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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is a province located in the southeastern coast of Canada. Its capital city is Halifax.

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Is there a Staples in Digby Nova Scotia?

No there is not a Staples in Digby, NS. The closest would be in New Minas, Yarmouth, or Bridgewater.

Who are some famous people of Nova Scotia?

Famous Nova ScotiansThere are quite a few but not all were born here like Alexander Graham Bell who moved there later on in his career and people like Demi Moore and James Brolin who have seasonal homes here.

Without going into politicians and those famous for the practical, some native Nova Scotians that are more widely known for entertaining us are:

Donald Sutherland (Actor and father of Kiefer Sutherland)

Ellen Page (Actress)

Art Hindle (Actor)

Most of the Trailer Park Boys cast

Nova Scotia produces a lot of musical performers, here are just a few:

Portia White (musician)

Sarah McLachlan (musician)

Anne Murray (musician)

Rita McNeil (musician)

Hank Snow (musician)

Natalie MacMaster (musician)

Ashley MacIsaac (musician)

Matt Minglewood (musician)

Barra MacNeils (Music Band)

The Rankin Family (Music Band)

Sloan (Music Band)

Here are a few of our Sports figures:

Kirk Johnson (Boxer)

Rocky Johnson (Boxer and father of Dwayne Johnson "The Rock")

Trevor Berbick (Boxer - heavy weight champion - last man to fight Ali and Berbick won the fight)

Al McInnis (Hockey Player - Calgary Flames)

Sidney Crosby (Hockey Player - Pittsburg Penguins)

Colleen Jones (World Championships Curling plus a local TV News personality)

The above are just few. "Famous" is a pretty vague because people are famous to different people for different things. Those famous to Nova Scotians, may not be famous anywhere else in Canada or the World.

How far is it from Halifax Nova Scotia to Windsor Nova Scotia?

148 kilometers or 92 miles, and it should take a little more than an hour and a half.

What city is 19 degrees north latitude and 72 degrees east longitude?

Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra, India, is located at 18.96 degrees North latitude and 72.82 degrees East longitude. The city was formerly called Bombay. While the coordinates are not an exact match, I'm sure your's fall within the city.

Was Nova Scotia part of Lower or Upper Canada?

No, Nova Scotia is in the Maritime Provinces. Upper Canada is another term used for Ontario.

What are major rivers in Nova Scotia?

Its called looking it up you dumb a** idiots. Use something else.

Which provinces or territories include new foundland nova scotia new brunswick and Prince Edward?

These four Canadian provinces are known as the Atlantic Provinces due to the fact each province butts up against the Atlantic Ocean.

What is the driving distance in miles from Bangor Maine to Yarmouth Nova Scotia?

275 miles taking this route:

  1. Take SR-9 EAST, from Bangor, to CANADA, via N.B. ROUTE 1 towards SAINT JOHN, N.B. Follow signs.
  2. Cross the bridge from Calais, Maine, U.S.A., into St. Stephen, N.B., Canada, and then continue on N.B. ROUTE 1 - EAST to the FERRY to DIGBY at EXIT 120, at Saint John. Follow signs to the FERRY PORT.
  3. Take a CAR FERRY from SAINT JOHN, N.B. to DIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA.
  4. From Digby, follow HWY 101 - WEST to YARMOUTH.

Does it snow in nova scotia?

Yes!

it does snow in Nova Scotia.

Some people think Nova Scotia is a tropical area but i can assure you it is not, it is really more like sub tropical. It is not quite suitable for growing banana's, but can sustain other warm weather plants.

Snow periodically shows up but usually melts quickly due to our subtropical climate, it doesn't accumulate year to year like it does in other provinces and therefore it doesn't form glaciers and such glacial features.

Is Nova Scotia part of Canada?

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Nova Scotia is a Canadian province but it is not an island. If you look at any map, you will see that Nova Scotia is connected to New Brunswick. Cape Breton, part of Nova Scotia, is an island situated off the north edge of mainland Nova Scotia.

Is Nova Scotia mostly urban or rural?

Nova Scotia is primarily rural, with about 40% of its population living in urban areas, mainly in Halifax, the provincial capital. The majority of the province consists of small towns and rural communities, characterized by picturesque landscapes and a strong connection to the sea. This rural setting plays a significant role in the province's culture, economy, and lifestyle.

How long is the flight to cuba from Halifax Nova Scotia?

Toronto, ON (YTO) to Havana (HAV)

Shortest Flight Duration: 3 hours 30 mins

Theoretically, the flight from Cuba to Canada is 3.5 hours. Depending on the airline and the route the airline takes... maximum flight duration is 5 hours. 99% of the time, flights have arrived from Cuba to Canada in 3-4 hours. This statistic has been confirmed by 5 different people who flew from Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton.

Who were the first settlers in Nova Scotia?

The first people to live in Nova Scotia were the Mi'kmaq.

What job might you have of you live in Nova Scotia?

they mine, fish, and they eat.

We work in industry or tourism, we write music or books, we farm, we govern we design and we paint. To name a few.

Is Halifax a city?

There are many places by the name of Halifax, including:

  • Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
  • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Halifax Parish, Prince Edward Island, Canada
  • Halifax, Queensland, Australia
  • Halifax, Massachusetts
  • Halifax, North Carolina
  • Halifax, Pennsylvania
  • Halifax, Vermont
  • Halifax, Virginia
  • Halifax, Florida
  • Halifax River, Florida

Border bordered by Nova Scotia?

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of St Lawrence; except for where it borders the province of New Brunswick. The province of PEI is in the gulf of St Lawrence and the province of Newfoundland is in the North Atlantic. Maine, USA borders New Brunswick and not Nova Scotia, but is the way most Atlantic Canadians access the USA and the most eastern USA seaboard state residents access Canada.

What ocean is nearest to Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the south and east, by the Bay of Fundy to the west and by the Northumberland Strait and the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the north.

How big is Nova Scotia compared to Vancouver Island?

Nova Scotia is a long narrow peninsula with a length of about 350 to 360 miles long and an average width of 60 miles. That is very near the same length as Florida from North to South and about 1/2 the width of Florida from West to East.

How many counties are in Nova Scotia?

There are eighteen counties in Nova Scotia:

  • Annapolis County
  • Antigonish County
  • Cape Breton Regional Municipality
  • Colchester County
  • Cumberland County
  • Digby County
  • Guysborough County
  • Halifax Regional Municipality
  • Hants County
  • Inverness County
  • Kings County
  • Lunenburg County
  • Pictou County
  • Region of Queens Municipality
  • Richmond County
  • Shelburne County
  • Victoria County
  • Yarmouth County

How big is Nova Scotia in square km?

It is over 350-miles (565 kilometers) in length.