Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is a province on the Atlantic coast of Canada. Its name means New Scotland in Latin. Nova Scotia is almost entirely surrounded by water and has a strong maritime tradition. The province is known for its lighthouses, fishing villages, and delicious seafood.

Land and People

About 1 million people live in Nova Scotia. The capital and largest city is Halifax. The province is a peninsula with a long, rugged coastline. No place in Nova Scotia is more than 40 miles from the ocean.

Culture and Fun Facts

Nova Scotia has a strong Scottish and Celtic heritage, and you can hear bagpipe music at festivals. The Bay of Fundy, shared with New Brunswick, has the highest tides in the world. Halifax has a deep natural harbor that has been important for centuries. The Peggy's Cove lighthouse is one of the most photographed spots in Canada.

Fun Facts

• The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world, with water levels changing up to 53 feet.
• The Peggy's Cove lighthouse is one of the most photographed places in Canada.
• Halifax played a major role after the Titanic sank in 1912, as many of the rescue ships brought survivors there.

Did You Know?

The tides in the Bay of Fundy are so powerful that about 160 billion tons of water flow in and out of the bay every day. That is more than all the freshwater rivers in the world combined.