I read in many sources that the Maritimes of eastern Canada are “possibly Canada’s best-kept secret.” I have to agree. The three Maritime provinces are New Brunswick, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island (PEI). We visited all three but only passed through New Brunswick.
“The Indigenous peoples of the Maritimes include the Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, and Passamaquoddy. They have lived in the region for thousands of years. They have a deep connection to the land and a rich cultural and spiritual heritage. The arrival of French explorers in the early 17th century introduced the French language and a culture that remains today.
The British colonized Nova Scotia when they gained control of the Maritimes in the 18th century. With this influx came customs and traditions that influenced government and education in the region.
The Maritimes experienced a significant wave of Irish immigration in the 19th century. The Irish have become integral to the Maritimes' unique cultural identity with their customs, music, and food.”
“The Canadian Shield… is a geologic shield, a large area of exposed Precambrian igneous and high-grade metamorphic rocks…. Glaciation has left the area with only a thin layer of soil, through which exposures of igneous bedrock.” A lot of this was evident, especially in Nova Scotia. See the boulder above. But, more on this later as we travel deeper into Canada.
