I am a Scot living in Canada. Been here long enough to consider myself Canadian, and I have travelled throughout Canada. When I went to Nova Scotia, I felt like I had returned to my old home. It is hard to explain, but seeing the Gaelic and the names on Cape Breton, I never wanted to leave. The people were friendly and genuine. Canada is a wonderful country and Nova Scotia is a true gem.
@@arlahare4020 I was in the Highlands of Scotland last year it reminded me so much of how home would look if we dinae have the trees, ya Ken I think I love Scotland as much as you love New Scotland I think both places deserve all their compliments Btw had some Haggis at a bistro in Inverary, County Argyle Scotland, UK loved it
There must have been an Irish influence as well. My family tells me we're descended from a James Ling, who came from Ireland and founded the town of New Waterford. And then there's the fact that the accent in Cape Breton sounds much closer to the Irish-influenced accent in Newfoundland than to anything Scottish.
@@PenneySounds Cape Breton is also named after the Breton (Brittany France) seasonal fishermen who would go there. They also spoke a Celtic language Britonic (like Welsh, Manx, Cornish) not Gaelic
My dad was from Nova Scotia (from a hamlet called Sutherland's River, near New Glasgow in Pictou County on the north shore, near where the Scots on the Hector first landed). He was very proud of his Scottish heritage from the Western Isles - Skye & Uist, his people came in 1830s. My dad took us Highland Games when we were kids. BTW in the video he uses the name "Mic Mac" for the indigenous people (who are still in Nova Scotia). It's considered an outdated colonial name. We use their own name now instead " "Mi'kmaq".
Hi, I'm part of the Gaelic community in Nova Scotia, no Alba Nuadh sa Ghàdhlig. I'm from the area near where the Hector landed. He's a really great storyteller, I like his videos a lot.
I love that fact that Cape Breton island is named after a Gallic speaking peoples, and not a Gealic speaking one :) Just an oddity that I don't know the root of.
I sell mining equipment and drove from Bathurst, NB to Halifax, NS in the fall. It was the most stunning landscape I had ever seen, and I grew up on the north shore of Lake Superior.
If interested in things Nova Scotia, check out the Rankin Family, a Nova Scotia musical group. Their song Portobello (Grey Dusk of Eve) is hauntingly beautiful and sung partly in Gaelic. There is a video specifically on the origins of the provinces and territories.
My friend, you can fly here in six hours for the price of a meal at a posh restaurant. You would be greeted with open arms and have everyone tell you about how they are of Scottish decent. 1£ is equivalent to 1.75Cdn, take the plunge (in the summer 😉)
New Glasgow is in the County of Pictou. It sits along the East River which flows into Pictou Harbour, and Pictou Harbour is on the Northumberland Straight.
I was born and raised in Nova Scotia , however my background is Belgian, my ancestors migrated to Nova Scotia from Belgium in the 1700’s. One thing I loved about growing up in NS was the British, Irish and Scottish heritage, but I especially loved the Scottish-ness of Nova Scotia. Every summer we would have a parade in our town and I was so excited when the Cape Breton Highlands Regiment came marching down the road playing “Scotland the Brave” on bagpipes and drums. Makes me smile to hear it even to this day. 😊
My maternal family, came from Scotland after a battle where my 10 generations back grandfather was awarded for bravery in battle and was deeded a piece of land in Catalone, Cape Breton Nova Scotia, He was a MacLean. According to family history the first son born here in Canada was Laughlin MacLean born Sept 1801. My Uncle still had the original deed, signed by the then King of England, although I have never seen it. My cousins still have a home on the land in the original grant.
I live in Cape Breton where Scots are the most numerous. MacDonald's, McNeil, MacLeods, Ross, Macbeth, Robertsons, Sutherlands etc. Places like Iona, Inverness, Strathlorne, Dingwall. And Gaelic speakers galore. A very Scottish place.
I am part Acadie, some of my ancestors were part of the expulsion and it took them 1 yr with 10 children to walk back to New Bruinswick. Other ancestors were hidden by the indigenous people until the expulsion was over.
You probably would love the Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. The stunning view of the Cabot Trail and the fjord view near Sydney. It would remind you of your homeland. Gaelic culture has a strong influence in that part of the province. The fortress of Louisbourg is a must see during your visit.
Canada has the most Scots names than anywhere except Scotland. We are loaded with Campbells, Sinclairs, Mc/Mac (I'm a "Mc") etc. Our first PM was a Scot. Scots dominated the Hudson's Bay Company. Our press and universities were founded by Scots. Find a terrific book called "How the Scots Invented Canada". You'll be amazed.
Probably the most Highland Dancers too. And the annual Highland Games held every year (covid exception) in Antigonish I believe are the oldest continuous Highland Games held anywhere outside of Scotland. My wife's clan - The Camerons - have a reunion at the games this summer. In Antigonish, the street name signs are in both English and Gaelic.
@@robjohnson5872Also a tradition of step dancing descended from Scottish step dancing, which is quite different from Highland dance, but similar to the older forms of the much more well-known Irish step dancing.
S,History,T, has a lot of Scottish history stories that you would love!!!.the individual ones alone will get you hooked!!!.🏴🏴🏴🏴
7:32 I live in Nova Scotia, its beautiful here, i live in Annapolis Royal, its the oldest established town in Canada, (hes there in this part of the video, I live down the street from the Fort)
I highly recommend visiting Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. This video showed two of the living museums. The third is the Fortress at Luisbourg. Of course while on Cape Breton the Cabot Trail is a must. Don't get too disappointed if you don't see Gweniver in Inverness. Halifax is great to, but also tour the countryside. Annapolis Valley, Cape Split, Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, whale watching in the Bay of Fundy. The people are very welcoming and friendly..... That goes for all the maritime provinces. By the way if you love seafood chowder and steamed mussels you won't go hungry. Oh and Digby, can't forget Digby.
