I am born and raised in Nova Scotia. I was in my mid 30s before I stopped taking "home" for granted and began to realize living here in this place in this culture is one of the finest blessings a person might have. I look out the window and am filled with love and pride for this land and its people

I'm a proud Cape Bretoner. Thanks for checking out our beautiful province. We actually have a Gaelic college here in CB, too, dedicated to teaching Gaelic history and culture and keeping the language alive. A small group of women are currently attempting to build a community where Gaelic will be the primary language spoken.

I'm from Halifax. There are a couple things that they did not cover in this video that link directly to Nova Scotia's Scottish heritage. First is the Celtic Colours Festival, an annual music festival that occurs in venues all over Cape Breton in the fall. Second is the Antigonish Highland Games, a festival held in summer that highlights highland dance and traditions like the caber toss. They've been holding the Highland games annually for more than 150 years!

I'm a first generation Dutch Canadian, with a Scottish mom too, who was born and raised in Nova Scotia. This place and all of Atlantic Canada to be honest is so unique. Some of the very best people live here and it's growing in popularity as a great place to visit and to call home. Awesome video series.

The father of a friend of mine was from Nova Scotia, and constantly referred to Nova Scotia as “God’s Country” and Cape Breton as “how God intended to make Scotland”. You would feel at home there.

It's too bad they didn't talk more about the culture of Nova Scotia. These people are so proud of their Scottish heritage. When curling, they wear kilts. And the people are so friendly. There are excellent highland dancers and musicians. So sorry you didn't see that part. I think you would have enjoyed it.

Love your videos! The randomness of a Scotsman living in Malaysia posting about his obsession with Canada is what drew me to watching your clips at first, but your sincere interest in my country and getting to see my home country through your fresh perspective is what makes me keep coming back. As a lifelong Nova Scotia resident of French Acadian descent I’m obviously biased, but NS truly is a gorgeous, culturally rich part of the world that is welcome to all. If you’re interested in learning more about the Scottish connections in our neck of the woods, look up clips on the part of the famous Cabot Trail that snakes through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park (named after your very own Scottish Highlands), the Gaelic College at St. Ann’s in Cape Breton and the annual Highland Games in the small university town of Antigonish. ❤

I came to Halifax via New York, (originally grew up in Vancouver) I got here 12 years ago. Thought I would return to NY after I popped a blue pill for my medical treatment. Huge culture shock coming to Halifax after 10 years in NY, but a culture shock in a good way. I describe Halifax as a really large village. I live right in Halifax so I don't need a car, and if I want to go around the province I just rent one. Much the same as you do in New York. Would I go back to Vancouver or New York? No, why? When the people and the topography make this such a wonderful place to live. It is 'New Scotland' 💗💗

As a Québecoise who has visited the whole country, N.S. has a special place in my heart. Beautiful landscape, yes, but the people there are just so friendly, helpful and just plain nice. I don't have a bad word to say about my 3 trips there. Love their accent too 😊

Whenever one visits Cape Breton Island and the plan is to circumvent the island by vehicle, always traverse the Cabot Trail counterclockwise. That way you're always on the outside of the highway near the ocean view. If you go the other way, you're tucked into the inside and can't see the ocean views as well. So when you travel over the causeway from the mainland go right instead of left to traverse the Cabot Trail. Absolutely stunning scenery. It's also where many islanders speak Gaelic.

The Bluenose was a working fishing vessel in the last days of the sailboat, she worked all season fishing the rich waters of the coast but in the off season she was the fastest racing ship around. Unrivalled in her day, she became a legend when she defeated the yanks in her last race. She continued to work until she was wrecked in the 40s. In the 60s a Bluenose II was built from the original Bluenose blueprints and (iirc) is a museum ship today. It's likeness is featured on our 10¢ coin. There's a regatta called The Bluenose Marathon that still runs to this day.

My father landed in Halifax when immigrating from Italy 🇮🇹. Took the train all the way to Vancouver BC where i was born. I grew up with tons of Scots and Irish. Please come visit.

