Experience Arts & Culture in Nova Scotia this Winter
Create unforgettable memories with friends and family this winter through vibrant arts and crafts, UNESCO World Heritage sites and more!
When planning your trip along Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy coastline to explore the ocean floor at low tide or to watch as the tide rolls back in, be sure to stop in the many towns and communities along the way to discover fantastic places to eat, attractions and popular shops offering local wares ranging from bath & body to pottery, clothing, and more.
Digby Neck & Digby to Bear River & Annapolis Royal
Heading out on a whale watching tour or looking to explore the National Historic Sites in and around Annapolis Royal? Discover the rich influences and local makers when you visit local shops in towns and communities.
Digby & Digby Neck
Bear River & Annapolis Royal
Bridgetown to Windsor
Travelling through the heart of the Annapolis Valley, past rolling fields of apple orchards and winery vineyards, you are bound to happen upon farmers’ markets and unique local shops and galleries bursting with items created locally. Discover everything from yummy food products like jams, chocolates, lobsters to quilts, pottery, paintings, clothing, and even wool products featuring the name of the sheep it was sheared from!
Bridgetown
Berwick
Hall’s Harbour
Kentville
New Minas
Wolfville, Gaspereau Valley and Grand Pré area
- Gaspereau Valley Fibres
- Noggins Corner Market Farm
- TapRoot Fibre Spinning Mill and Yarn Shop
- Edible Art Markertplace
- Hennigar’s Farm Market
- Stirlings Fruit Farms and Farm Market Greenwich
- Wolfville Farmers’ Market – Farm & Art Market
- Wild Lily
- Tangled Garden
Windsor area
Shubenacadie to Truro area
Discover an area rich with artists and artisans as you explore the region that inspires them. Looking for locally made food items or clothing to show your Nova Scotia pride? You’ll find that here too.
Maitland/Shubenacadie
Truro area
Parrsboro to Joggins
As you travel along the upper shoreline of the Bay of Fundy discovering some of the oldest dinosaur fossils in the world by beachcombing at Joggins Fossil Cliffs or on a guided tour, you’ll want to make sure you get something local to celebrate your discoveries. Local artwork, local gems in jewelry, as guitar picks or hidden in a locally crafted candle… or even by buying a wheel of gouda cheese from a local cheese house, your day doesn’t get much better than this.
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