Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia
by Kayla, Marlayna & Tawana

We had enjoyed a wonderful time in Prince Edward Island. Now we were looking forward to our trip to Nova Scotia. We took the Confederation Bridge into Nova Scotia. The warm waters of the Northumberland Strait along the Sunrise Trail were full of swimmers and people kayaking.

Next, we drove to Amherst. It has lots of beautiful sites. We visited Nappan Research Farm. We learned that it was established in 1887 for farm research. We saw cattle and plants and we walked on their nature trails. After a little picnic we went to see their wetland demonstration. It was very interesting. As we drove though Amherst, we saw beautiful sites such as vast meadows and great farmland.

Then we got on the tour bus and headed for Antigonish. It took about two and a half hours to get there. Our first stop was St. Ninian's Cathedral. The cathedral was finished in 1874 and was made with local resources. It has beautiful high Gothic ceilings, amazing woodwork and two square towers that are 125 feet tall. There is also a beautiful painting of St. Ninian in the back of the cathedral.

The golf courses in Nova Scotia are some of the best in the country and even among the best in the world. The golf course at Dundee is one of the most beautiful golf courses in Nova Scotia and it has a breathtaking view of the sea. You can go along the Sunrise Trial, where the view is truly beautiful. Along the Sunrise trail there are also wonderful hotels to stay in like the Queen Anne. There are many activities for the whole family such as a bike riding.

Then we got on the tour bus again and went East to Sydney. We learned that colonists from New York and New Hampshire first settled Sydney in 1785. It was first known as Spanish Bay, it was renamed to honor England's colonial secretary, Lord Sydney. We visited the Cossit House Muesame. It is a branch of the Nova Scotia Muesame. It was built in 1787, by Rev. Ranna Cossit, the first angelic minister assigned to Cape Brenton. It has 1800's furnishings, too. Also, we stopped at Saint Patrick's Museum. It is the oldest church on Cape Brenton Island. It was built in 1828. It contains artifacts about the history of Sydney and the surrounding land. Then we stopped at the Casino of Nova Scotia. Although we are too young to gamble there was a lot of excitement in the room!

Next, we stepped on the tour bus and started heading west. We were on our way to Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia. Since we had to go 270 miles, it took us about 5 hours to get there! When we got there, we found out it was worth the trip and the wait. Halifax is the most populated city in all of Nova Scotia! Halifax was founded in 1749 by Edward Cornwallis. Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who was Halifax's commander in chief of Nova Scotia during the time between 1794-1800, ordered most of the historic buildings to be built. Thanks to him, Halifax has many historic buildings. Then we got on the tour bus for a short drive into town to go find out about Nova Scotia. We were on our way to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. We were amazed by the fact that the fort is shaped like a star, also, it there is a beautiful view of downtown Halifax. It was cool when we got to walk the same paths British troops once walked. When they started building, it was the year of 1828, but they didn't finish until 28 years later! Although it was built to resist a land attack, it was never attacked, so it is a good example of a 19th century fort in Canada. Also, the town clock is located on Citadel Hill. When we saw what time it was, and we decided we'd better get on the tour bus and head for New Brunswick. Nova Scotia sure was beautiful! We can't wait to come back.

See a map of Nova Scotia courtesy of www.maps101.com

Nova Scotia Word Search
Nova Scotia Seal
Nova Scotia Fact Card

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