Caoe Bretoner born and raised!! "we are an island a rock in the stream, we are a people as proud as there's been, in soft summer breeze or in wild winter winds, the home of our hearts Cape Breton!"

If you ever come to visit Nova Scotia please let us know... my wife & I would love to host you. I'm born and raised in BC and love that province - however I have learned to love even more the province we have adopted as our home - Halifax, Nova Scotia. And yes - we have done the tidal bore thing... it's so much fun! Let's go!!!!

In Nova Scotia there are communities that speak Scottish Gaelic and they are trying to revive the language.

My grandparents emigrated from Scotland and settled in Bras D'Or on Cape Breton Island NS where they lived for the rest of their lives. They absolutely loved it there. We have many fond memories of our summers there.

Super bummed they didn’t discuss Mabou in this and The Red Shoe Pub. The music from Nova Scotia, and indeed down East, is unique. It’s impossible to have a conversation about what makes this part of Canada special without mentioning it’s music. I grew up singing chì mi na mòr-bheanna and now I sing it to my baby. Please dive into this special part of Canadian folk culture!

I'm from an immigrant background. Just the UK, we moved here when I was very young. Because my family didn't know anyone we spent lots of time with other immigrant families. As a child I think I had friends from every continent, I was surrounded by people with different accents, different foods, different customs and traditions and it was something I just never questioned. It was only when I was older and started talking to people from other countries that I realised my experience was not typical. I'm thankful for the childhood I had because it made me never think to question someone based on something like race.

We have also sort of preserved the clan System in Nova Scotia, I'm so proud to be from this bastion of Celtic culture in North America. Honestly tons of love for all my Maritime Brothers and a honourable mention for our cousin Newfoundland

I was surprised they didn’t show Peggy’s Cove. I went to NS for a visit when my grandparents were alive. Everyday for a month, we went to a different place. I think NS is the most beautiful province in Canada. The people were very friendly as well. Some fishermen were coming back with fresh scallops when we were on the dock in Halifax. They had extra they they weren’t going to sell, so they gave them to us. Very tasty.

The forgot to mention the citadel of Louisbourg on Cape Breton, which is also a national historic site worth visiting.

Tobermory is also the name of a small lakeside town in Ontario. There are tonnes of hamlets, towns and cities all across Canada named after towns and cities in Scotland. There is a presence of Scottish tradition and culture in many areas of Canada. The ties to Scotland are very old with many folk coming over to Canada during the Highland Clearances.

My son was born and raised in Vancouver. When he moved to the tiny village of Granville Ferry in the Annapolis Valley I thought he'd never last. He was such a city kid. When I visited, he said to me; mom, just don't look at anyone in the eye longer than a couple of minutes because you'll be there for an hour listening to their whole life story and they'll want to know all about your's. And he was right. It's lovely. He's been there for 14 years now and would live nowhere else. I miss him terribly but to see him so happy is a blessing for me.

The Citadel is a 19th century fort in the heart of the capital city of Halifax. It was garissoned for many years by British troops including the 78th Highland Regiment around 1870. The site is now a museum and in the summer, reenactment of the period around 1870 is shown on-site. This included soldiers from the 78th Highland Regiment.

Hey proud Nova Scotian here, love to see a bit of a spotlight to be shone on the greatest place in the world. Born and will die on this land, 10th generation bud 🤙

I grew up in NS (Halifax and Cape Breton), and it makes me so happy to see you learn about it because the Atlantic provinces tend to be forgotten or looked down on because they were historically poor compared to the larger provinces. There's a whole community that still speaks Gaelic in Cape Breton. There's so much in NS that makes me happy and proud to share with the world so I'm glad you took the time to watch :)

I have lived in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia. As a businessman, I have travelled and worked in every major and minor city in Canada and a good port or North Western USA. I have watched your videos about different parts of Canada, and have to say, this Country is one of the most spectacular places on earth. British Columbia is, in my opinion as a well travelled Canadian, the most picturesque place, with the greatest variety of spectacular sights I have ever seen. I have been in bC for 40+ years and, even now, I am in awe every time I look at our mountain ranges and natural wonders as I was the first time I saw them. It is a privilege to live in a place that lets you feel the grandeur of our natural Country, while still in close proximity to major cities and larger populations. I believe that if you were to visit BC, and spend a little time traveling the Province, you would be unable to resist the urge to move here. Thanks for your videos and their ability to remind me of the wonders of our Province ( and the other incredible places in the rest of Canada). Keep it up

