The father of a friend of mine was from Nova Scotia, and constantly referred to Nova Scotia as “God’s Country” and Cape Breton as “how God intended to make Scotland”. You would feel at home there.
I am born and raised in Nova Scotia. I was in my mid 30s before I stopped taking "home" for granted and began to realize living here in this place in this culture is one of the finest blessings a person might have. I look out the window and am filled with love and pride for this land and its people
I was born there and lived there half my life (sadly less than half now... 😢) I take my family back every few years When I was there... I didn't take for granted what I had and visited much of it. My #1 bucket list item is to ship my motorcycle back home and cruise the Cabot Trail on the bike. I learned early on to never take for granted the beauty of what you have right outside your doorstep.
Caoe Bretoner born and raised!! "we are an island a rock in the stream, we are a people as proud as there's been, in soft summer breeze or in wild winter winds, the home of our hearts Cape Breton!"
I'm a proud Cape Bretoner. Thanks for checking out our beautiful province. We actually have a Gaelic college here in CB, too, dedicated to teaching Gaelic history and culture and keeping the language alive. A small group of women are currently attempting to build a community where Gaelic will be the primary language spoken.
I'm from Halifax. There are a couple things that they did not cover in this video that link directly to Nova Scotia's Scottish heritage. First is the Celtic Colours Festival, an annual music festival that occurs in venues all over Cape Breton in the fall. Second is the Antigonish Highland Games, a festival held in summer that highlights highland dance and traditions like the caber toss. They've been holding the Highland games annually for more than 150 years!
And not to be missed is the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. :) I envy you. I love Halifax and lived there for 10 of my young adult years (a condo converted from a church on Robie St.). I moved in and out of NS growing up. I loved growing up in Nova Scotia. It is my home and I miss it every day.
If you ever come to visit Nova Scotia please let us know... my wife & I would love to host you. I'm born and raised in BC and love that province - however I have learned to love even more the province we have adopted as our home - Halifax, Nova Scotia. And yes - we have done the tidal bore thing... it's so much fun! Let's go!!!!
Whenever one visits Cape Breton Island and the plan is to circumvent the island by vehicle, always traverse the Cabot Trail counterclockwise. That way you're always on the outside of the highway near the ocean view. If you go the other way, you're tucked into the inside and can't see the ocean views as well. So when you travel over the causeway from the mainland go right instead of left to traverse the Cabot Trail. Absolutely stunning scenery. It's also where many islanders speak Gaelic.
As a Québecoise who has visited the whole country, N.S. has a special place in my heart. Beautiful landscape, yes, but the people there are just so friendly, helpful and just plain nice. I don't have a bad word to say about my 3 trips there. Love their accent too 😊
Well hey L’Acadie was one of the birth places of the French Canadian culture as we know it today. So it’ll always be your guys’ homes (regardless of what the British got up to over the past few centuries 😂).
Le nom de famille Doucet est d'origine acadienne. Vos ancêtres se sont parmi les 1 900 réfugiés au Québec entre 1755 et 1762 ou parmi les 1 300 qui sont venus au Québec directement des lieux de déportation. de 1763 à 1775.
I came to Halifax via New York, (originally grew up in Vancouver) I got here 12 years ago. Thought I would return to NY after I popped a blue pill for my medical treatment. Huge culture shock coming to Halifax after 10 years in NY, but a culture shock in a good way. I describe Halifax as a really large village. I live right in Halifax so I don't need a car, and if I want to go around the province I just rent one. Much the same as you do in New York. Would I go back to Vancouver or New York? No, why? When the people and the topography make this such a wonderful place to live. It is 'New Scotland' 💗💗
I'm a first generation Dutch Canadian, with a Scottish mom too, who was born and raised in Nova Scotia. This place and all of Atlantic Canada to be honest is so unique. Some of the very best people live here and it's growing in popularity as a great place to visit and to call home. Awesome video series.
Love your videos! The randomness of a Scotsman living in Malaysia posting about his obsession with Canada is what drew me to watching your clips at first, but your sincere interest in my country and getting to see my home country through your fresh perspective is what makes me keep coming back. As a lifelong Nova Scotia resident of French Acadian descent I’m obviously biased, but NS truly is a gorgeous, culturally rich part of the world that is welcome to all. If you’re interested in learning more about the Scottish connections in our neck of the woods, look up clips on the part of the famous Cabot Trail that snakes through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park (named after your very own Scottish Highlands), the Gaelic College at St. Ann’s in Cape Breton and the annual Highland Games in the small university town of Antigonish. ❤
It's too bad they didn't talk more about the culture of Nova Scotia. These people are so proud of their Scottish heritage. When curling, they wear kilts. And the people are so friendly. There are excellent highland dancers and musicians. So sorry you didn't see that part. I think you would have enjoyed it.
Some of the road signs in Cape Breton being in Gaelic too. So many wonderful things missed out on. I am surprised they didn't mentioned the Fortress of Louisbourg or Port Royal though; both being National historical sites.
yeah they were here for 10 days I feel like their video could have been a lot longer lol. So many missed sites. From Yarmouth, to Claire, to the Eastern and South shore. Taking the 209 down to Advocate Harbour, going all the way to Guysborough. there is just SO much in such a tiny province
@@tiffaniterris2886 my dear dear friend is from there, she’s Acadien going way back to the beginning. I just went to Isle Madame for her wedding and I think I lost my heart forever ❤
The Bluenose was a working fishing vessel in the last days of the sailboat, she worked all season fishing the rich waters of the coast but in the off season she was the fastest racing ship around. Unrivalled in her day, she became a legend when she defeated the yanks in her last race. She continued to work until she was wrecked in the 40s. In the 60s a Bluenose II was built from the original Bluenose blueprints and (iirc) is a museum ship today. It's likeness is featured on our 10¢ coin. There's a regatta called The Bluenose Marathon that still runs to this day.
Do you know about the Bluenose and it's encounter with a U-boat in the Caribbean? My understanding is that the Bluenose was retired and used for commercial purposes in the Caribbean. A U-boat encountered her. The U-boat Captain (being a life-time seaman) recognized the Bluenose, and approached with explicit instructions to sink any and all allied supply ships. He asked if she was in fact, the Bluenose. The Captain told him she was. The German U-boat Captain refused to sink her.
The Bluenose was built for that race by a group of Halifax investors. The race started when the America's cup was cancelled due to weather. Nova Scotia fisherman thought the yachtsman were pussies and challenged an American fishing fleet to put up their best and have a race with their fishing schooners. The Americans won that one, but the Bluenose was the ship to beat in the years to come. It also set records for catch. It was the last generation of fishing schooners. At the end it became a cargo vessel in the Caribbean. Eventually sank. The Bluenose II is a replica that has been recently restored.
My father landed in Halifax when immigrating from Italy 🇮🇹. Took the train all the way to Vancouver BC where i was born. I grew up with tons of Scots and Irish. Please come visit.
I have lived in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia. As a businessman, I have travelled and worked in every major and minor city in Canada and a good port or North Western USA. I have watched your videos about different parts of Canada, and have to say, this Country is one of the most spectacular places on earth. British Columbia is, in my opinion as a well travelled Canadian, the most picturesque place, with the greatest variety of spectacular sights I have ever seen. I have been in bC for 40+ years and, even now, I am in awe every time I look at our mountain ranges and natural wonders as I was the first time I saw them. It is a privilege to live in a place that lets you feel the grandeur of our natural Country, while still in close proximity to major cities and larger populations. I believe that if you were to visit BC, and spend a little time traveling the Province, you would be unable to resist the urge to move here. Thanks for your videos and their ability to remind me of the wonders of our Province ( and the other incredible places in the rest of Canada). Keep it up
Super bummed they didn’t discuss Mabou in this and The Red Shoe Pub. The music from Nova Scotia, and indeed down East, is unique. It’s impossible to have a conversation about what makes this part of Canada special without mentioning it’s music. I grew up singing chì mi na mòr-bheanna and now I sing it to my baby. Please dive into this special part of Canadian folk culture!
