Category: Nova Scotia

The Yellow Perch is a freshwater fish with an almost circumpolar distribution in the northern hemisphere. In Canada it can be found from Nova Scotia and Quebec, west to Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories. Are white perch native to Nova Scotia? Although favoring brackish waters, it is also found in fresh water and […]

The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is one of four falcon species found in Nova Scotia. The American kestrel, the merlin, and the American kestrel are also seen in the province. How do you tell a falcon from a hawk? Hawks have brown cheeks while falcon cheeks are white. The striping on the belly goes all […]

The Wildlife Act (www.gov.ns.ca/just/regulations/regs/ wigeneral. htm) lists only 11 groups of species that can be killed throughout the year for the purpose of preventing damage to property. This includes coyotes, woodchuck, skunk, porcupine, crows and other bird species, rats and mice, red squirrels and chipmunks. Is shooting a crow illegal? US federal law permits killing […]

Sink box duck hunting in Nova Scotia takes place November and December. When can you hunt ducks in Nova Scotia? Open season and daily bag and possession limits for migratory game birds in Nova Scotia Species Open season Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters), combined October 1 […]

1 Some of the province’s largest freshwater resources can be found in the lakes and river systems of southwestern Nova Scotia. How many fresh water lakes are in Nova Scotia? Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture has lake inventory information on over 1000 lakes in the province. Is the water in Nova Scotia salt water? Along […]

Health experts unanimously agree that salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It’s full of beneficial Omega-3 Fatty Acids and delicious. Besides, calories in lox are low compared to many other fatty foods. Is Nova lox a healthy food? Benefits of Smoked Salmon There are a number of benefits to boosting the […]

Initial Application Fee $107.35 Passenger (One year) Registered Weight Annual Registration Fee Total Annual Fee 0 – 1000 kg $71.65 $101.70 1001 – 1500 kg $88.45 $118.50 What do I need to register a vehicle in Nova Scotia? The bill of sale, certificate of ownership or NVIS (New Vehicle Information Statement) must be presented at […]

This is the internationally recognised ‘Canada Safety Council Defensive Driving Course’ This course is online and asynchronous (Self-paced and no assigned meeting times). This course can be completed anywhere in Nova Scotia. How much is a defensive driving course in Nova Scotia? COURSE FEES Our Defensive Driving course is $125.00. We do not charge HST. […]

one year. revocation of driving privileges for one year from the date of conviction (not the date of being charged) How long does a DUI stay on your driving record in Nova Scotia? (2) Driver Abstracts contain a ten year history of alcohol related convictions and revocations. How long do you lose your license for […]

6 (1) A motor vehicle or trailer owned by a non-resident shall be exempt from registration in Nova Scotia to the same extent as a motor vehicle or trailer owned by a resident of Nova Scotia would be exempt from registration if it were operating in like circumstances in the province or state in which […]