Articles related to "Atlantic Canada"

Sports trivia covering 25 different sports can be found in this entertaining and educational book about Atlantic Canada athletes.

Bird watching is a favorite Maritime outdoor activity. From the endangered piping plover to the majestic blue heron, maritime birds are plentiful and fun to spot.

In Gander, Newfoundland, Moor-Crafts and Gifts produces homemade bakeapple and partridgeberry fudge made fresh with wild berries and real butter.

The original inhabitants of Nova Scotia, and most of Canada's Atlantic Provinces, were the Mikmaq tribes who continuously occupied the region since prehistoric times.

Nova Scotia is one of Canada's most interesting and picturesque provinces, with its fishing villages, rocky shores, and especially the lighthouses.

After a winter of trap mending and boat repair, a new lobster season is about to begin. Market demand, catch sizes, fuel and bait costs will determine success or failure

Viking attempts to colonize North America began in the late 10th Century, when Norse sailors began exploring the northeast coast of North America.

There are a number of organizations in St. John's, Newfoundland that seek loving owners for animals in need of a home.

The Acadian population of New Brunswick suffered the same fate as their compatriots in Nova Scotia - They were expelled and scattered Today they are a peaceful community.

In North American urban areas, it is possible to attract birds such as House Sparrows to a balcony, especially during the winter months when food is scarce.

Research suggests that salmon aquaculture operations have a negative impact on the survival and return of wild salmon stock in rivers that host fish farms.

Halifax theatre options range from Shakespeare in Point Pleasant Park to mainstage shows, dinner theater, and independent drama companies.

"Pacific Canada" is a term that reflects the diversity and regional differences across Canada. The city of Vancouver is one such example of such diversity.

Born in 1958, this native of Winnipeg raised millions of dollars when he attempted to run across Canada.

In the 19th century, Windsor Nova Scotia was the birthplace of 'The Clock Maker', a book that became famous all over the world for the wit of its main character Sam Slick

Though it's one of the seagulls, the Black-headed Gull doesn't go to sea: it prefers shallow waters and gentle coastlines, and tolerates humans. Most live in Europe.

Nova Scotia's capital city Halifax and the Titanic are forever linked with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Most of the victims are buried in the city's main church yard.

Some of the best whale watching in the world plus history and natural beauty in Newfoundland, Britain's oldest colony - the British Empire started here.

Prince Edward Island draws thousands of visitors who know the story of the little girl that Mark Twain called 'the dearest, most lovable child since the immortal Alice'.

The idea of a Trans Canada hiking/cycling trail across the country was first mooted in 1992 as a project to mark the country's 125th birthday.

Work over the past twenty years to develop ways to measure and cost human and environmental wellbeing is beginning to bear fruit, with implications for policy-makers.

In the 17th-century many people crossed the Atlantic from France to settle in their new homeland, Acadia, now part of Canada's Maritime provinces. Ici on parle français.

Tightly wound buds of delicate spring green fiddlehead ferns have found their place in gourmet meals. These tasty little morsels resemble asparagus in flavor.

Fredericton, NB is a cultural Maritime city complete with a farmer's market, sports hall of fame, outdoor movies and family friendly annual festivals.

From customized guitars to handmade bird houses, these case studies show that export grants and loans from government agencies are key to international business success.

Animal rescue organizations are devoted to finding loving owners for greyhounds following their short-lived racing careers.

Botanists call it a fruit, but cooks treat tomatoes as a vegetable. Whether eaten raw, or cooked into a favorite recipe, the tomato is a nutritious, summertime treat.

How can you tell a crow from a raven? Various things help, such as location, size, shape, behavior, and flight pattern. If the bird speaks, however, you'll know.

Folk art galleries and festivals in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI offer chances to meet folk artists and see the vibrant designs that set Canadian folk art apart.

Oysters are a great source of nutrients including omega-3 fatty acids, are low in calories and in cholesterol. These quick and easy recipe ideas put them to good use.

The Week the Women Went follows real Canadian families left to survive on their own after the heads of the household, the women, leave for a much-needed vacation.

Even though traditional toutons will not be found on any list of healthy foods, most people who taste them agree they are a delicious, traditional Newfoundland treat.

Jiggs dinner is a traditional Newfoundland meal of salted meat, vegetables and a pudding made from yellow split peas. All of the ingredients are cooked in boiling water.

With a small kitchen scale, an old cracked dish, and a spoon, a young Prince Edward Island man started the mail order business known as Vesey's Seeds.

New Brunswick, Canada, offers a full range of wintersports vacations.

Susan Young de Biagi published her first novel, Cibou, in 2008. Here, she talks about how the story caught her attention and how the characters took over the story.

Canada and New England offer popular cruise ship ports of call. Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Holland America and Norwegian Cruise Lines can get you there.

The players are useless without a stage to perform on, and so your characters - no matter how well drawn and interesting - are useless without a great setting!

Many people feel that they cannot afford to dress well due to budget constraints, falling wages, and seemingly endless bills and expenses.

Suite101.com recently interviewed Mr. Hanspeter Stutz, owner and proprietor of Domaine de Grand Pre / Le Caveau, a classic premises located in beautiful Nova Scotia.