Nova Scotia's Magic Mushrooms Scene

Population

As of 2021, Nova Scotia's population was 969,383, making it the most populous province in Atlantic Canada.

Known For

Nova Scotia is renowned for its high tides, lobster, fish, blueberries, apples, and has the most lighthouses in Canada, with about 150 lights.

Capital City

Halifax

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Fun Fact

A fun fact about Nova Scotia is that no point in the province is more than 60 km from the sea.

Provincial Symbol

The official symbol of Nova Scotia is its coat of arms, granted in 1625. It features the Cross of St. Andrew with reversed colors, a central Royal Arms of Scotland, and is supported by a unicorn and an Aboriginal man. The motto, 'Munit haec et altera vincit,' is uniquely placed above the arm.

Climate

Nova Scotia has a slightly continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, rainy summers. The climate is influenced by clashing air masses, leading to windiness, frequent precipitation, and common coastal fogs. Annual precipitation ranges from 1,100 mm to 2,000 mm, with significant snowfall and occasional nor'easters. Atlantic hurricanes can bring rainfall and winds from August to October.