Focus on the province of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia, Canada’s recycling champion

The quantity of waste per capita is the lowest in Canada. Recycling, among the most effective, in particular thanks to a deposit system which casts a wide net. While Quebec is wondering how to improve its performance in this area, The Press went to see what makes Nova Scotia the champion province for recycling in the country.

The Press in Nova Scotia: the powder keg of Sainte-Marie Bay

At the entrance to the Meteghan wharf, Captain Tony Saulnier is busy preparing his 375 lobster traps for the fishing season in Sainte-Marie Bay. Our columnist Yves Boisvert visited the Maritime province in 2021.

Mi’kmaw promulgated as original spoken language of the province

Mi’kmaw was officially proclaimed as the original language of Nova Scotia during a ceremony in July 2022 on the territory of the Potlotek First Nation.

Megaproject in Nova Scotia: a new threat to the Port of Montreal

A container terminal megaproject in Nova Scotia worries industry players, who wonder why Ottawa is considering financing it when existing ports are not cramped. To read.

Business start-ups: Nova Scotia wants to become the capital of incubators

The Nova Scotia government is waiving all regulatory fees for new businesses during their first two years of operation.

Tropical fish spotted in Nova Scotia

A marine biologist is interested in spectacular photos of tropical fish that were captured by an amateur diver in the warmer waters of southern Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia wants to attract American filming

Nova Scotia is investing $8 million to help build a film studio to further boost the province’s film and television production industry, which has grown significantly during the pandemic.

25 years of Swissair tragedy marked in Nova Scotia

A delegation of former Canadian military personnel, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers and first responders gathered on September 3, 2023, in Nova Scotia, to mark the 25^e anniversary of the deadly crash of Swissair Flight 111.

The headlights continue to watch

Nova Scotia is a giant when it comes to maritime history. This small province has more lighthouses than all of its Canadian counterparts, more than 150, scattered along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. That of Peggy’s Cove, with its postcard landscape, is certainly the best known.

Here are five more to put on the list for your next trip to Nova Scotia.

Towards the sea, passing through the vineyards

It was to be a two-day stop, en route to the “real” destination of the trip, the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia. A stop for parents, food and wine lovers, requiring a small dose of patience for children. But in the end, everyone loved it. Overview of a destination, Wolfville, which takes us by the feelings.

Wine production, the hidden treasure of the province

At the eastern tip of Canada, Nova Scotia is home to a little-known gem. Although not renowned like those of Ontario or British Columbia, Annapolis Valley wines are of astonishing quality. A new generation of oenologists and winegrowers is working to make the province a center of Canadian wine production.

48 hours in the Annapolis Valley

The Annapolis Valley looks much further away on a map than it really is. Several airlines offer the connection between Montreal and Halifax in less than 2 hours and often for less than $400. We then find ourselves a few steps from a bustling wine region where the wines and landscapes are astonishing.

A short guide to seeing the wild horses of Sable Island

Far off the coast of Nova Scotia, Sable Island is a long sandy ribbon where 5 humans and 550 wild horses reside. Due to fog and frequent storms, the place – recently a national park – is not easy to visit. A cruise now makes this dream come true.

Good deals in Halifax: activities and landscapes

With its traditional gardens and its citadel, a library with resolutely contemporary architecture and multiple buildings under construction, Halifax is an attractive crossroads of different eras. A few hours are enough to fall under the spell and want to extend your stay, or even make the Nova Scotia capital your adopted city.

48 hours in Halifax

Excess Aeroplan Miles? Less than an hour and a half flight from Montreal, Halifax allows you to take a weekend off by filling your lungs with sea air. Easy to explore on foot and by bike, the big city is full of historic sites… and locals always ready to chat with you.

A lobster beer concocted in Nova Scotia

A Nova Scotia microbrewery has decided to merge two local products very popular in the Maritimes: beer and lobster.

The globetrotter’s mail: trip to the Maritimes

See an example of a possible trip for three weeks in the Maritime provinces.