Nova Scotia - PDF

The province of Nova Scotia boasts a rugged and beautiful maritime landscape, as well as a unique culture steeped in Acadian, Celtic, Mi'kmaq and African tradition. Best known for the cultural hub of Halifax, the wildlands of Cape Breton and the countless coastal fishing villages that seem untouched by time, Nova Scotia is an explorer's paradise. With no portion of the province further than 56 km (35 mi) from the ocean, Nova Scotia is a land ruled by water. Bask in the salty air of the Atlantic as you watch puffins, dolphins and whales from the shore, explore remote backroads on your way to a picturesque lighthouse, hike the fabled trails of Cape Breton Highlands National Park or take a trip across the Northumberland Strait to relax on PEI's perfect beaches – with the newest edition of our Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island Mapbook in hand, there is no limit to what you can discover in this maritime wonderland.

The 4th Edition of our Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island Mapbook features extensive updates and upgrades from our last publication. Along with the addition of Crown land, we have added 14 new recreation topographic maps at 1:200,000 scale, expanding our coverage to include all of Prince Edward Island. We have also added and updated recreation features including multi-use trails, ATV trails, snowmobile routes and paddling systems, as well as refined thousands of Points of Interest to help you choose the adventure that is just right for you. New features include Stocked Lake Fishing Charts, Multi-Use Trail Charts and more, expanding the Mapbook by over 60% in size from its last edition!

In addition to our industry-leading Maps, our Backroad Mapbooks are packed with descriptions of thousands of Adventure opportunities. From Backroad Attractions and Camping opportunities within Provincial and National Parks to Hiking, Fishing, and Hunting Adventures, the brand-new edition of the Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook is the perfect tool for planning your next adventure.

Backroad Adventures

Nova Scotia is defined as much by its cultural attractions as its natural ones. Our Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook guides you to the province's most spectacular destinations, from the historic buildings of Halifax to remote lighthouses and whale watching locations. With over 120 descriptions of must-see attractions, including stunning waterfalls and award winning wineries, your biggest challenge will be deciding where to visit first.

Fishing Adventures

The Atlantic Ocean dominates the culture of Nova Scotia, with no part of the province more than 56 km (35 mi) from the sea. The 7,400 km (4,625 mi) of coastline is complemented with over 5,400 freshwater lakes and countless rivers, streams, and brooks. With a world-famous Atlantic salmon fishery and a long history of fishing for over 19 species of fish, Nova Scotia is an angler's paradise. Your Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook gives you the low down on over 485 fishing hot spots along with stocked fishing charts, making the ultimate companion to your Maritimes fishing adventure.

Hunting Adventures

Nova Scotia hunters have plenty of options to choose from with big game like black bear, white-tailed deer and moose, smaller animals like coyote and snowshoe hare and game birds like ruffed grouse and ring-necked pheasant found throughout the province. The hunting section of your Nova Scotia Mapbook breaks down all the hunting species and Wildlife Management Areas, while the maps show the Deer and Moose Management Areas. With a combination of hunting zones including 12 Deer Management Zones, 5 Moose Management Zones, 2 Migratory Bird Zones, and 2 Special Areas, your next hunting adventure is right around the corner.

Paddling Adventures

With water dominating the land and culture of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, these Maritime provinces are a paddler's paradise. Your Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook tells you everything you need to know about exploring Nova Scotia with a kayak or canoe, from ocean kayaking among bays, beaches, islands and harbours to multi-day canoe trips along remote river systems. The newest edition of our Nova Scotia Mapbook contains 1,330 kilometres of exciting paddling routes, with detailed descriptions including put-in, take-out, difficulty, highlights and more!

Park Adventures

With over 250 updated listings for provincial, national, and regional parks and conservation areas including new camping areas, our Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook is your number one source for exploring some of the Maritimes' most scenic natural areas. From the famous Cape Breton Highlands to the out-of-the-way hidden gems and everything in between, you can find everything you need to know in the latest edition of our Nova Scotia Mapbook including access, amenities, highlights and more.

