Tourism operators in Nova Scotia are reporting a booming year for business. Parks, national historic sites popularStatistics from both the federal and provincial governments confirm that more people chose to travel to Nova Scotia this year. Other national historic sites in Nova Scotia have also seen increases:Fort Anne National Historic Site: +22%Port-Royal National Historic Site: +43%Grand-Pré National Historic Site: +37%Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site: +41%Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site: +33%As part of Canada's sesquicentennial celebrations, Parks Canada offered free passes to national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in 2017. Boost in visitorsTourism Nova Scotia is also reporting an increase in visitors. Those living in Ontario are also choosing to take their vacation in Nova Scotia in greater numbers, with 25,000 more visiting.

Source: CBC News September 03, 2017 09:56 UTC