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Travel tips, tourism stories, and news from across the island and Nova Scotia, gathered from a curated handful of sources. We don't write these — we link out to the publishers.

Parks Canada · Mar 3, 2026
How to get here - Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
To Do Canada · Mar 3, 2026
Heading to Skyline Trail? Parks Canada Adds Timed Parking Reservations for Peak Season

Parks Canada now requires timed parking reservations for Skyline Trail visits during peak season.

Yahoo News Canada · Mar 2, 2026
Skyscanner reveals Canadians are flocking to Nova Scotia for March vacations in Halifax

Canadians are choosing Nova Scotia as a top March vacation destination, according to travel data from Skyscanner.

Travel And Tour World · Mar 2, 2026
Manitoba Joins British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Prince Edward, New Brunswick, And More In Canada’s Tourism Growth, Pushing Total Spending To One Hundred-Four Billion Dollars And Surging Visitor Numbers

Canada's tourism spending has surged to over $104 billion as provinces across the country, including Nova Scotia and nearby regions, experience record visitor numbers.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 2, 2026
Provincial tourism cuts claim historic saw mill museum near Tatamagouche

A historic saw mill museum near Tatamagouche is facing closure due to provincial tourism funding cuts.

Nova Scotia Health · Mar 2, 2026
Care Coordination Centre (C3) technology expands in rural Cape Breton

Rural Cape Breton communities are gaining access to expanded Care Coordination Centre technology to improve healthcare delivery.

To Do Canada · Mar 1, 2026
See Great White Sharks on a Cage Diving Tour in Nova Scotia This Summer

Experience the thrill of encountering great white sharks up close on a cage diving tour available this summer in Nova Scotia.

The Laker · Feb 28, 2026
Recreation Nova Scotia issues statement on provincial support cuts

Recreation Nova Scotia responds to reductions in provincial funding.

MSN · Feb 27, 2026
Inverness, Nova Scotia
PNI Atlantic News · Feb 27, 2026
Councillor in Cape Breton's Victoria County turns in his resignation

A Victoria County councillor has resigned from his position.

Travel And Tour World · Feb 27, 2026
Alberta Joins British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, And More In Enforcing Stringent Regulations On Hotel Fees And UNESCO Heritage Sites To Protect Canada’s Tourism Legacy: What Tourists Should BeAware Of
CTV News · Feb 26, 2026
‘A devastating blow’: N.S. is closing 12 of its 28 provincial museum sites

Nova Scotia is closing nearly half of its provincial museum sites due to budget cuts.

CBC · Feb 26, 2026
New Acadian electoral seat in Cape Breton to be filled within months, province says

A new electoral seat representing Acadian interests in Cape Breton will soon be established and filled, according to provincial officials.

Canadian Hockey League · Feb 26, 2026
Third Period Goal Pushes Eagles Past Remparts - Cape Breton Eagles

Cape Breton Eagles secure a victory with a third-period goal against the Remparts.

CTV News · Feb 26, 2026
New Nova Scotia riding honours Acadian population in Chéticamp area

A new provincial riding has been created to recognize the Acadian population in the Chéticamp area.

CTV News · Feb 26, 2026
Nova Scotia Arts Coalition calls on province to reverse arts, tourism budget cuts

Nova Scotia Arts Coalition is urging the province to restore funding to arts and tourism programs after recent budget cuts.

Halifax Examiner · Feb 25, 2026
Arts and culture in Nova Scotia left reeling from ‘unprecedented’ cuts

Nova Scotia's arts and culture sector faces significant budget reductions that leaders describe as unprecedented in scope.

The Laker News · Feb 25, 2026
Music Nova Scotia announces full Wavemakers: Music Futures schedule

Music Nova Scotia has revealed the complete lineup for its Wavemakers: Music Futures program.

CTV News · Feb 25, 2026
AI weapons detection system coming to Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Cape Breton Regional Hospital is implementing an AI weapons detection system to enhance security at the facility.

CityNews Halifax · Feb 25, 2026
Communities blindsided by decision to close museums in rural N.S.

Rural Nova Scotia communities are reacting to an unexpected decision to close local museums.

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Medicine Hat News · Sep 7, 2026
Environment Canada warns of more heavy rain for Cape Breton Island, N.S.

Environment Canada is warning of additional heavy rain expected for Cape Breton Island.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 25, 2026
Cape Breton Eagles reassign 20 players after four-day rookie camp in Sydney

The Cape Breton Eagles have reassigned 20 players following their four-day rookie camp in Sydney.

CBC · Sep 2, 2026
N.S. unions, top Canadian doctor oppose new Alberta health law