Canadian province – Nova Scotia

This is part of a series going through the 10 Provinces of Canada in alphabetical order to check out how they got named, what their flag is like and other things of interest. 

Location –

Origin of name – Nova Scotia is New Scotland in Latin

Nicknames – The Land of Evangeline (with reference to Longfellow's epic poem), Canada's Ocean Playground

Flag

Capital – Halifax – which was where a huge explosion in 1917 killed over 2000 people in the City.  Two ships collided in the harbour – one was carrying munitions – it was during WWI. Halifax was named after the 2nd Earl of Halifax

Flower – Mayflower

Tree –  Red Spruce

Signature foods – Seawater Lobster, Hodge Podge (creamy soup of fresh baby vegetables)

Famous places to visit – Peggy's Cove, Sambro Island Lighthouse, Crystal Crescent (beach)

Famous businesses/brands – Cunard Line, Fuller Brush company

Famous people from Nova Scotia – Denny Doherty (Mamas & Papas), Anne Murray, Brian Ahern (music producer, married Emmylou Harris in 1977