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Founded in 1873 and incorporated in 1906, the Chester Brass Band [10] is a British-style brass ensemble based in Chester, Nova Scotia. The band is a non-profit volunteer organization, funded wholly by its membership, concert series, and local patrons.
Mulgrave, Nova Scotia. / 45.61333°N 61.39167°W / 45.61333; -61.39167. Mulgrave is a town on the Strait of Canso in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Located along the Marine Drive, Route 344 traverses the community. The town's current name was adopted in 1859 to honour the colonial Lieutenant Governor, the Earl of Mulgrave.
Granville Ferry is a village in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Annapolis County. Granville Ferry is located directly across the Annapolis River from Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. [1] It was the northern terminus for ferries running across the river. [2] Granville Ferry was a major shipbuilding centre in the Golden Age of Sail.
The assembly meets in Province House. Located in Halifax, Province House is a National Historic Site and Canada's oldest and smallest legislative building. It opened on February 11, 1819. The building was also originally home to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, and the location of the "Freedom of the Press" trial of Joseph Howe.
Debert. 45°24′59″N 63°25′24″W. / 45.41639°N 63.42333°W / 45.41639; -63.42333 ( Debert Palaeo-Indian Site) The oldest archaeological site in Nova Scotia, and one of the most important Paleo-Indian sites in the province, with artifacts dating from 10,600 to 13,000 years ago. de Gannes-Cosby House.
Since 1786, members of the Canadian royal family have visited Canada, [1] either as an official tour, a working tour, a vacation, or a period of military service. The first member to visit was the future King William IV in 1786. In 1939, King George VI became the first reigning monarch to tour the country.
Landscape of Peggy's Cove. Peggy's Cove is 43 kilometers (26 miles) southwest of Downtown Halifax and comprises one of the numerous small fishing communities located around the perimeter of the Chebucto Peninsula . The community is named after the cove of the same name, a name also shared with Peggy's Point, immediately to the east of the cove.
Halifax Nova Scotia Canada. Official language. English, French. Patron. HM the King. The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a show inspired by Military Tattoos given by military bands and display teams. It has taken place annually in Nova Scotia 's capital, Halifax since 1979. It is currently held in the Halifax Scotiabank Centre .