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Our Culture

In every corner of Nova Scotia, vibrant arts and culture await, offering a perfect blend of rich heritage and unique experiences. Discover the languages, art, theater, music, cuisine, stories, and history that define our lively culture.

Celtic Colours International Festival

Experience Music, Theatre and Festivals!

From concerts, festivals and theatre to live performances at Halifax pubs and ceilidhs that’ll get your toes tapping, there are many opportunities to experience Nova Scotia’s vibrant culture.

Big Hill Pottery in Baddeck, Nova Scotia

Discover Authentic Nova Scotian Artisans

Artisans throughout Nova Scotia craft unique art inspired by our history, cultures and natural landscapes. The Cabot Trail has an established artisan loop that features mediums such as pottery, silver, glass, wood, photography, leather and kiltmaking, and the South Shore is home to handcrafted pewter, potters, rug hookers and stained-glass artists.

Cultural History

Mi’kmaw Culture

This rugged, sea-swept peninsula has been home to the Mi’kmaq (Mee-gmah) people for over 11,000 years. Their culture, language, stories, music, and art emerges from their profound connection to this natural environment.

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musicians performing on stage at Acadian Day celebration

Acadian Culture

The spirit of l’Acadie runs deep in Nova Scotia. Vivid reminders of the intrepid French settlers, who first arrived in Nova Scotia in the seventeenth century, can be found throughout the province.

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African Nova Scotian

People of African descent have made Nova Scotia their home for more then 400 years. Their history includes the stories of many diverse groups – Loyalists, Maroons, Caribbeans, Refugees and others – sewn together through a common African ancestry.

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Gaelic Culture

By at least the early 1770s immigrants from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland came by the tens of thousands and made Nova Scotia their home. These settlers called themselves Gàidheil (Gaels), i.e. ones whose language and cultural expression is Gaelic.

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Halifax Pubs

A visit to Halifax would not be complete without a meal served with a side of musical entertainment.

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Sunset over Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Film Locations

From vibrant waterfronts and bustling urban scenes to timeless historic sites and cozy inns, Nova Scotia can be found on screens big and small.

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