The Nova Scotia peninsula on the east coast is one of the ten Canadian provinces and offers all the advantages of this country on an area which is roughly the size of Ireland.

The cultural and economic centre is the capital city of Halifax, with a population of around 360,000 (total population of Nova Scotia: approx. 1 million). This is also where the international airport is located, linking Nova Scotia to New York, Boston and Toronto in approx. 1.5 hrs. The airport also offers excellent connections to many European countries, with flight times of around 6 hours.

Tourism is one of the key business sectors in Nova Scotia, whose economy ranks amongst the fastest-growing in Canada. In that respect, Nova Scotia profits from its ideal geographical location. On a latitude similar to the south of France and influenced by the Gulf Stream, the Nova Scotian climate is attractive all year round: hot summers with temperatures of more than 30 degrees Celsius, spectacular displays of colour during the Indian summer and fairy-tale winter landscapes attract more than 2 million tourists (Canadian total: 12 million) from the mainland and overseas every year.

In the northern part of Nova Scotia lies Cape Breton Island, isle of superlatives, repeatedly voted one of the most beautiful destinations worldwide by travel magazines and tour operators.

Breathtaking coastlines and fjords, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, romantic harbours with first-class seafood cuisine, extensive beaches, countless events and sports amenities have made Cape Breton Island a highly popular holiday resort.

The centre of the island is the region of Sydney / Louisbourg, with a population of approx. 80,000. This is also where the airport is located, offering several flights a day from Halifax with a flight time of approx. 30 minutes.