Nova Scotia
A founding province of Canada, Nova Scotia is nearly surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, and is known for its high tides, lobster, fish, blueberries and apples. Discover more about this Canadian maritime province on these pages.
Nova Scotia Facts
Key facts about the province of Nova Scotia, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Key facts about the province of Nova Scotia, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Origin of the Name Nova Scotia
Find out how the province got its name.
Find out how the province got its name.
Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter
In 2009, Darrelll Dexter led the Nova Scotia NDP to a majority government, making it the first time an NDP government had been elected in Atlantic Canada.
In 2009, Darrelll Dexter led the Nova Scotia NDP to a majority government, making it the first time an NDP government had been elected in Atlantic Canada.
Premiers of Nova Scotia Since 1867
Premiers of the province of Nova Scotia since Canadian Confederation in 1867.
Premiers of the province of Nova Scotia since Canadian Confederation in 1867.
Nova Scotia Elections
Results of the last provincial election, who can vote, and voters lists and provincial constituencies.
Results of the last provincial election, who can vote, and voters lists and provincial constituencies.
Members of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
MLAs currently holding seats in the House of Assembly.
MLAs currently holding seats in the House of Assembly.
Halifax Explosion
The collision of a relief vessel and a munitions carrier in Halifax Harbour during World War I caused the world's largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima.
The collision of a relief vessel and a munitions carrier in Halifax Harbour during World War I caused the world's largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima.
Halifax VE-Day Riots 1945
The tensions of World War II lead to riots in the port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia during the celebration of VE-Day in 1945.
The tensions of World War II lead to riots in the port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia during the celebration of VE-Day in 1945.
Nova Scotia Government Departments
Index to departments, agencies, and services of the provincial government. Publications, news releases, and some directories can also be reached from this page.
Index to departments, agencies, and services of the provincial government. Publications, news releases, and some directories can also be reached from this page.
Nova Scotia Symbols and Emblems
The provincial coat of arms and flag, and the official flower, tree, bird, mineral, gemstone and tartan. The province has a provincial dog and a provincial berry too! From the government of Nova Scotia.
The provincial coat of arms and flag, and the official flower, tree, bird, mineral, gemstone and tartan. The province has a provincial dog and a provincial berry too! From the government of Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Map
Map showing major cities and highways in the province. From Listings Canada.
Map showing major cities and highways in the province. From Listings Canada.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax is the capital city of the province of Nova Scotia.
Halifax is the capital city of the province of Nova Scotia.
Origin of the Name Halifax
Find out how the capital city of Nova Scotia got its name.
Find out how the capital city of Nova Scotia got its name.
Nova Scotia National Parks
Hit the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, or follow historic canoe routes in Kejimkujik Park. From Parks Canada.
Hit the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, or follow historic canoe routes in Kejimkujik Park. From Parks Canada.
Nova Scotia Provincial Parks
Park locator, seasons and fees, camping reservations, tips, events and a photo gallery. From Nova Scotia Natural Resources.
Park locator, seasons and fees, camping reservations, tips, events and a photo gallery. From Nova Scotia Natural Resources.
Nova Scotia Tourism
Music, festivals, tide watch, arts, crafts, culture and the great outdoors from the government of Nova Scotia official tourism site.
Music, festivals, tide watch, arts, crafts, culture and the great outdoors from the government of Nova Scotia official tourism site.