He has written several books on cape breton and nova scotia music, including song collections and music histories. Nova scotia hangs off of canadas eastern coast, almost entirely surrounded by the sea. A steamer owned by black diamond line, which was carrying coal from pictou, nova scotia, to montreal, quebec, when it sank after being crushed in the ice off covehead. Apr 03, 2015 technicolor traveltalks short from 1947, showing scenes of nova scotias south shore. The nova scotia archives and the nova scotia museum are pleased to present harry piers. Pages in category nova scotia the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. It includes travel tips, a map, a discount savings card and a cedar point coupon.
Explore our site and visit our historic buildings including the old school house and saint pauls church where you can view our bunce island exhibit and movie. Come and explore a selection of the earliest items collected by mr. We invite you to share the rugged, untamed beauty of nova scotia s lost shores. Nova scotia business listings nova scotia is amazing. Nova scotia directory is a listing catalogue of wonderful nova scotia businesses.
Sheet harbour is a rural community on the eastern shore of nova scotia, canada. Montgomery used the name kingsport in her novel anne of the island as a moniker for the fictional nova scotia town where anne shirley attends university after she leaves avonlea. After this landing, cabot spent some weeks discovering the coast, with most discovered after turning back. This area does not only offer dramatic beauty of ocean views, it is the home of nova scotia s largest acadian population. The value of 1 reward night is the average price of the 10 nights you collect. The farmers along the shores of the mira, who wring from the soil. In this traveltalk look at canadas province of nova scotia, we visit several coastal communities. Nova scotia archives virtual archives, resource guides and.
How to explore the wild shores of cape breton island in. A change of heart toward confederation was evident in halifax, nova scotia, where the morning chronicle newspaper announced on the front page of its july 1, 1867, edition the death of the free and enlightened province of nova scotia. Allister macgillivray is a cape breton born author, songwriter, guitarist, record producer and photographer. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the nova scotia public libraries digital collection. Other stops include blue rocks, where lobstering is an important source of income, and peggys cove, known for its artist community. Immigration report for nova scotia, 1865 contains 1864 passenger lists for kedar, euroclydon, europa, and indian queen. All the men aboard the tunstall made it safely ashore and the wreck is now a popular site for scuba divers. Boating canoeing sea bathing driving fishing tennis. Mavillette beach cape view motel and cottages is located a two minute walk from mavillette beach provincial park along the french acadian shore in clare.
To search for a gay partner for sex in saugeen shores, ontario, click search members. The spot is marked by a cleft rock in which is driven sticks of lignum vitae, a very hard and heavy wood similar to ebony or teak star island, off the southern shores of nova scotia, is known to have been frequented by american pirates and privateers in the late 17th and 18th centuries. A working fishing village, picturesque cove inlet, fishing boats, shops and galleries, rocky coastline, lighthouse, original old red schoolhouse, crashing ocean waves, but most importantly the natural pace of life here. The spot is marked by a cleft rock in which is driven sticks of lignum vitae, a very hard and heavy wood similar to ebony or teak star island, off the southern shores of nova scotia, is known to have been frequented by american pirates. Hd tour of the city of halifax nova scotia canada citadel hill public gardens waterfront harbor. If you have any questions about this amazing province, check out our website. Cape breton island cape breton island is the northernmost island in nova scotia. Living the stressfree life in nova scotia escapeartist. E xploring the wild shores of nova scotia serves up experiences you just wont find anywhere else. Aug 19, 2010 this is harbourville, nova scotia, on the coast of the bay of fundy, one evening in august, at high tide. At age 12 he ran away from his nova scotia home and joined the merchant marines, working as a cabin boy and laborer for four years. Nova scotia is one of canadas three maritime provinces, and one of the four provinces which form atlantic canada.
The best places on nova scotias official chowder trail. Casey was elected to the nova scotia house of assembly in the 2006 provincial election held that june. The seemingly endless stretches of picturesque coastline, a lush green countryside, the beautiful colors of autumn, and the friendliness of its people, make it one of the most livable places in north america. Free spirits of the 1890s annie, minnie and may prat. Mar 24, 2016 on the shores of nova scotia 1940s in color. For census records not available on the lac website, click the link to download a finding aid, which will help you access microfilmed copies. African nova scotian diaspora government documents relating to early african. Yarmouth and acadian shores scenery, ns, canada erinmohle. While many blacks who arrived in nova scotia during the american revolution were free, others were not.
One of canadas oldest archival institutions, we maintain a strong tradition of client service. The area along the shore between digby and yarmouth is often called the french shore for good reason. Enjoy the pics, maybe come visit, maybe fall in love and cant leave. Cdrom passenger ship arrivals canadian ports 18651899. Chowder is pure nova scotia were completely surrounded by the sea, says pyne. Cape breton island was a separate colony until 1820 when it was merged into nova scotia against its will. Those interested in receiving a copy are encouraged to download the electronic version for free here. Piers in his dual capacity as keeper of the public records and museum curator. Watch now for free featured browse more titles movies. Drivers can download a passport, collect stamps, and win prizes all in the. Sheet harbour is located slightly more northward compared to other coastal communities in the area, due to the shape of the harbour.