It is amazing how we can become so accustomed to our surroundings that we don't realize anymore that where each of us Canadians live is unique. Thanks for reminding us how special our country is. 🙂

One thing you should look into is the phenomenon that is the Bay of Fundy.. It is the home of the world’s largest tidal change. It is also considered one of the seven wonders of Canada.

You should look up The Fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island. It's an 18th century full masonry and earthenwork French fortress that's been largely reconstructed. It's amazing to visit and walk the streets. It has a short but fascinating history. I was an archaeologist there for a time, and it's my favorite place in the world.

Billy Connolly did a cross Canada travel series. The opening episode takes place in Atlantic Canada. Worth a look too to get another Scottish perspective.

I was born and raised in Nova Scotia. My ancestors moved there over 100 years before confederation. They moved there from the Dumfries area of Scotland. We have been recognized as one of the only Scottish clans outside of Scotland and have our own tartan. One of the military reserve units in our area is known as the Highlanders and one of my brothers served in the regular military in the Black Watch. A lot of Celtic music comes out of Nova Scotia and there is nothing like having a great ol' ceilidh.

I’m a stubble jumper from the prairies living in Ontario. The only place that I love as much as the big sky country, is Nova Scotia. The people are so friendly and fiercely proud of their heritage. The scenery is rugged and gorgeous and the view out into the ocean reminds me of endless wheat fields. A big shout out to all the brave sailors at Maritime Forces Atlantic

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦. My family came to Canada to pier 21 through Nova Scotia. We settled in Southwestern Ontario. We are Scottish Canadians. We came during "the Clearings " I plan to visit Scotland some day and pay my respects to Sir John Graham. My ancestor. ❤(Sir John DeGraeme) at Falkirk

Another province that has a lot of Scottish settlers is Prince Edward Island. Also all across Canada nearly every police service have a pipe and drums band.

I actually had tears rolling down from my eyes, I Grew up on Cape Breton Island and had to move to Alberta due to not able to find a job. Cape Breton is always in my heart and will move there in the future. I’m a MacDonald, my ancestors come from Lewis of Scotland. I am also a Bagpiper and Fiddler. I miss Cape Breton So much!

My mother’s side of the family is from Cape Breton Island and I can confirm it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Scottish culture is very much still alive and valued there. My family originally came from Barra, but was sent to Canada a few hundred years ago. We can trace our family all the way back and our family spoke Gaelic until only a few generations ago! Our family even still has the land we were given when we landed so long ago in Boisdale. If you ever go to Canada, trust me, go to Cape Breton! The people are lovely, the culture is rich, and the landscape is gorgeous!

I'm a proud Canadian and I love having people from around the world living here and being new Canadians

I was born here in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia but moved to Alberta when I was 11. I've travelled across this country 7 times, been through almost every province and I know I'm biased but honestly there is no place like Nova Scotia. As beautiful as it is, it pales in comparison to the people. I was finally able to move back here with my fiance 6 months ago after being away for 40 years and it has felt like heaven. My fiance LOVES it here, really loves the people and is grateful for such an amazing place to now call home. I strongly encourage you to visit here, there is nothing like it!

The brightly coloured buildings in the town of Lunenburg have their original roots in German architecture. The gable design is specifically called a Lunenburg bump. Many coastal houses in Lunenburg County have a widow’s walk on the top of house, where families would watch for the return of their loved ones from the sea, whether fishing or a sea-going voyage.

I can tell you that the history and the scottish heritage runs deep in this province. I love Nova Scotia, I couldnt imagine trying to live anywhere else.

