Travel and Tourism Blog

Halifax Nova Scotia is hands down one of the most historic and beautiful cities in Canada. A Halifax group tour or day trip is a great way to explore this vibrant city if you only have a day or so. Stroll the waterfront, from the cruise ship terminal to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, past the schooner Bluenose II and famous Privateer’s Warehouse in the Historic Properties to the Casino Nova Scotia. Climb the hill to the Halifax Citadel, a magnificent star fortress which has defended the port for over 250 years and thrill to the skirl of bagpipes and the musket drill of kilted red-coat soldiers.

Enjoy a summer’s afternoon in the Public Gardens, the oldest formal Victorian Garden in North America, and still leased from the Queen for one dollar per year. Take in some shopping on Spring Garden Rd, one of the best people watching venues anywhere.

All of this and more is available on one of Blue Diamond Tours exclusive small group shore excursions…

Visiting Nova Scotia? You owe it to yourself to get the outstanding Doers and Dreamers Guide. This publication from Nova Scotia Tourism has everything you need to start planning your trip to Nova Scotia. This Canadian province is simply incredible… natural beauty, history in spades, culture, great food and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. And of course there’s the Atlantic ocean… pretty much surrounding the province. It’s an isthmus, but at times can feel a bit like an island paradise. August along the Northumberland Strait and the “Brule Shore” is really special. I’ll be taking my famil back there soon…

Canada carries its own distinct culture that is made up of a myriad of traditions and history. Such a diverse population has given rise to the quirky and unusual. While on the eastern Canada travel excursion, keep your eyes open for the unexpected. The unsuspecting traveler may often encounter a not so rare monolithic ode to whimsy dotted along the highways and byways of this expansive nation. Read more here… www.goeasterncanada.com