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I recommend visiting - Halifax, Canada
A shorter flight from the UK and steeped in history and culture, the Canadian Maritimes feel relatively untouched by tourism. Halifax, Nova Scotia’s provincial capital, has a friendly, small-town feel to it and makes a great base for visiting some of the surrounding fishing villages and coves. It also offers all the amenities of a coastal city with great spots for hiking, kayaking and wildlife spotting in the surrounding area and a scenic wooden waterfront boardwalk where you can sample fresh local seafood. I’d also recommend the drive up to Cape Breton to explore the rugged Cabot Trail.