Category: History & Culture
Our past becomes a full-on sensory experience at each of the 10 living history sites in Nova Scotia. Cannons blast and blacksmiths forge as interpreters get in character to make history something you can touch – and even taste.
The South Shore is steeped in history and just about every nook and cranny has a museum sharing stories of seafaring adventures, culturally significant events and how life on the South Shore was lived generations ago.
From the brightly painted houses and towering churches of seaside villages to the quiet beauty of masterfully created hooked rugs, Acadian culture infuses Nova Scotia with its vibrancy, jaunty rhythms and over 400 years of history and language. Explore Acadian culture through historical sites, events, language, genealogy, music, food, and crafts while travelling throughout Nova Scotia.
On her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic the night of April 14, 1912. In less than three hours, the ship that was touted as “unsinkable”, descended to its final resting place in the Atlantic Ocean. Of its 2,228 passengers and crew, 1,518 lost their lives. The story of Titanic, a remarkable engineering feat of the early 20th century, continues to captivate our interest, hearts and emotions.
The Gaelic language spoken in Nova Scotia is the same as the Gaelic spoken by the early Scottish Gaelic settlers. Commonly referred to as Scottish Gaelic or Gaelic, it is part of life in the province.
Atlantic Canada’s literary tradition stretches back centuries, and the culture of this land reaches back thousands of years. This starter pack of books suggested by Atlantic Books Today, the east coast’s premier literary magazine, will add adventure, wisdom and fun to your visit.
Each of Nova Scotia’s 86 Canadian National Historic Sites tell the story of centuries of adventure, cultural diversity, conquest, discovery and scenic beauty.
Georges Island is so close to Halifax’s busy waterfront, it seems to loom through the windows of downtown landmarks like Canada’s Immigration Museum at Pier 21 and the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market. Because it has such a long and complex history and was closed to the public, legends grew up around it. According to one, the island’s tunnels extended beneath the harbour floor all the way to its sister fortification on Citadel Hill that overlooks the city.
History buffs can immerse themselves in the fascinating cultural, maritime, and military heritage of a town founded in 1749. The Mi’kmaq spent the summers here hunting and fishing, and after the city’s founding, sailors would haunt the rough and tumble taverns known as grog shops