I live in Nova Scotia - my family have been here a long time, mostly from Scotland. There is plenty to do, but the pace of life is mostly more laid back than other places. It's pretty great to be able to live in a city and then drive a half an hour and go hiking in other-worldly places where you don't see another human being for hours. Other Canadians marvel at how nice and polite Atlantic Canadians are, in the same way the rest of the world does about Canada as a whole. According to geologists, Nova Scotia used to be attached to Morocco before Pangea broke apart. I've often wondered if that's why Europeans feel so at home here - I think we're geologically and topographically more similar to parts of Africa and Europe than the rest of Canada.

Coast to coast Canada is awesome. I love it all. Ever province has its own thing you can enjoy getting to know. We do fly under the radar for tourism and quite frankly I like that. Canadians rarely brag, but we have our own culture, scenery and outlook on life that can't be beat. I've been all over the world and came back to be in Canada again.

I am born and bread in Ontario, but I love going anywhere in the east coast. My Scottish heritage pulses through my veins harder when I go there and I just feel so proud of my country as a whole. Love your videos and hope you come for a visit! ❤️

Love your videos. Being originally from Nova Scotia, I was waiting for this one. To briefly answer your question, the Bluenose II was built (early 60s) by a brewery family called the Olands, and used as a marketing tool in races. The original Bluenose (1920s) was built as a racing and fishing vessel. Thanks again for your great vids, I’ve lived all across this great country and enjoy revisiting these places through your vids. Cheers!

My wife and I moved to Nova Scotia from Toronto 3 years ago - just in time for the pandemic! - we love it. It's incredibly friendly and easy going and it is hands down the most beautiful province in this incredibly beautiful country!

The main thing about Nova Scotia is the people the people are some of the friendliest people you will meet in the world

Nova Scotia is 360 degrees and 100% gorgeous !

April 3/23 I currently live in the Greater Halifax area (I.e. Dartmouth) and have lived in Nova Scotia for over 15 years. I was born in Victoria, B.C. and grew up in Vancouver. I have also lived in Winnipeg,Calgary, Montreal and Toronto. However, Nova Scotia is the best! It is my “peace and serenity “. The population of this Province just reached one million and Greater Halifax is about half the total population. I love being near the ocean and not far from the countryside. Places like Toronto and Vancouver are now too big and expensive to live. In any case that is my view for you.

I'm a prairie boy from Manitoba. Born and spent all my life on the prairie. But having travelled to a good chunk of Canada, I can only say that Nova Scotia is a wonderful place. I hope to revisit it again. Through the Sea Cadet program as a youth and later on in my working life I had the chance to meet and form firm friendships with fellow Canadians from coast to coast. This video barely scratches the surface. There is so much more to see and learn about. Enjoy your tour of the provinces and linger long in each one.

I am a MacDonald, and have lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, my entire life (almost 40 years) and worked at the halifax citadel. As an ancestor of one of those many scots who came to Nova Scotia, I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. If you ever find your way over here, I will also be happy to show you around our city,

I have lived in Nova Scotia for almost 25 years. I have also lived in British Columbia and Alberta. The people in Nova Scotia are amazing. They will give you the shirt of your back and invite you over for dinner. They are hard working but family is more important. Life is slower in NS than in BC and Alberta. The pace is much slower than BC and Alberta. Nova Scotia is picturesque just like BC, however it definitely does not have the high mountains. It is green, rocky, with oceans, beaches, lakes, and canals that criss-cross the landscape. Some of the best surfing especially when a big storm is on the way. Halifax is a hub city of about 500,000 people. It is the largest city in the Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, PEI and NFLD). Overall the Atlantic region of Canada has about 2 million people. In the last few years many industry has moved to Atlantic Canada driving up the cost of living. . The price of homes and property has increased more significantly over the last few years. Nova Scotia is quaint. When visiting the interesting site are not so far apart. Some ideas for future videos. Canada’s efforts after 9/11 (not just Gander but the whole region helped after US airspace was closed). Joggins Heritage Site, Bay of Fundy, Halifax Citadel, the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo, Louisbourg Heritage Site, Titanic graves and memorability, terminus of the Underground Railroad, Canadian Mint, Mining. Peace by Chocolate story.

My home for 47 years. ❤ clean air, ,kind hearted people, slow pace still wins the race.

