on a cruise. Driving would be best.

Beowulf Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI

All of the above and add the Grand Pre area, of Evangeline fame.

picsbywayne Loc: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Another vote for the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. The absolutely most picturesque part of the trail is the stretch between Cheticamp and Pleasant Bay. If you drive from the east side of the island to the west, you will have the water on your left and get a better ongoing view.
There are many marked spots to stop and take photos.

Also, a great area is to stop and hike the skyline trail in the Capel Breton Highlands National Park. The view at the end of the trail is well worth the hike.

My family is from Cheticamp and it is a very beautiful area. Try to give yourself a few days in the area - it is often cloudy and you really want to do the drive on a clear day.

I do agree with the previous posts about Peggy's Cove. The lighthouse and rocky shore are beautiful but it is very overrun with tourists.

If you go to Halifax, you may be lucky if the Bluenose II is at harbour.

canadiaman Loc: Tallahassee, FL

I'll second Wayne's recommendation to hike the Skyline Trail. It was the highlight of my time on Cape Breton Island.

Haydon

canadiaman wrote:

The Cabot trail was amazing! Peggy's Cove is definitely worth a visit as well.

Completely agree. For more info check out this link.

http://seniortravel.about.com/od/canadatravel/a/CabotTrailTips.htm

Smokey66 Loc: Hanover, ON, CA

I'd recommend that you get to Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage town. It's an old ship building and fishing town with unique architectural photo ops. Also, you'd be fortunate if the Bluenose II was in port during your visit. The Bluenose is stamped on every Canadian 10 cent coin.

tusketwedge Loc: Nova Scotia Canada

rdgreenwood wrote:

In September we're heading for Nova Scotial, probably to spend a couple of weeks. I've never been there, so I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding what I should look for in the way of shooting. I'm primarily a landscape/garden photographer, although architectural subjects also appeal to me.

Thank you, in advance.

The big mistake that I find when people think about N.S. is they only know about Peggy's Cove and Cape Breton. Granted they can be very interesting to see.But if you stay off the main highways and explore the off roads you will see a wealth of scenery and interesting little harbours that most visitors don't see.
Just one instance,outside Yarmouth there's a little village called Wedgeport, it's situated on the southern tip of N.S. has a Tuna Museum that is very interesting ,all about The Haydays of tuna sport fishing international tournaments. Also from this village you can take a tour to see what are called The Tusket Islands. A triving fishing area that the locals use to stay during fishing seasons.Now mostly used a place to get away and store fishing gear when not in use. The tour includes time on one of the islands and a great tasting seafood chowder while on the island.
Follow the secondary roads, stay away from the tourist traps and look for little harbors on side roads.You never knw what you might find.

dalematt Loc: Goderich, Ontario, Canada

tusketwedge wrote:

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TOTALLY agree!!! I have family in NS and that is what we do when we go to visit.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Plan on spending a minimum of four days in Cape Breton - driving the Cabot Trail. It is spectacular. In Cape Breton the mountains come right to the ocean with little fishing villages tucked away in secluded coves. I recommend two lodging extremes: the Keltic Lodge in Ingonish - a big place looking over the ocean, very spectacular. A more homey place is the Normaway Inn in the Margaree Valley - a beautiful peaceful spot. Some evenings they have local musicians playing Celtic music in the dining room.

September should be very nice there! One year we camped (with tents) at the Broad Cove Campground outside of Ingonish. The Provincial Park Campgrounds are fantastic - this one has sinks with hot water for washing dishes, and has hot showers available. The night we arrived it was raining and a park ranger ran over in the rain to make sure we had firewood in the shelter. This campground is on a beautiful beach, but you can also hike up a short trail to a lake where the water is a little warmer for swimming.

White Point is a beautiful short hike:
http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-White-Point-Cape-Breton-near-Ingonish-NS-1885

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

rdgreenwood wrote:

In September we're heading for Nova Scotial, probably to spend a couple of weeks. I've never been there, so I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding what I should look for in the way of shooting. I'm primarily a landscape/garden photographer, although architectural subjects also appeal to me.

Thank you, in advance.

Agree with Lunenberg and Peggy's Cove (if the latter is too crowded, just visit another day/time - when I was there, no crowds, maybe a half dozen visitors). Another favorite was Hubbards, a charming coastal village that is home to the "last of the great dance halls" (Shore Club) and other interesting things. Also agree that the whole of Cape Breton Island is well worth exploring. There are puffin and seal boats from that end that are a lot of fun, take your long lens and a fast shutter. Take the little roads and explore the villages that aren't on the tourist maps. Many picturesque little harbor towns and interior farmlands off the beaten path.Take the ferry to Prince Edward Island for another treat.

And then there's Newfoundland...