Canada-Atlantic Provinces
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Landforms: Appalachian mountains, the Canadian Shield (an area of igneous and metamorphic rocks)
Resources: exports are capelin crab, snow halibut, Atlantic lobster, salmon- all to Asia. Natural resources include fishing, farming, forestry, and mining.
Vegetation: plants include steeple-bush, blueberry, sphagnum moss, Jalna Heath and spruce conifers.
Climate: projected to see hotter and dryer summer months and in interior rather than coastal areas.
Severe weather seasons: The Atlantic province is prone to hurricanes (being close to the coastline, having so many lakes, wetlands, and rivers)
Cities
St. John’s, New Brunswick
The city of Saint John is located at the located at the mouth of the Saint John River right next to the Bay of Fundy. This city is also has it’s own personal harbor and is positioned very close to the U.S./Canada border. People have lived here, since 1500s when Norman fishermen first entered the it’s waters. Tourists can immerse themselves rich history of this remarkable city or go and get in touch with nature. An interesting phenomenon found in the area is the reverse falls.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The city of Halifax is a quaint little city that is laid upon a peninsula that protrudes into the North Atlantic. The city has favorable climate, which allows it’s people to live comfortable. The city has an old time feel, but is embracing the twenty first century. Halifax is the capital city of the province.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Can find the city of Charlottetown in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the Northumberland Strait. The city has a harbor and a favorable climate due to it’s location in the south. This is the smallest capital city in Canada. It is very easy to travel from place to in
Charlottetown.
Transportation
In the Atlantic Provinces lots of boat travel (fishing) highways, there are over 1.3 mill registered vehicles. Railroads. There is one class one railway. Airports and air service in Canada's Atlantic province has over 6 million passengers.
Cultures
The Atlantic Canada Provinces include: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. This sub-region is known for it’s rugged, old timely and friendly culture. However, with newer technology this will soon become a thing of the past, citizens will no long be too reliant on the resources. The region embraces many different cultures because of immigration from across the globe. Heritages you can find in Atlantic Canada are Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, Scottish, Irish, African Canadian, German, and French Acadian. Fishing is a common practice in the Atlantic Provinces.
Travel Tips:
1. Bring warm clothing for cold weather.
2. Bring extra cash.
3. Be prepared to rent a boat.
4. Research possible lodges, hotels, or inns.
5. Bring a camera to take pictures.
Resources: exports are capelin crab, snow halibut, Atlantic lobster, salmon- all to Asia. Natural resources include fishing, farming, forestry, and mining.
Vegetation: plants include steeple-bush, blueberry, sphagnum moss, Jalna Heath and spruce conifers.
Climate: projected to see hotter and dryer summer months and in interior rather than coastal areas.
Severe weather seasons: The Atlantic province is prone to hurricanes (being close to the coastline, having so many lakes, wetlands, and rivers)
Cities
St. John’s, New Brunswick
The city of Saint John is located at the located at the mouth of the Saint John River right next to the Bay of Fundy. This city is also has it’s own personal harbor and is positioned very close to the U.S./Canada border. People have lived here, since 1500s when Norman fishermen first entered the it’s waters. Tourists can immerse themselves rich history of this remarkable city or go and get in touch with nature. An interesting phenomenon found in the area is the reverse falls.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The city of Halifax is a quaint little city that is laid upon a peninsula that protrudes into the North Atlantic. The city has favorable climate, which allows it’s people to live comfortable. The city has an old time feel, but is embracing the twenty first century. Halifax is the capital city of the province.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Can find the city of Charlottetown in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the Northumberland Strait. The city has a harbor and a favorable climate due to it’s location in the south. This is the smallest capital city in Canada. It is very easy to travel from place to in
Charlottetown.
Transportation
In the Atlantic Provinces lots of boat travel (fishing) highways, there are over 1.3 mill registered vehicles. Railroads. There is one class one railway. Airports and air service in Canada's Atlantic province has over 6 million passengers.
Cultures
The Atlantic Canada Provinces include: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. This sub-region is known for it’s rugged, old timely and friendly culture. However, with newer technology this will soon become a thing of the past, citizens will no long be too reliant on the resources. The region embraces many different cultures because of immigration from across the globe. Heritages you can find in Atlantic Canada are Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, Scottish, Irish, African Canadian, German, and French Acadian. Fishing is a common practice in the Atlantic Provinces.
Travel Tips:
1. Bring warm clothing for cold weather.
2. Bring extra cash.
3. Be prepared to rent a boat.
4. Research possible lodges, hotels, or inns.
5. Bring a camera to take pictures.