We have received a postcard from NOVA SCOTIA!
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| Nova Scotia scenery. Metcap.com |
WHERE IS NOVA SCOTIA?
Nova Scotia (New Scotland in English) is one of
Canada's three Maritime Provinces located on the Atlantic part of the country.
Its provincial capital is Halifax. In 2011, the population was 921,727 making
Nova Scotia the second most-densely populated province in Canada.
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| Location of Nova Scotia in Canada. Wikipedia |
NOVA SCOTIA IS FAMOUS FOR…
…its breathtaking scenery and coastline. Nova Scotia
has two national parks: Kejimkujik and Cape Breton Highlands, and many other
protected areas. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tidal range in the world, and
the iconic Peggys Cove is internationally recognized and receives 600,000 plus
visitors a year.
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| Cape Breton Highlands. Pinterest |
… its musicians including Grammy Award winners Denny
Doherty (from The Mamas & the Papas), Anne Murray, and Sarah McLachlan.
Other Nova Scottish musicians are country singer Hank Snow, country singer
George Canyon, jazz singer Holly Cole, opera singers Portia White and Barbara
Hannigan, multi-Juno Award nominated rapper Classified, Rita MacNeil, Matt
Mays, Sloan, Feist, Todd Fancey, The Rankin Family, April Wine, Buck 65, Joel
Plaskett, Grand Dérangement, and country music singer Drake Jensen.
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| The Mamas & the Papas. Pinterest (Denny Doherty first on the left) |
PLACES TO VISIT
Halifax Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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| Halifax Maritime Museum |
A must visit for everyone who wants to learn about the
effects of World II on Halifax, with incredible model ships and aircraft
that'll take you back in time. It includes the Titanic exhibit, where you can
see relics from the "unsinkable ship” like an intact medicine cabinet and
pieces of the Titanic's great staircase.
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| Halifax Maritime Museum. Titanic |
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
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| Art Gallery of Nova Scotia |
A look into The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia permanent
collection gives you a good summary of Halifax life and is a nice way to get to
know the city. From folk artist Maud Lewis's eclectic home to kids workshops
that nurture the youngest budding artists, The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
offers plenty of pleasing ways to spend a few hours as you peruse their
extensive and impressive collections.
For hundreds of thousands of immigrants who made
Canada their new home, Pier 21 is where they took their first steps on Canadian
soil. Today, Pier 21 is an immigration museum on Halifax's harbour where you
can stop by for interesting exhibits that reveal stories of the million people
who passed through the pier.
Fort Anne is a four-star fort built to protect the
harbour of Annapolis Royal. The fort repelled all French attacks during the early
stages of King George's War. Now designated a National Historic Site of Canada,
it houses a museum with exhibits about the fort's history and historic
artifacts from the area. A 1/2 km trail runs along the fort's earthen walls,
and provides a view of the Annapolis River and basin.
Located in Millbrook, the Centre offers an innovative
multimedia presentation of the rich history of the Mi’kmaw people, as Glooscap
guides you through their trials, tribulations and triumphs. Exhibits include
ancient artifacts; stunning quillwork and beadwork; and a giant statue of the
legendary Glooscap.
Situated in
Maitland Bridge in the Fundy Shore and Annapolis Valley region, it is the only
inland national park in the Maritimes. Visitors will find historic canoe
routes, portages and many beautiful hiking trails in the park. The park is 381
km² with abundant lakes and rivers ideal for canoeing and kayaking – the best
in Eastern Canada. The park’s lush
woodlands and gently rolling landscapes are home to a variety of wildlife.
Watch the video below to discover more about this
amazing Canadian province:
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