Category: Nova Scotia

Development (R5) Zone. The purpose of the Comprehensive Neighbourhood Development (R5) Zone is to enable the development of large-scale and comprehensively planned neighbourhoods by development agreement. What is R4 zoning in Nova Scotia? The (R4) Zone shall contain measures to ensure business uses such as Bed and Breakfasts and Boarding Houses are developed in a […]

By the turn of the century caribou were becoming scarce in Nova Scotia. Over hunting and loss of habitat, as early settlers cleared land, took their toll and caribou are believed to have disappeared from the mainland around 1905. Was there ever caribou in Nova Scotia? Caribou used to be found in Nova Scotia (woodland […]

It should take 6 weeks to get the licence. It can take longer if more information is needed or if your application hasn’t been filled in correctly. How long does it take for a liquor licence? If you are opening a new establishment, be sure to allow at least six months for your licence to […]

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) is the Crown corporation which controls sales of alcoholic beverages and recreational cannabis in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the sole distributor for these products and runs all retail outlets (108 across the province) selling alcohol and cannabis products. How many NSLC are there in Nova Scotia? There are […]

Yes drive right on over! Can anyone visit Oak Island NS? Oak Island is privately owned, and visitation is only through pre-booked guided tours. Who owns Oak Island in Nova Scotia? Oak Island is a privately owned island in Lunenburg County on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. The tree-covered island is one of […]

Bessie Murray. Originally designed by Bessie Murray in 1953 for the agricultural exhibition in Truro, the popular tartan was adopted by the Province in 1955 through an Order in Council. Who designed the Cape Breton tartan? Grant, Mrs ElizabethIf you do not have an account, click here to create one.Tartan Details – Cape Breton (yellow […]

While some types of fig trees can survive and do well in Nova Scotia winters, most will become stunted and not produce fruit or may even die. What fruit trees grow well in Nova Scotia? D. The fruit crops most likely to be grown in Nova Scotia include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples and pears. Other […]

Sable Island Sable Island île de Sable • Land 31 km2 (12 sq mi) Highest elevation 30 m (100 ft) Population • Total 0 (6−25 personnel from Meteorological Service of Canada are stationed on Sable Island on rotation at Sable Island Station only) Does anybody live on Sable Island? The wild ponies of Sable Island […]

In Nova Scotia, Hoary Willow occurs within the Black River system at the northwest end of Lake Ainslie, Inverness County, Cape Breton Island. Here it is known from four rich calcareous fens in close proximity to the river floodplain plus a single plant in a calcareous graminoid marsh. Are willow trees native in Nova Scotia? […]

The most widely planted tree nut species in Nova Scotia are heartnut, hazelnut, Persian walnut, and chestnut. Consider the local climate, soils, site, marketing opportunities, and intentions for the planting as a business or a hobby before establishing a tree nut orchard. Can almond trees grow in Nova Scotia? A lot of people are surprised […]