The Halifax Public GardensThe creation, destruction and restoration of North America’s finest Victorian public gardensBy Robert Pace, By Robert Salah, By Peter L. TwohigA fully illustrated account of the creation and maintenance of Canada’s finest Victorian public gardens, and the story of how severe hurricane destruction led to a beautiful and sensitive restoration. |
A collection of 100 stunning photographs that capture the rugged beauty of the boulder-strewn barrens around Peggy’s Cove through the changing seasons. |
East Coast Trees and ShrubsA visual guide to 50+ species in Atlantic Canada(Formac Pocketguides)By (artist) Jeffrey C. DommFeaturing detailed and informative illustrations, this guide makes it easy to identify and learn more about the most common and important tree and shrub species in Atlantic Canada, no matter the season. |
The best family travel destinations — with tips and tricks for maximum fun. |
East Coast Backyard Nature GuideA visual guide to the most common birds, butterflies, insects, mammals, amphibians, wildflowers, trees and mushrooms(Formac Pocketguides)By (artist) Jeffrey C. DommA guide to the animals that frequent your yard and the plants that grow wild in your neighbourhood. This fully illustrated field guide includes the East Coast's most common birds, butterflies, mammals, trees, wildflowers and much more. |
Hand Drawn HalifaxPortraits of the city's buildings, landmarks, neighbourhoods and residentsBy Emma FitzGeraldImmensely appealing colourful drawings and a quirky but affectionate view of the neighbourhoods of Halifax |
A collection of 80+ cherished heirloom home-baking recipes handed down by generations of Nova Scotians, tested and adapted for enjoying today |
The Nova Scotia Bucket List25 unforgettable experiences, adventures and destinations selected by Nova Scotia's best travel writersBy Dale Dunlop, By Alison ScottMake the most out of your visit and tick off as many of these 25 bucket list destinations as you can! |
The most trusted source of detailed geographic information for Nova Scotia. This extensively updated edition is a must-have for anyone looking for any kind of mappable information about the province. |
Birchtown and the Black Loyalist ExperienceFrom 1775 to the presentBy Stephen Davidson, Photographs by Peter ZwickerThis book describes the experiences of Black Loyalists who took up the British offer of freedom in exchange for their support in the American Revolution. Some fleeing from slavery, the Black Loyalists encountered hardships, racism, and neglect at the hands of the British authorities. |