Show First First White e Settlement Founded Fo in Nova Scotia I Nova F tia is woven o into the his his- history history history tory of North America The first white settlement s ment north of the Gulf Gul of Mexico was as established within its borders at Port Royal now Annapolis lis Royal in 1604 t. The province was for years cars the theater of recurring warfare between British and French forces and the arena where issues of grave importance to future generations of America were decided There are arc ruins of old forts and blockhouses everywhere Two decades of ruthless privateer privateer- ing gave every mile of shore line its record and traditions notes a writer in the Los Angeles Times Nova Scotia is a place where beauty has had time to grow where memories have gathered giving depth and meaning to the lives of its people The races that settled the province have preserved many of their national onal traits down the thc cen cen- The Acadians have pre pre- preserved preserved preserved served the habits of their French ancestors and are a contact with the long ago The Thc arc a typical seafaring folk industrious indus indus- industrious industrious rugged and wholesome The Highland Scotch cherishing the Gaelic of their forefathers are a warm-hearted warm hospitable and self- self mastered people The English Nova Kova arc quietly friendly The original inhabitants Indians are arc a colorful folk on their reservations Each year on St. St Anns Ann's day they have an annual gathering at Mission island in Cape Breton when a special procession and services are held |