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OFFICIALLY
CANADIAN SINCE...
1867
Conservative premier Charles Tupper led the way
for Nova Scotia — then a prosperous colony of
approximately 350,000 people — to become one
of the original provinces to join Confederation in
1867. He was a strong proponent of both a Maritime
union and British North American union, in large
part due to his belief that Nova Scotia would flourish
if connected to other colonies by an inter -colonial
railway.
Talks for both types of union began in 1864
at the Charlottetown Conference, but whereas
the idea of a Maritime union was tabled, a
confederation between the colonies was
considered worth pursuing. Terms for the
union were soon after debated at a second
conference in Quebec City. As a result,
72 guidelines were outlined in a document known
as the Quebec Resolutions. Many Nova Scotians
were vehemently opposed to the intended terms,
especially those of financial nature. However,
Charles Tupper led a majority government and
was therefore able to pass the Quebec Resolutions
through legislature.
Royal assent for Confederation was given at the
London Conference in 1866, and on July 1, 1867
the new legislation took effect.
LICENCE PLATE SLOGAN
NOVA SCOTIA
AAAOOO
CANADA'S OCEAN PLAYGROUND
Canada's Ocean
Playground
NOT TO BE MISSED
FRESH ATLANTIC SEAFOOD
Nova Scotia is a treasure trove of eats from
the sea. Fresh oysters, lobster dishes,
seafood chowder, Atlantic salmon, and of
course, Digby scallops — especially if you
happen to be in Digby — are a must fa any
seafood aficionado visiting the province.
CELTIC MUSIC AND DANCING
Fiddling and Cape Breton style step dancing
are abundantly practised in Nova Scotia.
Experience them both at the Antigonish
Highland Games the first week in July or at
the Celtic Colours International music
festival in October. Alternatively, many pubs
in the province often host live performances.
CABOT TRAIL
Considered one of the world's best road
trips, driving the Cabot Trail — a
300 -kilometre loop around Cape Breton —
allows you to experience dramatic
oceanside views, sparkling waterfalls,
beautiful beaches, rocky cliffs and more.
Cycling the loop is even more amazing (ideal
times are June and September), but be
prepared for steep inclines en route.
LIGHTHOUSES
Peggy's Point lighthouse at Peggy's Cove
may be the most famous, but it's far from
the only. Nova Scotia has 160 lighthouses
— more than any other province in Canada.
Many of them are open to the public and
others simply make for a picturesque picnic
spot.
BAY OF FUNDY
Experiencing the tides and abundant marine
life of this unique location can be
exhilarating or calming, depending on how
you choose to take it in. Tidal bore rafting
will make your pulse race and viewing the
tides from Cape Split involves a vigorous —
but so -worth -it — 16 -kilometre hike.
Alternatively, kayaking the waters or
experiencing them at sea level from
Harbourvilte or Parrsboro are more placid
ways to enjoy this natural wonder.
DID YOU KNOW?
• There are 13 Mi kmaq nations inhabiting Nova
Scotia today. but their history in the area dates back 13,000
years. Over 1.500 place names in the province are of
Mi'kmaq origin.
• Nova Scotia is home to North America's only tidal power
plant. It harnesses power from the Bay of Fundy, which
produces the world's highest tidal ranges.
• Pirates were a serious threat in early Nova Scotia. and their
crimes were ordered by law to be punished by public hanging
(the final such execution occurred in Halifax in 1844).
Howeverpirate lore including tales of buried treasure and
ghostly happenings are common throughout the province
into present tunes.
• There's more Gaelic spoken in
Nova Scotia than there is in
Scotland. The province houses
North Americas only Gaelic
College. and it also boasts the
world's largest ceilidh fiddle.
• North America's first ferry
powered by eight horses —
vwas established between Halifax
and Dartmouth. Our country's first
ferry crime occurred on this very
route when a drunk got aboard
and stabbed all eight horses.
• Some other firsts include: first divorce granted in the colonies
(1750), first ever covered hockey rink (1863), first public
library in Canada (1864), and the first Canadian hurricane
warning system (1987).
• Little more than a generation ago. Africville. a black
community composed of former slaves and black Loyalists.
flourished in the Bedford Basin. In the mid-1960sit vias
demolished and the former residents were required to
disperse to other regions. A public apology for the forced
eviction was issued in 2010 by the Halifax mayor.
DEMONYM
Those who hail from. Nova Scotia are called Nova Scotians, but the term
Bluenose or Bluenoser is also common. The nickname dates back to at least
the late 18"' century and may be derived from the blue -skinned potatoes grown •
in the Annapolis Valley that were once a strong component of the local diet.
PROVINCIAL NICKNAMES
• The Sea Bound Coast
• The Land of Evangeline
• Acadia (to the French)
• Mi'kma'ki (to the Mi'kmaq)
OFFICIAL MOTTO
Munit haec et altera vinctt
(One defends and
the other conquers)
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