This beautiful six ray
starfish was found just off
East Chezzetcook, Nova
Scotia in a lobstertrap by
Clinton Gough
Old Lobster Trap found on
beach, Seaforth, Nova
Scotia by Nicole Stevens
Nova Scotia
Canada's Ocean Playground
When you are in Nova Scotia everything
is a reminder about how the sea
influences the province and it's people.
Although not an Island, Nova Scotia is
surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean with
only 45km wide connection to the rest of
Canada. Where ever you are in Nova
Scotia, you are never further than 56km
from the sea.
Most of the province is covered in dense
forest and gentle rolling hills. The Bay of
Fundy on the west coast has the world's
highest tides.
Cape Breton in the north is a large island
that accounts for about one fifth of the
landmass in Nova Scotia. The mountains
here are more rugged and reminiscent of
the Scottish Highlands.
The Mayflower:
Floral Emblem of
New Scotland
(Nova Scotia)
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Coat of Arms
Granted to the Royal Province of Nova Scotia in 1625 by King
Charles I. Nova Scotia's Coat of Arms is the oldest in all the
Commonwealth countries outside of Great Britain.
The Shield is topped by a gold royal helmet set against a blue and
silver mantle which represents the royal cloak. Above the helm rest
two hands - one armoured, the other bare - clasped in friendship.
The sprig of laurel above the armoured hand represents peace. The
thistle above the bare hand represents Scotland. A possible
interpretation of this is a vow by the King of the Scots to protect his
subjects. A royal unicorn supports the shield on the left side while
an early representation of a North American Native supports the
right. The bouquet of Mayflowers (official flower of Nova Scotia) was
added to the Bearings in 1929.
The Motto, MUNIT HAEC ET ALTERA VINCIT, which translates as
'One Conquers and the Other Defends', is unique in Canadian
Coats of Arms in that the banner is placed above the Arms - a
common practice in Scotland.
Here are some very interesting links and facts.
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