I first visited Halifax in my early 20s when a friend was at Dalhousie University. I loved it and eventually went back twice. Both times I rented a car and drove around Cape Breton. The small towns are wonderful. Baddeck, Margaree Harbour, Cheticamp, Ingonish. One of the most beautiful drives in the world. I also had the best lobster, of course! I highly recommend the Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. They have fascinating exhibits. Being from Vancouver I loved the maritime culture of the island. The people of Nova Scotia are the best part of the island, though. Very friendly and hospitable.
This video barely scratches the surface of the beauty here in Nova Scotia. I was pleasantly surprised, however, that they mentioned the Shubenacadie tidal bore rafting - a must-do if you ever have a chance!
I’ve been to a wedding in Glace Bay where most of the service was in Gaelic. The Gaelic college is at St. Ann’s on Cape Breton Island. There is even a provincial government department for Gaelic now.
I just found your videos and enjoy how fascinated you were with Nova Scotia. Would just like to let you know that the first Scots landed here in the early 1600’s in what is now called Pictou County. We have many sites to visit including a monument for the Battle of Culloden and a replica of the ship The Hector which brought Scots here in the 1750’s. Another community called Antigonish is where they teach Galic and have Highland Games every summer. Keep posting!
My grandparents emigrated from Scotland and settled in Bras D'Or on Cape Breton Island NS where they lived for the rest of their lives. They absolutely loved it there. We have many fond memories of our summers there.
Tobermory is also the name of a small lakeside town in Ontario. There are tonnes of hamlets, towns and cities all across Canada named after towns and cities in Scotland. There is a presence of Scottish tradition and culture in many areas of Canada. The ties to Scotland are very old with many folk coming over to Canada during the Highland Clearances.
There is for sure. We have Dunvegan Ontario and my husband & I stayed in Dunvegan Scotland when we visited Dunvegan Castle. So many names in Canada that originated in Scotland.
Eastern Ontario in Particular has a very strong Scottish presence. Lanark County, Stormont and Dundas County, Hastings County, Perth, Almonte, Smith's Falls was originally Smythe's Falls, and on and on. The Maxville Highland Games are one of the largest in the world
My son was born and raised in Vancouver. When he moved to the tiny village of Granville Ferry in the Annapolis Valley I thought he'd never last. He was such a city kid. When I visited, he said to me; mom, just don't look at anyone in the eye longer than a couple of minutes because you'll be there for an hour listening to their whole life story and they'll want to know all about your's. And he was right. It's lovely. He's been there for 14 years now and would live nowhere else. I miss him terribly but to see him so happy is a blessing for me.
My son also made the big move to NS - south of Digby - from Ontario. I miss him, his wonderful wife and my grandkids, but hope to visit them for the first time this summer.
I was surprised they didn’t show Peggy’s Cove. I went to NS for a visit when my grandparents were alive. Everyday for a month, we went to a different place. I think NS is the most beautiful province in Canada. The people were very friendly as well. Some fishermen were coming back with fresh scallops when we were on the dock in Halifax. They had extra they they weren’t going to sell, so they gave them to us. Very tasty.
We have also sort of preserved the clan System in Nova Scotia, I'm so proud to be from this bastion of Celtic culture in North America. Honestly tons of love for all my Maritime Brothers and a honourable mention for our cousin Newfoundland
You should look up The Fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island. It's an 18th century full masonry and earthenwork French fortress that's been largely reconstructed. It's amazing to visit and walk the streets. It has a short but fascinating history. I was an archaeologist there for a time, and it's my favorite place in the world.
I'm from an immigrant background. Just the UK, we moved here when I was very young. Because my family didn't know anyone we spent lots of time with other immigrant families. As a child I think I had friends from every continent, I was surrounded by people with different accents, different foods, different customs and traditions and it was something I just never questioned. It was only when I was older and started talking to people from other countries that I realised my experience was not typical. I'm thankful for the childhood I had because it made me never think to question someone based on something like race.
So how does all this diversity accentuate Nova Scotia's unique culture. If I infused a city in Japan with 100s of 1000s of Africans. You see what happens to the Japanese. Well not all Scotians are thrilled by all this immigration/invasion.
April 3/23 I currently live in the Greater Halifax area (I.e. Dartmouth) and have lived in Nova Scotia for over 15 years. I was born in Victoria, B.C. and grew up in Vancouver. I have also lived in Winnipeg,Calgary, Montreal and Toronto. However, Nova Scotia is the best! It is my “peace and serenity “. The population of this Province just reached one million and Greater Halifax is about half the total population. I love being near the ocean and not far from the countryside. Places like Toronto and Vancouver are now too big and expensive to live. In any case that is my view for you.
I was born here in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia but moved to Alberta when I was 11. I've travelled across this country 7 times, been through almost every province and I know I'm biased but honestly there is no place like Nova Scotia. As beautiful as it is, it pales in comparison to the people. I was finally able to move back here with my fiance 6 months ago after being away for 40 years and it has felt like heaven. My fiance LOVES it here, really loves the people and is grateful for such an amazing place to now call home. I strongly encourage you to visit here, there is nothing like it!
One thing you should look into is the phenomenon that is the Bay of Fundy.. It is the home of the world’s largest tidal change. It is also considered one of the seven wonders of Canada.
I agree about more mentions of the Bay of Fundy. between Nova Scotia and the US state of Maine. One place to visit is the Cape Split Provincial Park in Scots Bay. Beautiful beaches, amazing tides and great hiking.
Canada is multi cultural in that each of us are something and Canadian. But first and for most we are Canadian, its this that is very unique to Canada. This take on multi culturalism is what gives us such rich history and so much diversity between even cities within the provinces
My mother’s side of the family is from Cape Breton Island and I can confirm it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Scottish culture is very much still alive and valued there. My family originally came from Barra, but was sent to Canada a few hundred years ago. We can trace our family all the way back and our family spoke Gaelic until only a few generations ago! Our family even still has the land we were given when we landed so long ago in Boisdale. If you ever go to Canada, trust me, go to Cape Breton! The people are lovely, the culture is rich, and the landscape is gorgeous!
I moved to Kjipuktuk (Halifax) 6 years ago from Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland). In your initial video you mentioned wanting to learn about Indigenous people, well we Mi'kmaw people are from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Eastern Quebec, a section of Northern Maine in the US and the Island of Newfoundland....it was either us Mi'kmaq or the Beothuk people who met Leif Eriksson. We're depicted at the end of the TV series "Vikings" with some of it being in the Mi'kmaw language. Really enjoying all the videos you're doing by the way, always wanted to see what a Scot would think of the Gaels that live here.
I grew up in NS (Halifax and Cape Breton), and it makes me so happy to see you learn about it because the Atlantic provinces tend to be forgotten or looked down on because they were historically poor compared to the larger provinces. There's a whole community that still speaks Gaelic in Cape Breton. There's so much in NS that makes me happy and proud to share with the world so I'm glad you took the time to watch :)
Maybe take a deep look into the following Nova Scotia places: Pier 21, Bluenose and Bluenose II, the Cabot Trail and the Lighthouse Route, Port-Royal, Fortress Louisburg and the plight of the Acadians.