My father was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia in 1947. His family experienced "the bump" in the coal mines, my great uncke Jack Arseneault was one of many miners who ran back to the mines to help rescue his trapped pals. My grandparents eventually moved their family to Montreal Quebec. The apartment building where they lived had a natural gas leak and exploded in 1965 (I think that's the year), which I heard stories about how my grandfather didn't recognize the signs when his canary stopped singing a few days prior to the explosion and he felt guilt and anguished that he could have prevented it. If you come from a mining town, you understand the canary thing. My grandmother and 4 year old cousin perished (along with many others), yet my father survived though badly injured. His dad, sister & brother-in-law had already left for work. They eventually moved back to NS, however my father returned to Montreal, married & started a family. We go back every year to visit family in NS.... it always feels more like home for me.

I live in Nova Scotia. I was born and live in Lunenburg County. My German ancestors immigrated to Lunenburg approximately 250 years ago. I grew up in a small fishing community. My father was an inshore fisherman ,just as his ancestors, and was born on an island bearing his family name. Lunenburg is a very beautiful town, and was a great fishing hub in the age of sail. In the early 1900's many schooners left Lunenburg and headed to the rich fishing grounds of the Grand Banks off of Newfoundland. When they got there, men would be sent out each day in dories to haul nets. They stayed there until the schooner was full. Then they headed back to Lunenburg. The first boat back to port got the best price for their fish . The men took great pride in their schooners and soon races started between them . The Bluenose was built to compete against an American schooner from Mass. She won races and was the fastest schooner ever. She is on the Canadian dime, is the reason we are sometimes called Bluenoser, and I was brought up to be very proud of her. Cape Breton is indeed amazing. I am about 5 hours drive away but i it feels like a different world. I especially like Baddeck and the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. I did the Fundy Tidal Bore river rafting a couple of years ago. I think I smiled and laughed for two hours straight. If you ever get the chance to do this, DO IT. It is so much fun. Halifax is a small city. If you like great pubs and greater beer, Halifax is the place to be. Nova Scotia has the most Universities per capita in Canada. There are a lot of 18-23 year olds in Halifax and it has a vibrant nightlife. On top of all of this, we are some of the friendliest people in Canada. We also have our own tartan, and song " Farewell To Nova Scotia".❤

I just found your videos and enjoy how fascinated you were with Nova Scotia. Would just like to let you know that the first Scots landed here in the early 1600’s in what is now called Pictou County. We have many sites to visit including a monument for the Battle of Culloden and a replica of the ship The Hector which brought Scots here in the 1750’s. Another community called Antigonish is where they teach Galic and have Highland Games every summer. Keep posting!

5:25 is the Skyline Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, its absolutely stunning.

I’m a Cape Breton Nova Scotia girl, and the highlands in Cape Breton is absolutely breathtaking! I’ve done so many trails and love my island very much. I went to Victoria BC for university, so I got to experience the best of both provinces. I think the main difference is the population(obviously), so Cape Breton is a more intimate place to enjoy the nature and experience the people who are by far the friendliest in the country (Eastcoast all the way😉). That trail you asked about was the skyline trail on the Cabot trail. Mabou and Inverness are rooted very deep in Gaelic culture and I think you’d love the Red Shoe pub to hear the local talent. Sooo much talent in Cape Breton. Everyone plays the fiddle or guitar down here😂. It’s a magical place, as if you want to get more of a busier city experience, Halifax is absolutely the place to go. You can not go wrong taking a trip to Nova Scotia. I assure you’ll make friends and you’ll want to return. Personally I came back and I never want to live anywhere else❤️

I live in NS and it is a beautiful province. My grandfather was from Dundee and said Cape Breton reminded him of home. After a trip to Scotland myself, I understand why. I am also Acadian French, so I have deep roots here as well. Life here is simple, people don’t have a lot but will never let someone go with out. The video doesn’t show all the regions of the province like the Annapolis Valley and the coastlines of the Bay of Fundy. Which is home to the highest tides in the world and some amazing fossils!

