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TRACING LEGACY
A Nova Scotian Road Trip Unveiling Black History
TRAVEL TIP
At reception obtain a name card representing a Black Loyalist and follow their story to learn the impact they made on Birchtown and Nova Scotia!
BY LINDSAY DAVIES
Home to some of the most authentic coastal experiences amid 13,300 kilometres of stunning shoreline, the mighty province of Nova Scotia also lays claim to the world’s highest tides, a plethora of lighthouses, and adventures galore.
But did you know there’s an often overlooked side, one that is steeped in Black history?
It’s time to hit the roads of western Nova Scotia and visit these historical attractions and drive routes that have put Canada’s early African heritage on the map.
AFRICVILLE PARK:
A TESTAMENT TO RESILIENCE
Located in the north end of Halifax, discover Africville Park. Learn about the bygone days when a close-knit Black community once
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