I’m a Cape Breton Nova Scotia girl, and the highlands in Cape Breton is absolutely breathtaking! I’ve done so many trails and love my island very much. I went to Victoria BC for university, so I got to experience the best of both provinces. I think the main difference is the population(obviously), so Cape Breton is a more intimate place to enjoy the nature and experience the people who are by far the friendliest in the country (Eastcoast all the way😉). That trail you asked about was the skyline trail on the Cabot trail. Mabou and Inverness are rooted very deep in Gaelic culture and I think you’d love the Red Shoe pub to hear the local talent. Sooo much talent in Cape Breton. Everyone plays the fiddle or guitar down here😂. It’s a magical place, as if you want to get more of a busier city experience, Halifax is absolutely the place to go. You can not go wrong taking a trip to Nova Scotia. I assure you’ll make friends and you’ll want to return. Personally I came back and I never want to live anywhere else❤️
There's an interesting film called "The Gaels of Cape Breton" from the National Film Board of Canada. Interesting watch, I learned a few thing and I lived in NS my entire life.
Another province that has a lot of Scottish settlers is Prince Edward Island. Also all across Canada nearly every police service have a pipe and drums band.
It is amazing how we can become so accustomed to our surroundings that we don't realize anymore that where each of us Canadians live is unique. Thanks for reminding us how special our country is. 🙂
I was born in NS, But live in southern Alberta. No two provinces exist with such an opposite geography (and, in many cases idealogy). I'm fortunate to have experienced much of what Canada has to offer (having lived in 4 Canadian provinces and visiting them all... And 1 territory)... But given the choice, I would always end up back home in Nova Scotia.
The video shows the Skyline Trail on the Cabot Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands. The ocean views at the end are spectacular. Gotta look out for moose on the trail!
I can tell you that the history and the scottish heritage runs deep in this province. I love Nova Scotia, I couldnt imagine trying to live anywhere else.
Love your videos. Being originally from Nova Scotia, I was waiting for this one. To briefly answer your question, the Bluenose II was built (early 60s) by a brewery family called the Olands, and used as a marketing tool in races. The original Bluenose (1920s) was built as a racing and fishing vessel. Thanks again for your great vids, I’ve lived all across this great country and enjoy revisiting these places through your vids. Cheers!
The brightly coloured buildings in the town of Lunenburg have their original roots in German architecture. The gable design is specifically called a Lunenburg bump. Many coastal houses in Lunenburg County have a widow’s walk on the top of house, where families would watch for the return of their loved ones from the sea, whether fishing or a sea-going voyage.
The park they show the most is Highlands National Park. This park takes up the northern part of Cape Breton Island. It is also home to the famous Cabot Trail.
The Citadel is a 19th century fort in the heart of the capital city of Halifax. It was garissoned for many years by British troops including the 78th Highland Regiment around 1870. The site is now a museum and in the summer, reenactment of the period around 1870 is shown on-site. This included soldiers from the 78th Highland Regiment.
I actually had tears rolling down from my eyes, I Grew up on Cape Breton Island and had to move to Alberta due to not able to find a job. Cape Breton is always in my heart and will move there in the future. I’m a MacDonald, my ancestors come from Lewis of Scotland. I am also a Bagpiper and Fiddler. I miss Cape Breton So much!
Billy Connolly did a cross Canada travel series. The opening episode takes place in Atlantic Canada. Worth a look too to get another Scottish perspective.
Coast to coast Canada is awesome. I love it all. Ever province has its own thing you can enjoy getting to know. We do fly under the radar for tourism and quite frankly I like that. Canadians rarely brag, but we have our own culture, scenery and outlook on life that can't be beat. I've been all over the world and came back to be in Canada again.
I'm a prairie boy from Manitoba. Born and spent all my life on the prairie. But having travelled to a good chunk of Canada, I can only say that Nova Scotia is a wonderful place. I hope to revisit it again. Through the Sea Cadet program as a youth and later on in my working life I had the chance to meet and form firm friendships with fellow Canadians from coast to coast. This video barely scratches the surface. There is so much more to see and learn about. Enjoy your tour of the provinces and linger long in each one.
I mentioned on your first video on this channel that my parents immigrated to Canada from the UK a few years before I was born. At our last Thanksgiving (Harvest Festival) I thanked them for choosing Canada. It's (generally) a land of sanity in an ever increasing world of lunacy.
I’m a stubble jumper from the prairies living in Ontario. The only place that I love as much as the big sky country, is Nova Scotia. The people are so friendly and fiercely proud of their heritage. The scenery is rugged and gorgeous and the view out into the ocean reminds me of endless wheat fields. A big shout out to all the brave sailors at Maritime Forces Atlantic
I lived two years in Nova Scotia and I loved it. Everyone there is so generous and nice. I went on Tancook Island quite a few times, spending the day, collecting seaglass and breathing fresh air.
I am born and bread in Ontario, but I love going anywhere in the east coast. My Scottish heritage pulses through my veins harder when I go there and I just feel so proud of my country as a whole. Love your videos and hope you come for a visit! ❤️
The Fundy Trail is awesome as well. Check out the walking trail to Cape Split and the amazing sunsets and the highest tides in the world. There is so much more than was filmed here for this video. You can go on Whale watching tours check out wineries of the Annapolis Valley along with the agriculture there. Many places for camping and fishing, as wild or as peaceful as you want. There have been some movies and a current TV series that is being filmed here now. I have spent the last 3 yrs in the Northwest Territories and I'm moving home to Nova Scotia a a couple of weeks, because I'll always be a Nova Scotia girl!
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦. My family came to Canada to pier 21 through Nova Scotia. We settled in Southwestern Ontario. We are Scottish Canadians. We came during "the Clearings " I plan to visit Scotland some day and pay my respects to Sir John Graham. My ancestor. ❤(Sir John DeGraeme) at Falkirk
My ancestors emigrated from the Isle of Skye to Toronto and my husband’s ancestors emigrated to Cape Breton after when they were kicked out of Scotland after the Battle of Culloden. We live in Cape Breton and it is a stunningly beautiful place to live. Last fall Mabou started a Gàidhlig immersion school. Many Gàidhlig speakers here.
You can tidal bore raft in New Brunswick too. I'm from NB, but I do love me some Nova Scotia. My mom's family comes from Yarmouth, and I spent some time living in Antigonish. If I were ever to move back east from Alberta, it would most likely be to Halifax. I have had fun all over that province. Lunenburg, Truro, Wolfville, New Glasgow, Dartmouth and bunch of others. The fairy from Saint John to Digby can be an adventure.
My dad was born in Riga Latvia in 1929 and immigrated here in his early twenties. He landed in St. John’s and ended up in British Columbia. I am so proud to be Canadian and the son of an immigrant. 🇨🇦 Love your reactions bud. 😎
I live in NS and it is a beautiful province. My grandfather was from Dundee and said Cape Breton reminded him of home. After a trip to Scotland myself, I understand why. I am also Acadian French, so I have deep roots here as well. Life here is simple, people don’t have a lot but will never let someone go with out. The video doesn’t show all the regions of the province like the Annapolis Valley and the coastlines of the Bay of Fundy. Which is home to the highest tides in the world and some amazing fossils!
My father took me to ride the tidal bore by pictou I think. It was insane how high the waves were. I was 13 and a big kid but had to hold on for dear life. ten times bigger then shown
I'm from Nova Scotia and I love it. I've lived lots of other places, but by my 30's I just wanted to come home. I love that wherever you are in Nova Scotia, you're always close to water of some sort, and never far from the ocean.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia as well. There are a lot of places and people they did not cover in the video. But it did do a good job in hitting the highlights. Two other place in Cape Breton worth a visit is the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck and the Fortress of Louisbourg Historic Site in Louisbourg. There are so many places to see. I do like that they said in the video that they were here for 10 days. You do need a good stay to see things properly. From North to South the land in narrow but the East-West length is long.
The bluenose is on the dime here. It was the fastest schooner at one time. Racing in the Caribbean At the end she was bought by a a hum , her speed was used to outrun the coastguard with a belly full of rum if my memory serves. We built a replica which sails today.
