by Location In general, things are sorted with the newest items near the tops of albums and galleries. Photography by Jonathan Ley » Nova Scotia Cape Breton Island Cape Breton Island is the north end of Nova Scotia. Technically, it is an island, but separated from the mainland by a short channel with a single bridge. This is Nova Scotia's wilder side, with Cape Breton Highlands National Park and much more. Offshore Off the coast of Nova Scotia is the realm of birds and sea. The Eastern Coast The eastern coast of Nova Scotia is lightly populated with people, but densely populated with inlets, channels and islands to explore. The Southern Coast Nova Scotia's southern coast is dotted with old small fishing villages, natural beauty, and all kinds of history. More Nova Scotia There are countless other places to explore in Nova Scotia. Here's just a small sample from the Bay of Fundy and Halifax.