   Lunenburg, Nova Scotia  Introduction to Nova ScotiaNova Scotia (NS) is one of the three Maritime provinces and one of the four founding provinces of the Canadian Confederation in 1867. Halifax is Nova Scotia's capital and its largest city. Cape Breton Island (northeast of the mainland and where ancient Gaelic is still spoken) and Sable Island (off the southern coast) are part of Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia's culture is a mix of Acadian, Mi'kmaq, Scottish and African foundations. The province has 18 counties: Shelburne, Yarmouth, Kings, Annapolis, Hants, Digby, Queens, Halifax, Lunenburg, Guysborough, Antigonish, Pictou, Cumberland, Colchester, Cape Breton, Richmond, Inverness and Victoria Nova Scotia is known for its high tides, lobster, fish, blueberries and apples.  AreasBay of Fundy & Annapolis ValleyBay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley Region Cape Breton IslandCabot Trail Eastern ShoreHalifax & AreaNorthumberland ShoreSouth Shore Lighthouse RouteYarmouth & Acadian ShoresYarmouth & Acadian Shores: Where the stars align  Cities, Towns & CommunitiesBay of Fundy & Annapolis ValleyAnnapolis Royal Cape Breton IslandBaddeck Eastern Shore(includes Halifax & Dartmouth) Canso Halifax & Area (HRM)Bedford Northumber- land ShoreAmherst South Shore Lighthouse RouteBlack Point Yarmouth & Acadian Shores(includes Shelburne County) Arcadia ParksNP: National Parks  Nova Scotia TriviaFlag Nicknames Provincial slogan License plate slogan News Other resources Interests in NS: Accommodation | Arts & Culture | Eat & Drink | Products & Services | Things to Do Nova Scotia FactsDate NS entered confederationJuly 1, 1867 Area of NS55,284 sq km (21,345.3 sq miles) TopographyThere are four distinct geographical regions: rugged Atlantic coastline; orchards and vineyards (Bay of Fundy and Annapolis Valley); the Northumberland Shore; and the highlands (rolling hills) of Cape Breton. Capital city of NSPopulation of NS969,383 (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census) Residents are known asNova Scotians Indigenous people of NS13 First Nation communities (primarily Mi'kmaw) Main NS industriesManufacturing, agriculture, fisheries, mining, forestry, transportation, energy NS statutory holidays (in addition to national holidays)Nova Scotia Heritage Day (third Monday in February Professional sports teamsBasketball: Halifax Windjammers   Source: Government of Canada Maps ClimateAlthough Nova Scotia is surrounded by water, its climate is similar to continental, moderated by the ocean. It is prone to intense cold-season storms (mostly from November to March). The province has occasional tropical storms and hurricanes in late summer and autumn. Day-to-day, the weather is changeable with frequent coastal fog.  Time zoneAtlantic Daylight Time (ADT). Observes Daylight Savings Time.  Owned and operated by Canadian Only Inc. Copyright 2000-2023 |
