Category: Nova Scotia

Is Nova Scotia Indigenous Land?

Nova Scotia is one of just two provinces, the other being Prince Edward Island, that is part of the traditional territory of only one Indigenous people. In both cases, it is the Mi’kmaq. Reserves in Nova Scotia. Published Online June 21, 2018 Last Edited June 20, 2022 Is Nova Scotia indigenous? The Mi’kmaq are the […]

Where Did Immigrants Land In Nova Scotia?

In the 1900s, immigrants arrived in Nova Scotia mainly by boat, docking at Pier 21, a national immigration centre. Pier 21 welcomed about one million immigrants between 1928 and 1971. Where did immigrants land in Halifax? Halifax Harbour, along with Quebec City and Victoria, British Columbia were the major ports of entry for immigration to […]

When Did Nova Scotia Get Electricity?

In 1885, Halifax industrialist John Starr launched the Halifax Electric Light Company (limited), opening the city’s first electric generation plant, a 70 kW facility located at Black’s Wharf, near the corner of Lower Water and Prince Streets. When did Dartmouth get electricity? In 1898, Dartmouth opened its central energy plant, which burned coal and oil […]

What Territory Is Nova Scotia In?

Nova Scotia is one of the four Atlantic provinces of Canada and home to nearly 1 million people. Located on Canada’s east coast Nova Scotia includes over 3,800 coastal islands in addition to the mainland territory. Is Nova Scotia its own territory? Nova Scotia (/ˌnoʊvə ˈskoʊʃə/ NOH-və SKOH-shə; French: Nouvelle-Écosse; Scottish Gaelic: Alba Nuadh) is […]

What Are Houses Made Of In Nova Scotia?

Building Materials – Wood, Brick and Stone 77,955 (99.4%) wood-frame. What is Nova Scotia best known for? The province of Nova Scotia is famous for its high tides, lobster, fish, blueberries, and apples. It is also known for an unusually high rate of shipwrecks on Sable Island. The name Nova Scotia originates from Latin, meaning […]