My husband and I did the Annapolis Valley Wine and Cheese tour as a shore excursion with a…read moreNorwegian cruise. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience! The wine itself was fabulous but what made it even more enjoyable was our guide, Colleen. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area (Halifax, Gaspereau Valley, and Annapolis Valley) and the wineries. She went above and beyond to make sure that we all enjoyed ourselves, including stopping at an overlook for some quick pics and a farmer's market for some extra snacks. I would highly recommend this tour and would do it again if ever returning to the area.

This was a great wine tour, 10/10 would recommend. My partner and I took my parents, and the four…read moreof us had a blast. Martin was fantastic - great driver, lots of fun facts, very personable. None of us had been to Planters Ridge, and I think it may have had our favorite wine discoveries of the three stops.

Made a reservation for a tour on Saturday at 1pm. It was a full tour and was great fun. Some have…read moresaid the tour wasn't very good. But i thoroughly enjoyed this historic brewery and their history. Several tastes were included and ended in a "pub" for a Scottish gathering and a couple more samples. Got to try a new beer-Cherry lime Gose. A great time and at 100$ for three people it was a reasonable price.

Keith put on a great brewery tour. It's not too often that you get to tour a 150 year old brewery…read more The historic building contains gorgeous fermentation tanks, the guides put on quite a show and the 30 ounce tasting included four different beers. Very enjoyable.

A truly beautiful spot that can boast being the only winery in the area with stunning views of the…read morevineyard. While the location is beautiful and the staff were wonderful, this isn't our favourite winery in the province. We did a tasting which was awkwardly presented in shot glasses which we found quite tacky. Nothing in the tasting really stood out and we didn't end up buying a bottle of anything because the tastings are set. You can't really choose off the menu because not everything is available to try. We came for the annual Christmas in Petite, so it was quite busy and many wines weren't available which was a bummer. It would have been nice to select our own options to sample as there is a cost, so not sure we'll make the trip down from the Valley unless it's another annual event. The terrace is really lovely but the furniture could use some updating. Some cute bistro sets would be nice instead of overly bulky chairs and benches that are tough to move. Service was great and friendly so no complaints there. Overall, still worth visiting for location and the scenery, but as wine drinkers, this is pretty low on our list of faves simply because there wasn't much to try that we were interested in.

So on your next visit to the South Shore of Nova Scotia stop in at the Pettite Rivier winery. They…read morehave done a great job of using the local terroir. The grapes are all from the local area vineyards. Pretty nice product for a young wine making region. Also they make some very nice ciders, both dry, sweet and fruit added styles. So on your next visit, stop in, and on weekends they have a local food cart using local beef, pork and have vegan offering too! The food is great also! Enjoy your visit!

The location and amenities were amazing. The rooms and beds comfortable. The food was expensive…read morefor what it was (good, but not gourmet). I highly recommend taking the surfing lesson, it was an outstanding experience. The kids weren't bored and loved playing with the bunnies. Only gave a 4 star because I wish it was a true all inclusive with food included.

Great resort, excellent value, restaurant was amazing. We would stay here again. The beach is…read moreright at your doorstep (we had an Oceanfront cabin). There are lots of activities to keep you entertained. Booked with friends and the bonus of the resort being dog friendly made me happy.

This beautiful historic property is a wonderful place to stay in Lunenburg. Just three blocks from…read morethe waterfront and still in the heart of the town it offers a view of the colorful harbor from above. We were warmly welcomed and shown up to our room after a tour of the common areas. The sitting room on the main floor is just lovely and had many books for browsing with a cup of evening tea. Our room was small but comfortable and the canopy bed provided some "wow" factor. The original fireplace, tiled floor and decor were nice unexpected touches. The breakfast room was huge with a small pub area, and offered private restaurant style table seating (which is nice for those who aren't morning people and wanting to make new best friends at 8am with a table full of talkative strangers). The big windows let in the light and the view. We were offered the choice of made to order hot breakfasts (french toast, or eggs & bacon) and there was a long table set out with continental offerings that we were able to help ourselves to as well. Delicious!

This place is fantastic. My now hubby and I hosted 2 blissful pre-wedding days based out of the…read moreBoscawen Inn. Let me tell you, planning an international vacation for about 60 people is not easy. Judy, the owner at the Boscawen, made the process so much better. She was so stellar. Gave us amazing recommendations for other local vendors, like kayaking, tours, food, catering, etc. And they were all perfect! Judy and John, her husband, were the most gracious hosts. Basically, anything we needed, they provided without hesitation. Judy and I even planned a surprise event for everyone and it went off without a hitch! Now onto the lodging, my hubby and I stayed in room 305 and it was everything we could ever want! For all of the rooms, which I got to take a gander at because we had rented out the entire place, they were so precious. The website truly does not do the Boscawen Inn justice. Everything is immaculate, clean, and every detail was perfection. Honestly, I can't wait until we get to go back. Thank you Judy and John!!!!

Stellar service. The young women who cleaned our rooms, helped carry our luggage up and down the…read moresteep stairs, and manned the front desk were amazingly helpful. Rooms were comfortable and the harbor side rooms have spectacular views and balconies with a table and chairs. Our group of twelve had the entire upper floor to ourselves. Their restaurant is closed during COVID. So much to do and see in this charming area.

