Nova Scotia and the Highlands
Almost completely surrounded by water, Nova Scotia is famous for its high tides, lobster, fish, blueberries, and apples. It is the world’s top exporter of Christmas trees. The coastline totals 8,400 miles, double the width of Canada; incredibly, there are 5,000 lakes in the province; we only saw a handful, probably because we mostly followed the coastline. The largest lobster ever caught in the world was in Nova Scotia, weighing 20.14 kg (44 lbs 6 oz). And yet, fun facts…