My grandparents left Scotland to go to Canada and settled in Cape Breton. My father and his siblings were born and raised there. Although we live in Ontario, we often go to NS to visit family.
I currently live on the "left coast " of Canada but grew up in Digby, about 18 miles from where Champlain built the first settlement. My town is at the start of what is known as the french shore of N.S. The province is beautiful and quaint with the finest people you will ever know whether they are of French or Scottish heritage! Whenever I fly back to N.S., I am truly transported back to the land that I miss and love. You can tell a displaced Nova Scotian when he/she is about to travel there he/she tells everyone around that , "I'm going down home!" I left the province 44 years ago but it has never and will never leave my heart...
My family came to Nova Scotia in 1795. They were 2 brothers who had served in the British army. Originally from Aberdeeshire, they settled in Guysborough County as farmers and fishermen and still have descendents here. Love your stuff about Canada and especially Nova Scotia!
M grandfather was born on the Isle of Skye. He instilled in his children that they NEVER forget their heritage. My father’s memorial started with a single pipe being played.
I was born and raised in Nova Scotia, born in Halifax. My mum was a English war bride so I had the british influence growing up. My grandmother was Scottish from New Brunswick and my grandad was French from Cape Breton. We may leave but we always return to our beautiful Nova Scotia home..by the sea...
Most of Acadia's ancestry records were destroyed , good luck proving your ancestry. My father's side is Québécois that's easy to trace . My mother's side is Acadien and it's almost impossible to find hard copy evidence of any information predating confederation.
@@NotLeftarded1 pretty easy to tell on my mums side with all the mixed Mi’kmaq francophones growing up in one of the resettlement locations in NB, and my father’s side is Scottish in NS and tracked the lineage back quite extensively. Not sure why anyone would need to “prove” anything, it’s not like there is any reward of prize to be won lol
@@Viennery Barely 10% of French people mixed with indigenous people and I'm tired of all of you idiots who are trying to claim indigenous ancestry. Most French people won't even mix with other European ethnicities for Christ's sakes. I'm the first French guy in my line not to marry a French girl since arriving to Canada in 1604 and 1665.
@@NotLeftarded1 You should contact Stephen White from the Acadian Geneology lab at Université de Moncton. Genealogy is a national sport for acadians, most families have multiple genealogy book written about them... alot of this stuff is in french language only. there are many reccords surviving from the 1700s still, they find new stuff periodically, but all these are french sources, so you need people specialized in Acadian geneology.
Halifax is not known for it's quietness :). It has high concentration of bars along with a very lively patio scene. The waterfront is very lovely in the day time but turns lively and festive at night. It's stadium is downtown and it's downtown is lively with many bars and music venues. It's waterfront is far more lively than Victoria and Toronto and is the best in Canada. It is a university town--how could call it quiet!
@@Mythos131 Mind, we do have a staggering number of universities per capita in the province as a whole, including Dalhousie, St. Mary's, Mount Saint Vincent, King's, Acadia, St. Francis Xavier, and others.
There's a 'mystery wall' in Nova Scotia. On the outskirts of Halifax, built just outside the city, it was never once documented in the provincial archives. This out of place site was discovered a few decades ago. There is a pentagonal stone foundation with a large cornerstone and a very long stone wall wrapping around the hill it resides on. Some parts of the wall are buried , lending to the theory, and it is very, very old. There are also stairs cut into rock on the site. Today it is situaltwd within the city but as far back as 70 years ago. It was deep in the woods and unknown to locals. The construction would have been a major undertaking and is situated on a high point. With the trees cleared youd ve able to see many miles out to sea and survey the Halifax harbor from a very safe distance. From the other direction, you'd be able to see deep into the province. Not much else is known about the site. Other mysterious sites in the province seem to harken back to times before known settlements. Such as the famous Oak Island.
🇨🇦 here. Did you know that our beloved Hockey game, was an iteration of a game played by early Scottish Canadians, which they called “Shinty”? It was a simple batting around a lump of frozen cow sh*t with curved branches, on frozen ponds, whilst skating, but here you have the basic idea. Today we still call pond hockey, “Shinny” which I’m sure is an iteration of the Scottish name for it. Long live the Scotts! lol.
It’s interesting that you say that Canada is filled with so much interesting history because it tends to get heavily overshadowed here by American History and events and many Canadians have a tendency to believe that Canadian History is boring and that nothing interesting ever really happened here. A little bit of research tells a very different story.
Hey Mert, born in Nova Scotia, grew-up in a small village of Lakeview, now live in Fletchers Lake, which is part of the Shubie canal system, which runs from Halifax Harbour to the Bay of Fundy (125miles) Great Video! Cheers my friend!
The town I live in is called Pictou (pron. Pick-toe) named by the Miqma natives, meaning Where the Gas comes out", perhaps because of the gas caused by the coal mines in the area. On May 9, 1992, our last mine, The Westray. blew up near New Glasgow, some 20 miles from here, killing 26 miners. It was the gas that caused the explosion. We no longer mine in Pictou County. In 1773, The Hector landed in Pictou Harbor, and Scottish settlement began. Pictou is the county seat, although New Glasgow is larger. I know that there were lands granted to veterans from Scotland after they retired in Scotland. My greatgrandfather was such a grantee for his military service. His land grant was in my mother's family until recently. His surname was Chisholm. Mom's mother was another Scot, surname MacDonald. The original John Chisholm and his wife, Janet, had 8 boys. They arrived here in 1821. My father's ancestry was French Acadian, his ancestor came over in 1664 from Poitou, France. He was a master carpenter and worked on the interiors of churches in Quebec before coming to Nova Scotia to work on the church in Louisbourg in 1701. He left NS in 1755 when the Acadians were expelled, and returned to Acadia after peace was declared, .He settled In New Brunswick, since he was refused entry to Acadia, and settled the Bathurst NB area. Our people scattered all over this area for work, or to be near family, It was the fishing that brought them to Pictou and parts of Cape Breton.
