Rocky shorelines, rolling farmlands and strong cultural roots focused around community, dance and music are the key elements that make up Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton region, a large island located on the Northeast tip of the province. Historical roots run deep in Cape Breton, for this was one of the places where Canada was founded. (continue...)
Halifax has always been Canada's ocean gateway to Europe and the Atlantic. Because of its large natural harbour, it was one of the first English settlements in Canada. Today it is one of Canada's main ports, having the rare advantage (for Canada) of being ice-free. (continue...)
Nova Scotia is an amazing province for the visitor. Its closeness to the sea, cultural heritage and history, and varied wild beauty, combined with its wonderful people makes it a very attractive place to visit. Nova Scotia has a wide variety of countryside, ranging from the highlands of Cape Breton, which resemble Scotland, for which the province was named, to the wonderful warm beaches of Northumberland Strait. (continue...)