I first visited Halifax in my early 20s when a friend was at Dalhousie University. I loved it and eventually went back twice. Both times I rented a car and drove around Cape Breton. The small towns are wonderful. Baddeck, Margaree Harbour, Cheticamp, Ingonish. One of the most beautiful drives in the world. I also had the best lobster, of course! I highly recommend the Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. They have fascinating exhibits. Being from Vancouver I loved the maritime culture of the island. The people of Nova Scotia are the best part of the island, though. Very friendly and hospitable.

Born and raised in Cape Breton. The Scottish Gaelic is very well protected here with teaching starting in grade school, continuing in University and of course at the only Gaelic college in North America. We speak both the Lewis and Barra dialects of Scottish Gaelic. The Scottish traditions were also protected here in Cape Breton after the immigration of Scots after the Battle of Culloden in 1745. Dances. Wearing of the traditional great kilt, storys, tartan weavng. Kilt design, music etc. Some dances were brought back to Scotland in recent years by our teachers from the Gaelic college. You will definitely feel like home in Cape Breton. Welcome anytime!

I mentioned on your first video on this channel that my parents immigrated to Canada from the UK a few years before I was born. At our last Thanksgiving (Harvest Festival) I thanked them for choosing Canada. It's (generally) a land of sanity in an ever increasing world of lunacy.

Some big stripe bass in that water where they are rafting. Nova Scotia is perfect born here never left 56 years and counting.

My ancestors emigrated from the Isle of Skye to Toronto and my husband’s ancestors emigrated to Cape Breton after when they were kicked out of Scotland after the Battle of Culloden. We live in Cape Breton and it is a stunningly beautiful place to live. Last fall Mabou started a Gàidhlig immersion school. Many Gàidhlig speakers here.

Fun fact the Bluenose was the fastest rumrunner in her day, currently she is in dry dock for repairs I believe

The people who made the video really did only scratch the surface of Nova Scotia. If anyone is visiting, these are things to see, but also a visit to the Annapolis Valley is stunning. Nova Scotia is beautiful and has a lot of culture. The Gaelic Community there is truly thrivjng and a lot of festivals still have highland dancing and bagpipes at them.

My dad was born in Riga Latvia in 1929 and immigrated here in his early twenties. He landed in St. John’s and ended up in British Columbia. I am so proud to be Canadian and the son of an immigrant. 🇨🇦 Love your reactions bud. 😎

The tidal bore is on the top side of the province. Probly 90 minutes by car. If you look for Bay of Fundy it will tell you about the tide. Nova Scotia has a tartan. So does Cape Breton. People from Nova Scotia refer to themselves as Blue Nosers, cause of the ship. There is a Tattoo in Truro that draws the whole world. Every Bluenoser knows what a caber toss is😂. Lastly, the houses are pointed and colorful because it snows heavy and get wild weather, the roofs drain better that way. The colors are traditional so men on ships could see home from the water

Congratulations from Canada on the win vs Spain

The park they show the most is Highlands National Park. This park takes up the northern part of Cape Breton Island. It is also home to the famous Cabot Trail.

I live in Halifax, Halifax is the biggest city in the Maritimes. Halifax is shaped the way it is from the Halifax explosion after two ships collided in the harbor both carrying flammable and explosive chemicals on board. Nova Scotia truly does a large Scotish/Irish community. Funny story, my older sister spent a month traveling through Ireland and Scotland a few years ago, something she noted was folk/pub music. In Ireland and Scotland, the music told stories about preparing voyage to cross the sea, and our folk/pub music on the east coast in Canada tells stories after we arrived from crossing the sea.

Thank you for doing a video on Nova Scotia!

I moved to Kjipuktuk (Halifax) 6 years ago from Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland). In your initial video you mentioned wanting to learn about Indigenous people, well we Mi'kmaw people are from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Eastern Quebec, a section of Northern Maine in the US and the Island of Newfoundland....it was either us Mi'kmaq or the Beothuk people who met Leif Eriksson. We're depicted at the end of the TV series "Vikings" with some of it being in the Mi'kmaw language. Really enjoying all the videos you're doing by the way, always wanted to see what a Scot would think of the Gaels that live here.