Off the coast of Nova Scotia is Oak Island, they have been searching for treasure there for 11 seasons, there is a tv show about it, The Curse of Oak Island. Two brothers saw a story about the search in a publication called Reader's Digest in 1963. They are finding connection to the Templars, the Vikings and many pirates and explorers, all leading back to parts of Europe. Its believe the Holy Grail, the writings of Shakespear (spelling) and Spanish gold are believe to be hidden in skillfully crafted tunnels beneath the island.
While I was born and raised in Manitoba (currently living in Calgary, Alberta) and most of my ancestry [Scandinavian/German/Dutch] doesn't hail from the British Isles, my paternal grandfather's family does have its origins in immigrants that came to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in the latter half of the 1700s from the north of England, so I guess I do have sort of a link to that area in times past. Always interesting to hear about the history of our great nation, and hope to see you react to more videos from this creator!
I’ve watched a lot of Bruce’s videos about Scotland, he’s very fun and informative to watch. He just had a video about why the Battle above Quebec City may be considered the last Highland charge.
Many places in Canada have connections to Scotland. Lt-Colonel James Macleod of the NWMP, a Scotsman from the Isle of Skye, once summered in Calgary on the Isle of Mull, which is how the Fort and the City got their names. Banff (both the town and the park) are named after Banffshire, the birthplace of Sir George Stephen -- president of the Bank of Montreal and the Canadian Pacific Railway and the first Canadian to be raised to peerage in the UK. There are also many places in Canada (and even an armoured regiment) named both Strathcona and Mount Royal, based on the title of Donald A. Smith, who was George Stephen's cousin and -- among other things -- the chancellor of both McGill University and the University of Aberdeen.
I love his storytelling. A huge number of Canadians have Scottish heritage. In my family, who can trace back to the 1650s in Canada, I have Scottish, English, German, Norwegian, French, First Nation, and even a little Dutch. Most Canadians are of many cultures and hold them dear.
Very cool video. I live in Halifax and work near the park he featured at the end. I didn't know until today that the monument I walk by all the time was built from stone brought from Scotland. Very cool.
Excellent video. Very informative. Lots of stuff I didn't know about the early days back in the 1600's. I did know about the expulsion of the Acadians, but didn't know that's where the word Cajun came from. While Nova Scotia may be the Most Scottish part of Canada, you will find descendants of Scots all across this country. I have lived in Quebec, Ontario and B.C. and they are everywhere. In Ontario I lived in the united counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. The thickest part of our local phone book was the section for Mac-Mc. Six miles away in Maxville they had a yearly Highland Games. My favourite part was at the end when the massed bands, lead by the winning band, would play "Scotland the Brave". As I've been writing this I googled a few facts and I was wrong about Nova Scotia being the Most Scottish. It's actually PEI with 41% of it's population claiming Scottish descent. Roughly 4 million Canadians or 12.1% of the population are of Scottish descent. The Canadian Army maintains 17 Scottish Highland Regiments. So Mert, I think you would feel right at home here. Hope you visit us someday.
Very good history lesson and I'm Canadian. I don't remember a lot being taught about Nova Scotia. More so Ontario, Quebec and as I'm from Manitoba, the birth of this province and Louis Riel.
I read some where the first Capital of New France was Louisbourg at the NE corner of Cape Breton Island ( N. end of Nova Scotia). Canada has all sorts of Scottish connections My Mother's Scottish heritage runs right back to the first Parliament of Manitoba. My home town of (Fort) Calgary is a Scottish/Celtic word, suggested By Col.James Macleod of the NWMP (fore runner to the RCMP) is from the Castle Calgary on the Island of Mull, close to Tobermoray . Col Macleod, who was present at the signing of Treaty 7 (1877) with the Blackfoot Tribes, was born on the Island of Skye 🤠 thanks again Mert
Have you seen the film, The Last of the Mohicans, with Daniel Day Lewis. Knowing our country's early history, there are parts that are reenacted in the film. Quite a passionate film. You'll see some of the Scottish connection later in the film. A famous general, I believe.
Greetings from Halifax Nova Scotia - just discovered your videos. Nova Scotia is a beautiful part of the world and always welcomes visitors. Please come and enjoy.
Mert it looks like you are excited to go and visit Nova Scotia! 😁 I have never been but I know someone from Cape Breton, I have seen pictures and it looks magic!
I am a Nova Scotian originally from Isle Madame in Cape Breton. My Acadian ancestors were expelled from Cape Breton ( formerly Île Royale) during the final years of the "Grand Dérangement" or Expulsion of the Acadians by the English authorities. My family members were crowded onto a ship with other Acadian men, women and mostly children ( the had lots of children then) and sent to France. Those who survived the sea voyage became refugees in France. They did not know the land or speak the same language ( seeing as Acadian French had evolved; it was mixed with Mi'kmaq words after 150 years in the New World and the people spoke a very old French dialect originating from the time before the king of France made the French spoken in Paris the "standardized" French language). When permitted to return to Acadie ( renamed Nova Scotia), my family's ship sank off the coast of Nova Scotia and all perished. We would not be here today if not for my ancestor who escaped deportation, aided and hidden from authorities by some Mi'kmaq friends, according to family legend. The other side of my family are of English and Scottish origin, and I'd like to say Irish, too. But that may be wishful thinking! The origins of Canada are filled with drama, although many know so little of how our country came to be. The expulsion was filled with suffering and horrors as it took place over several years, very tragic. What a movie it would make.
