The Scandinavian Society of Nova Scotia

Pier 21 Society of Nova Scotia - Pier 21 is a National Historical Site in Halifax where thousands of immigrants, including many Scandinavians, war brides, orphaned children, refugees and displaced persons took their first steps onto Canadian soil.

The Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association (MISA) is a community organization that welcomes newcomers to Nova Scotia and recognizes their essential role in Canada.

The Nova Scotia Community College web site gives access to all of its various campuses across the province.

The various universities throughout Nova Scotia have their own web sites: Dalhousie University, Saint Mary's University, Mount St. Vincent University, Acadia University, and St. Francis Xavier University.

Travel and Tourism:

Nova Scotia Online

Welcome to Virtual Nova Scotia - the official tourism site for the province of Nova Scotia.

Halifax Visitor's Guide

The Nova Scotia Adventure Tourism Association web site is a good site for those wishing to have an active "outdoor" holiday encompassing activities such as kayaking, cycling, sailing, bird watching and scuba diving, just to name a few.

The Halifax International Airport web site provides information for passengers and airlines on the various services and facilities available at the airport.

Destination Nova Scotia is an excellent web page for finding information on everything you need to know about Nova Scotia including travel, accommodation, how to get there, etc.

The Halifax/Dartmouth Metro Transit site gives you the latest news, fares and information about the various Metro Transit services including the buses and ferries.

Atlantic Canada Ferries Webpage

Acadian Lines - look here for the latest provincial bus schedules and fares.

News and Media:

The Halifax Herald - a local newspaper.

The Daily News Website

NovaNewsNet is an e-zine published weekdays during the academic year by journalism students at the University of Kings College in Halifax.

Language and Literature:

The Nova Scotia Provincial Library site contains an online library catalogue and links to the numerous regional libraries around the province.

Writer's Federation of Nova Scotia

People and Culture:

Chebucto Community Net This site has heritage and multicultural resources for Nova Scotia and Canada and it also includes some international links.

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia Museum has a good site that contains links to the various museums around the province and information on the numerous displays at the museum itself.