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This page will not just be about Halifax, but will also include other areas in Nova Scotia, including Shelburne, which is where my older brother lives.
For hundreds, perhaps thousands of years, the native Mi'kmaqs fished and hunted the waters and lands of present day Nova Scotia. Soon after the 1497 exploration of North America by John Cabot, European fishermen sailed here, eager to fish the seemingly endless cod supply.
The French, in 1605, established their first permanent European settlement in what is now Canada. It was named Port Royal, and the surrounding area, Acadia. However, the British also wanted this land and in 1713, the Treaty of Utrecht gave them a strong foothold. They gave it their own name, Nova Scotia, Latin for "New Scotland."
The two countries fought for dominance. The British brought German and Swiss Protestants over to farm the land, and in 1755, ordered the deportation of 10 000 French Acadians. Their plight is emortalized by Longfellow in his poem Evangeline. Some of these Acadians made their way to Louisiana, where their descendants are known as "Cajuns."
The American Revolution forced those loyal to the British Crown to flee the New England states. These Loyalists came to Nova Scotia around the same time as thousands of Scots, who were expelled from their lands by the Highland Clearances.
Halifax was founded in 1749 by Edward Cornwallis to offset the French fortress Louisbourg. It was named in hounor of Lord Halifax.
More immigrants arrived, well over a million, with the age of steam. From all over the world immigrants have arrived through the Port of Halifax at Pier 21, the "Gateway to Canada." Many of them staying in Nova Scotia.
Today the cultural mosaic is made up of over 100 different ethnic groups.
Nova Scotia is a beautiful, friendly province with wonderful people. There are forested areas for hiking, clear waters for canoing, and gorgeous beaches for exploring. Many times you have these areas to yourself.
The first time I arrived in Nova Scotia was like a feeling of coming home. It was just so welcoming and I look forward to my next visit.
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Thank you so much for dropping by our pages for a visit. Even more so, thanks for mentioning The Acadians in your page on Nova Scotia. Best wishes from travelling Canadians.... P.S. Our daughter's name is Evangeline.
Just visited your Nova Scotia page - like you I felt right at home in this lovely province - no plans to go in February - SNOW WAY! Thanks for your comment on my homepage
I loved to stroll in the Victorian garden in Halifax. Your page brings up memories.Regards from Vienna, Richard
So when will we see the Winter '04 edition of your NS trip? ;-)
Four bloody brewpubs AND camping? Sounds like a rough combination to me. lol
Great page on Halifax. Now I'm definitely going to spend some time there. Thank you for the information!
wonderful page! hope to see more pictures one day!
Looks like a nice province. I regret I never went there.
I love the lighthouse! I need to visit this place!! Great page
Halifax was beautiful, wasn't it!
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