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Books, Maps & Other Resources  Nova Scotia, Canada  Genealogy & History More Nova Scotia Resources | More Canadian Resources MAP BOOK - Backroad Mapbook: Nova Scotia. By Back Road Map Books 
Inside this guidebook you will find the most comprehensive outdoor recreation resource available for Nova Scotia. Discover limitless seacoast, and forests, alive with bird and animal life, as well as more than four centuries of European settlement history and centuries of Mi’kmaq traditions. The backroads in Nova Scotia are never far from the sea; in fact no portion of the province is more than 56 km (35 miles) from the ocean. From the mighty salmon producing river, the Margaree, that crosses Cape Breton, to the Mersey River that stretches from north to south, there are some magnificent waterways to lure fishermen and paddlers alike. Mackerel, cod, capelin, hake, flounder, pollack, catfish, blue—mako—or Porbeagel shark are some of the deep sea fishing that helps make Nova Scotia one of Canada’s most well known fishing destinations. The seacoast also provides nesting and landing spots for numerous birds year round, making Nova Scotia a great place for wildlife enthusiasts. You may see the Atlantic puffin, sometimes called “clowns of the sea” for their bright plumage, or the sandhill crane. Sea life, such as dolphins and whales, can often be seen right from the shore. History is part of the daily life that makes up many of Nova Scotia’s towns and villages. At Annapolis Royal the French Acadians spent more than a century claiming the land back from the sea with their dykes, before being uprooted with the Deportation by the English in 1755. The Celtic tradition in Cape Breton is another example of how Nova Scotia people preserve and share their past with the world through a variety of living history sites. It’s easy to explore Nova Scotia by following the scenic driving routes around the province. Start at its core, the city of Halifax, which is home to almost 40% of Nova Scotia’s residents and more than 15% of all Atlantic Canadians, before branching out in any direction to pursue an adventure that fits your spirit. The Trans-Canada and 100-series highways are limited-access, rapid-transit highways, while the scenic routes are slower paced. The Nova Scotia section of the Trans-Canada Highway is a direct route from the New Brunswick border near Amherst to the Newfoundland ferry terminal in Cape Breton. A short extension, Highway 106 to Caribou, leads to Prince Edward Island via a ferry service. There is a lot to see and do in Nova Scotia throughout the year. Although the spring fishing, summer seacoast, and fabulous fall colours likely draw the most attention, the Backroad Mapbook will help you explore Canada’s seacoast province like no other resource. In addition to the maps, the writing will open your dreams to places you didn’t realize even existed. Released: Spring 2006 ISBN: 1-894556-83-6 Dimensions: 21.5cm x 28cm (8.5" x 11") Pages: 128 Regional Cities: Amherst, Antigonish, Cape Breton Island, Dartmouth, Digby, Dingwall, Halifax, Sherbrooke, Syndey, Yarmouth Example of a map in this book
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