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Nova Scotia [1] is one of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada.

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[edit] Other destinations

  • Tobeatic Wilderness & Southern Nova Scotia Biosphere

The largest protected wilderness area in Atlantic Canada. The Tobeatic is a large natural area that spans five counties and more than 104,000 hectares of central southwestern Nova Scotia. Nine major rivers flow from the Tobeatic and over 120 lakes are found within the wilderness area. The wilderness area is available to the public for canoeing, birding, and other outdoor pursuits for the enjoyment of nature. The Tobeatic features numerous species of interest including the last native population of moose, black bear, southern flying squirrel, Blanding's turtle, Eastern ribbon snake, Bald Eagle, brook trout, Lady Slipper orchids, and various carnivorous and non-chlorophytic flowering plants.

[edit] Understand

Nova Scotia has strong Scottish roots, but for a population of about a million it is remarkably diverse: with Mikmaq peoples, black Nova Scotians, French Acadians, Annapolis Valley farmers, lobster fishermen, and Haligonians all forming distinctive groups.

Unless you are a winter surfer, or like to snowshoe, then it is probably best to visit Nova Scotia sometime June-Oct when the weather is warm and the skies are blue. The main byways are along the coast, and a lot of small shops and restaurants are open around the coast during the summer months. Watch out for flies in the summer, however.

The province has lately begun celebrating its connection to Acadia. Nova Scotia hosted the World Acadian Congress in 2005. Champlain named Nova Scotia "Acadie" and claimed it for France in 1604. French immigrants settled the area and became prosperous farmers and fisherman until expelled by the British in the mid 18th century. Many areas still retain a strong Acadian French culture, including the largest francophone municipality, Clare in Digby County and Argyle, in Yarmouth County .

[edit] Get in

Halifax has the main international airport in the province. Flights can also be made to Sydney in Cape Breton from Halifax, or periodically from Boston, Toronto, or other Maritime cities. Ferry service is available from Prince Edward Island to Pictou, Newfoundland to North Sydney, or Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine to Yarmouth.

[edit] Get around

The Highway system in Nova Scotia is very simple. Starting at Yarmouth, The 101 and 103 Provincial highways (Notable by the flag on the top of the white sign) go around the shore, the 101 going along the Western shore through Digby and Windsor, while the 103 goes along the eastern shore. Both lead to Halifax/Dartmouth. Following out, the Provincial 102 goes to Truro. At Truro, one can opt to go to Ahmerst (To New Brunswick) or to New Glasgow via the Trans Canada 104. A ferry to Prince Edward Island can be found at Pictou. The Trans Canada leads all the way to the Canso Causeway, the one way to get to Cape Breton. The Trans Canada also leads to Sydney, and the Newfoundland Ferry at North Sydney. Be aware of road conditions in the winter, especially away from major areas. Special scenic routes are labeled by specific signs, (Cabot Trail, Sunrise Trail, etc.).

[edit] See

  • Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, 35 km SW of Halifax on road 333 is a lighthouse on rounded rocks. The lighthouse is a post office, there is a restaurant and tourist information but otherwise it is just big rocks with a dozen small house and 60 people living there. Outside Peggys Cove on the 333 there are plenty of B&B's and restaurants.
  • Swiss-Air Memorial, close to Peggys Cove on the 333.
  • Cape Breton highlands (especially in the Fall)
  • Citadel Hill, located in downtown Halifax.
  • The Southern Nova Scotia Biosphere, Tobeatic Wilderness Area, and Kejimikujik National Park in the southern half of the province--the largest protected wilderness area in Atlantic Canada

[edit] Do

  • Pedal and Sea Adventures [2] Bike tours along Cape Breton's The Cabot Trail, Lighthouse Route, and Evangeline Route, along with Best of Both Coasts tour, and a Lunenburg Adventure tour. Also offers one- and two-day biking and kayaking tours, and bike rentals in the HRM.
  • Scott's Walking Tours [3] Walking and hiking tours throughout Nova Scotia, including Cape Breton, Nova Scotia's four shores, and the Atlantic seacoast.

[edit] Eat

Donair, a pile of roasted, spiced beef (known as donair meat) with tomatoes and onions covered in a sweet, white sauce and wrapped in a pita. This variation on the doner is unique to the area and is available at almost every corner diner and pizza place in Nova Scotia. Folks from New England (and perhaps many other areas of the US) will compair a donair to a gyro [4] - biggest difference is a sauce that is much sweeter than the sauce found on a gyro.

Dulse, most of this seaweed is harvested in Nova Scotia. Locally it is dried and used as a snack.

  • Hala's Pizza and Doniar [5], a charming and cozy pizza restaurant - takes pride in its homemade dishes. Located at 117 Kearney Lake Rd. Wedgewood Plaza in Halifax.
  • Shaws Landing [6], 6958 Highway 333, West Dover, tel: +1 902-823-1843. email:Ian@ShawsLanding.ca. Just a few km towards Halifax from Peggys Cove. The Scottish Swiss chef makes excellent seafood in a beautiful setting. Try the blueberry garlic shrimps. No liquor license.
  • Sutherland's Diner, 2808 Main St. Shubenacadie on the 102. Tel: +1 902-758-0114. Sandwiches, fish & chips, burgers at low prices.
  • The Chickenburger[7], Bedford Highway, Halifax. Drive up and eat in malt, chickenburger and burger shop since 1940.

[edit] Drink

Nova Scotia produces some very good wines. Most wineries offer free tours. Of particular note is Jost Winery [8] along the Northumberland Strait north of Truro.

Try the local beers. Nova Scotia is best known for "Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale," known locally simply as "Keith's" [9]: Natives tend to get a kick out of outsiders trying it. Also sample the Propeller

[edit] Sleep

  • Heather Hotel, 130 Foord Street, Stellarton/New Glasgow., Tel: +1 800-565-4500, email: info@heatherhotel.com, [10]. Just off exit 24 at TCH 104. Rooms from $C 89.
  • Trout Point Lodge of Nova Scotia189 Trout Point Road, off East Branch Rd., Kemptville, Yarmouth County, (902) 482-8360, [11]. Luxury-level lodge adjacent to the Tobeatic Wilderness Reserve, 25 miles from Yarmouth ferry terminal.

[edit] Get out


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