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Nova Scotia is located in Canada, on the upper east coast of North America,
lying between the provinces of New Brunswick (in the west) and Newfoundland (in the northeast).
[View Nova Scotia Locator Map]
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How do I get there ?
Nova Scotia is easily accessable by Air, Sea or Land.
An international airport is located just outside the capital city of Halifax.
There is also an airport located in Sydney which services the island of Cape Breton.
Several ferry services operate in Nova Scotia, offering connection to the United States eastern
seaboard (Bar Harbour and Portland, Maine), and New Brunswick (Saint John), Prince Edward Island
(Wood Islands) and Newfoundland (Port Aux Basques and Argentia).
Nova Scotia is connected to mainland Canada at the New Brunswick border.
Travelling the Trans Canada Highway east from New Brunswick will enter Nova Scotia
in the Amherst area... from here it is roughly a 2.5 - 3 hour drive to the capital city of Halifax.
Passenger rail service is provided by VIA Rail, with stations in Truro and Halifax.
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Visitor Information Centres
There are several Visitor Information Centres located throughout Nova Scotia, staffed by travel
counsellors who will help you with travel information and literature (brochures, maps, guides, etc).
There are also Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centres located in both Portland and
Bar Harbor, Maine. Just follow the Question Mark ( ? ) signs!
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Sales Tax
Nova Scotia has a 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) which applies to most good and services.
This tax may not be included in the "sticker" price of goods... please inquire at time of purchase.
The good news is that non-resident visitors are eligible for tax rebates.
More information and rebate forms are available from Canada Customs or any Nova Scotia Visitor
Information Centres.
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I need more Information !
Nova Scotia operates a FREE Reservation and Information Service.
For more information, or to order your FREE Nova Scotia Travel Guide,
please call: 1-800-565-0000 (within North America).
If you are outside of North America, please call 1-902-425-5781,
or Email Info@CheckInNovaScotia.com.
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What else ?
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of any updates or additions to this website...
and don't forget to sign the guestbook!
Enjoy your vacation !
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