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reconstruction (www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ louisbourg). Snap a picture at Peggy's Cove. It's almost obligatory to visit this seaside hamlet where one of the world's most iconic lighthouses sits atop a slab of wave-blasted rock ( www.peggyscoveregion.com). Follow the Good Cheer Trail. On the first winery, cidery, craft brewery and distillery trail of its kind in Canada, you can sip beverages from 35-plus local producers ( www.novascotiaculinarytrails.com). Remember the Great War. WWI was raging 100 years ago, and the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site commemorates it through themed exhibits ( www.parks canada.gc.ca/halifaxcitadel). SCENIC DRIVES The Cabot Trail delivers one of the most dramatic drives anywhere. The 300-km (186-mi.) road runs straight through Cape Breton Highlands National Park and, in places, rises and falls like a roller coaster as it follows the Atlantic coast. Hugging the South Shore for 339 km (211 mi.), the Lighthouse Route boasts over 20 postcard-perfect beacons, including those at Peggy's Cove and Cape Forchu. Charming towns like Mahone Bay and Lunenburg make ideal stopovers. The 291-km (181-mi.) Evangeline Trail— less poetically known as Highway 101—connects Yarmouth and Mount Uniacke. Named for Longfellow's tragic narrative, Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie, it showcases the scenery that inspired his setting. FAMILY FUN Animated by buskers, glassblowers and tour-boat operators, Halifax's working waterfront has proven kid appeal. Along it lies the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic ( maritimemuseum.novascotia. ca), the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (www.pier21.ca), plus the new, hands-on Discovery Centre (www.thediscoverycentre.ca). When hunger hits, refuel at the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market (www.halifax farmersmarket.com). PARK PICK ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Besotted by Cape Breton, Alexander Graham Bell chose to spend his last 37 summers in Baddeck—arguably the Island's prettiest resort town. Today it is home to an eponymous national historic site which spot- lights the famed inventor's achieve- ments. On display you'll see personal photos and artefacts along with intriguing models of the telephone and many other Bell creations, including an early airplane, a manned kite and a full-scale hydrofoil boat. Special activities, which run the gamut from kid-friendly experiments and kite-making sessions to detailed behind-the-scenes tours, draw visitors of all ages ( www.parkscanada. gc.ca/alexandergrahambell). National Parks and Historic Sites: www.parkscanada.gc.ca 1-888-773-8888 1.800.565.5068 whitepoint.com Uncomplicated. Just another Nova Scotia day at the beach. Mussel bakes. Surfing. Lobster rolls. Cottages. Add a guitar, a sunset, and s'mores at a beachside bonfire – and you've got a good old-fashioned beach holiday! White Point has been the sweetheart of Nova Scotia's South Shore for 89 years. Maybe it's our friendly "of course, dear" hospitality, or fresh, local seafood that has families, couples, businesses, and clans coming back, year after year. We're a perfect launching pad for day trips to UNESCO site Lunenburg and Keji parks – but it's amazing how many folks park the car and never leave the property! Who can blame them with warm pools, golf, year-round activities, spa massages, local craft beers, and a good book on a cottage porch? Come. Unplug, unwind, and uncomplicate life for a while. 90 minutes from Halifax,Yarmouth, Digby by car... and Toronto by air! *Breakfast daily, based on 2 people, 1 bedroom White Point Cottage. Plus tax. Uncomplicated. Just another Nova Scotia day at the beach. Mussel bakes. Surfing. Lobster rolls. Cottages. Add a guitar, a sunset, and s'mores at a beachside bonfire – and you've got a good old-fashioned beach holiday! White Point has been the sweetheart of Nova Scotia's South Shore for 89 years. Maybe it's our friendly "of course, dear" hospitality, or fresh, local seafood that has families, couples, businesses, and clans coming back, year after year. We're a perfect launching pad for day trips to UNESCO site Lunenburg and Keji parks – but it's amazing how many folks park the car and never leave the property! Who can blame them with warm pools, golf, year-round activities, spa massages, local craft beers, and a good book on a cottage porch? Come. Unplug, unwind, and uncomplicate life for a while. *Breakfast daily, based on 2 people, ★ HALIFAX ★ DIGBY ★ YARMOUTH ★ PORTLAND ★ SAINT JOHN *Breakfast daily, based on 2 people, 5 night cottage package for 2 $ 899 from Plus tax * NS 123