I was in Nova Scotia twice last summer. Peggy's Cove the first trip .The second trip went to Cape Breton around the highlands and to Louisbourg. Doing the Fundy coast this year. Nice province to visit with beautiful scenery. Hello from PEI
I would love it if you reacted to the next video! You’ll realize just how Scottish areas of Nova Scotia are to this day. When I was a kid, there were still lots of people who spoke only Gaelic.
I'd recommend you watch some videos about the history of Acadia, and the Acadians. Here in the west we didn't learn anything about it in school. Very important, and important Canadian history.
This is interesting history. I do like the diverse identities in Canada. I must say, I am watching this 3 months after it was posted and we are days away from Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day commemorating the First Nations children who were forced out of their homes and communities into church-run, Canadian government sanctioned residential schools (where far too many never came home). This is not ancient history. It is recent history and survivors continue to suffer. Our history is rife with crimes against the People who were here originally and it sadly, continues. It is past time all Canadians learned the real history of this land and all the people. As a Non-Native I am aware the mistreatment of First Nations people and communities is not over. It is time we listen, understand and act the part of a wonderfully diverse, rich and healthy country we believe ourselves to be. It is possible. Thank you.
It's Saint John now but was St: John. Thou I don't remember a Fort San Marie ou Fort Sainte-Marie near Saint John. Fort La Tour, a fortified trading post not a true fort, yes it was where the mouth of the St. John River opens into the harbour. There is a Fort San Marie national site but that's on the Atlantic side of Nova Scotia not the Bay of Fundy side. If you want to see a cool historical site check out Forteresse de Louisbourg in Cap Breton.
I'm from the southwest shore of Nova Scotia and if you love the ocean and nature you would love it here. I've traveled many places and can honestly say that Port Maitland and Mavilette beaches are probably two of the best ocean beaches I've seen in Canada, stunning. And another amazing thing is most people say roses have no scent nowadays but they do at the beaches in Nova Scotia, all you can smell is salt air and wild roses in Yarmouth at least. Love your vids and cheers from Canada man
Hi, from White Rock, BC! Born and raised in Digby but at 20 yrs old I joined the CMP and they stuck me on the wrong ocean! I always fly back home every couple of years as you can take the boy from NS but you can never take Nova Scotia from the boy!! cheers.
Where is new Glasgow? Right here.😀 If you watch the next video you'll learn about the town I grew up in. I even had ancestors on the boat he was talking about at the end of the video.
New Glasgow is in Pictou County. The county is made of 6 towns and county areas. The largest of the towns is New Glasgow. I know because I was born in the hospital in New Glasgow and raised in one of the other towns. The town I grew up in, if you were not from Scottish heritage, you were a minority.
Bruce is amazing. I have been following him for over a year now. Amazing tour guide, historian, and comedian. Glad you shared this video. It is great to hear what happened on both sides of the story.
Because, we can enjoy a second Scottish land, this side of the Atlantic! I've visited NS three times (I'm an Ohioan, of Scots/Irish/German heritage) - and Scotland a few, even driving around for a week,
I have been to Nova Scotia a few times and have family who live there. The Ship the Presenter mentioned is The Ship Hector. An exact replica of The Ship Hector is docked in Pictou, Nova Scotia. I have been on a tour of this ship.
Interesting video... funny guy... I wouldn't say that the Acadian "moved" to Louisiana... they were deported. They had no choice in the matter. It was an horrible time for them. But he got all the historical facts pretty accurate. 🙂 I am a Québécoise (French from Québec) and a lot of this, I recall learning in history class at school but there was a few details I learned today too. Thank you for that!
There are dioramas posted along the Cape Breton Trail illustrating that the geology of Cape Breton and Scotland matches. They were once part of the same land mass.Geology, like DNA doesn't lie. During Pangaea the lower part of NS fit into the Mediterranean and north Africa!
My family's history goes back to the days of the French Revolution. My one ancestor was friends with Marie Antoinette and put to death by Maximilien Robespierre, his name was Georges Danton. An interesting enough story of politics to be made into a movie. There's also, Scottish and English on both sides, throw in a sprinkle of Irish and you have me, a Canadian.
I am a Scot living in Canada. Been here long enough to consider myself Canadian, and I have travelled throughout Canada. When I went to Nova Scotia, I felt like I had returned to my old home. It is hard to explain, but seeing the Gaelic and the names on Cape Breton, I never wanted to leave. The people were friendly and genuine. Canada is a wonderful country and Nova Scotia is a true gem.
@@arlahare4020 I was in the Highlands of Scotland last year it reminded me so much of how home would look if we dinae have the trees, ya Ken I think I love Scotland as much as you love New Scotland I think both places deserve all their compliments Btw had some Haggis at a bistro in Inverary, County Argyle Scotland, UK loved it
yes, exiled Scottish highlanders settled on Cape Breton island (Nova Scotia) and established a Gaelic speaking culture there
There must have been an Irish influence as well. My family tells me we're descended from a James Ling, who came from Ireland and founded the town of New Waterford. And then there's the fact that the accent in Cape Breton sounds much closer to the Irish-influenced accent in Newfoundland than to anything Scottish.
@@PenneySounds Cape Breton is also named after the Breton (Brittany France) seasonal fishermen who would go there. They also spoke a Celtic language Britonic (like Welsh, Manx, Cornish) not Gaelic
My dad was from Nova Scotia (from a hamlet called Sutherland's River, near New Glasgow in Pictou County on the north shore, near where the Scots on the Hector first landed). He was very proud of his Scottish heritage from the Western Isles - Skye & Uist, his people came in 1830s. My dad took us Highland Games when we were kids. BTW in the video he uses the name "Mic Mac" for the indigenous people (who are still in Nova Scotia). It's considered an outdated colonial name. We use their own name now instead " "Mi'kmaq".
