Nova Scotia’s history and diverse cultures are defined by the sea. One senses a rich and storied past entering the capital of Halifax. The iconic Bluenose II Schooner, Peggy’s Cove lighthouse ...

A road trip through southwest Nova Scotia takes in semi-mythic lighthouses, lobster boat fleets and lively harbour towns where daily life is still defined by the ebb and flow of the Atlantic.

Picking sea glass is a popular Nova Scotia pastime and enthusiasts spend hours combing the province's beaches in search of the colourful, frosted shards, but few know their history. That's where ...

The folk refrain, “Farewell to Nova Scotia, your seabound coast, may your mountains dark and dreary be,” haunts Lesley Choyce’s new history, Nova Scotia: Shaped by the Sea.Throughout his ambitious ...