Here are a few documented facts about Nova Scotia. Amongst them you will find many ‘ first ‘ for this Province. They will be updated as new facts are discovered.
Nova Scotia Facts 1600′s
1603 – Thomas Chefdostel, a Norman captain, landed on Sable Island to rescue 11 starving survivors of the colony established by La Roche. 1604 – French discovered a basin and gave it the name Port Royal. 1604 – 1st Euro Iron ore discovery in N.A. was at St. Marys Bay. 1604 – May 8, Du Monts arrived by ship in Lunenburg.
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