Nova Scotia says a record number of tourists came to the province last year.
The Tourism Department says 2.4 million people visited Nova Scotia, an increase of nine per cent over the previous year.
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It says the figures make 2017 its best year in history.
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The department estimates visitors spent $2.7 billion in the province.
Visitation by road was up seven per cent, while visitation by air increased 13 per cent.
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