The Great Canadian Bucket List Nova Scotia

Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock visited every province and territory to craft the definitive national Bucket List. The second edition is revised to include more adventures around nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana.

On his personal quest to check off the best of his home country, travel writer and host Robin Esrock catalogues must-sees, including nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana. After spending years crafting the definitive Canadian Bucket List, he’s packed in enough for a lifetime, at least. In this special excerpt, Esrock takes us to legendary Nova Scotia, land of a thriving and rich culture amid the crashing waves of the Atlantic shore, and such experiences as: walking around historic Lunenburg, exploring the Cabot Trail, and rafting a tidal wave.

Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock has explored every inch of Canada’s Prairies to craft the definitive Bucket List. From food and culture to nature and adrenaline rushes, Robin has the inspiration and information you’ll need to follow in his footsteps and discover everything Manitoba and Saskatchewan have to offer.

On his personal quest to check off the best of his home country, travel writer and host Robin Esrock catalogues must-sees, including nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana. After spending years crafting the definitive Canadian Bucket List, he’s packed in enough for a lifetime, at least. In this special excerpt, Esrock takes us what is perhaps Canada’s most distinct place, where Celtic culture thrives in some of Canada’s must rugged wilderness. Experiences include: watching the sun rise on a continent, sleeping in a lighthouse, driving the Trans-Labrador Highway, and making an iceberg cocktail.

Most Canadians think of travel as a way to escape the snow, cold, and dreary winter skies. But Robin Esrock loves all that our eastern provinces have to offer visitors, and so will you! The Great Atlantic Canada Bucket List highlights the best travel experiences to be had on Canada’s East Coast. Not your typical travel guide, Robin’s recommendations encompass outdoor adventure and natural wonders as well as the unique food, culture, and history of the Maritimes. Categorized by province, The Great Atlantic Canada Bucket List will give you a first-hand perspective on: • Ziplining over a waterfall in New Brunswick. • Harvesting an iceberg for a Newfoundland cocktail. • Exploring Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail. • Walking the seabed beneath Hopewell Rocks. • Cycling across Canada’s island province. • Rafting a tidal wave in the Bay of Fundy.

On his personal quest to check off the best of his home country, travel writer and host Robin Esrock catalogues must-sees, including nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana. After spending years crafting the definitive Canadian Bucket List, he’s packed in enough for a lifetime, at least. In this special excerpt, Esrock takes us to the remote heart of Canada’s Inuit culture, a land of long winters, polar bears, and vast distances, for some amazing experiences, including: swimming in an Arctic waterfall, hiking in the tundra, fishing for Arctic char, and watching belugas play in a river mouth.

On his personal quest to check off the best of his home country, travel writer and host Robin Esrock catalogues must-sees, including nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana. After spending years crafting the definitive Canadian Bucket List, he’s packed in enough for a lifetime, at least. In this special excerpt, Esrock takes us to the diverse landscapes and cultures of Manitoba, a land of extreme beauty where cultures blend. Experiences include: Winnipeg’s huge folk music festival, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, seeing polar bears from a tundra buggy, and experiencing the life of the voyageurs.

Dale Dunlop and Alison Scott's long-established bestseller, Exploring Nova Scotia, is a bible for people who like to get out and explore the province. In this new book the authors have selected 25 of the very best the province has to offer for their "Bucket List" picks. They offer guidance on what each has to offer - and point to how to make a visit to a well-known attraction an experience of a lifetime. There's something for everyone in this collection: from adrenalin junkies looking to ride the tidal bore, to history buffs interested in the hunt for treasure on Oak Island, or golfers looking for guidance about when to play the great Cape Breton courses. Each entry in this book is supported with Dale and Alison's colour photos. This is the book to use to plan unforgettable one-of-a-kind experiences and travel adventures.