Nova Scotia

Nearly surrounded by the Atlantic, Nova Scotia's identity is tied to the sea. Fishing villages dot a coastline of cliffs and sandy bays, where whales, seals, and seabirds are constant companions. Inland, rolling farmland gives way to forests laced with hiking trails. One of the most exciting visitors to the region is the bluefin tuna—massive, torpedo-shaped fish the size of a small car—that migrate through these waters each year.