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Lonely Planet Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Prince Edward Island
Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Prince Edward Island is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander Halifax's waterfront, gorge on lobster and visit the home of Anne of Green Gables - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Prince Edward Island and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Prince Edward Island:
NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with Wi-Fi, ATM and transportation info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel
Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
Covers Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Labrador, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Prince Edward Island is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times
'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)
Lonely Planet's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Prince Edward Island is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander Halifax's waterfront, gorge on lobster and visit the home of Anne of Green Gables - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Prince Edward Island and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Prince Edward Island:
NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with Wi-Fi, ATM and transportation info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel
Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
Covers Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Labrador, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Prince Edward Island is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times
'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)
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288 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2012
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A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
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November 26, 2022
Fullklottrad med allting Anne från PEI-vistelsen 2017. Mkt trevligt att återbesöka dessa anteckningar under mina planeringssessioner här på Caffè Nero.
Den här gången var resmålet Nova Scotia och guiden hjälpte till med överblick inför bokningar av olika boenden, även om jag alltid hoppar över LP:s delar med hotellrekommendationer. Insåg t.ex. att Lunenburg skulle vara lämpligare att bo i än Mahone Bay, särskilt under lågsäsong. Och att Peggy's Cove ligger halvvägs från Halifax, där i lobster land.
Andra Halifax-relaterade idéer härifrån som förgyllde veckan var konstmuseet med det rekonstruerade Maud Lewis-huset, Public Library, Titanic-kyrkogården Fairview Lawn samt den oktoberpromenadvänliga, väldigt viktorianska Halifax Public Gardens.
Ifall det blir en tredje omläsning inför någon framtida resa till New Brunswick ska jag läsa Children of a Lesser God, som ingår i den bok- och filmrelaterade informationsrutan på sid 224. För det är inget mindre än teatermanuset som låg till grund för ett filmatiserat drama jag som tonåring tyckte var höjden av passion, Bortom alla ord. Någon som minns den? Med William Hurt.
Den här gången var resmålet Nova Scotia och guiden hjälpte till med överblick inför bokningar av olika boenden, även om jag alltid hoppar över LP:s delar med hotellrekommendationer. Insåg t.ex. att Lunenburg skulle vara lämpligare att bo i än Mahone Bay, särskilt under lågsäsong. Och att Peggy's Cove ligger halvvägs från Halifax, där i lobster land.
Andra Halifax-relaterade idéer härifrån som förgyllde veckan var konstmuseet med det rekonstruerade Maud Lewis-huset, Public Library, Titanic-kyrkogården Fairview Lawn samt den oktoberpromenadvänliga, väldigt viktorianska Halifax Public Gardens.
Ifall det blir en tredje omläsning inför någon framtida resa till New Brunswick ska jag läsa Children of a Lesser God, som ingår i den bok- och filmrelaterade informationsrutan på sid 224. För det är inget mindre än teatermanuset som låg till grund för ett filmatiserat drama jag som tonåring tyckte var höjden av passion, Bortom alla ord. Någon som minns den? Med William Hurt.
January 12, 2019
It had great options and thoughts about things to see in NS and PEI at least (I didn't really spend any time in NB other than driving through). Good restaurants, but like with anything, you need to make sure you look everything up online for the most updated dates/times. A lot of things start closing in September, particularly whale watching towards the end of the month, so keep that in mind as you are planning a trip. We didn't mind as we didn't want to be there in the height of tourist season, but it did make planning a little more complicated. I would recommend probably the beginning of September rather than the end, unless you want to go to Celtic Colors in October. :)
September 25, 2024
A library book I had to return before finishing; a resource for a three week trip taken in the Canadian Maritimes. This edition, unfortunately, no longer is available in bookstores, which is a shame, as it was info-dense about so many of the places I wound up visiting. I purchased "Lonely Planet Atlantic Canada" 2024 edition in Halifax as a resource substitute, but it is shorter and does not have the attractive and helpful detail about hotels, eateries, and destinations that the discontinued book featured.
