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Climate

Nova Scotia lies in the mid-temperate zone and, although the province is almost surrounded by water, the climate is closer to continental rather than maritime. The temperature extremes of the continental climate are moderated by the ocean. Halifax has an average of 171 wet days per year.the coldest day ever recorded was -29.4C (-21F) on February 18, 1922. The highest temperature ever recorded was 37.2 C (99F) on July 10, 1912.

Tourism

Nova Scotia's tourism industry showcases Nova Scotia's culture, scenery and coastline.

Nova Scotia has many museums reflecting its ethnic heritage, including the Glooscap Heritage Centre, Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Hector Heritage Quay and the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. Others museums tell the story of its working history, such as the Cape Breton Miners' Museum, and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Nova Scotia is home to several internationally renowned musicians and there are visitor centres in the home towns of Hank Snow, Rita MacNeil, and Anne Murray Centre. There are also numerous music and cultural festivals such as the Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Celtic Colours, the Nova Scotia Gaelic Mod,Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, the Atlantic Film Festival and the Atlantic Fringe Festival.

The province has numerous National Historic Sites, the most notable being the Habitation at Port-Royal, the Fortress of Louisbourg and Citadel Hill (Fort George) in Halifax.Nova Scotia has two national parks, Kejimkujik and Cape Breton Highlands, and many other protected areas. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tidal range in the world, and the iconic Peggys Cove is internationally recognized and receives 600,000 plus visitors a year.

Nova Scotia - The Facts

Nova Scotia means New Scotland in Latin and is the recognized English-language name for the province.
Nova Scotia is Canada's second-smallest province in area after Prince Edward Island.
Halifax has more pubs per capita than any other city in Canada. That might have something to do with the fact below.
There are six degree granting universities in Halifax!

Fun Fact:

Halifax is closer to Dublin, Ireland than it is to Victoria, British Columbia.