Nova Scotia's Landscape: Rolling Hills, Fertile Valleys, and Rich Natural Resources

Terrain

Rolling topography with low mountain ranges and hills; highest point Mount Carleton (820 m / 2,700 ft). Highly irregular coastline with many bays, coves, harbors, and large islands (Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island, Sable Island).

Soil

Varied mix of sandy loam, clay loam, silt loam. Annapolis Valley soils are especially fertile for fruit and vegetable production.

Climate

Temperate: warm summers, cold winters. ~1,250 mm (50 in) annual precipitation. Halifax average temperature 6.7 °C (44 °F).

Natural Resources

Forests (spruce, fir, pine), minerals (coal), and a major fishing industry.

Land Use

Mostly forested; significant agriculture, urban development, and recreation.

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