Nova Scotia

Fast Facts

Tucked away at Canada’s eastern tip, Nova Scotia is a land of rugged coastlines, picturesque lighthouses, rolling fields and dramatic cliffs. Whichever part of the province you find yourself in, you can find some incredible sights.

  • Capital City: Halifax
  • Population: 923,000
  • History: Entered Canadian Confederation in 1867
  • Total Area: 52,942 km sq. /20,441 mi sq.
  • Highest Point: White Hill – 535 m/1,755 ft
  • Lowest Point: Atlantic Ocean – sea level
  • Longest River: St. Mary’s River – 250 km/155 mi
  • Largest Lake: Bras d’Or Lake – 1,099 km sq./424 mi sq.
  • Provincial Flower: May Flower (Trailing Arbutus)
  • Provincial Bird: Osprey
  • Provincial Fish: Brook Trout
  • Gemstone: Agate
  • Motto: “One Defends and The Other Conquers”

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