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Date Nova Scotia Entered the Confederation
July 1, 1867
Area of Nova Scotia
55,284 sq. km (21,345.3 sq. miles) (Natural Resources Canada, 2001)
Topography
4 distinct geographical regions:
rugged Atlantic coastline
orchards & vineyards (Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Northumberland Shore
Highlands (rolling hills) of Cape Breton
Capital City of Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Population of Nova Scotia
921,727 (Statistics Canada, 2011 Census)
Residents known as
Nova Scotians
Haligonians (for the people who actually are from or
live in Halifax, NS)
Aboriginal peoples in Nova Scotia
13 First Nation communities primarily made of Mi'kmaw people
Main Nova Scotia Industries
Manufacturing, agriculture, fisheries, mining, forestry, transportation, energy
Time Zone
Atlantic Time Zone, observes daylight savings time
Climate
The gulf stream is responsible for the "mild maritime" temperatures. See Nova Scotia Weather Network
Statutory Holidays
Natal Day - first Monday in August (not a stat
holiday, but a common day off)
Blogs
Nova Scotia Blogs
Out and About Nova Scotia
Halifax Bloggers
A Taste of Nova Scotia
Ordinary Traveler - Perfect Trip Itinerary for Nova Scotia
Professional Sports Teams
Basketball: Halifax Wind Jammers
Just some facts - For you information (FYI)
- There are 59 automated lighthouses in Nova Scotia
- The Bay of Fundy's tides are the highest in the world
- Cape Breton - Where you can still find the ancient
Galic language spoken
- Nova Scotia's culture is a mix of Acadian, Mi'kmaq, Scottish and African Nova Scotian foundations
- There are 2 national parks - Cape Breton Highlands and Kejimkujik
- There are 18 counties in Nova Scotia: Shelburne, Yarmouth, Kings, Annapolis, Hants, Digby, Queens, Halifax, Lunenbourg, Guysborough, Antigonish, Pictou, Cumberland, Colchester, Cape Breton, Richmond, Inverness and Victoria
Other:
Nova Scotia - Discover Unique Experiences
Explore Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Tourism
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