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Hi there, I am taking a trip to Nova scotia sometime this fall or winter, and though I haven't worked out the details, it's going to happen. MY question is, what is the best time to go there? I'd like to go fall or winter as I have heard you can see the northern lights here around this time. I may be incorrect as this is second-hand information and I know nothing of the Northern lights pattern and have only ever been to Toronto. I will only be spending 2 or three days since I can't take too much time off from work. thanks. -p
Nova Scotia can be a bleak desolate place in the winter as all touristy stuff is closed, You may or may not get to see the norther lights as it requires certain atmospheric and weather conditions to be just right..
The Fall is by far the best time. The autumn colours in Cape Breton are wonderful, and you can take the Cabot Trail. That's a must-see. Also Halifax, and Peggy's Cove is not far from Halifax. The drive between Cape Breton and Halifax is interesting too, the towns are picturesque and have unique architecture.
If you went in the Winter, you'd have to deal with icy roads and possibly snow storms, when I'm guessing, you might not have much experience with winter driving conditions. The northern lights can be seen from Cape Breton, but as stated, there are weather conditions that have to be there, and they actually aren't seen frequently at that latitude.
Usually northern lights can be seen in Northern Quebec up around Chibougamau, we spent a couple of summers up there and i remember seeing the lights in mid September,fascinating atmospheric phenomenon.
The lights can be viewed further south as i've seen them from outside the Montreal area but its usually mid winter when the air is very dry and for some reason the temperature has to be -20F
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