Articles related to "Maritime Provinces"

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.

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

Cultural travelers visiting the New Brunswick coast will be swept away by the great seafood, historic Expulsion of the Acadians, and lively music that is Acadian culture.

One of the most devastating storms in Atlantic Canada history, Hurricane Juan made landfall near Halifax, Nova Scotia on September 29, 2003.

Summer is a warm, beautiful season on Canada's east coast: a region filled with travel ideas for an active summer family vacation spent outdoors.

Though modern day Venice, Italy boasts an enormous basilica dedicated to its patron saint, St. Mark, the history of how it acquired its recognition is rather sinister.

Amateur ice hockey playuers get a chance to claim some fame and glory at the annual World Pond Hockey Championships in a tiny New Brunswick town called Plaster Rock, Cana

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

Enjoy one of the season's first fresh vegetables in an Asian inspired salad featuring toasted sesame seeds, garlic and a bit of spice.

A brief look at the life of Cyrus West Field, member of a distinguished New England family, who conceived the project of international telegraphic communication.

Tips and a few quick and simple ideas to make this summer, Martime perfect, no matter where you are.

Presidential nominee John McCain says, "Since NAFTA was concluded, it has contributed to strong job growth and flourishing trade." But who realizes those benefits?

A deadly viral disease is affecting many fish species in the Great Lakes. Scientists have joined forces in order to better understand this threat.

The Wood Duck is a strikingly beautiful bird, long a favorite of bird watchers, hunters, collectors and fishermen. The species is interesting in other ways as well.

No-cost activities make any destination more appealing. Free things to do in Halifax include trips to parks, public markets, historic buildings, and waterfront festivals.

The Canadian Maritimes offer runners many options in the spring and fall for marathon vacations. Routes are scenic and a new way to see historic sites.

Prince Edward Island is the home of Anne of Green Gables, the beloved novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery about a red-haired girl with a predilection for trouble.

One of the Swallows, the Purple Martin (Progne subis), heralds spring. This interesting bird is popular because of its nesting habits and conspicuous fall migration.

Sidney Crosby's career before the NHL, was full of challenges. But everything had a purpose. To be the best hockey player he could be.

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, with its long history and many attractions for people of all interests, is a town where a diverse history and the seafaring culture come together.

Halifax, rollicking with thousands of sailors and college students, has a somber side, too. She reverently keeps alive the memories of more than 1,500 Titanic victims.

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

America's biggest cat has been officially extinct in the eastern wilds for decades. For those who think otherwise, there's now a government Web site to share their story.

The coyote is clever and adapts so well to new habitats that it has spread right across much of North America. Now it is becoming dangerously used to humans.

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

Huge cruise ships and issues plaguing them not for you? Seniors travel the tropics, Lake Michigan or other Great Lakes in small ships. Read about one cruise line.