Bay of Fundy. Have you ever heard of the Tidal Bore? This is a natural phenomenon that occurs twice daily on Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy. Where can I see tidal bore in Nova Scotia? Typically, the best places to view the tidal bore are on small rivers that connect to the Bay of Fundy, […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
Is There A Swat Team In London?
SCO19 Specialist Firearms Command (formerly designated as CO19, before that SO19) London’s ‘SWAT’ unit. The Met’s specialist firearms unit are highly trained armed police organized into CTSFO, TST and ARV units. What’s the UK equivalent of swat? The Secret Intelligence Service, often known as MI6, collects Britain’s foreign intelligence. It provides the government with a […]
Where Are The Highest Tides In Nova Scotia?
Bay of Fundy. The highest tides in the world can be found in Canada’s Bay of Fundy at Burntcoat Head in Nova Scotia. Which Bay in Nova Scotia has the highest tides in the world? Located in Canada, between the provinces of Nova Scotia and Brunswick, sits the Bay of Fundy, home to the world […]
Is London Built On Marshes?
London was founded famously, and still sits, on the Thames River. When the city was founded the river was for Ackroyd “bordered by swamps and marshes” (9). Does London still have marshes? Today the marshes provide many pleasant walks, in reach of the inner city, but the most famous use of Hackney Marshes is for […]
Can You Fish For Tuna In Nova Scotia?
About Tuna Nova Scotia tuna are harvested from the cold, clean, pristine waters along the coast of the province and shipped all over the world. Tuna are a sleek, powerful, and large pelagic fish. Species of tuna fished in Nova Scotia include Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye and Albacore. Where can I catch tuna in Nova Scotia? […]
What Is Special About The Tides In The Bay Of Fundy Nova Scotia?
The large tides in the Bay of Fundy result from tidal resonance. Tidal resonance occurs when the amount of time it takes a large wave to travel from the mouth of a bay to the far shore and back to the mouth is the same, or nearly the same, as the time between the high […]
Where Can I Catch Bass In Nova Scotia?
5 hot spots for stripers, salmon and bass in central Nova Scotia SHUBENACADIE GRAND LAKE, NOVA SCOTIA. GPS: 44.902, -63.605. FISH: Chain pickerel, landlocked salmon, smallmouth and striped bass. SHORTTS LAKE, NOVA SCOTIA. GPS: 45.219101, -63.317390. KINSAC LAKE, NOVA SCOTIA. GPS: 44.824, -63.652. Is there bass in Nova Scotia? With summer upon us, options still […]
What Is The Purpose Of The City Of London?
The City of London (the Square Mile) It has been a centre for settlement, trade, commerce and ceremony since the Roman period, producing a unique historic environment of exceptional richness and significance. How does the City of London benefit the UK? It provides many well-paying jobs, it contributes handsomely to the country’s economic output, it […]
How Is The Port Of London Authority Funded?
The PLA receives no funding from the government and is entirely self-financing. Revenues are raised from conservancy charges on vessels and cargo, pilotage charges, annual port dues, hydrographic services, river works licence fees and charges for other services. Who owns the Port of London Authority? As a trust port, the Port of London Authority has […]
Is Cape Breton Considered Nova Scotia?
Cape Breton Island is the northernmost island in Nova Scotia. It is a beautifully rugged island, populated by the descendants of Scottish immigrants, by Acadians, and by the Indigenous Mi’kmaq people. The island is known for its traditional fiddle music, and flourishing Celtic culture. Is Cape Breton separate from Nova Scotia? Cape Breton Island, Mi’kmaq […]