Nova Scotia
A province of eastern Canada - the second smallest , Nova Scotia consists of a peninsula on the Canadian mainland, Cape Breton Island, and numerous smaller islands. The peninsula is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land called the Isthmus of Chignecto. Cape Breton Island is separated from the peninsula by the Strait of Canso. Nova Scotia is one of the Maritime provinces of Canada, along with Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
The sea has always been central to life in Nova Scotia. The province’s many fine harbors and close proximity to sea lanes have given Nova Scotia an important role in Canada’s defense.
Nova Scotia is about 560 km (350 miles) long, averages 110 km (70 miles) in width, and has an area of 55,284 sq km (21,345 sq miles), including 1,946 sq km (751 sq miles) of inland water. No part of the province is more than 80 km (50 miles) from the sea.
Climate
Although Nova Scotia is almost entirely surrounded by water, the climate is distinctly continental, rather than maritime. The weather systems that influence the climate of Nova Scotia generally originate over the mainland. Halifax. Average January temperatures range from a high of 0°C (32°F) to a low of -9°C (16°F). Moist Atlantic air often brings mild weather in winter and cooling squalls in summer.
Nova Scotia receives an average of more than 1,140 mm (45 in) of rain annually, with the Atlantic shore receiving 1,400 mm (55 in) or more. Most of the province receives about 1,900 mm (about 70 in) of snow. The average temperature in January, the coldest month, is generally about -4°C (about 25°F) near the coast and cooler toward the interior. The average temperature in July, the hottest month, is about 18°C (65°F) in the interior and about 16°C (about 60°F) near the shore. Thick fog from the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Fundy is common during the early summer months.
Tourism
More than 1 million tourists visit annually, June to October being the most popular months. Visitors are attracted to the province’s scenic areas and to its many cultural institutions and historic sites. Nova Scotia is often called Canada’s Ocean Playground because of its numerous beaches. There is excellent sport fishing in offshore waters, and inland streams offer trout and salmon fishing.
The The Nova Scotia Museum contains 26 museums which include specialized museums, historic buildings, and other historically significant sites.
Halifax
Halifax is the capital with one of the world’s largest harbours - open year-round and is one of Canada’s busiest ports
Dartmouth
Founded in 1750, Dartmouth's first residents arrived from Gravesend, England. It is believed that the city was named after Sir William Legge, Earl of Dartmouth.
The waterfront has boardwalks that lead east and west from the Ferry Terminal, providing visitors with views of McNab's Island, George's Island and the two bridges, the Angus L. McDonald and the A. Murray MacKay bridge.
Dartmouth, has 23 lakes that provide opportunities for kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing and swimming. The Dartmouth lakes are popular in winter for skating and ice hockey.
Dartmouth has supervised freshwater beaches. Birch Cove Beach on Lake Banook is the most popular. Other lake beaches include Albro Lake, Graham Grove Beach on Lake Banook, Maynard's Lake and Penhorn Lake.
Evergreen House, built in 1867, is home to the Dartmouth Heritage Museum.
Prince Edward Island
The City of Charlottetown is a flourishing community of over 32,000 people located on the south shore of Prince Edward Island.
Charlottetown is the capital city of Prince Edward Island, and is called "Canada's Birthplace" after the historic 1864 Charlottetown Conference which led to Confederation.
Bay of Fundy
In the west the shores are swept by the Bay of Fundy,separating the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia,, it records among the highest tides in the world. The difference between high tide and low tide may be as much as 18 m (60 ft).
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