I’ve been in Ottawa, Ontario for 25 years now, but was born and raised in Amherst, NS. The people are so down to earth and friendly, willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. If you ever have the opportunity to visit, the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton is a MUST, the scenery is absolutely breathtaking and there are lots of trails to do. Brier’s Island is at the south western tip of the province, they have the best Whale Watching tours. Oh how I long to move back to this beautiful province! ❤️🥹
I’m from cape Breton NS but live in Halifax. Halifax is definitely a small quiet city but has its parts of the year where it gets extremely busy (Halifax is more known as a university city) Cape Breton is one of the most beautiful islands on earth. Most of my years I’ve lived outside of Sydney. Cape Breton is definitely a place you’ll need to book a couple extra days for when you come here.
My wife and I moved to Nova Scotia from Toronto 3 years ago - just in time for the pandemic! - we love it. It's incredibly friendly and easy going and it is hands down the most beautiful province in this incredibly beautiful country!
I came to Ontario from Ayr, Scotland in 1981. I couldn’t be happier. Canada is a wonderful country and I’m blessed to live here. Ontario is a canoeing and camping paradise mixed with wonderful cities. It has museums and art galleries in even the smallest towns. Amazing people too. I have travelled to N.S. For a holiday 5 years ago and was so impressed. Can’t wait to go back again and would really love to do the Cape Breton Island tour. Just to warn people from other nations, Canada is vast! We had two weeks to travel from central Ontario, through Quebec and down through New Brunswick and back up the other side. It wasn’t nearly enough time. We were racing and driving five hour days for much of the time. The trip was visually and culturally spectacular. Zip lining to whale watching to stunning geological formations. I’m having such a good time following along while you discover our wonderful home. Thanks for your series. Come visit!
Hi I came from Ardrossan in Sept 1982, lived in Alberta ever since. Visited BC, ONT, NS. In 2006 I found out I had another younger sister who was living in Ayr (across from the race course) I was a regular visitor to Ayr (yearly) till the Plandemic hit. Pretty sad to see it go down hill over the years from when I used to visit Ayr in the mid to late 60-70s.mi have also got relatives in Guelph. ONT. 💂♂️🏴🇨🇦
Lots of breweries, and there’s even a single malt whiskey distillery, in Cape Breton, called Glenora. It’s a great place to live, I am in Halifax. It’s growing rapidly here, as folks from other parts of Canada, plus people from all over the world are moving here. The coastline towns are still quaint and less busy. Halifax is becoming more cosmopolitan.
I currently live in Halifax and moved back here after 25 years in Vancouver. I don't regret moving back to Nova Scotia at all. Halifax is lovely and I love walking along the waterfront, the Halifax/Dartmouth Ferry is wonderful and if I can't get out of town for some extra nature I can take a boat to McNabs Island. Now for Cape Breton, it's pretty in the summer but it pops in autumn. The trees go all gold, red and orange and it is spectacular.
I have lived in Nova Scotia for almost 25 years. I have also lived in British Columbia and Alberta. The people in Nova Scotia are amazing. They will give you the shirt of your back and invite you over for dinner. They are hard working but family is more important. Life is slower in NS than in BC and Alberta. The pace is much slower than BC and Alberta. Nova Scotia is picturesque just like BC, however it definitely does not have the high mountains. It is green, rocky, with oceans, beaches, lakes, and canals that criss-cross the landscape. Some of the best surfing especially when a big storm is on the way. Halifax is a hub city of about 500,000 people. It is the largest city in the Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, PEI and NFLD). Overall the Atlantic region of Canada has about 2 million people. In the last few years many industry has moved to Atlantic Canada driving up the cost of living. . The price of homes and property has increased more significantly over the last few years. Nova Scotia is quaint. When visiting the interesting site are not so far apart. Some ideas for future videos. Canada’s efforts after 9/11 (not just Gander but the whole region helped after US airspace was closed). Joggins Heritage Site, Bay of Fundy, Halifax Citadel, the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo, Louisbourg Heritage Site, Titanic graves and memorability, terminus of the Underground Railroad, Canadian Mint, Mining. Peace by Chocolate story.
Pier 21 is a what Ellis Island in New York is to the US, but to Canada. Once the railroad was built from Halifax to Montreal, and definitely in the 20th century, most immigrants arrived on ships, some run by the Cunard Line (Cunard was a Canadian born in Halifax, Nova Scotia from a Loyalist family) at Pier 21, went through customs and then took the train to their final destination in Canada or even the United States.
Born and raised in Halifax 😊 The cannon is fired at noon daily, although the city has grown so much since I left I don’t know if it can still be heard from around the downtown.
I am born and raised in small down Nova Scotia, I have been to many of these places and the natural beauty cannot be captured on camera. It is something you absolutely must see in person. The culture and the people are amazing, the city of Halifax has the most pubs per capatia in the country and has an impressive nightlife with drinks, music and late nights.
I love living in Nova Scotia, I spent most of my life in Halifax. It’s a busy city with lots of great restaurants and bars. We have a great boardwalk at the waterfront and there are some great parks within the city. Point pleasant park, and the public gardens are really nice. The harbour which we call the northwest arm is sheltered and in the summer its filled with sailboats, canoes, etc and on wed night you can watch sailboat racing when your stuck in rush hour on your way home from work
@Mert Can - If you look at Canada's east coast it fits very nicely into the British Isles from the time when the supercontinent Pangea split. The geological rock strata in Cape Breton matches. Cape Breton is a stunning drive. They didn't mention Fairlawn Cemetery and the Titanic graves. The MacKay Bennett was sent from Halifax to recover victims. My family were Scottish immigrants from Kilfinan, Argyll to Canada too but in the 1700's. 😁 Just for your own interest as it is too long to react to, have a look at "Adam Shoalts, Alone Across the Arctic". He covered 4000 km alone on foot and by canoe with very limited supplies. It took him four months.
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The father of a friend of mine was from Nova Scotia, and constantly referred to Nova Scotia as “God’s Country” and Cape Breton as “how God intended to make Scotland”.
You would feel at home there.
I am born and raised in Nova Scotia. I was in my mid 30s before I stopped taking "home" for granted and began to realize living here in this place in this culture is one of the finest blessings a person might have. I look out the window and am filled with love and pride for this land and its people
I was born there and lived there half my life (sadly less than half now... 😢) I take my family back every few years
When I was there... I didn't take for granted what I had and visited much of it.
My #1 bucket list item is to ship my motorcycle back home and cruise the Cabot Trail on the bike.
I learned early on to never take for granted the beauty of what you have right outside your doorstep.
The friendliest! Live here 14 years, came from the city, and the best thing. I ever did! Fresh air, water and people!
Proud Bluenoser here ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
Same. I moved to Alberta ~20 years ago and realized within a few weeks how much I took so much of NS for granted.
Caoe Bretoner born and raised!! "we are an island a rock in the stream, we are a people as proud as there's been, in soft summer breeze or in wild winter winds, the home of our hearts Cape Breton!"
I'm a proud Cape Bretoner. Thanks for checking out our beautiful province. We actually have a Gaelic college here in CB, too, dedicated to teaching Gaelic history and culture and keeping the language alive. A small group of women are currently attempting to build a community where Gaelic will be the primary language spoken.
Cape Breton Island is gorgeous. I went there from BC and would love to go again
Hah. Hey Joe. Todd here. Small World. :)
I'm from Halifax. There are a couple things that they did not cover in this video that link directly to Nova Scotia's Scottish heritage. First is the Celtic Colours Festival, an annual music festival that occurs in venues all over Cape Breton in the fall. Second is the Antigonish Highland Games, a festival held in summer that highlights highland dance and traditions like the caber toss. They've been holding the Highland games annually for more than 150 years!
And not to be missed is the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. :)
I envy you. I love Halifax and lived there for 10 of my young adult years (a condo converted from a church on Robie St.). I moved in and out of NS growing up.
