There are many highways in Nova Scotia connecting the various cities and communities. The main group of the highways are called 100-series highways. These limited access and mostly divided (by a median) highways are commonly referred to by their number such as "the 101" and "the 102" etc.

If you are travelling in Nova Scotia, it is a good idea to have a map with you at all times. Most gas stations and bookstores sell road maps.

A map of Nova Scotia's Highways can be viewed on the Department of Transportation's website.

Nova Scotia also has a provincial series of Scenic Travelways. These secondary highways travel through visually stunning areas of the province and are named for their regions. The Scenic Drives are Evangeline Trail, Glooscap Trail, Sunrise Trail, Lighthouse Route, Marine Drive, Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake Scenic Drive, Fleur-de-Lis Trail, Marconi Trail and Ceilidh Drive

To take a virtual tour of the Scenic Travelways of Nova Scotia, visit the Explore Nova Scotia website.