Trail Adventures

Nova Scotia is home to hundreds of trails within and beyond well-known spots like Halifax and Cape Breton. For the outdoor adventurer there is no shortage of outdoor trails to hike, bike or explore by other means, from the Cape to Cape Trail to the wildly scenic trails of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, and Kejimkujik National Park. With over 315 detailed trail listings including trailheads, distance, elevation, difficulty and more, our Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook is your go-to resource for exploring this beautiful part of Canada.

ATV Adventures

From Halifax to Cornwall and beyond covering over 8,500 kilometres, we map out Nova Scotia's ATV trails developed by the ATV Association of Nova Scotia. From formal ATV trails to logging roads and bush trails, our Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook will lead you to some of the best places to ATV in the Maritimes including the Annapolis County Trails, Pictou County Trails, and the Queens County Rail and Trails.

Snowmobile Adventures

Thanks to the Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia boasts over 5,000 kilometres of snowmobile trails. From the Alpine Snowmobile Club Trails to the Margaree Highlands and the Sutherlands Lake Trails, we mark and list every Nova Scotia snowmobiling hot spot. Designated snowmobile trails are also identified by unique colouring and symbols, making our Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook a great companion for your Maritime winter adventure.

Wildlife Adventures

Nova Scotia's diverse natural landscapes create habitats for a variety of wild animals, from giant marine mammals like whales and sea lions to rare frogs and songbirds. Our Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook lets you in on the best places to see our furry, scaly, feathered and feral neighbours, including the over 400 recorded bird species of Nova Scotia. With over 100 listings including featured species, best viewing times, and area highlights, viewing wildlife in Nova Scotia has never been easier.

Winter Adventures

For a truly unique winter adventure, Nova Scotia offers a wide range of outdoor activities including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, tobogganing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, fat biking and more! The winter landscapes in this part of Canada are a wonder to see, and we couldn't be more pleased to offer you detailed information for the best places to get out and enjoy the Maritime winter in the latest edition of our Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook! Featuring 50 winter-specific trails, this mapbook makes planning your next winter adventure easy!

New BONUS Adventures

The newest edition of the Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook includes over 30 unique adventure listings including 12 Beaches, 8 Rock Climbing areas, and over 10 Surfing hot spots. With these new bonus adventure sections, it is easy to make the most of a trip to Nova Scotia.

Exciting Adventures

Thousands of different adventure opportunities are outlined across 11 exciting Adventure sections. In addition to our Backroad Attractions, Fishing, Hunting, Paddling, Park & Camping, Trail, ATV, Snowmobile, Wildlife Viewing, and Winter Adventure sections, we have included Nova Scotia scenic travelways for the ultimate road trip along with a new bonus Adventure section that includes Beaches, Rock Climbing, and Surfing. No matter which adventure you choose, the latest edition of our Nova Scotia Backroad Mapbook is packed with information to make planning your next adventure fun and easy.

Topographic Maps

In your durable, heavy-duty, spiral-bound 21.5 cm x 28 cm (8.5" x 11") Nova Scotia Mapbook you will find 54 detailed topographic maps spanning the province, complete with labelled recreation sites, amenities, highways, backcountry roads, trails and other points-of-interest. Not only are these Nova Scotia maps user-friendly, but they boast a level of cartographic sophistication unparalleled even by government resources making them the maps of choice for search-and-rescue. This new edition features several cartography updates including new symbols for readability, addition of Crown land and new Wilderness and Nature Reserves, and expanded and refined road systems.

Intro, Index & Trip Planning Tools

The front of the Mapbook includes an Introduction, Legend, and some tips and tricks on how to best utilize the book. Our new and improved Index features Map and Adventure sections to make this Mapbook easier than ever to use, and you will find page numbers and map coordinates for each location plus important numbers, distance charts, trip planning tools, and an advertiser list for easy referencing.