Democracy 250
Various Venues
Halifax - Halifax Metro
May 1 - October 31
2008 celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of parliamentary democracy in Canada; a proud first for Nova Scotia!
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Mi'kmaq Encampment
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Maitland Bridge - Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
July 1 - August 31
Survival for the early people depended on respecting Mother Earth. See how the ancient Mi'kmaq took care of their environment.
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New Scotland Days
Various Venues
Pictou - Northumberland Shore
July 10 - September 15
The Festival begins on the anniversary of the departure of the Hector from Scotland on July 10th, and concludes in celebration of its arrival in Pictou on September 15th.
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Loyalist Landing 2008
Various Venues
Shelburne - South Shore
July 11-27
As part of a year-long celebration in commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the Loyalist Landing in Shelburne.
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Yarmouth Seafest
Various Venues
Yarmouth - Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
July 16-27
Yarmouth's annual festival of the sea features a pageant, giant sidewalk sale, open air concerts and more.
details | website
Founders' Days Weekend
Various Venues
Shelburne - South Shore
July 24-27
In addition to the perennial family favourites, the weekend will also incorporate a historic element filled with pomp and pageantry.
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