Nova scotia is a canadian province located in canadas maritimes. Our goal for shores of nova scotia is to capture and document as many of our acadian oral histories for nova scotia. On the shores of nova scotia 1947 plot summary imdb. Perry, the provincial film officer, announced that soon the. Traditional angloscottish and acadian french culture intermingles amongst the villages, harbours, beaches and lighthouses, a remnant of the colonial past. This website is intended to assist the council of nova scotia archives cnsa and institutional members of the cnsa in applying for costshared project funding from the nova scotia archives, division of the department of communities, culture and heritage under the provincial archival development program padp. Nova scotia genealogy osprey shores guysborough, nova scotia. Purchased from the chancellor richardson memorial fund, 2012. Casey served in the executive council of nova scotia from 20062009, serving first as the minister of education, and later as minister of health. Yarmouth and digby are the two westernmost counties of nova scotia. For the provincial electoral district, see eastern shore electoral district. On the shores of nova scotia 1940s in color youtube. On the shores of nova scotia 1947 technicolor youtube.
Free rider trail at fitzpatrick mountain, scotsburn, nova scotia. All formats available for pc, mac, ebook readers and other mobile devices. Technicolor traveltalks short from 1947, showing scenes of nova scotia s south shore. Nova scotia webcams mavillette beach cape view motel. The construction of scottishness in nova scotia, 19331954 journals. Although geomatics association of nova scotia does not actually create or provide any online maps or mapping resources, we do maintain a growing list of nova scotia mapping resources that we are aware of and is freely available to the geospatial community to use online or download.
Pick up a free copy of the map at the yarmouth visitor information centre, at local accommodations, or download from. Museum maker our first jointlyproduced virtual exhibit. Your perfect 7 day nova scotia road trip itinerary bobo. The first stop is lunenburg, where deep sea fishing and shipbuilding are the main industries. It is the atlantic coast running northeast from halifax harbour to the eastern end of the peninsula at the strait of canso. The eastern shore is a region of the canadian province of nova scotia. Guysborough is an important destination for people doing genealogical research in nova scotia.
To search for a gay partner for sex in temiskaming shores, ontario, click search members. Marys fishing village, the lighthouse, and the bay of fundy all from your motel window. At the northeastern end of this small province, cape breton island is a world of towering cliffs, wild shorelines, and gaelic ancestry. It is the atlantic coast running northeast from halifax harbour to the eastern end of the peninsula at the strait of canso the eastern shore is a scenic, yet sparsely settled area, hosting dozens of small fishing harbours and communities. We see the various waters off of nova scotia and then we learn their history, which includes some of the very best deep sea fishing around. The national historic monument, situated on the shore, commemorates the 1783 black loyalist landings in nova scotia. Provincial archival development program nova scotia archives. Away from the shore, there are significant inland wilderness areas, including over 365 lakes and several major rivers. You will often hear acadian french being spoken, a distinct dialect with many oldfrench words. Travel guide travel info tourism nova scotia, canada.
You can also walk our heritage trail and visit the pit house. It shows in the video the good life our people were living here at that. Jun 08, 2017 54 videos play all nova scotia partner videos nova scotia denmarks disappearing road is really an awesome underwater highway duration. The shores offers a rare selection of estate sized waterfront and water view properties on the northeastern coast of nova scotia. Large selection and many more categories to choose from. Yarmouth and acadian shores scenery, ns, canada youtube. It is located in the eastern reaches of the halifax regional municipality, approximately 117 km 73 mi northeast of the central urban area of the municipality, concentrated on downtown halifax and dartmouth. On the shores of nova scotia 1947 12 out of 4 traveltalks entry takes us to lunenburg where we learn a whole lot about fishing. It is your one stop shop when you are planning the perfect trip to nova scotia. On your way to the next stop on our nova scotia road trip itinerary, you have some great options to stop along coastal seaside villages along the south shores before getting to our final destination for the day in lunenburg. Adult friendfinder canada also features free lesbian and gay hookups plus bisexual bi, transgender sex personals and lgbt adult personal ads. Farther north in nova scotia, however, chowder love is taken to a higher, more welcoming level. The chowder trail road trip has nearly 60 stops and runs from may to october.
Kingsport, is a small seaside village located in kings county, nova scotia on the shores of the minas basin, famous at one time for building some of the largest wooden ships ever built in canada. Its unique geography gives rise to the worlds highest tides, a terroir thats the basis for amazing wines, the freshest seafood and local produce, and a love for the world that makes nova scotians seek out adventure in every part of this fair province. Cape view motel and cottages is located at 124 john doucette road, mavillette, ns b0w 2h0, just off the beaten path with a picture postcard view of mavillette beach provincial park, cape st. The french shore acadian culture digby backpackers inn. Community albums was made possible through the support of the public archives of nova scotia board of advisors, nova scotia archives and the council of nova scotia archives.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Nova scotia is one of those places that can seduce you through its sheer natural beauty. This was neat to take a look at what life was like in 1940s in nova scotia. On the shores of nova scotia 1947 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Discover yarmouth and acadian shores in nova scotia youtube. The nova scotia archives acquires, preserves and makes available the provinces documentary heritage recorded information of provincial significance created or accumulated by government and the private sector over the last 300 years. As the second oldest continuously settled community in canada, guysborough plays an important role in the genealogy of many families and is the entry point for a number of distinct cultures into canada. The fictional kingsport is a larger town combining elements inspired by halifax and annapolis royal, nova scotia. The 1666, 1667 and 1681 quebec censuses and the 1770to1838 censuses of nova scotia are digitized and available for browsing not searching by name on the lac site.