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You haven’t experienced Nova Scotia until you’ve tasted Nova Scotia – and with the 2026 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide, you’ll discover 200+ ways to eat, drink and explore our beautiful province!
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Tucked inside the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum, the Rose & Kettle Tea Room is a hidden gem that anyone would be glad to stumble upon. Read on to find out what makes this local spot so special.
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Spring in Nova Scotia can only mean one thing… it’s officially burger season! Throughout April, there is not just one, but two different burger competitions taking place around the province. Read on for our guide to the best burgers around this month.
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In the early days of the pandemic in 2020, Liane and Chris Goldhawk made the move to Nova Scotia, purchasing an abandoned Christmas tree farm on the Eastern Shore. With backgrounds in hospitality, they came
Image Credit: Patrick Rojo for The Quarterdeck Resort Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to start planning something thoughtful for the person who’s always shown up for you. Whether
Spring Starts at the Table By mid-April, our patience for waiting on warm weather is pretty much gone. Spring might be dragging its feet, but that doesn’t mean we have to! There’s no better way
Tucked inside the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum, the Rose & Kettle Tea Room is a hidden gem that anyone would be glad to stumble upon. Rose & Kettle Tea Room first opened in 1990
This recipe from Hope Blooms uses their Lemon Smoked Caesar dressing to build a creamy, citrusy risotto with a subtle smoky note. Served with local golden-seared, bacon-wrapped scallops and tender asparagus, it’s a dish that
This take on a classic bolognese from Cumin Kitchen + Drink is all about layering flavour, with roasted vegetables, slow-cooked meat, and Grand Pré wine bringing everything together. Served over fresh pasta with handmade focaccia
This salad is a go-to for summer, featuring locally smoked salmon from Willy Krauch on a crisp bed of arugula and mixed greens. Accompanied by fresh radishes, cucumber, and a creamy lemon dill vinaigrette, it’s
This no-egg chocolate cake is easy to make, with a rich but not overly sweet flavour. Finished off with a red wine chocolate glaze using Gaspereau Vineyards Small Lot Red, it’s Doris’s favourite for a
Please join us in congratulating this year's recipient of the Taste of Nova Scotia Award for Gary MacDonald Culinary Ambassador Award, Amy Savoury!
Please join us in congratulating this year’s recipient of the Taste of Nova Scotia Award for Producer of the Year, den Haan Greenhouses!
Please join us in congratulating this year's recipients of the Taste of Nova Scotia Award for Product of the Year, Smoked Salmon by Afishionado Fishmongers!
Please join us in congratulating this year's recipient of the Taste of Nova Scotia Award for Restaurant of the Year, Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café!