I loved growing up in Nova Scotia. It is my home and I miss it every day.
If you ever come to visit Nova Scotia please let us know... my wife & I would love to host you. I'm born and raised in BC and love that province - however I have learned to love even more the province we have adopted as our home - Halifax, Nova Scotia. And yes - we have done the tidal bore thing... it's so much fun! Let's go!!!!
Whenever one visits Cape Breton Island and the plan is to circumvent the island by vehicle, always traverse the Cabot Trail counterclockwise. That way you're always on the outside of the highway near the ocean view. If you go the other way, you're tucked into the inside and can't see the ocean views as well. So when you travel over the causeway from the mainland go right instead of left to traverse the Cabot Trail. Absolutely stunning scenery. It's also where many islanders speak Gaelic.
As a Québecoise who has visited the whole country, N.S. has a special place in my heart. Beautiful landscape, yes, but the people there are just so friendly, helpful and just plain nice. I don't have a bad word to say about my 3 trips there. Love their accent too 😊
Well hey L’Acadie was one of the birth places of the French Canadian culture as we know it today. So it’ll always be your guys’ homes (regardless of what the British got up to over the past few centuries 😂).
Rural accent I assume you mean. Because I don't really have much of an accent and I live in Halifax. Most people don't.
@@Fissi0nChips She may be referring to the French Acadian accent compared to the accent of the Québecois.
As a Nova Scotian, we love QC too. Atlantic Canada and QC have so much in common.
Le nom de famille Doucet est d'origine acadienne. Vos ancêtres se sont parmi les 1 900 réfugiés au Québec entre 1755 et 1762 ou parmi les 1 300 qui sont venus au Québec directement des lieux de déportation. de 1763 à 1775.
I came to Halifax via New York, (originally grew up in Vancouver) I got here 12 years ago. Thought I would return to NY after I popped a blue pill for my medical treatment. Huge culture shock coming to Halifax after 10 years in NY, but a culture shock in a good way. I describe Halifax as a really large village. I live right in Halifax so I don't need a car, and if I want to go around the province I just rent one. Much the same as you do in New York. Would I go back to Vancouver or New York? No, why? When the people and the topography make this such a wonderful place to live. It is 'New Scotland' 💗💗
I'm a first generation Dutch Canadian, with a Scottish mom too, who was born and raised in Nova Scotia. This place and all of Atlantic Canada to be honest is so unique. Some of the very best people live here and it's growing in popularity as a great place to visit and to call home. Awesome video series.
Love your videos! The randomness of a Scotsman living in Malaysia posting about his obsession with Canada is what drew me to watching your clips at first, but your sincere interest in my country and getting to see my home country through your fresh perspective is what makes me keep coming back. As a lifelong Nova Scotia resident of French Acadian descent I’m obviously biased, but NS truly is a gorgeous, culturally rich part of the world that is welcome to all. If you’re interested in learning more about the Scottish connections in our neck of the woods, look up clips on the part of the famous Cabot Trail that snakes through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park (named after your very own Scottish Highlands), the Gaelic College at St. Ann’s in Cape Breton and the annual Highland Games in the small university town of Antigonish. ❤
When you show a video of Ontario, try to get the Highland Games at Fergus, Ontario. Lots of Scot decendents there.
It's too bad they didn't talk more about the culture of Nova Scotia. These people are so proud of their Scottish heritage. When curling, they wear kilts. And the people are so friendly. There are excellent highland dancers and musicians. So sorry you didn't see that part. I think you would have enjoyed it.
Some of the road signs in Cape Breton being in Gaelic too. So many wonderful things missed out on. I am surprised they didn't mentioned the Fortress of Louisbourg or Port Royal though; both being National historical sites.
Nova Scotia was predominantly French until the Englidh expelled them. They still have an Acadian population who are tight with the Mi'kmaq.
@@tiffaniterris2886 yes, that is right. Hence Fortress of Louisbourg. A wonderful 18th century French fortress. It’s definitely worth a visit
yeah they were here for 10 days I feel like their video could have been a lot longer lol. So many missed sites. From Yarmouth, to Claire, to the Eastern and South shore. Taking the 209 down to Advocate Harbour, going all the way to Guysborough. there is just SO much in such a tiny province
@@tiffaniterris2886 my dear dear friend is from there, she’s Acadien going way back to the beginning. I just went to Isle Madame for her wedding and I think I lost my heart forever ❤
The Bluenose was a working fishing vessel in the last days of the sailboat, she worked all season fishing the rich waters of the coast but in the off season she was the fastest racing ship around. Unrivalled in her day, she became a legend when she defeated the yanks in her last race. She continued to work until she was wrecked in the 40s. In the 60s a Bluenose II was built from the original Bluenose blueprints and (iirc) is a museum ship today. It's likeness is featured on our 10¢ coin. There's a regatta called The Bluenose Marathon that still runs to this day.
Do you know about the Bluenose and it's encounter with a U-boat in the Caribbean? My understanding is that the Bluenose was retired and used for commercial purposes in the Caribbean. A U-boat encountered her. The U-boat Captain (being a life-time seaman) recognized the Bluenose, and approached with explicit instructions to sink any and all allied supply ships. He asked if she was in fact, the Bluenose. The Captain told him she was. The German U-boat Captain refused to sink her.
The Bluenose was built for that race by a group of Halifax investors. The race started when the America's cup was cancelled due to weather. Nova Scotia fisherman thought the yachtsman were pussies and challenged an American fishing fleet to put up their best and have a race with their fishing schooners. The Americans won that one, but the Bluenose was the ship to beat in the years to come. It also set records for catch. It was the last generation of fishing schooners. At the end it became a cargo vessel in the Caribbean. Eventually sank. The Bluenose II is a replica that has been recently restored.
Our government shld never have let her go. If it was now, that wld never had happened as then!
My father landed in Halifax when immigrating from Italy 🇮🇹. Took the train all the way to Vancouver BC where i was born. I grew up with tons of Scots and Irish. Please come visit.
I have lived in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia. As a businessman, I have travelled and worked in every major and minor city in Canada and a good port or North Western USA.
I have watched your videos about different parts of Canada, and have to say, this Country is one of the most spectacular places on earth. British Columbia is, in my opinion as a well travelled Canadian, the most picturesque place, with the greatest variety of
spectacular sights I have ever seen. I have been in bC for 40+ years and, even now, I am in awe every time I look at our mountain ranges and natural wonders as I was the first time I saw them.
It is a privilege to live in a place that lets you feel the grandeur of our natural Country, while still in close proximity to major cities and larger populations. I believe that if you were to visit BC, and spend a little time traveling the Province, you would be unable to resist the urge to move here.
Thanks for your videos and their ability to remind me of the wonders of our Province ( and the other incredible places in the rest of Canada). Keep it up
Super bummed they didn’t discuss Mabou in this and The Red Shoe Pub. The music from Nova Scotia, and indeed down East, is unique. It’s impossible to have a conversation about what makes this part of Canada special without mentioning it’s music. I grew up singing chì mi na mòr-bheanna and now I sing it to my baby. Please dive into this special part of Canadian folk culture!
My home for 47 years. ❤ clean air, ,kind hearted people, slow pace still wins the race.
I first visited Halifax in my early 20s when a friend was at Dalhousie University. I loved it and eventually went back twice. Both times I rented a car and drove around Cape Breton. The small towns are wonderful. Baddeck, Margaree Harbour, Cheticamp, Ingonish. One of the most beautiful drives in the world. I also had the best lobster, of course! I highly recommend the Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. They have fascinating exhibits. Being from Vancouver I loved the maritime culture of the island. The people of Nova Scotia are the best part of the island, though. Very friendly and hospitable.
This video barely scratches the surface of the beauty here in Nova Scotia. I was pleasantly surprised, however, that they mentioned the Shubenacadie tidal bore rafting - a must-do if you ever have a chance!
