Men in coveralls repair old fences along dikes, frequently swatting away bugs and mosquitoes. Black crows glide through the air and flocks of sparrows sit on the telephone wires to watch the men work. The Atlantic crashes against the rugged coastline. The International Gathering of the Clans rotates yearly between Nova Scotia and Scotland. Sturdy wooden houses combat Nova Scotia's harsh winters .
Many residents still burn wood to heat their homes, and the weather can change rapidly.
A heavy fog in the morning can turn into a hot, rainy, or cold day. The province enjoys four distinct seasons. Spring is a time for new growth and the arrival of Nova Scotia's provincial flower, the pink, sweetly fragrant Mayflower. Summer is warm to hot like most of the upper east coast of North America. Picnics and camping are major loves of Nova Scotians.