Nova Scotia

Latin for “New Scotland”, Nova Scotia was claimed as part of the kingdom of Scotland by King James I of England ((James VI of Scotland ) in 1621. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is the largest protected wilderness in Nova Scotia.

The mountains, valleys, forests, beaches, waterfalls and rocky coastline of Cape Breton Highlands national Park creates a panoramic backdrop for viewing moose, black bears and bald eagles. At the Celtic Lodge resort on the east side of the park is Highlands Links, An 18 hole golf course rated as one of the top courses in the world and the best public course in Canada.