In Nova Scotia there are communities that speak Scottish Gaelic and they are trying to revive the language.
My grandparents knew few Gaelic words .they from Cape breton island. So rich with the old country culture.
I’ve been to a wedding in Glace Bay where most of the service was in Gaelic. The Gaelic college is at St. Ann’s on Cape Breton Island. There is even a provincial government department for Gaelic now.
I just found your videos and enjoy how fascinated you were with Nova Scotia. Would just like to let you know that the first Scots landed here in the early 1600’s in what is now called Pictou County. We have many sites to visit including a monument for the Battle of Culloden and a replica of the ship The Hector which brought Scots here in the 1750’s. Another community called Antigonish is where they teach Galic and have Highland Games every summer. Keep posting!
My grandparents emigrated from Scotland and settled in Bras D'Or on Cape Breton Island NS where they lived for the rest of their lives. They absolutely loved it there. We have many fond memories of our summers there.
Tobermory is also the name of a small lakeside town in Ontario. There are tonnes of hamlets, towns and cities all across Canada named after towns and cities in Scotland. There is a presence of Scottish tradition and culture in many areas of Canada. The ties to Scotland are very old with many folk coming over to Canada during the Highland Clearances.
There is for sure. We have Dunvegan Ontario and my husband & I stayed in Dunvegan Scotland when we visited Dunvegan Castle. So many names in Canada that originated in Scotland.
I miss Tobermory
Eastern Ontario in Particular has a very strong Scottish presence. Lanark County, Stormont and Dundas County, Hastings County, Perth, Almonte, Smith's Falls was originally Smythe's Falls, and on and on. The Maxville Highland Games are one of the largest in the world
@@nathanthomson1931 I work in Perth, Ontario which is hilarious to me as I used to live near Perth, Scotland.
@@DuncanMcCurdie Perth, Ontario is a gorgeous little town!
My son was born and raised in Vancouver. When he moved to the tiny village of Granville Ferry in the Annapolis Valley I thought he'd never last. He was such a city kid. When I visited, he said to me; mom, just don't look at anyone in the eye longer than a couple of minutes because you'll be there for an hour listening to their whole life story and they'll want to know all about your's. And he was right. It's lovely. He's been there for 14 years now and would live nowhere else. I miss him terribly but to see him so happy is a blessing for me.
My son also made the big move to NS - south of Digby - from Ontario. I miss him, his wonderful wife and my grandkids, but hope to visit them for the first time this summer.
I was surprised they didn’t show Peggy’s Cove. I went to NS for a visit when my grandparents were alive. Everyday for a month, we went to a different place. I think NS is the most beautiful province in Canada. The people were very friendly as well. Some fishermen were coming back with fresh scallops when we were on the dock in Halifax. They had extra they they weren’t going to sell, so they gave them to us. Very tasty.
@12:49 Peggy's Cove :) The most photographed lighthouse in the world!
They showed it 4 a few seconds. But all of our lighthouses weren't in this video nor our amazing beaches up close.
Do the Cabot Trail in mid to late October when the leaves are all turning red and orange, it’s breathtaking
Some big stripe bass in that water where they are rafting. Nova Scotia is perfect born here never left 56 years and counting.
We have also sort of preserved the clan System in Nova Scotia, I'm so proud to be from this bastion of Celtic culture in North America. Honestly tons of love for all my Maritime Brothers and a honourable mention for our cousin Newfoundland
You should look up The Fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island. It's an 18th century full masonry and earthenwork French fortress that's been largely reconstructed. It's amazing to visit and walk the streets. It has a short but fascinating history. I was an archaeologist there for a time, and it's my favorite place in the world.
The forgot to mention the citadel of Louisbourg on Cape Breton, which is also a national historic site worth visiting.
They probably didn’t go any further than the Cabot Trail
Largest reconstruction of a historic site in North America
And it’s actually called the Fortress of Louisbourg
Louisbourg is very impressive, I have been there a couple of times and think it is one of the most interesting places I have seen
Louisburg, a fortress built on Cape Breton Island that fell in the Seven Year War. Quebec, the capital of New France fell in September 1759.
I'm from an immigrant background. Just the UK, we moved here when I was very young. Because my family didn't know anyone we spent lots of time with other immigrant families. As a child I think I had friends from every continent, I was surrounded by people with different accents, different foods, different customs and traditions and it was something I just never questioned. It was only when I was older and started talking to people from other countries that I realised my experience was not typical. I'm thankful for the childhood I had because it made me never think to question someone based on something like race.
So how does all this diversity accentuate Nova Scotia's unique culture. If I infused a city in Japan with 100s of 1000s of Africans. You see what happens to the Japanese.
Well not all Scotians are thrilled by all this immigration/invasion.
There is a gaelic school in Cape Breton which is worth driving around for mountains, the ocean and fantastic views.
April 3/23 I currently live in the Greater Halifax area (I.e. Dartmouth) and have lived in Nova Scotia for over 15 years. I was born in Victoria, B.C. and grew up in Vancouver. I have also lived in Winnipeg,Calgary, Montreal and Toronto. However, Nova Scotia is the best! It is my “peace and serenity “. The population of this Province just reached one million and Greater Halifax is about half the total population. I love being near the ocean and not far from the countryside. Places like Toronto and Vancouver are now too big and expensive to live. In any case that is my view for you.
I was born here in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia but moved to Alberta when I was 11. I've travelled across this country 7 times, been through almost every province and I know I'm biased but honestly there is no place like Nova Scotia. As beautiful as it is, it pales in comparison to the people. I was finally able to move back here with my fiance 6 months ago after being away for 40 years and it has felt like heaven. My fiance LOVES it here, really loves the people and is grateful for such an amazing place to now call home. I strongly encourage you to visit here, there is nothing like it!
One thing you should look into is the phenomenon that is the Bay of Fundy.. It is the home of the world’s largest tidal change. It is also considered one of the seven wonders of Canada.
I agree about more mentions of the Bay of Fundy. between Nova Scotia and the US state of Maine. One place to visit is the Cape Split Provincial Park in Scots Bay. Beautiful beaches, amazing tides and great hiking.
Canada is multi cultural in that each of us are something and Canadian. But first and for most we are Canadian, its this that is very unique to Canada. This take on multi culturalism is what gives us such rich history and so much diversity between even cities within the provinces
My mother’s side of the family is from Cape Breton Island and I can confirm it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Scottish culture is very much still alive and valued there. My family originally came from Barra, but was sent to Canada a few hundred years ago. We can trace our family all the way back and our family spoke Gaelic until only a few generations ago! Our family even still has the land we were given when we landed so long ago in Boisdale. If you ever go to Canada, trust me, go to Cape Breton! The people are lovely, the culture is rich, and the landscape is gorgeous!
Firing of the Cannon is our Noon day gun, 12 sharp and can be heard far into Dartmouth.
I moved to Kjipuktuk (Halifax) 6 years ago from Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland). In your initial video you mentioned wanting to learn about Indigenous people, well we Mi'kmaw people are from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Eastern Quebec, a section of Northern Maine in the US and the Island of Newfoundland....it was either us Mi'kmaq or the Beothuk people who met Leif Eriksson. We're depicted at the end of the TV series "Vikings" with some of it being in the Mi'kmaw language. Really enjoying all the videos you're doing by the way, always wanted to see what a Scot would think of the Gaels that live here.
I grew up in NS (Halifax and Cape Breton), and it makes me so happy to see you learn about it because the Atlantic provinces tend to be forgotten or looked down on because they were historically poor compared to the larger provinces. There's a whole community that still speaks Gaelic in Cape Breton. There's so much in NS that makes me happy and proud to share with the world so I'm glad you took the time to watch :)
I think you would love Cape Breton. The Galic music is awesome; I'm not from Cape Breton, but love it . The people are awesome!❤
Maybe take a deep look into the following Nova Scotia places: Pier 21, Bluenose and Bluenose II, the Cabot Trail and the Lighthouse Route, Port-Royal, Fortress Louisburg and the plight of the Acadians.
