Nova Scotia [1] is one of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. Nova Scotia consists of a very large peninsula (known as the "mainland"), connected to the province of New Brunswick by a narrow strip of land, and includes Cape Breton Island, which is now joined to the mainland by the Canso Causeway. Nova Scotia was one of the original four provinces that became part of Canada in 1867, and as of 2011 had a population of 922,000 people, of whom 44% live in the capital city, Halifax. "Nova Scotia ... Discover Canada's Ocean Playground, a province surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and rich in culture and nature. Find destinations, accommodations, attractions, adventures, events and more on Explore Nova Scotia. Novascotia.ca is the official website for the province of Nova Scotia. It is the one place to find all government services and information. Discover Nova Scotia's stunning coastline, rich culture, and diverse attractions. Explore by region, get inspired by itineraries, and find places to stay and things to do.
