Visit Nova Scotia’s Historic Places with Canoo
New to Canada? With Canoo, a project by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, any Canadian (18+) who received their citizenship within the last 12 months (365 days), or permanent resident within the first 5 years of receiving permanent residence status can gain free VIP access to over 1,400 of our country’s most exciting cultural and outdoor experiences.
Among countless experiences, Canoo users can take advantage of free admission to many of the sites participating in Historic Places Days this year. Discover some of these sites within the province of Nova Scotia through the list below and start planning your visits today!
Places
Grand-Pré National Historic Site
Grand Pré, Nova Scotia
Discover powerful Acadian stories within a picturesque landscape. Successes and struggles
Fort McNab National Historic Site
McNabs Island, Nova Scotia
Hike along rough terrains and old military roads to discover the remains of Fort McNab.
Georges Island National Historic Site
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Visit Georges Island and take in the views of Halifax while exploring Fort Charlotte.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Discover more about this place, an important part of the Halifax Defence Complex.
Charles Fort National Historic Site
Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia
Stand on the place where the first Scottish colonists arrived in 1629.
Bloody Creek National Historic Site
Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
Two circles of land mark the sites of two battles, which took place in 1711 and 1757
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Get a rare glimpse into the extraordinary heart and mind of the world-famous inventor.
Marconi National Historic Site
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Discover a world of innovation on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean
Fort Edward National Historic Site
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Discover North America’s oldest military blockhouse.
St. Peters Canal National Historic Site
Saint Peter's, Nova Scotia
Discover a cultural meeting place in a beautiful coastal landscape
Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Prince of Wales Tower is one of five integral parts of the Halifax Defence Complex
Road Map
Grand Pré, Nova Scotia to Halifax, Nova Scotia
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