Category: Nova Scotia

The province’s Beaches Act does not preclude private ownership of a designated beach, but it does limit what can be done with the land. Can you own waterfront in Nova Scotia? The Province of Nova Scotia considers submerged land located along the coast of Nova Scotia to be provincial Crown land, owned by the province, […]

Nova Scotia Provincial Parks include more than 7,400 kilometres of coastline with more than forty provincial park saltwater beaches to explore. Dogs are allowed in the parks, but must be kept under control at all times, and on a leash no longer than 2.5 metres (6 feet), including at swimming areas. Are Nova Scotia provincial […]

The basic checklist includes: enough food and water for 72 hours. monitoring local media outlets for updates. securing gates, doors and windows. moving yard furniture and securing trash cans, hanging plants and anything that can be picked up by wind. checking radio batteries. How do you prepare for a hurricane in Nova Scotia? Stock up […]

Felt a quake? Report it! Show quakes near me! There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near Nova Scotia in the past 24 hours. When was the last earthquake in Nova Scotia? Nova Scotia Earthquake FAQ The last earthquake in or near Nova Scotia occurred 10 days ago: Weak mag. 2.8 earthquake – 16 […]

Directions: From Hwy 101 or west of Wolfville take Hwy 358 north, past Canning all the way to Scots Bay and beyond. The road will turn into Cape Split Rd. Follow this road along the coast until you come to a parking lot at the very end. Where is Amethyst Cove located? Nova ScotiaHead out […]

The storm occurred at the end of September but the impacts were still very fresh well into October. From Tuesday, Feb. 17, to Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, a hurricane-strength winter storm hit Atlantic Canada, including Nova Scotia and PEI. What was the biggest hurricane to hit Nova Scotia? October 12, 1962: Typhoon Freda struck British […]

In summer, temperatures are generally pleasant. Hot days, with highs around 30/32 °C (86/90 °F), are rare. From July to October, Nova Scotia can be reached from time to time by hurricanes of the Atlantic, which bend towards the north-east after affecting the Caribbean. Amherst. Month Average Total Year 4.9 1775 Is it going to […]

The storm made landfall in Nova Scotia on Sept. 24 and ripped through the region, knocking out power to more than 500,000 customers in the Maritimes. The hurricane caused violent winds exceeding 100 kilometres per hour, torrential rainfall, flooding and downed trees, and resulted in several deaths, the IBC said. Did Halifax get hit by […]

Fiona will hit Nova Scotia and P.E.I. with all its might Friday night and into Saturday morning, eventually reaching the Quebec lower North Shore and southeastern Labrador early Sunday. Did Fiona hit Nova Scotia? The storm made landfall in Nova Scotia on Sept. 24 and ripped through the region, knocking out power to more than […]

Sea glass can be found all over the world, but the beaches of the Nova Scotia are famous for their bounty of sea glass, bottles, bottle lips and stoppers, art glass, marbles, and pottery shards. The best times to look are during spring tides and during the first low tide after a storm. What beaches […]