Pronounced roughly, btw, as “mee’gmaw”
I was born and raised in Nova Scotia Canada. Beautiful place
Hi, I'm part of the Gaelic community in Nova Scotia, no Alba Nuadh sa Ghàdhlig. I'm from the area near where the Hector landed. He's a really great storyteller, I like his videos a lot.
I love that fact that Cape Breton island is named after a Gallic speaking peoples, and not a Gealic speaking one :) Just an oddity that I don't know the root of.
I am from Nova Scotia. Born in Halifax. Very gorgeous province!
I sell mining equipment and drove from Bathurst, NB to Halifax, NS in the fall. It was the most stunning landscape I had ever seen, and I grew up on the north shore of Lake Superior.
If interested in things Nova Scotia, check out the Rankin Family, a Nova Scotia musical group. Their song Portobello (Grey Dusk of Eve) is hauntingly beautiful and sung partly in Gaelic.
There is a video specifically on the origins of the provinces and territories.
My friend, you can fly here in six hours for the price of a meal at a posh restaurant. You would be greeted with open arms and have everyone tell you about how they are of Scottish decent. 1£ is equivalent to 1.75Cdn, take the plunge (in the summer 😉)
Some of us are of Scottish decent! Some would just like to be! lol
Autumn is also a great time
Bruce fummey!!,Scottish history tours!!.brilliant!!🏴🏴🏴🏴
Gaelic is still spoken in Cape Breton
New Glasgow is in the County of Pictou. It sits along the East River which flows into Pictou Harbour, and Pictou Harbour is on the Northumberland Straight.
And just down the road is Antigonish (mic Mac for where the bears meet) and home of St. Francis Xavier University. Thats my Alma Mater.
Mert all happy smiles when a fellow countryman presents...love it!
I was born and raised in Nova Scotia , however my background is Belgian, my ancestors migrated to Nova Scotia from Belgium in the 1700’s.
One thing I loved about growing up in NS was the British, Irish and Scottish heritage, but I especially loved the Scottish-ness of Nova Scotia. Every summer we would have a parade in our town and I was so excited when the Cape Breton Highlands Regiment came marching down the road playing “Scotland the Brave” on bagpipes and drums. Makes me smile to hear it even to this day. 😊
We couldn't understand what the Scots were saying, so we separated to form New Brunswick.😶
We went to Bruce Fummey's History/comedy act in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia May 18, 2024. Enjoyed the evening, Spoke to him after and got a selfie.
My maternal family, came from Scotland after a battle where my 10 generations back grandfather was awarded for bravery in battle and was deeded a piece of land in Catalone, Cape Breton Nova Scotia, He was a MacLean. According to family history the first son born here in Canada was Laughlin MacLean born Sept 1801. My Uncle still had the original deed, signed by the then King of England, although I have never seen it. My cousins still have a home on the land in the original grant.
I live in Cape Breton where Scots are the most numerous. MacDonald's, McNeil, MacLeods, Ross, Macbeth, Robertsons, Sutherlands etc. Places like Iona, Inverness, Strathlorne, Dingwall. And Gaelic speakers galore. A very Scottish place.
Bruce Fummey has taught me so much about Scotland and Scottish settlement around the world. Great Video.
I am part Acadie, some of my ancestors were part of the expulsion and it took them 1 yr with 10 children to walk back to New Bruinswick. Other ancestors were hidden by the indigenous people until the expulsion was over.
You probably would love the Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. The stunning view of the Cabot Trail and the fjord view near Sydney. It would remind you of your homeland. Gaelic culture has a strong influence in that part of the province. The fortress of Louisbourg is a must see during your visit.
Canada has the most Scots names than anywhere except Scotland. We are loaded with Campbells, Sinclairs, Mc/Mac (I'm a "Mc") etc. Our first PM was a Scot. Scots dominated the Hudson's Bay Company. Our press and universities were founded by Scots. Find a terrific book called "How the Scots Invented Canada". You'll be amazed.
I'm from St. John's, NL and spent a couple of weeks in Cape Breton during the Canada Games. Lovely, friendly people just like my home province.
Nova Scotia has the most bagpipers in the world outside of Scotland.
Very proud to be born in NS with roots in Scotland.
Probably the most Highland Dancers too. And the annual Highland Games held every year (covid exception) in Antigonish I believe are the oldest continuous Highland Games held anywhere outside of Scotland. My wife's clan - The Camerons - have a reunion at the games this summer. In Antigonish, the street name signs are in both English and Gaelic.
@@robjohnson5872Also a tradition of step dancing descended from Scottish step dancing, which is quite different from Highland dance, but similar to the older forms of the much more well-known Irish step dancing.
S,History,T, has a lot of Scottish history stories that you would love!!!.the individual ones alone will get you hooked!!!.🏴🏴🏴🏴
You should react to some Canadian Celtic music
Born and raised on Cape Breton Island. Wouldn't have it any other way. You do feel the Scottish heritage there very much to this day
My whole family is from New Waterford (dads side) and Glace Bay and Sydney on Mums side 😊
I've never even lived there, but my father is from there, and Celtic heritage is a big part of who I am.
7:32 I live in Nova Scotia, its beautiful here, i live in Annapolis Royal, its the oldest established town in Canada, (hes there in this part of the video, I live down the street from the Fort)
Love the Valley, I’m in Yarmouth.
Hey hello from a fellow Bluenoser/Cape Bretoner
I highly recommend visiting Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. This video showed two of the living museums. The third is the Fortress at Luisbourg. Of course while on Cape Breton the Cabot Trail is a must. Don't get too disappointed if you don't see Gweniver in Inverness. Halifax is great to, but also tour the countryside. Annapolis Valley, Cape Split, Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, whale watching in the Bay of Fundy. The people are very welcoming and friendly..... That goes for all the maritime provinces. By the way if you love seafood chowder and steamed mussels you won't go hungry. Oh and Digby, can't forget Digby.
