Fortress of Louisbourg and Citadel Hill (Fort George) in Halifax. Along with two national parks, Kejim- kujik and Cape Breton Highlands, which are considered an extension of the Appalachian Mountain Chain. The Highlands are surrounded by water with the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the Cabot Strait to the north and east, the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the north and west, and Bras d’Or Lake to the south. Elevations average 350 metres at the edges of the plateau (i.e. at the above-mentioned water bodies), and rise to more than 500 metres at the centre, including the highest elevation point in the province at White Hill, at 533 metres. Speaking of water, in Nova Scotia, it’s impossible to be more than 67 km (42 mi) from the ocean at any time. Giving you the opportunity to dive into some of the warmest ocean beaches north of Virginia, on its Northumberland Shore, where waters can reach up to 22°C (72°F) during the summer months! So, remember to pack your swimsuit, sunblock and surf board and head to the nearest shoreline. Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy has the highest tidal range in the world, and the iconic Peggy’s Cove is internationally recognized and receives over 600,000 visitors a year. Old Town Lunenburg is a port town on the South Shore that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The province has produced more than its fair share of famous musicians, including Grammy Award winners Denny Doherty (from The Mamas & the Papas), Anne Murray, and Sarah McLachlan, country singers Hank Snow, George Canyon, and Drake Jensen, jazz vocalist Holly Cole, classical performers Portia White and Barbara Hannigan, multi Juno Award nominated rapper Classified, and such diverse artists as Rita MacNeil, Matt Mays, Sloan, Feist, Todd Fancey, The Rankin Family, Natalie MacMaster, Joel Plaskett and April Wine. Given Nova Scotia’s diverse talents there should be no surprise that the province has many small
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venue music festivals to showcase both regional and international talent throughout the summer. Some would say you come to Nova Scotia for the amazing Seafood, Scenery and Sociables, but we think you might want to add Song or a Summer Music Festival to that list and check out some of the amazing events making a return this summer after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic. So why not add one of these regional festivals to your bucket list this summer that offer a more intimate music experience with some of the artists that you know and love while you visit the province or even build your vacation around the festival itself.
PICTOU LOBSTER CARNIVAL When: July 8th - 10th, 2022 Where: Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia
A little about the festival: Started in 1934, the Pictou Lobster Carnival has become a Signature Event in Nova Scotia. This 3-day festival celebrates the end of the lobster fishing in the area and is rich in Maritime culture and music. The whole Town is going to be buzzing with excitement! Feel it, Live it, Rock it!
The whole Town is buzzing with excitement as the Pictou Lobster Carnival returns after two years, to celebrate the 88th annual event that will see the main stage host four headliners this year. Friday night kicks off with headliner, Classified, one of Canada’s most successful rap artists taking to the stage to get the party started. Saturday night’s headliner is The Stanfields, who mix traditional story - telling with exciting performances, and an undercurrent of East Coast flavour. Crowd-pleasing good- time tunes from this five-piece rowdy Folk’n’Roll band is sure to keep the party going. Storytelling is a big part of the Cape Breton culture, and a major source of entertainment, and Jimmy Rankin and his band will deliver just that on Sunday to keep the carnival rolling. Rankin will treat Pictou to another lively show following his 2019 visit that rocked Pictou, sharing songs from both his solo and
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MARCH/APRIL 2022 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • MARCH/APRIL 2022
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