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Economic Region in Nova Scotia, Canada
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South Shore is an important fishing and tourism region of Nova Scotia. The tourism industry is concentrated in the towns of Lunenburg, Chester, Mahone Bay, Liverpool, the five beaches surrounding Riverport, and the fishing community of Peggy's Cove. Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the host to several major music festivals and arts events, and the Bluenose II, is generally considered to be the cultural capital of the South Shore.
Most travellers flying into Nova Scotia enter through the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, 35 km (22 miles) from downtown Halifax.
Read in the guideThe most effective means of touring the county is by car, as there is little in the way of public transit. The provincial scenic travel way, the "Lighthouse Route" runs on Trunk 3 through most centres along the shore.
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the commercial centre and largest town, but not a tourist destination
a village close to Kejimkujik National Park, a true wilderness experience, 80% of which is only accessible by canoe or hiking trails
a holiday and resort destination, with many seasonal and year-round estates and mansions
an historic town and the "Port of the Privateers"
home of the Bluenose II, a famous tall ship, its Old Town is on the UNESCO World Heritage List
a long-standing picturesque tourist destination set around a harbour
an historic town that is home of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre & Historical Site
one of the main attractions of the area. of protected forest. Keji provides the ultimate wilderness experience for the naturalist. 80% of the park is only accessible by canoe or hiking trails. Deer, porcupines, beavers, coyotes, martens and black bears are among the many species of wildlife you will find.
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