The photos online do not do Justice to the location of the Rum Runner Inn or the views from the…read morerooms. Our room looks out on the waterfront, including the Bluenose II and the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. The Inn is clean and nicely decorated, and the Innkeeper is friendly and helpful. We can walk to anything of interest from here. I think it's under appreciated.

We stayed and ate there. Our room was terrific: very clean but no TV and I like the news at night…read more Breakfast was minimal: a few muffins, coffee, and juice in a common fridge. The restaurant was very good -a great beer selection and our burger and fish n chips were tasty and fairly priced. Our waitress was awesome! I assume the rooms and restaurant are owned by the same person; I suggest a restaurant coupon-special to people that are staying in the rooms as the room are a bit on the pricey side.

There's a lot wrong here. When you walk in it looks pretty nice, and not to be overly needy but I…read moreexpected to be seated, but they just yelled from the bar to seat ourselves. The place had four customers. We sat down and the waitress came over and took our drink order which was a tequila cocktail and a Peroni, both on the menu but the waitress came back saying she had neither the Peroni nor Tequila. Advice 1, get some Tequila or you're not a real bar/restaurant. The menu is pretty pretentious. They charge 35 dollars for a 6oz rib steak... that's barely even a real steak. I stared at the menu for a long time and finally after reading it ten times we settled on the cheesy bread thing, and mussels to start, the spaghetti and single meatball a gin replacement to the tequila and a Keith's. The cheesy bread thing was covered in tomatoes and they leaked cold juice into the bread and made it a cold juicy wet diaper. The Mussels were like whoever made them didn't really give a damn. There is so much you can do with Mussels, do a yummy sauce with a nice splash of Tidal Bay. Not here. I've seen a lunch truck do a better plate of mussels. The spaghetti really stole the show though. They claim House Made Pasta and a fresh giant meatball, the only giant meatball was me for ordering this mess. The pasta I'm almost sure was over cooked catelli. The sauce was either from a jar or tasted exactly like it was. Finally, the showstopper was the meatball. Bland with zero taste and not a salt shaker in sight. Like a champ I tried, I really tried to eat this bowl of Italian tragedy but the meatball was also burnt solid like a round disc at the bottom. I put it in my mouth and as I spit it back out onto a plate I realized simultaneously that it was unseasoned, overcooked, burnt, frozen then thawed out and probably microwaved. I know this because it was a texture of used to be burnt but now it's just semi solid wet almost crunchy and tasted like cat food (don't ask how I know what cat food tastes like, or a wet cold diaper for that matter, it was a long time ago). As I said I spit what was left out. I looked over at my Fiancé and saw her having a similar experience. The server came back asking how everything was tasting and I told her I spit out the meatball pointing at the remainder on the plate. She just took it away. We finished up our drinks we didn't want and then asked for the check. It arrived with the spaghetti still on it of course, no sense comping it and salvaging a possible second visit or the full tip. I paid a 10% on it but I should have gone down to 5% or less, and then we got up out of there. My Fiancé mentioned we should have just gotten McDonalds fries instead of paying 80 dollars for this trip to yuck town. So if you read down this far, you are either a masochist who still plans on a first hand experience or you are the owner. If the former, just go somewhere else, if you are the latter you are going to just be in denial which is sad because Fall River could desperately use a good restaurant and we were both saddened that this one isn't going to be it. Advice 2 Put a burger on the menu, your pretentious levels are way too high, and back again to Advice 1 Stock your bar it doesn't really spoil easy.

We decided to stay at The Alt which is located inside (small indoor walk to terminal) Halifax…read moreInternational Airport since we have a 0700 international flight. What a great hotel. Clean, modern, beautifully decorated & designed. A great choice. The staff are really great and very accommodating. They have an onsite restaurant with a full menu... pizza oven also... along with a full bar. Perfect choice. A departure & arrivals board located in lobby/bar area to keep tabs on your flight. Ideal.

So far so excellent. Very quick and easy check in. Very…read morefriendly staff. Love it all around. Would absolutely recommend this airport. It is right onsite to the airport as well. Clean, fresh, the staff are all wonderful.

Fun, Informative, and Totally Worth It!…read more The Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour was another highlight of our trip--and definitely worth the money. It's such a fun and unique way to explore the city! You start on land, taking in historic landmarks and beautiful views, then splash right into the harbour as the vehicle transforms into a boat. It's a cool experience whether you're a first-time visitor or a local looking to see the city from a new perspective. Our tour guide, Adina, was fantastic--full of energy, super knowledgeable, and made the whole ride engaging and fun. Big shoutout to Captain Geoff as well for the smooth and safe ride! We learned so much about the history of Halifax while also having a great time. Highly recommend this tour if you're looking for something a little different that mixes sightseeing with storytelling.

Great tour, even better tour guide. Amazing sights and fun splash into the harbour! Loved almost…read moreevery second. Did you know, during the explosion people went blind due to glass windows exploding. You'll learn about this and so much more!