Category: Nova Scotia

Curling f. Originated around 1800 in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. Where was hockey invented Kingston? The game of hockey as we know it today was developed at McGill in 1875. McGill University, 1881. Hockey was also played in Kingston, Ontario, in 1843. Sir Arthur Freeling, then a first lieutenant stationed in Kingston, organized games for […]

Nova Scotia is home to five species of snakes. None of these snakes are poisonous or venomous, and we rarely see them reach more than a meter in length. Despite this, snakes are still a source of fear for many individuals. What kind of snakes do we have in Nova Scotia? The northern redbelly, eastern […]

Consuming alcohol in public areas like parks is illegal in Nova Scotia, punishable by a $467.50 fine. But recent pilot programs in B.C., plus relaxed laws in Quebec and other places around the world, raise the question of whether exceptions could be made here. Is it illegal to drink in public in Nova Scotia? You […]

Yes, to sell or supply liquor in Nova Scotia, you must have a liquor licence or permit. The NSLC is responsible for beverage alcohol permits for local manufacturers, manufacturing companies and other general permits. For more information about these types of permits, visit NSLC’s permits page. Do grocery stores sell alcohol in Nova Scotia? Quebec: […]

During the Victorian Era, Nova Scotians also played prominent roles in the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny. The province also participated in the North-West Rebellion and the Second Boer War. During the twentieth century the province produced numerous people who fought in World War I and World War II. What war was in Nova […]

$43.98. Nova Scotia lists comparable 24 packs at $43.98, about eight dollars more expensive than in New Brunswick. How much does a 24 case of beer cost? The Average Price of a 24-Pack of Beer Thanks to inflation and the fact that most governments overtax beer you can expect to spend between $15 – $30 […]

Shipbuilding, fishing, farming and trade had made Nova Scotia a flourishing colony. Some were afraid their needs would be ignored if they became part of a larger union. Others favoured Confederation because it would mean access to a railway and a wider Canadian market, and could limit American expansionism. What are the advantages of Confederation? […]

He joined the federal Cabinet in 1869. Nova Scotia was one of the four founding provinces of Canada. It joined New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec in Confederation on 1 July 1867. Nova Scotia and Confederation. Article by Jon Tattrie Updated by Andrew McIntosh Did Nova Scotia join Confederation? Nova Scotia was one of the first […]

Rebellion in Nova Scotia, 1776 About 200 Nova Scotians rebelled against their colonial government in 1776. They attacked Fort Cumberland and planned to seize the entire province. Yet most Nova Scotians supported the British or remained neutral. What caused the Nova Scotian rebellion? The American rebels wanted to remove themselves from the power of Great […]

Hardy vegetables include kohlrabi, onions, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach and turnips. Broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower, though hardy, are better started in a cold frame (or purchased as transplants from the farmers market). Semi-hardy vegetables (6 – 10C) are not frost tolerant. What plants can you grow in Nova Scotia? Here are some of our favorite […]