I'm from and still live in Nova Scotia. Making by way to the motherland for the first time in two weeks. Can't wait.
Been to Nove Scotia many times, love it so much. Beautiful place full of wonderful people.
Lived many years on Halifax Dartmouth areas over mu lifetime
My grandparents left Scotland to go to Canada and settled in Cape Breton. My father and his siblings were born and raised there. Although we live in Ontario, we often go to NS to visit family.
I currently live on the "left coast " of Canada but grew up in Digby, about 18 miles from where Champlain built the first settlement. My town is at the start of what is known as the french shore of N.S. The province is beautiful and quaint with the finest people you will ever know whether they are of French or Scottish heritage! Whenever I fly back to N.S., I am truly transported back to the land that I miss and love. You can tell a displaced Nova Scotian when he/she is about to travel there he/she tells everyone around that , "I'm going down home!" I left the province 44 years ago but it has never and will never leave my heart...
My family came to Nova Scotia in 1795. They were 2 brothers who had served in the British army. Originally from Aberdeeshire, they settled in Guysborough County as farmers and fishermen and still have descendents here. Love your stuff about Canada and especially Nova Scotia!
M grandfather was born on the Isle of Skye. He instilled in his children that they NEVER forget their heritage. My father’s memorial started with a single pipe being played.
I love Bruce! Unfortunately, I missed him when he was here. I'm from Scotland, but I grew up in NS. Both are equally beautiful ♥
I was born and raised in Nova Scotia. Ill be glad to be tour guide if you ever visit here
I was born and raised in Nova Scotia, born in Halifax. My mum was a English war bride so I had the british influence growing up. My grandmother was Scottish from New Brunswick and my grandad was French from Cape Breton. We may leave but we always return to our beautiful Nova Scotia home..by the sea...
This is my entire history. I’m Scottish, French, and Mi’kmaq ancestry.
Long live Acadia!!!
Hey my friend, half German, half Acadia French!
Most of Acadia's ancestry records were destroyed , good luck proving your ancestry. My father's side is Québécois that's easy to trace . My mother's side is Acadien and it's almost impossible to find hard copy evidence of any information predating confederation.
@@NotLeftarded1 pretty easy to tell on my mums side with all the mixed Mi’kmaq francophones growing up in one of the resettlement locations in NB, and my father’s side is Scottish in NS and tracked the lineage back quite extensively.
Not sure why anyone would need to “prove” anything, it’s not like there is any reward of prize to be won lol
@@Viennery Barely 10% of French people mixed with indigenous people and I'm tired of all of you idiots who are trying to claim indigenous ancestry. Most French people won't even mix with other European ethnicities for Christ's sakes. I'm the first French guy in my line not to marry a French girl since arriving to Canada in 1604 and 1665.
@@NotLeftarded1 You should contact Stephen White from the Acadian Geneology lab at Université de Moncton. Genealogy is a national sport for acadians, most families have multiple genealogy book written about them... alot of this stuff is in french language only. there are many reccords surviving from the 1700s still, they find new stuff periodically, but all these are french sources, so you need people specialized in Acadian geneology.
Halifax is not known for it's quietness :). It has high concentration of bars along with a very lively patio scene. The waterfront is very lovely in the day time but turns lively and festive at night. It's stadium is downtown and it's downtown is lively with many bars and music venues. It's waterfront is far more lively than Victoria and Toronto and is the best in Canada. It is a university town--how could call it quiet!
Not only is it a university town, it’s a Navy town. Party!
@@lesliegolding7159 Oh yeah, I shouldn't have forgot them
@@Mythos131 Mind, we do have a staggering number of universities per capita in the province as a whole, including Dalhousie, St. Mary's, Mount Saint Vincent, King's, Acadia, St. Francis Xavier, and others.
There's a 'mystery wall' in Nova Scotia. On the outskirts of Halifax, built just outside the city, it was never once documented in the provincial archives. This out of place site was discovered a few decades ago. There is a pentagonal stone foundation with a large cornerstone and a very long stone wall wrapping around the hill it resides on. Some parts of the wall are buried , lending to the theory, and it is very, very old. There are also stairs cut into rock on the site.
Today it is situaltwd within the city but as far back as 70 years ago. It was deep in the woods and unknown to locals.
The construction would have been a major undertaking and is situated on a high point. With the trees cleared youd ve able to see many miles out to sea and survey the Halifax harbor from a very safe distance. From the other direction, you'd be able to see deep into the province.
Not much else is known about the site. Other mysterious sites in the province seem to harken back to times before known settlements. Such as the famous Oak Island.
Have relatives in Ontario that came in the late 1700s due to clearances. They still used lots of Scottish words in the little town in the 1970s.
Lovin it from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦
I really appreciate your interest in Canada. I'm Irish, French and Scottish.
Im Nova Scotian and this was so great!
🇨🇦 here. Did you know that our beloved Hockey game, was an iteration of a game played by early Scottish Canadians, which they called “Shinty”?
It was a simple batting around a lump of frozen cow sh*t with curved branches, on frozen ponds, whilst skating, but here you have the basic idea.
Today we still call pond hockey, “Shinny” which I’m sure is an iteration of the Scottish name for it.
Long live the Scotts! lol.
Great to see my province in the spotlight! Learned some new stuff for sure. I love it here and think you'll love it if you visit.
It’s interesting that you say that Canada is filled with so much interesting history because it tends to get heavily overshadowed here by American History and events and many Canadians have a tendency to believe that Canadian History is boring and that nothing interesting ever really happened here. A little bit of research tells a very different story.
The Band have a song called Acadian Driftwood, it is written about the fight between the French and British that is mentioned in this video.