Cape breton is Scotland with sunshine ! From Scottish born and Canadian raised.
I’m a Cape Breton Nova Scotia girl, and the highlands in Cape Breton is absolutely breathtaking! I’ve done so many trails and love my island very much. I went to Victoria BC for university, so I got to experience the best of both provinces. I think the main difference is the population(obviously), so Cape Breton is a more intimate place to enjoy the nature and experience the people who are by far the friendliest in the country (Eastcoast all the way😉). That trail you asked about was the skyline trail on the Cabot trail. Mabou and Inverness are rooted very deep in Gaelic culture and I think you’d love the Red Shoe pub to hear the local talent. Sooo much talent in Cape Breton. Everyone plays the fiddle or guitar down here😂. It’s a magical place, as if you want to get more of a busier city experience, Halifax is absolutely the place to go. You can not go wrong taking a trip to Nova Scotia. I assure you’ll make friends and you’ll want to return. Personally I came back and I never want to live anywhere else❤️
There's an interesting film called "The Gaels of Cape Breton" from the National Film Board of Canada. Interesting watch, I learned a few thing and I lived in NS my entire life.
Another province that has a lot of Scottish settlers is Prince Edward Island. Also all across Canada nearly every police service have a pipe and drums band.
And Legions as well!
It is amazing how we can become so accustomed to our surroundings that we don't realize anymore that where each of us Canadians live is unique. Thanks for reminding us how special our country is. 🙂
Don't know about you but I've never become so accustomed 2 our surroundings that everyday I feel so blessed 2 live in such a unique Province!
I was born in NS, But live in southern Alberta. No two provinces exist with such an opposite geography (and, in many cases idealogy).
I'm fortunate to have experienced much of what Canada has to offer (having lived in 4 Canadian provinces and visiting them all... And 1 territory)... But given the choice, I would always end up back home in Nova Scotia.
5:25 is the Skyline Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, its absolutely stunning.
The video shows the Skyline Trail on the Cabot Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands. The ocean views at the end are spectacular. Gotta look out for moose on the trail!
I can tell you that the history and the scottish heritage runs deep in this province.
I love Nova Scotia, I couldnt imagine trying to live anywhere else.
Love your videos. Being originally from Nova Scotia, I was waiting for this one. To briefly answer your question, the Bluenose II was built (early 60s) by a brewery family called the Olands, and used as a marketing tool in races. The original Bluenose (1920s) was built as a racing and fishing vessel.
Thanks again for your great vids, I’ve lived all across this great country and enjoy revisiting these places through your vids. Cheers!
The brightly coloured buildings in the town of Lunenburg have their original roots in German architecture. The gable design is specifically called a Lunenburg bump. Many coastal houses in Lunenburg County have a widow’s walk on the top of house, where families would watch for the return of their loved ones from the sea, whether fishing or a sea-going voyage.
I'm a proud Canadian and I love having people from around the world living here and being new Canadians
The park they show the most is Highlands National Park. This park takes up the northern part of Cape Breton Island. It is also home to the famous Cabot Trail.
The Citadel is a 19th century fort in the heart of the capital city of Halifax. It was garissoned for many years by British troops including the 78th Highland Regiment around 1870. The site is now a museum and in the summer, reenactment of the period around 1870 is shown on-site. This included soldiers from the 78th Highland Regiment.
I actually had tears rolling down from my eyes, I Grew up on Cape Breton Island and had to move to Alberta due to not able to find a job. Cape Breton is always in my heart and will move there in the future. I’m a MacDonald, my ancestors come from Lewis of Scotland. I am also a Bagpiper and Fiddler. I miss Cape Breton So much!
Billy Connolly did a cross Canada travel series. The opening episode takes place in Atlantic Canada. Worth a look too to get another Scottish perspective.
If you ever come to Nova Scotia I’d be more than happy to show you around.
I think there's a Canadian Heritage Vignette on the Blue Nose. It was the fastest ship of it's day.
Coast to coast Canada is awesome. I love it all. Ever province has its own thing you can enjoy getting to know. We do fly under the radar for tourism and quite frankly I like that. Canadians rarely brag, but we have our own culture, scenery and outlook on life that can't be beat. I've been all over the world and came back to be in Canada again.
We also have a large number of craft breweries and some of the best wineries…not mention the seafood! Digby scallops and the lobsters!
I'm a prairie boy from Manitoba. Born and spent all my life on the prairie. But having travelled to a good chunk of Canada, I can only say that Nova Scotia is a wonderful place. I hope to revisit it again. Through the Sea Cadet program as a youth and later on in my working life I had the chance to meet and form firm friendships with fellow Canadians from coast to coast. This video barely scratches the surface. There is so much more to see and learn about. Enjoy your tour of the provinces and linger long in each one.
I mentioned on your first video on this channel that my parents immigrated to Canada from the UK a few years before I was born. At our last Thanksgiving (Harvest Festival) I thanked them for choosing Canada. It's (generally) a land of sanity in an ever increasing world of lunacy.
I’m a stubble jumper from the prairies living in Ontario. The only place that I love as much as the big sky country, is Nova Scotia. The people are so friendly and fiercely proud of their heritage. The scenery is rugged and gorgeous and the view out into the ocean reminds me of endless wheat fields. A big shout out to all the brave sailors at Maritime Forces Atlantic
You wanna see those trees during fall
I lived two years in Nova Scotia and I loved it. Everyone there is so generous and nice. I went on Tancook Island quite a few times, spending the day, collecting seaglass and breathing fresh air.
I am born and bread in Ontario, but I love going anywhere in the east coast. My Scottish heritage pulses through my veins harder when I go there and I just feel so proud of my country as a whole. Love your videos and hope you come for a visit! ❤️
The Fundy Trail is awesome as well. Check out the walking trail to Cape Split and the amazing sunsets and the highest tides in the world. There is so much more than was filmed here for this video. You can go on Whale watching tours check out wineries of the Annapolis Valley along with the agriculture there. Many places for camping and fishing, as wild or as peaceful as you want. There have been some movies and a current TV series that is being filmed here now. I have spent the last 3 yrs in the Northwest Territories and I'm moving home to Nova Scotia a a couple of weeks, because I'll always be a Nova Scotia girl!
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦. My family came to Canada to pier 21 through Nova Scotia. We settled in Southwestern Ontario. We are Scottish Canadians. We came during "the Clearings " I plan to visit Scotland some day and pay my respects to Sir John Graham. My ancestor. ❤(Sir John DeGraeme) at Falkirk
Glad you finally pulled through!
My ancestors emigrated from the Isle of Skye to Toronto and my husband’s ancestors emigrated to Cape Breton after when they were kicked out of Scotland after the Battle of Culloden. We live in Cape Breton and it is a stunningly beautiful place to live. Last fall Mabou started a Gàidhlig immersion school. Many Gàidhlig speakers here.
It is best in person but as you can see Canada is beautiful!
I live close to Fergus, Ontario. They have annual highland games. Nice small town Ontario.
You can tidal bore raft in New Brunswick too. I'm from NB, but I do love me some Nova Scotia. My mom's family comes from Yarmouth, and I spent some time living in Antigonish. If I were ever to move back east from Alberta, it would most likely be to Halifax. I have had fun all over that province. Lunenburg, Truro, Wolfville, New Glasgow, Dartmouth and bunch of others. The fairy from Saint John to Digby can be an adventure.