As a Newfoundlander, I’ve been to Nova Scotia many times, and truly love it there.

Canada is multi cultural in that each of us are something and Canadian. But first and for most we are Canadian, its this that is very unique to Canada. This take on multi culturalism is what gives us such rich history and so much diversity between even cities within the provinces

Yes, their are still a few people who speak Gaelic and there is a college at St-Anne where they teach the gaelic language and culture. In fact in some communities, the gaelic language is now taught in elementary school. In fact, fairly recently many of the road signs in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island are now in both English and Gaelic. The most Scottish counties of Nova Scotia are Pictou, Antigonish, Inverness, Victoria, Guysborough, Richmond and Cape Breton. These are all in the northern half of the province. Richmond and Inverness also have important Acadian communities. Most of the rest of the province has of German (protestant), Acadian, English, Irish, and American roots. There are also a number of Aboriginal communities across the province. The early settlement of Nova Scotia is very complex as those who have settled there have come in several waves of settlement. The local aboriginal people are the MicMac and they were followed by the Acadians from France. The Acadians were around until about 1755 when most were deported by the English or fled to territory still controlled by France. Some returned to Nova Scotia following the surrender of Quebec in 1763. However, by that time a new group had arrived in Nova Scotia; these were the New England Planters. They essentially took over the lands settled by the Acadians. They came from New England; i.e. mainly from the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Around the same time, German protestants, many from the area around Geneva, ended up settling along the shore south of Halifax. Following this, the Philadelphia grant of 1765 was given to Philadelphia business men to bring settlers to the Northern part of Nova Scotia around present day Pictou. They encouraged Americans, this is before the American war of Independence, to settle there. The next group to come were the American Loyalists following the American war of Independence. They mostly settled in the more southern parts of the province. In fact, at this time the Island of Cape Breton wasn't open to settlement. Finally, the last group to start arriving in large numbers were the Scots, most from the highlands and islands off the west coast. This was part of the highland clearances. Most Scots came came starting from just before the American war of indepence until the mid-1800's. This was probably the most sustained immigration from a single place since the New England Planters. They settled in the Pictou County and then moved north to settle Antigonish and Guysborough counties, and when Cape Breton was opened for settlement in 1784, they quickly moved there. As a result the Northern part of Nova Scotia has a strong and vibrant Scottish community; whereas, the southern part of the province is more, shall we say, English. In fact, 100 years ago, most people in the northern part of Nova Scotia still spoke and understood Gaelic. It really only started to quickly disappear following World War II.

I grew up on Cape Breton Island. Lived across Canada. Now moved to Halifax. Something about the east coast life I just love. Probably because its home lol

Firing of the Cannon is our Noon day gun, 12 sharp and can be heard far into Dartmouth.

I live in Nova Scotia, my Gran came from Scotland after WW1. Its a great place to live. One big thing you missed is the highest tides in the world happen here in the Bay of Fundy. Its very cool.

It warms my heart to see you fall more in love with my country in every video. Thanks!

I am born and raised in small down Nova Scotia, I have been to many of these places and the natural beauty cannot be captured on camera. It is something you absolutely must see in person. The culture and the people are amazing, the city of Halifax has the most pubs per capatia in the country and has an impressive nightlife with drinks, music and late nights.

Do the Cabot Trail in mid to late October when the leaves are all turning red and orange, it’s breathtaking

Born and raised in Nova Scotia. So proud to say I from there. This doesn't even scratch the surface. The noon gun is fired daily from the Citadel. It's a tradition carried on from the founding of Halifax.

As a person who has lived all across Canada and lived in Nova Scotia for five years the number one thing you you observe about Nova Scotia and Maritimes is the people,no aires about them they are authentic, open,sharing,love humour and friendly people.

