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With stunning scenery and friendly hosts, Maritime wine tasting tours rate as the perfect option for a relaxing Nova Scotia vacation.

A collection of 186 genealogy columns from a Yarmouth, Nova Scotia newspaper, has been put into book form. Here is a list of the major families mentioned.

Nova Scotia's earliest immigrants included Loyalists from America's Thirteen Colonies and families from Scotland. Here are two sources for locating them.

Whether on two wheels or four, visitors can explore the pretty Nova Scotia coast over a series of scenic trails that link together the most popular NS attractions.

Nova Scotia's Lighthouse Route hides picturesque coastlines and a sea-faring history. Relax, hike, and eat on this easy trip to Peggy's Cove, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg.

S101 recently had the opportunity to meet with Elle from Studio Menelaus, based in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Discussing fashion, bridal, casual, fun photography.

Beginning in the 1620s titles were given to wealthy Scottish men who backed the colonial settlement of Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia, Canada has been perceived as a hostile environment for commercial winegrowing. Like Niagara, the key has been to find suitable varieties and wine styles.

Suite101.com's interview with Mr. Hanspeter Stutz of Domaine de Grand Pre in Nova Scotia draws to a close with remarks surrounding new products, vineyard dining, more.

Halifax universities offer a central location for pursuing a variety of studies. These Nova Scotia universities are amongst the most diverse Canadian universities.

If you like music, color, pageantry and excitement, you'll find it aplenty in Nova Scotia during the Antigonish Highland Games.

Visitors to Nova Scotia can eat local thanks to Halifax seafood restaurants serving up fresh fish, lobster, mussels, and scallops from Nova Scotia and the Maritimes.

Suite101.com's interview continues with Mr. Hanspeter Stutz of Grand Pre Wines / Domaine de Grand Pre on the topics of the L'Acadie Blanc variety, Nova Scotia wine.

Suite101.com's interview with Dr. Jonathan Murray, owner of Muir Murray Estate Winery, is concluded with a brief discussion of tourism, icewine, motivation for success.

Domaine de Grand Pre's 2008 Marechal Foch is offered in a standard vintage as well as a Vintner's Reserve, starting at a mere 14.50 per bottle from wine shop on premises.

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.

Nova Scotia hiking trips include visiting the Cape Breton Highlands, trekking in Keji National Park, and walking on the clean sands of the excellent local beaches.

Which of Canada's big banks stands alone in generating about 33% of its net income from over 50 countries around the globe?

The Nova Scotia Gaelic College on Cape Breton preserves Celtic ancestry through music, literature and the arts and offers seasonal performances to the public.

Lake Ainslie is one of those off-the-beaten-track destinations but one that's well worth the side trip if you're looking for natural beauty and tranquility.

The Pacaa Nova people of Brazil have faced many hardships in their cultural way of life. One attack is the rubber boom, where many people have die due to disease.

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

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

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.

Suite101.com recently had the opportunity to speak with several Annapolis Valley vintners. Dr. Jonathan Murray, owner of Muir Murray Estate Winery, speaks on wine.

With 6000 km (3728 miles) of coast, it's no wonder Nova Scotia beaches are popular. Read on for beach vacation destinations near Cape Breton and the Northumberland shore.

Quality was high in what was a record entry for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada's 2009 National Specialty on Victoria Day weekend in Kitchener, Ont.

If the seashore's your thing, you'll enjoy a beach-hopping vacation along Nova Scotia's Sunrise Trail, where you'll find the warmest ocean waters in Canada.

The options for day trips to Halifax beaches are superb. Visitors can enjoy clean sand, surfable waves, or quiet shores: All close enough to Halifax for a quick day trip.

The tale of space captain Lorq von Ray and his rivals Prince and Ruby is myth laden, freighted down with both Grail literature and pulp sci-fi imagery alike.

In summer 2009, tall ships, schooners, windjammers and other spectacular sailing ships will visit the coast of Nova Scotia from Halifax to Lunenburg and Louisbourg.

Ontario and Okanogan Valley in British Columbia already have established and highly celebrated appellations. But Canada's newest rising star is the Annapolis Valley.

A Halifax shopping excursion includes visits to locally owned boutiques, tours of the delectable farmer's market, and diverse finds at the Nova Scotia malls.

The American Revolution divided the US. Those faithful to Britain went to Canada - soldiers, freed slaves, indentured servants and families- as United Empire Loyalists

The history of Canada goes back to Nova Scotia as a tropical land, lush with greenery, animals and bug life. Hundreds of millions of years later, fossils tell the story.

An expanse of beach and a sandbar isthmus stretch out to Partridge Island, a jewel washed by the Fundy tides - perfect for exploring and hiking.

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.

Tucked away In a remote corner of Nova Scotia, Canada, Cape d'Or offers visitors stunning views of the Bay of Fundy and its unique Dory Rips.

Stately Victorian homes hint of a shipbuilding past in historic Parrsboro, a town of high tides, mineral and fossil treasures.

Canada's well known maritime province, Nova Scotia offers a great deal to do. The following article discusses both well known Halifax and lesser known Dartmouth.

From steak to seafood to some of the finest italian food in eastern Canada, Halifax has a variety of excellent dining establishments to choose from!

Geological influences have shaped majestic Cape Split, a striking landmark in Eastern Canada's Minas Basin.

Set in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, Windsor is the birthplace of hockey and home to Victorian-era museums. A visit to Windsor makes a great day trip from Halifax.

Are you a history buff? Come to Nova Scotia and tour the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest historical reconstruction in Canada!

Lunenburg lies on Nova Scotia's South Shore, welcoming visitors to a historic town filled with fishing boats, vibrant arts, fresh seafood, and heritage accommodation.

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

At Kejimkujik National Park families can enjoy endless fun. A Keji day trip can include a hike, bike, swim, canoe, kayak, or birdwatching adventure.

Suite101.com recently had the opportunity to discuss wine with Mr. Bruce Ewert, owner of the relatively new L'Acadie Vineyards organic winery in Gaspereau, Nova Scotia.

This sequel to Light injects drama and the malleable desires of humanity into the already well established universe surrounding the omnipresent Kefahuchi Tract

NOVA scienceNOW educates and entertains viewers with interesting stories and new discoveries. Combining with NOVA, these shows comprise PBS's Super Science Tuesdays.