Nova Scotia (NS) is one of the three Maritime provinces and one of the four founding provinces of the Canadian Confederation in 1867. Halifax is Nova Scotia’s capital and its largest city. Cape Breton Island (northeast of the mainland and where ancient Gaelic is still spoken) and Sable Island (off the southern coast) are part of Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia’s culture is a mix of Acadian, Mi’kmaq, Scottish and African foundations.
The province has 18 counties: Shelburne, Yarmouth, Kings, Annapolis, Hants, Digby, Queens, Halifax, Lunenburg, Guysborough, Antigonish, Pictou, Cumberland, Colchester, Cape Breton, Richmond, Inverness and Victoria
Nova Scotia, located on Canada’s east coast, is known for its seacoast, lighthouses, and historic sites. The province offers a high quality of life with a slower pace, but it is also a hub for the education, technology, and fishing industries. Halifax, the provincial capital, is a cultural and economic centre with a vibrant arts and music scene.