My dad was born in Riga Latvia in 1929 and immigrated here in his early twenties. He landed in St. John’s and ended up in British Columbia. I am so proud to be Canadian and the son of an immigrant. 🇨🇦
Love your reactions bud. 😎
I live in NS and it is a beautiful province. My grandfather was from Dundee and said Cape Breton reminded him of home. After a trip to Scotland myself, I understand why. I am also Acadian French, so I have deep roots here as well. Life here is simple, people don’t have a lot but will never let someone go with out. The video doesn’t show all the regions of the province like the Annapolis Valley and the coastlines of the Bay of Fundy. Which is home to the highest tides in the world and some amazing fossils!
The Cabot trail is a must do if you go to NS. One of the best drives anywhere
Congratulations from Canada on the win vs Spain
My father took me to ride the tidal bore by pictou I think. It was insane how high the waves were. I was 13 and a big kid but had to hold on for dear life. ten times bigger then shown
I'm from Nova Scotia and I love it. I've lived lots of other places, but by my 30's I just wanted to come home.
I love that wherever you are in Nova Scotia, you're always close to water of some sort, and never far from the ocean.
The main thing about Nova Scotia is the people the people are some of the friendliest people you will meet in the world
Born and raised in Nova Scotia as well. There are a lot of places and people they did not cover in the video. But it did do a good job in hitting the highlights. Two other place in Cape Breton worth a visit is the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck and the Fortress of Louisbourg Historic Site in Louisbourg. There are so many places to see. I do like that they said in the video that they were here for 10 days. You do need a good stay to see things properly. From North to South the land in narrow but the East-West length is long.
The bluenose is on the dime here. It was the fastest schooner at one time. Racing in the Caribbean At the end she was bought by a a hum , her speed was used to outrun the coastguard with a belly full of rum if my memory serves. We built a replica which sails today.
It warms my heart to see you fall more in love with my country in every video. Thanks!
I’ve been in Ottawa, Ontario for 25 years now, but was born and raised in Amherst, NS. The people are so down to earth and friendly, willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. If you ever have the opportunity to visit, the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton is a MUST, the scenery is absolutely breathtaking and there are lots of trails to do. Brier’s Island is at the south western tip of the province, they have the best Whale Watching tours. Oh how I long to move back to this beautiful province! ❤️🥹
I’m from cape Breton NS but live in Halifax. Halifax is definitely a small quiet city but has its parts of the year where it gets extremely busy (Halifax is more known as a university city)
Cape Breton is one of the most beautiful islands on earth. Most of my years I’ve lived outside of Sydney. Cape Breton is definitely a place you’ll need to book a couple extra days for when you come here.
My wife and I moved to Nova Scotia from Toronto 3 years ago - just in time for the pandemic! - we love it. It's incredibly friendly and easy going and it is hands down the most beautiful province in this incredibly beautiful country!
I came to Ontario from Ayr, Scotland in 1981. I couldn’t be happier. Canada is a wonderful country and I’m blessed to live here. Ontario is a canoeing and camping paradise mixed with wonderful cities. It has museums and art galleries in even the smallest towns. Amazing people too.
I have travelled to N.S. For a holiday 5 years ago and was so impressed. Can’t wait to go back again and would really love to do the Cape Breton Island tour. Just to warn people from other nations, Canada is vast! We had two weeks to travel from central Ontario, through Quebec and down through New Brunswick and back up the other side. It wasn’t nearly enough time. We were racing and driving five hour days for much of the time. The trip was visually and culturally spectacular. Zip lining to whale watching to stunning geological formations.
I’m having such a good time following along while you discover our wonderful home. Thanks for your series. Come visit!
Hi I came from Ardrossan in Sept 1982, lived in Alberta ever since. Visited BC, ONT, NS. In 2006 I found out I had another younger sister who was living in Ayr (across from the race course) I was a regular visitor to Ayr (yearly) till the Plandemic hit. Pretty sad to see it go down hill over the years from when I used to visit Ayr in the mid to late 60-70s.mi have also got relatives in Guelph. ONT. 💂♂️🏴🇨🇦
Also don't forget the famous Oak Island Treasure!
Lots of breweries, and there’s even a single malt whiskey distillery, in Cape Breton, called Glenora. It’s a great place to live, I am in Halifax. It’s growing rapidly here, as folks from other parts of Canada, plus people from all over the world are moving here. The coastline towns are still quaint and less busy. Halifax is becoming more cosmopolitan.
I currently live in Halifax and moved back here after 25 years in Vancouver. I don't regret moving back to Nova Scotia at all. Halifax is lovely and I love walking along the waterfront, the Halifax/Dartmouth Ferry is wonderful and if I can't get out of town for some extra nature I can take a boat to McNabs Island. Now for Cape Breton, it's pretty in the summer but it pops in autumn. The trees go all gold, red and orange and it is spectacular.
I have lived in Nova Scotia for almost 25 years. I have also lived in British Columbia and Alberta.
The people in Nova Scotia are amazing. They will give you the shirt of your back and invite you over for dinner. They are hard working but family is more important. Life is slower in NS than in BC and Alberta.
The pace is much slower than BC and Alberta.
Nova Scotia is picturesque just like BC, however it definitely does not have the high mountains. It is green, rocky, with oceans, beaches, lakes, and canals that criss-cross the landscape. Some of the best surfing especially when a big storm is on the way.
Halifax is a hub city of about 500,000 people. It is the largest city in the Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, PEI and NFLD). Overall the Atlantic region of Canada has about 2 million people. In the last few years many industry has moved to Atlantic Canada driving up the cost of living. . The price of homes and property has increased more significantly over the last few years.
Nova Scotia is quaint. When visiting the interesting site are not so far apart.
Some ideas for future videos. Canada’s efforts after 9/11 (not just Gander but the whole region helped after US airspace was closed). Joggins Heritage Site, Bay of Fundy, Halifax Citadel, the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo, Louisbourg Heritage Site, Titanic graves and memorability, terminus of the Underground Railroad, Canadian Mint, Mining. Peace by Chocolate story.
its home, ❤ 3 cheers from Atlantic Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Pier 21 is a what Ellis Island in New York is to the US, but to Canada. Once the railroad was built from Halifax to Montreal, and definitely in the 20th century, most immigrants arrived on ships, some run by the Cunard Line (Cunard was a Canadian born in Halifax, Nova Scotia from a Loyalist family) at Pier 21, went through customs and then took the train to their final destination in Canada or even the United States.
Born and raised in Halifax 😊 The cannon is fired at noon daily, although the city has grown so much since I left I don’t know if it can still be heard from around the downtown.
I am born and raised in small down Nova Scotia, I have been to many of these places and the natural beauty cannot be captured on camera. It is something you absolutely must see in person. The culture and the people are amazing, the city of Halifax has the most pubs per capatia in the country and has an impressive nightlife with drinks, music and late nights.
I love living in Nova Scotia, I spent most of my life in Halifax. It’s a busy city with lots of great restaurants and bars. We have a great boardwalk at the waterfront and there are some great parks within the city. Point pleasant park, and the public gardens are really nice. The harbour which we call the northwest arm is sheltered and in the summer its filled with sailboats, canoes, etc and on wed night you can watch sailboat racing when your stuck in rush hour on your way home from work
@Mert Can - If you look at Canada's east coast it fits very nicely into the British Isles from the time when the supercontinent Pangea split. The geological rock strata in Cape Breton matches. Cape Breton is a stunning drive. They didn't mention Fairlawn Cemetery and the Titanic graves. The MacKay Bennett was sent from Halifax to recover victims.
My family were Scottish immigrants from Kilfinan, Argyll to Canada too but in the 1700's. 😁
Just for your own interest as it is too long to react to, have a look at "Adam Shoalts, Alone Across the Arctic". He covered 4000 km alone on foot and by canoe with very limited supplies. It took him four months.
Thank you for doing a video on Nova Scotia!
was born in halifax but my grandmother was a Scottish warbride