The Best of Nova Scotia: Highlands, History and Halifax
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Program Registration: 4:00-5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the lobby, to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule that...
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Hotel check out by 12:00 Noon.
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Hotel buffet starts at 7:00 a.m. This concludes our program.
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