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Nova Scotia, Canada's Ocean Playground N w S-chcKrtie/rt 'morn&uxxsicL *f< jtr\. i ^ Purchased camaDuma from the Chancellor coLLecnow Richardson queews ORDER OF TH1 Memorial Fund UNlVeRSlTY NOVA S AT klMQSTOM ONTARIO CAKJAOA \ HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE OLDEST SOCIAL CLUB IN AMERICA You are cordially invited to join the Order of The Good Time, Nova Scotia, when you visit the province this year. This order was founded by Champlain at Port Royal (now Annapolis Royal) Nova Scotia, in 1606. It was es- tablished to keep alive the spirit of fellowship and good cheer amongst the early French pioneers, and that spirit has been maintained down through the years in Nova Scotia. To qualify, register at one of the Government Informa- tion Bureaus on arrival, stay in the Province ten days or more, and then register again. You will thereupon be welcomed into the Order and receive the certificate of membership. There will be no initiation fee nor any annual dues to pay. When you join the Order of The Good Time, you be- come a member of the oldest social club in America. OlU- UU^OJUjUJUl^ MINISTER OF HIGHWAYS wJJJW/JJJ/Wlininniiiiihiuininunmnnmuininmtni Nova Scotia will hold its annual Provincial Exhibition at Halifax, the capital city, from September 27 to October 2, 1937. The chief features of this Exhibition are the horse racing and the exhibits of the products of the farm, forest, sea and manufacturing industries. Micmac Indians display their native costumes, and the horse races are staged under the auspices of the Eastern Riding Association. Every summer Halifax holds a great Deep Sea Rodeo and Aquatic Carnival when land and sea sport attrac- tions are staged and valuable prizes offered for the best day's catch of sea fish in or off Halifax Harbour The old world charm of Halifax, with its natural park, magnificent gardens and colorful wharves, appeals irresistibly to all visitors. Page 2 One of the glories of Halifax and of never-failing interest to visitors is the North West Arm extending inland nearly three miles and far-famed as the centre of aquatic sports for eastern Canada. Shown in the picture is the Memorial Tower erected to commemorate the establishment of Representative Government in Nova Scotia in 1758. The natural beauty of this golden arm of the sea is world renowned, and its waters are bordered by dwellings that reflect a happy, comfortable and prosperous home life. The Arm is a portion of Halifax Harbour, which extends 16 miles in from the sea, is one of the finest in the world, easy of access and admirably sheltered. So deep is it that giant battleships can lie within a few yards of the shore in safety. Page 3 (Above) Peggy's Cove, 33 miles south- west of Halifax, is a unique fishing village established on a great rock with neat homes, hospitable fisherfolk and striking natural beauty. There are no trees and very little earth in which to plant anything. (Right) Hubbards on St. Mar- garet's Bay, a popular summering place with fine sand beaches and excellent bathing. Headquarters for sport tuna fishermen. Page 4 (Left) Every year on the first Wednes- day in August Dart- mouth, across the har- bour from Halifax, ce- lebrates its Natal Day by a regatta on Lake Banook (Below) The Nova Scotia Govern- ment has entered upon a program of hard sur- facing the highways of the province. The more heavily travelled highways are thus being rapidly improv- ed, and visiting motor- ists already enjoy a smooth dustless sur- face that will be safe in all weather v HE The home at Windsor of Judge Thomas Chandler Haliburton", creator of Sam Slick, maintained as it was in his day (1796-1856). Haliburton's writings took the literary world by storm, and blazed the way for the modern school of humorists. He was a Nova Scotian of wide reading and a capital literary style, added to a native fund of humor, whose writings present an admirable picture of the province as it was a century ago. The Avon River, near Windsor, is ruled by the mighty tides of Fundy, which average here 34 feet. When the tide has ebbed the river drains to its red bed while ocean-going vessels rest their keels on a dry bottom near the wharves. Then the tide floods in and the ships are floated again as if by magic. It is near Windsor that the tidal flow is the highest in the world. Page 6 (Below) Evangeline Park at Grand Pre, made classic ground by the genius of Long- fellow, attracts thous- ands of pilgrims every year. This Park re- calls the Norman coun- try whence came the early Acadians. With- in the enclosure a chapel of Norman ar- chitecture has been