Great song
Hey Mert, born in Nova Scotia, grew-up in a small village of Lakeview, now live in Fletchers Lake, which is part of the Shubie canal system, which runs from Halifax Harbour to the Bay of Fundy (125miles) Great Video! Cheers my friend!
The town I live in is called Pictou (pron. Pick-toe) named by the Miqma natives, meaning Where the Gas comes out", perhaps because of the gas caused by the coal mines in the area. On May 9, 1992, our last mine, The Westray. blew up near New Glasgow, some 20 miles from here, killing 26 miners. It was the gas that caused the explosion. We no longer mine in Pictou County.
In 1773, The Hector landed in Pictou Harbor, and Scottish settlement began. Pictou is the county seat, although New Glasgow is larger. I know that there were lands granted to veterans from Scotland after they retired in Scotland. My greatgrandfather was such a grantee for his military service. His land grant was in my mother's family until recently. His surname was Chisholm. Mom's mother was another Scot, surname MacDonald. The original John Chisholm and his wife, Janet, had 8 boys. They arrived here in 1821.
My father's ancestry was French Acadian, his ancestor came over in 1664 from Poitou, France. He was a master carpenter and worked on the interiors of churches in Quebec before coming to Nova Scotia to work on the church in Louisbourg in 1701. He left NS in 1755 when the Acadians were expelled, and returned to Acadia after peace was declared, .He settled In New Brunswick, since he was refused entry to Acadia, and settled the Bathurst NB area. Our people scattered all over this area for work, or to be near family, It was the fishing that brought them to Pictou and parts of Cape Breton.
Lots of Scottish in Cape Breton and the Irish in Newfoundland, both islands
Glad you enjoyed that video - I thought you would! Also, thanks for actually reading comments and taking suggestions.
Off the coast of Nova Scotia is Oak Island, they have been searching for treasure there for 11 seasons, there is a tv show about it, The Curse of Oak Island. Two brothers saw a story about the search in a publication called Reader's Digest in 1963. They are finding connection to the Templars, the Vikings and many pirates and explorers, all leading back to parts of Europe. Its believe the Holy Grail, the writings of Shakespear (spelling) and Spanish gold are believe to be hidden in skillfully crafted tunnels beneath the island.
I live in Canmore Alberta
Scottish mining town love seeing the old photos
While I was born and raised in Manitoba (currently living in Calgary, Alberta) and most of my ancestry [Scandinavian/German/Dutch] doesn't hail from the British Isles, my paternal grandfather's family does have its origins in immigrants that came to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in the latter half of the 1700s from the north of England, so I guess I do have sort of a link to that area in times past. Always interesting to hear about the history of our great nation, and hope to see you react to more videos from this creator!
I live in Nova Scotia, I am of Scottish/French descent, and I work for the Canadian Coast Guard on a vessel named.....Sir William Alexander.
I’ve watched a lot of Bruce’s videos about Scotland, he’s very fun and informative to watch. He just had a video about why the Battle above Quebec City may be considered the last Highland charge.
Brings back memories. I rested my hand on that same cannon at Fort Anne a little over 13 years ago when I lived in Nova Scotia.
Many places in Canada have connections to Scotland. Lt-Colonel James Macleod of the NWMP, a Scotsman from the Isle of Skye, once summered in Calgary on the Isle of Mull, which is how the Fort and the City got their names. Banff (both the town and the park) are named after Banffshire, the birthplace of Sir George Stephen -- president of the Bank of Montreal and the Canadian Pacific Railway and the first Canadian to be raised to peerage in the UK. There are also many places in Canada (and even an armoured regiment) named both Strathcona and Mount Royal, based on the title of Donald A. Smith, who was George Stephen's cousin and -- among other things -- the chancellor of both McGill University and the University of Aberdeen.
I love his storytelling. A huge number of Canadians have Scottish heritage. In my family, who can trace back to the 1650s in Canada, I have Scottish, English, German, Norwegian, French, First Nation, and even a little Dutch. Most Canadians are of many cultures and hold them dear.
Very cool video. I live in Halifax and work near the park he featured at the end. I didn't know until today that the monument I walk by all the time was built from stone brought from Scotland. Very cool.
Fort Anne I've been inside as well. Very close to Fort Royal
Excellent video. Very informative. Lots of stuff I didn't know about the early days back in the 1600's. I did know about the expulsion of the Acadians, but didn't know that's where the word Cajun came from. While Nova Scotia may be the Most Scottish part of Canada, you will find descendants of Scots all across this country. I have lived in Quebec, Ontario and B.C. and they are everywhere. In Ontario I lived in the united counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. The thickest part of our local phone book was the section for Mac-Mc. Six miles away in Maxville they had a yearly Highland Games. My favourite part was at the end when the massed bands, lead by the winning band, would play "Scotland the Brave". As I've been writing this I googled a few facts and I was wrong about Nova Scotia being the Most Scottish. It's actually PEI with 41% of it's population claiming Scottish descent. Roughly 4 million Canadians or 12.1% of the population are of Scottish descent. The Canadian Army maintains 17 Scottish Highland Regiments. So Mert, I think you would feel right at home here. Hope you visit us someday.
Great video about Nova Scotia. Thanks for sharing.
This guy is great, so interesting, informative and captivating, especially considering my ancestors date back to Port Royal in the early 17th century.
I saw Bruce in Toronto on his Canadian Tour. It was good fun!
Fort Royal I've been inside so many times and lived close for 7 years
That’s on the travel list today…
There are videos on how the provinces got their names
Very good history lesson and I'm Canadian. I don't remember a lot being taught about Nova Scotia. More so Ontario, Quebec and as I'm from Manitoba, the birth of this province and Louis Riel.
