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Discover our down-to-earth sense of adventure!
Welcome to Central Nova Scotia, where you’ll encounter friendly people, authentic cultural experiences, and a landscape that heartily invites you to get a little dirty—and wet! This place is the real deal. A natural wonderland. Where the best of the province comes together in a celebration that you will want to be a part of.
Show the kids the time of their lives.
Central Nova Scotia has a ton of attractions for both the young and the young at heart. Yup, kids can be picky, and kids can get cranky. We know. But we also know that these experiences are ones that never fail to get kids excited, keep their attention, and even teach them a thing or two. Ready to play? Follow us!
There’s nothing else on earth like this.
Our planet is a big place. But here in our little corner of it, you’ll find a handful of unique experiences and quirky discoveries that you simply won’t find anywhere else. If you have just a few days to explore Central Nova Scotia, these are wonderful places to start your adventure.
A bite-by-bite tour of the region.
We’d suggest you follow your stomach and simply see where it takes you—but it always helps to have a guide. Central Nova Scotia is an authentic, down-to-earth place, and the tastes on offer are, as you might expect, unpretentious, approachable, and simply outstanding. So make sure you arrive hungry, so you can discover every local flavour that defines us.
map of the region
SEE THE WORLD'S HIGHEST TIDES
This unbelievable natural wonder happens twice each day. Experience it from Burntcoat Head Park or Fundy Discovery Site. Learn and see more or download the latest tidal bore times from FundyDiscovery.ca
ABOUT EXPLORE CENTRAL
This website, and our printed travel guide, is a collaborative project led by the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Downtown Truro Partnership, Municipality of the County of Colchester, Town of Truro, Town of Stewiacke, and Millbrook Heritage & Cultural Centre. Our goal is to proudly showcase the culture, attractions, and activities of the region to both locals and visitors from within Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Provinces, and beyond.
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THE 2024 EXPLORE CENTRAL NS GUIDE BOOK
Pick up your copy of the 2024 Explore Central NS Guide book at any Visitor Information Centre in the area, or look through it on this site.
Keep this guide handy for maps of the area, and ideas for some of our most unmissable sights, activities, tastes, and experiences.
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