 | Nova Scotia Canada Wherever you are in Nova Scotia you are never more than 56 km from the sea, the rugged coastline has innumerable sheltered bays and inlets which provide shelter for the small fishing villages many of which are delightful little ports of call.
The Annopolis Valley lies to the western side of the province, here you will find scenic farm country, the region has dairy farms and is famous for its apple orchards, in spring the apple blossom is spectacularly beautiful.
The Northern island of the Province holds one of Canada's most popular National Parks Cape Breton Highlands, here the spectacular drive of the Cabot Trail can be found winding its way along the coast and in and out of the forests, the Trail stretches from Yarmouth along the North Bay of Fundy shore to Windsor and the Minas Basin, this region was one of the first areas to be settled by Europeans. |
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| The Atlantic Coast Here the south shore is punctuated with dozens of lighthouses, the jagged coastline has many coves which in times past where favoured haunts of pirates and rum runners, take the 45 minute drive along the coastal highway from Halifax to Peggy's cove, a picturesque fishing port whose lighthouse and general views are constantly photographed. Take a boat trip to Oak Island, here Captain Kidd reputedly buried his treasures, despite the attention of many would be treasure hunters it still has not been discovered. Cape Breton Highlands National Park The Cabot trail encompasses the periphery of this area, with many hiking trails which lead off into its interior, such as the Glasgow Lakes Trail which goes to John Deer Lake. The forest is a mixture of coniferous and hard wood trees, here white tailed deer, red fox black bear moose lynx beaver mink and the snow shoe hare can be found whilst the Bald Eagle is an occasional sighting. At the park entrance you may purchase a licence to fish for trout or salmon. |
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| Bluenose II in Halifax Harbour | Halifax Sitting in the middle of Nova Scotia's south shore, this natural harbour is a major Atlantic port and is home to a large commercial fisheries fleet, whose boats share the waters with ships from Canada's largest Naval Port. The Harbour front area has many old wharf's and warehouse witch have been restored as historic properties, here lies a neighbourhood of artists studios and galleries, restaurants and taverns, this is considered one of the Worlds best places to eat lobster. In Fairview Cemetery on the North west side of the town lie many of the victims of the sinking of the Titanic, which occurred just south of Newfoundland
The Airport lies 40km north west of the town |
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