Flowers
This wildflower can often be found under one’s chin. If it’s bright colour is reflected, it is said you are a fan of its namesake.
Buttercup
What massive fish, often used in sushi dishes, is fished off the coast of Nova Scotia?
Tuna
We have two different types of Jays in NS. A Canada Jay and…?
Blue Jay
What are the only wild member of the dog family in Nova Scotia?
Eastern coyotes
We rely on this critter each year, to tell us if we will have an early or late spring?
Groundhog
What is Nova Scotia’s provincial flower?
The may flower
What variety of trout has a reddish/pink stripe down its side?
Rainbow trout
What is Nova Scotia’s provincial bird?
Osprey
What family do foxes belong to, canine or feline?
Canine
Canadas largest rodent can be found in Nova Scotia. What critter claims this title?
Beaver
This long multicoloured wildflower is known in some regions as bluebonnet and can be found growing on hillsides and ditches. What is the name we know the flower as?
Lupine
This fish is often used aboard lobster boats as bait, but is also enjoyed by locals and is typically found smoked in large supermarkets.
Mackerel
The hummingbird family has 366 species and 112 genera. What type of hummingbird is most often seen in this neck of the woods?
Ruby throated hummingbird
There is lots of speculation surrounding this big cat’s existence in NS. Scientists say they’re not here, locals say otherwise.
Cougars
Typically their coats come in red but you may spot a silver coat from time to time. What critter is sporting these colours?
Fox
This small purple flower is often the first to bloom in the spring.
Crocus
What is the traditional/most popular way to preserve herring?
Pickled
If you’re a beach goer, you may have seen signs warning you to watch for these little bird‘s nests, that blend in well with the sand.
Piping Plover
Nova Scotia has its own domesticated dog breed. What is it called?
Nova Scotia Duck Toller
Today’s youth have given this critter quirky nicknames, such as ”trash panda” and “garbage bandit”, likely due to it‘s facial features and lifestyle.
Raccoons
This native orchid can be found near bodies of water collecting rain.
Lady Slippers
What are the two methods of smoking fish?
Hot smoked and cold smoked
This small black bird with small speckles is very common in these parts, even seen as a nuisance.
Common Starling
There are two wild cats in Nova Scotia, with similar features, such as tufted ears and short tails. What two cats am I referring to?
Bobcat and lynx
Our native moles are named after its specially shaped nose. What kind of moles do we have in Nova Scotia?
Star nosed mole