The apples of the Annapolis Valley are a major export, as are blueberries and Christmas trees. As well as being a major North American port, Halifax is an important centre for oceanographic research. The provinces second most important industry is tourism. The climate of Nova Scotia is moderated by its closeness to the ocean, and the warming currents of the Gulf Stream. Summers are pleasantly warm, but seldom extremely hot.
Temperatures are a few degrees cooler at the coast.
Fall is a wonderful time to visit, with fewer crowds and stunning autumn colours making this time of year particularly appealing. The freshness of spring brings fresh flowers and new growth. There is a lot of snow in winter, but plenty of outdoor activities to take advantage of this. At the coast temperatures are several degrees warmer in winter. The Halifax International Airport has direct flights from all major Canadian cities and several cities in the U.S.A. .