Drive 483 miles • 8 hours, 31 minutes

Much of Canada’s history was forged on its rugged Atlantic coast, and visitors can get a close look at the events that shaped the nation on this fantastic loop tour.

1. Halifax

Starting Point • Food, History, Nature, Outdoor Recreation

Ocean-fresh seafood is just the start of your Nova Scotia RV loop trip. Visit the Halifax Seaport, home to fine galleries, a national museum, brewery and North America’s original farmers market. Check out the art exhibits at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, and see the Canadian Museum of Immigration. Hop into a kayak for some exhilarating ocean paddling, or watch as the 78th Highlanders touch off the noon cannon at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

2. Yarmouth

Drive 188 miles, 3 hours, 13 minutes  • Food, History, Nature, Quirky

Once the crossroads of Canada’s French-speaking and English-speaking founding fathers, Yarmouth is rich in history. Today, it’s home to Atlantic Canada’s largest fishing fleet. See 350 years of history at the Acadian Historical Village. Walk the Leif Erikson Park Trail, or stroll to Pubnico Point for beautiful ocean views—don’t miss the Pubnico Point Wind Farm. Take a stargazing tour, visit a folk art museum or even tour a working oyster farm!

3. Truro

Drive 235.9 miles, 4 hours, 12 minutes • Food, History, Nature, Outdoor Recreation, Shopping

See the world’s highest tides rush in the Bay of Fundy’s waters flow up the Salmon River. Go downtown for a hike through old-growth forest—plus waterfalls—in 400-acre Victoria Park. Stroll the historic downtown with its charming shops and gourmet dining. Farmers market more your thing? Truro’s market’s on, rain or shine. Drop into a world-class wildlife park—home to diverse flora and fauna with trails, picnic area and more. Drive 59.1 miles (1 hour, 5 minutes) for the return trip to Halifax.