August 21, 2017
A great nifty guide to the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Definitely one of the must see places, yet there were additional local eats not in the book worth checking out. Thank goodness for Yelp.
April 4, 2018
This was my first Lonely Planet book. It won't be the last.
July 5, 2020
Good concise guide. Read in prep for a mini cruise!
February 5, 2021
I really like the Lonely Planet series. It's consistently accurate and well-organized. I do wish there were more one-day or two-day route suggestions for different areas, though.
August 24, 2021
A few factual mistakes and generally superficial coverage. Disappointing for Lonely Planet. It also includes Newfoundland.
January 18, 2023
I used this with other maritime books. Good support material
November 5, 2023
Very useful guide for this part of Canada. Gave me a lot to think about whilst planning our road trip over 2 weeks.
June 19, 2025
(review of 2020 edition)
Read along with Fodor's Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada, Scenic Driving Atlantic Canada , and Atlantic Canada .
Easily my favorite of the bunch, narrowly winning over Fodor's guide. This guidebook has a real personality; lots of useful detail; an actual (small) section on Labrador; stellar maps; a fun variety of food recommendations; and excellent sections on history, music, and art of the region. I appreciated their introductory section, where the authors give ideas of places to go by theme: historical sites, lighthouses, seafood, wine/spirits, hiking/walking, kayaking/canoeing, whale watching, and Acadian culture. It was really nice to see these options at a glance, rather than sifting through each province's listings.
As it turns out, I'd accidentally planned nearly the entirety of their "Maritime Drive-Through" trip. Three provinces in 10 days, including exploring Digby to Annapolis Royal NS, the Nova Scotia coast (Lunenburg and Halifax), Prince Edward Island, and the Bay of Fundy. (I'd also add on a Maine start at Campobello Island, ferry over to Canada via Deer Isle [if open], St Andrews-by-the-Sea, Saint John NB, then ferry over to Digby to start the adventure.)
Of note for my imaginary trip:
* Annapolis Royal: Historic Gardens and German baked goods at the Sachsen Cafe
* Lunenburg: Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
* Wolfville: wineries
* PEI: Greenwich Dunes, tour of COWS Creamery, and recommendation to bike the Confederation Trail from St Peter's Bay to Mt Stewart
* good advice to take the ferry to PEI and the bridge back
* Charlottetown food: Terre Rouge for new Canadian; My Plum, My Duck for vegan
Read along with Fodor's Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada, Scenic Driving Atlantic Canada , and Atlantic Canada .
Easily my favorite of the bunch, narrowly winning over Fodor's guide. This guidebook has a real personality; lots of useful detail; an actual (small) section on Labrador; stellar maps; a fun variety of food recommendations; and excellent sections on history, music, and art of the region. I appreciated their introductory section, where the authors give ideas of places to go by theme: historical sites, lighthouses, seafood, wine/spirits, hiking/walking, kayaking/canoeing, whale watching, and Acadian culture. It was really nice to see these options at a glance, rather than sifting through each province's listings.
As it turns out, I'd accidentally planned nearly the entirety of their "Maritime Drive-Through" trip. Three provinces in 10 days, including exploring Digby to Annapolis Royal NS, the Nova Scotia coast (Lunenburg and Halifax), Prince Edward Island, and the Bay of Fundy. (I'd also add on a Maine start at Campobello Island, ferry over to Canada via Deer Isle [if open], St Andrews-by-the-Sea, Saint John NB, then ferry over to Digby to start the adventure.)
Of note for my imaginary trip:
* Annapolis Royal: Historic Gardens and German baked goods at the Sachsen Cafe
* Lunenburg: Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
* Wolfville: wineries
* PEI: Greenwich Dunes, tour of COWS Creamery, and recommendation to bike the Confederation Trail from St Peter's Bay to Mt Stewart
* good advice to take the ferry to PEI and the bridge back
* Charlottetown food: Terre Rouge for new Canadian; My Plum, My Duck for vegan
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October 20, 2018Very helpful guidebook
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