erected on the exact site of the ancient church of St. Charles. Here is stored a collec- tion of household arti- cles, books and docu- ments, relating to ear- ly settlers. On a green plot stands in bronze a statue of Evangeline, the work of one of Canada's fore most sculptors. (Right) Hon. A. S Mac- Millan, Minister of High- ways for Nova Scotia, c rown- ing the Queen of the Nova Scotia Apple Blossom Festi- val in June, 1936, at Kent- ville, the heart of the apple growing country, an event that yearly attracts thous- ands of visitor? - ^ i-f"i-rr=i=i !jf II | * <**^ Jr* Officers' quarters, Fort Anne, Annapolis Roya! This quaint building, filled with relics of the past, is one of the most interesting museums in Canada The ground forms a National Park, and here the visitor may dream of the yesterday of Indian trails and sentry fires. ,*si ^ **i Page 8 (Top) The Town of Lunenburg on the romantic South Shore of Nova Scotia was at one time the site of an ancient fishery Indian encampment, and afterwards a French post. A visit to Lunenburg is filled with varied interest, for it is the home of the greatest fishing fleet in America. The town has a front and back harbour, with all sea and land sports available. (Below) resort of Chester lovely its The well-known summer on Mahone Bay with harmonious blending of land and water is one of Nova Scotia's scenic gems. It is a rendezvous for yachtsmen, and every form of water sport may be enjoyed. Pac Digby Gap, from Smith's Cove, near Digby. one of the his- toric sites of Nova Scotia that stir the imagination. Through this narrow strait sail- ed the pioneers who made the early history of Nova Scotia — Champlain. DeMonts. Poutrincourt and many others. Digby is not only one of the most picturesque of resorts in eastern Can- ada, but is the base port of the world's largest scallop dragging fleet. Most of the scallops sold on the Boston and New York markets come from Digby. The Digby scallop fleet gathers an average of 200,000 gallons yearly from the floor of the Bay of Fundy. Bear River, famed among sportsmen, rises amidst the forests and tro-Jt lakes of the in- terior and flows into the Annapolis Basin near Digby. The village of Bear River has been described as "a Cameo Switzer- land." with roomy homes jostling their gables through o 1 d trees. Page 10 "TV *m ^\ (Top) Yarmouth Light, at the entrance to the harbour at Yarmouth, the great southwestern gateway of Nova Scotia, a summer resort overnight from Boston and terminus of Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc. It is headquarters for salmon and trout fishing, woodcock shooting, moose and deer hunting, and all other delightful and healthful outdoor sports. Commodious and comfortable steamships carry visitors and cars to this port from both Boston and New York. Nearby is Lake Ellenwood, a charm- ing lake resort with superior accommodation. (Below) Racing for the Prince of Wales Cup on Lake Milo at Yarmouth. The Junior International Yacht Races for 1937 will be held here July 13 to 17. Entrants from the United States will take part. Page II v«<*3 m *a. (Above) One of the principal Nova Scotia salmon streams is the splendid Medway River, which has its source in Anna- polis County and, after flowing through fifty miles of appealing scenery, empties into the har- bour of Port Medway, Queens County. (Right) Scene on White Point Beach, one of the seaside resorts of Nova Scotia, where visitors may enjoy all the sports of land and sea. Page 12 (Top) The Roseway River, near Shelburne, one of the many attractive trout and salmon streams that adorn the romantic South Shore of Nova Scotia. (Centre) Lockeport 1 larbour in Shelburne County possesses a crescent beach of more than a mile of hard sand which gives it distinctive charm. (Bottom) Magnificent Shelburne Harbour on the South Shore has numerous bathing sand beaches. Shelburne. redolent of historic lore, was founded in 1783 after the American War of Independence. Page 13 (Above) Old cov- ered bridge over St Mary's River at As- pen, Guysboro County (Left) One of the in- teresting attractions in Nova Scotia is Green Hill, near New Glasgow, with its Look off 701 feet above sea evel, which may be reached from Highway Routes 4 and 6 at Alma. On this hill- top, with its magnifi- cent view, is located the Pioneers ' Museum, unique in its collection of pioneer farm imple- ments and early me- thods of transporta- tion. There are over 600 exhibits, including the stage coach that King Edward VII rode in when as Prince of Wales he visited Pictou in I860 Every visitor to Nova Scotia should visit Green Hill.
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