The Best Bed and Breakfasts in Nova Scotia

This upscale B&B is in the quaint town of Wolfville. Behind its pale-blue Victorian facade there are 16 well-appointed rooms with four-poster beds, antique furnishings and deep tubs. For wine lovers, the Between the Vines package offers a full-day guided vineyard tour as well as a two-course lunch and cheese tasting.

Sitting pretty on the Fergusons Cove waterfront, Seawatch Bed and Breakfast is close enough to Nova Scotia’s provincial capital of Halifax that you can explore the area easily, but far enough away for a good dose of fresh sea air. Each of the two suites is dressed in nautical decor and breakfast is served in-room each morning. Eat this on your private balcony and see if you can spot some of the whales that frequent the harbour.

Just five minutes from Halifax Stanfield Airport, Snowflake Manor is tucked away in a lush forest setting. Each of the spacious rooms boasts large beds and modern four-piece ensuites. A full country-style breakfast is served each morning. This is the perfect time to chat to Patti, the owner, who can give you information about what to do in the area.

At the mouth of Halifax Harbour, Star of the Sea is perfectly placed to watch cruise ships, submarines, lobster boats and whales passing by. The three suites are elegant, with soft, calming palettes. Choose from German pancakes, home-made waffles and other made-to-order items for breakfast. Next door, you’ll find the York Redoubt Park, where you can pick berries along the walking trails in late summer.

Blue Forest Lane is a stylish B&B with a white clapboard exterior, set along a leafy lane. After getting a good night’s sleep in one of the three generous rooms (opt for the garden room to soak in its whirlpool tub), a gourmet breakfast is served in the elegant dining room. From here, it’s easy to explore some of Nova Scotia’s famed landmarks, including the Peggy’s Cove lighthouse, just a short drive away.

Fisherman’s Daughter B&B has the charming waterfront village of Mahone Bay as its backdrop. Rooms are stately; opt for the Captain’s Quarters for its bay view, antique clawfoot tub and double rainfall shower. If you want to make your stay extra special, request a bottle of bubbly, a cheese platter or even chocolate-covered strawberries to be delivered to your room on arrival.

Mahone Bay B&B is also located in the pretty village of Mahone Bay. It’s best visited in autumn when the leaves turn various shades of red, orange and gold. When you’re not taking in the quaint town, take time to marvel at the pale-yellow Victorian-era homestead with its gingerbread veranda. Rooms are modern, and decorated in white and blue hues. The B&B is eco-friendly, too, with Mahone Bay’s very first electric car charging station.

A welcome addition to Mahone Bay’s B&B scene, Kitch’inn prides itself on being a little different than your traditional bed and breakfast. Summer sees four-course lobster suppers served every Wednesday and Sunday evening, alongside live Celtic music. Rooms are luxe, with whirlpool tubs in the ensuites and local artwork adorning the walls. Breakfast changes daily, but expect fare such as goat cheese quiche, breakfast tacos, buddha bowls and whiskey porridge.

With historic Halifax on its doorstep, the Pebble is an ideal base for exploring the city. The two rooms are light-filled and airy, while the bathrooms are stocked with Molton Brown amenities; one of the rooms offers a hydromassage tub. When you’re not scouring the city for the coolest bar or the best poutine, this Halifax bed and breakfast is located just next to the waterfront and offers complimentary use of its canoe and kayak.