TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Bring the family to Cresthaven by the Sea to enjoy some rest and relaxation, scenic views, and quality time by the peaceful waters.
Indulge in a hot complimentary breakfast each morning of your stay and partake in some thrilling experiences on the water, from river rafting to canoeing and fishing.
Canada’s Oldest General Store Established in 1839
Explore Canada’s rich history and visit the country’s oldest-running general store, Frieze & Roy!
Since 1839, this general store has been serving the community by selling general goods, as well as food from their in-house café, Mudslide Café!
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Both an observation park and interpretive centre, the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre provides educational workshops and tours based on some of the world’s most tidal bores. Whether you enjoy nature’s beauty or want to expand your knowledge of Nova Scotia’s tides, the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre is great for the whole family.
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With the world’s highest recorded tides, Burntcoat Head Park is a unique local stop, perfect for your day trip to Maitland!
Enjoy the trails available at the park and bask in the scenic views during both tides within six hours, truly becoming one with nature.
Calling all thrill seekers and adventurers! Skydiving with the Atlantic School of Skydiving is a unique and chilling experience that is perfect for skilled and novice skydivers!
Perfect for a day trip, learn the ins and outs of skydiving, and get out of your comfort zone with a 10,000-foot, half-minute free fall with a professional!
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Travel through time and visit the Victorian-era home of William D. Lawrence, the constructor of the largest fully-rigged ship in Canada and shipbuilding visionary of the local Maitland area. Join a tour and hear the stories of the shipbuilding industry in Nova Scotia, or discover them for yourself at the Lawrence House Museum.
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Fitting for your visit to the historic village of Maitland, Nova Scotia, Ebbs & Flows is a home-based market offering vintage and antique goods. Travel through time and view these rare, kind goods, and shop around to make your trip to Maitland memorable!
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Offering relaxing glamping stays overlooking the Shubenacadie River, Gravity Luxury Domes is an adult-only hotel/camping experience fully equipped with a kitchenette, a queen-sized bed, and a full bathroom – with two domes offering fully installed hot tubs. Each dome accommodates two people, perfect for a best friend or couples’ night in.
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