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Nova Scotia VIC Closures — February 2026

Nova Scotia's Digital
Visitor Network

The Province permanently closed Visitor Information Centres at four of Nova Scotia's most important destinations. We're building authoritative digital guides for all of them — free, comprehensive, and always updated.

Peggys Cove — Live
Yarmouth — Coming Soon
Cape Breton — Coming Soon
Halifax — Coming Soon
All Destinations

Explore Nova Scotia

Peggys Cove
Live Now
VIC Closed
South Shore

Peggys Cove

Canada's most iconic lighthouse destination

  • Peggy's Point Lighthouse (1914)
  • New Accessible Viewing Deck (2021)
  • Polly Cove Hiking Trail
  • Working Fishing Village
43 km from HalifaxVisit Guide
Yarmouth
Coming Soon
VIC Closed
Acadian Shores

Yarmouth

Gateway to the French Shore and Bay of Fundy

  • Yarmouth Lighthouse
  • Acadian Culture & Heritage
  • Ferry to Maine (USA)
  • Cape Forchu
300 km from Halifax Coming Soon
Cape Breton
Coming Soon
VIC Closed
Port Hastings Gateway

Cape Breton

The Cabot Trail and Celtic heritage of Cape Breton Island

  • Cabot Trail
  • Cape Breton Highlands
  • Celtic Music Scene
  • Baddeck & Alexander Graham Bell
Via Canso Causeway Coming Soon
Halifax & Area
Coming Soon
VIC Closed
Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax & Area

Nova Scotia's capital city and urban gateway

  • Halifax Waterfront
  • Citadel National Historic Site
  • Historic Properties
  • Peggy's Cove Day Trips
Halifax Stanfield Airport Coming Soon
For Local Businesses

Reach Visitors Directly

With the provincial VICs closed, visitors are turning to digital guides. Get your business in front of hundreds of thousands of tourists planning their Nova Scotia trip.

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Featured Listings

Business

Hotels, B&Bs, and vacation rentals can purchase featured placement in the accommodation section of each destination guide.

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Restaurant Spotlights

Business

Restaurants and food vendors can claim their listing, add menus, photos, and seasonal specials, and purchase premium placement.

Tour & Activity Bookings

Partner

Boat tours, kayak rentals, whale watching, and guided hikes can list and accept bookings directly through the platform.

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Local Artist & Gallery Listings

Business

Galleries and artisans can list their studios, link to online shops, and promote events and openings.

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Destination Sponsorship

Sponsor

Municipalities, tourism associations, and major attractions can sponsor an entire destination guide for maximum visibility.

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Affiliate & Booking Commissions

Platform

Earn referral commissions from accommodation booking platforms (Booking.com, Airbnb) and activity booking engines.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Every local business starts with a free listing. Upgrade when you're ready.

Basic Listing

Free

Every local business gets a free basic listing in the relevant destination guide.

  • Business name & address
  • Category listing
  • Phone & website link
  • Map pin
Most Popular

Featured Business

$49/mo

Stand out with a premium listing and priority placement in search results.

  • Everything in Basic
  • Photo gallery (up to 10)
  • Featured placement
  • Seasonal specials
  • Review management
  • Analytics dashboard

Tour Partner

$99/mo

Accept bookings directly through the platform with integrated availability calendar.

  • Everything in Featured
  • Online booking widget
  • Availability calendar
  • Booking notifications
  • Commission-free bookings
  • Social media integration

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