I was born and raised in Nova Scotia as well as Newfoundland and Labrador, I've spent most of my life in the Halifax area, life can be quite muggy feeling wise with being so close to the ocean, and it heat in the summer from the valley combined with the humidity can be a bit draining but its a nice spot if your around Kentville to try out some Nova Scotian Cider. Halifax is much more slow pace than most other well known cities in Canada, but on the easy coast is usually in my experience known for being "the big city" in the Maritimes ( between Nova Scotia, PEI, and New Brunswick) . When walking on the streets most people will ask " How's it going?" unfortunately its not usually an invitation to actually tell you how you are doing and more of a polite way of say hello, The general attitude of people in Nova Scotia is rough " That's just the way it is" which isn't as bad as it may sound, yes with the extremes you get people that don't care about any thing and those that care far too much like you do everywhere in the world. I find it mellows out and leave most of the population with a generally good attitude towards struggle and things that can't be changed which makes Nova Scotians easy going and talkative if you get the right topic! They left out Peggy's Cove, and kind of touched on the Bay of Fundy. Also a fun fact in Windsor, Nova Scotia is the birthplace of Hockey.

I lived two years in Nova Scotia and I loved it. Everyone there is so generous and nice. I went on Tancook Island quite a few times, spending the day, collecting seaglass and breathing fresh air.

my grandmother was a scottish warbride, she was centerpoint for the halifax pier, so much pride in how I got here.

I'm from Nova Scotia and I love it. I've lived lots of other places, but by my 30's I just wanted to come home. I love that wherever you are in Nova Scotia, you're always close to water of some sort, and never far from the ocean.

Nova Scotia (in my opinion) has the greatest combination of natural beauty (all of it totally accessible), beautiful towns and cities, historical interest, cultural diversity and some of the the nicest people in all of Canada.

The video shows the Skyline Trail on the Cabot Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands. The ocean views at the end are spectacular. Gotta look out for moose on the trail!

I worked in advertising and Nova Scotia Tourism was a biog account. There used to be something called the International Gathering of the Clans which is exactly as it sounds. Every few years, the clans would gather in one of the countries in which a significant population of Scottish desxendants lived - Scotland (of course), Canada, New Zealand, Australia, etc. Well, at one of these held in Nova Scotia, the head of Clan MacDonald from Scotland arrived at the Halifax Airporrt and was greeted in Gaelic by the head of Clan MacDonald for Nova Scotia. The Scot responded in English because he couldn't speak Gaelic.

Scotland still highly visible in Canada. I have Scottish ancestors so we go to Robbie Burns Night every year, Family crests, tartans, kilts and sashes for the ladies, Cèilidh’s etc. And I am in ALberta ❤I and my daughter took Highland dance lessons, take in the Highland Games every year.

Fun Nova Scotia fact is that no place in the province is more then like 50km from the ocean!

Born and raised in Halifax 😊 The cannon is fired at noon daily, although the city has grown so much since I left I don’t know if it can still be heard from around the downtown.

you love sports, you like Canada and you love to see valour and patriotism.... Canada's reaction to hockey gold medal Vancouver 2010

My father was born and raised in Nova Scotia and I have enjoyed my many visits there over the years. In Nova Scotia I learned a common saying from the old-timers, "no hurry".

I loved your reaction when you saw our flag. I am a proud Nova Scotian who had a similar experience when I saw the Nova Scotia plaque at Edinburgh Castle. One of my favourite things about Nova Scotia is that because of its size and shape it only takes a few hours to get from one place to another. So you can go to a beach, pick apples in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, visit a fishing village, go to a big city etc etc etc and depending where you are it won't take you long.

It is best in person but as you can see Canada is beautiful!

The bluenose is on the dime here. It was the fastest schooner at one time. Racing in the Caribbean At the end she was bought by a a hum , her speed was used to outrun the coastguard with a belly full of rum if my memory serves. We built a replica which sails today.

My father was a passenger on the Bluenose II on a voyage to Bermuda in 1967. They ran into foul weather on the way. Two sailors actually went overboard and they were only able to get one back. They lost lifeboats and water barrels so the U.S. Coastguard had to assist. A Coastguard plane dropped new water barrels for them and a U.S. Coastguard cutter was sent to escort the Bluenose the rest of the way to Bermuda. I was just six years old so don't remember much from that time, but when I think now about what my mom must have been going through, I wish I'd talked more to her about it before she passed.