Atlantic Canada\u2019s coasts and natural resources, including fishing, farming, forestry and mining, have made these provinces an important part of Canada\u2019s history and development. The Atlantic Ocean brings cool winters and cool humid summers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newfoundland and Labrador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Newfoundland and Labrador is the most easterly point in North America and has its own time zone. In addition to its natural beauty, the province has a unique heritage linked to the sea. The oldest colony of the British Empire and a strategic prize in Canada\u2019s early history, the province has long been known for its fisheries, coastal fishing villages and distinct culture. Today off-shore oil and gas extraction ontributes a substantial part of the economy. Labrador also has immense hydro-electric resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prince Edward Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) is the smallest province, known for its beaches, red soil and agriculture, especially potatoes. P.E.I. is the birthplace of Confederation, connected to mainland Canada by one of the longest continuous multispan bridges in the world, the Confederation Bridge. Anne of Green Gables, set in P.E.I. by Lucy Maud Montgomery, is a much-loved story about the adventures of a little red-headed orphan girl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nova Scotia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nova Scotia is the most populous Atlantic Province, with a rich history as the gateway to Canada. Known for the world\u2019s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy, the province\u2019s identity is linked to shipbuilding, fisheries and shipping. As Canada\u2019s largest east coast port, deep-water and ice-free, the capital, Halifax, has played an important role in Atlantic trade and defence and is home to Canada\u2019s largest naval base. Nova Scotia has a long history of coal mining, forestry and agriculture. Today there is also off-shore oil and gas
exploration. The province\u2019s Celtic and Gaelic traditions sustain a vibrant culture. Nova Scotia is home to over 700 annual festivals, including the spectacular military tattoo in Halifax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Brunswick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Situated in the Appalachian Range, the province was founded by the United Empire Loyalists and has the second largest river system on North America\u2019s Atlantic coastline, the St. John River system. Forestry, agriculture, fisheries, mining, food processing and tourism are the principal industries. Saint John is the largest city, port and manufacturing centre; Moncton is the principal Francophone Acadian centre; and Fredericton, the historic capital. New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province, and about one-third of the population lives and works in French. The province\u2019s pioneer Loyalist and French cultural heritage and history come alive in street festivals and traditional music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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