last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introducing the Atlantic Provinces
Location Map of Atlantic Provinces
Atlantic Provinces
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Overview
This region includes Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador, a vast, sparsely populated territory rich in natural beauty.
Key Facts
- Type of place: tourist region.
- Location: This is the entire eastern part of the country, between Quebec and the Atlantic Ocean.
- Local time: The whole region is on "Atlantic Time" (), except for the island of Newfoundland, which is on a specific time zone with half an hour less than the rest of the Atlantic Provinces.
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- Lowest point: sea level.
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Tourism
These picturesque territories boast spectacular coastal landscapes. New Brunswick will introduce you to the Acadian people, the oldest Francophone community in North America. Nova Scotia has a rich cultural and natural heritage, including the famous Cabot Trail, a scenic tourist route with stunning panoramas. Meanwhile, Prince Edward Island is known for its long beaches, sand dunes, and red soil. Finally, Newfoundland and Labrador, discovered by the Vikings around the year 1000, remains a lesser-known destination. Yet its coastal fishing villages and rugged cliffs are well worth the detour.
Travel Essentials
- Destination: ideal for beginner travelers.
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- Interests (out of ): Nature ; Adventure /; Culture ; Relaxation/Holidays .
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