I read some where the first Capital of New France was Louisbourg at the NE corner of Cape Breton Island ( N. end of Nova Scotia). Canada has all sorts of Scottish connections My Mother's Scottish heritage runs right back to the first Parliament of Manitoba. My home town of (Fort) Calgary is a Scottish/Celtic word, suggested By Col.James Macleod of the NWMP (fore runner to the RCMP) is from the Castle Calgary on the Island of Mull, close to Tobermoray . Col Macleod, who was present at the signing of Treaty 7 (1877) with the Blackfoot Tribes, was born on the Island of Skye 🤠 thanks again Mert
It's a double connection for me because my mother's side is English/Scottish (Campbell) and my father's is Acadian French.
Have you seen the film, The Last of the Mohicans, with Daniel Day Lewis. Knowing our country's early history, there are parts that are reenacted in the film. Quite a passionate film. You'll see some of the Scottish connection later in the film. A famous general, I believe.
I live in lanark highlands, county of lanark on the side of the Clyde River
Greetings from Halifax Nova Scotia - just discovered your videos. Nova Scotia is a beautiful part of the world and always welcomes visitors. Please come and enjoy.
Someday, I'll make my way to that side of Canada 🥹
Mert it looks like you are excited to go and visit Nova Scotia! 😁
I have never been but I know someone from Cape Breton, I have seen pictures and it looks magic!
I am a Nova Scotian originally from Isle Madame in Cape Breton. My Acadian ancestors were expelled from Cape Breton ( formerly Île Royale) during the final years of the "Grand Dérangement" or Expulsion of the Acadians by the English authorities. My family members were crowded onto a ship with other Acadian men, women and mostly children ( the had lots of children then) and sent to France. Those who survived the sea voyage became refugees in France. They did not know the land or speak the same language ( seeing as Acadian French had evolved; it was mixed with Mi'kmaq words after 150 years in the New World and the people spoke a very old French dialect originating from the time before the king of France made the French spoken in Paris the "standardized" French language). When permitted to return to Acadie ( renamed Nova Scotia), my family's ship sank off the coast of Nova Scotia and all perished. We would not be here today if not for my ancestor who escaped deportation, aided and hidden from authorities by some Mi'kmaq friends, according to family legend. The other side of my family are of English and Scottish origin, and I'd like to say Irish, too. But that may be wishful thinking! The origins of Canada are filled with drama, although many know so little of how our country came to be. The expulsion was filled with suffering and horrors as it took place over several years, very tragic. What a movie it would make.
Both Soctland and French came thru the back door , forgetting John Caboto italian , who set foot in this area before they discovered Brasi l.
I was in Nova Scotia twice last summer. Peggy's Cove the first trip .The second trip went to Cape Breton around the highlands and to Louisbourg. Doing the Fundy coast this year. Nice province to visit with beautiful scenery. Hello from PEI
Make sure to check out Tidal Bore Rafting while there.
I would love it if you reacted to the next video! You’ll realize just how Scottish areas of Nova Scotia are to this day. When I was a kid, there were still lots of people who spoke only Gaelic.
I'd recommend you watch some videos about the history of Acadia, and the Acadians. Here in the west we didn't learn anything about it in school. Very important, and important Canadian history.
Cheers and Happy Weekend from Nova Scotia. 🥃☮❤
Love these videos. My gt grandparents immigrated to Canada from Selkirk, Scotland
This is interesting history. I do like the diverse identities in Canada. I must say, I am watching this 3 months after it was posted and we are days away from Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day commemorating the First Nations children who were forced out of their homes and communities into church-run, Canadian government sanctioned residential schools (where far too many never came home). This is not ancient history. It is recent history and survivors continue to suffer. Our history is rife with crimes against the People who were here originally and it sadly, continues. It is past time all Canadians learned the real history of this land and all the people. As a Non-Native I am aware the mistreatment of First Nations people and communities is not over. It is time we listen, understand and act the part of a wonderfully diverse, rich and healthy country we believe ourselves to be. It is possible. Thank you.
It's Saint John now but was St: John. Thou I don't remember a Fort San Marie ou Fort Sainte-Marie near Saint John. Fort La Tour, a fortified trading post not a true fort, yes it was where the mouth of the St. John River opens into the harbour. There is a Fort San Marie national site but that's on the Atlantic side of Nova Scotia not the Bay of Fundy side. If you want to see a cool historical site check out Forteresse de Louisbourg in Cap Breton.
So cool to learn about my own history.
I'm from the southwest shore of Nova Scotia and if you love the ocean and nature you would love it here. I've traveled many places and can honestly say that Port Maitland and Mavilette beaches are probably two of the best ocean beaches I've seen in Canada, stunning. And another amazing thing is most people say roses have no scent nowadays but they do at the beaches in Nova Scotia, all you can smell is salt air and wild roses in Yarmouth at least. Love your vids and cheers from Canada man
I agree with Mavilette beach. It's an amazing beach to go to, at just the right time, in summer. The tides need to be taken into account.😅
@@darleneb.9447 exactly you go 3 hours before low tide and you have 6hours of perfect beach
Hi, from White Rock, BC! Born and raised in Digby but at 20 yrs old I joined the CMP and they stuck me on the wrong ocean! I always fly back home every couple of years as you can take the boy from NS but you can never take Nova Scotia from the boy!! cheers.
RCMP...
Where is new Glasgow? Right here.😀
If you watch the next video you'll learn about the town I grew up in. I even had ancestors on the boat he was talking about at the end of the video.
Hey man, I got a short clip, of me reading a painting of the Pictou NS birthstone, an it tells the story
New Glasgow is in Pictou County. The county is made of 6 towns and county areas. The largest of the towns is New Glasgow. I know because I was born in the hospital in New Glasgow and raised in one of the other towns. The town I grew up in, if you were not from Scottish heritage, you were a minority.
Bruce is amazing. I have been following him for over a year now. Amazing tour guide, historian, and comedian. Glad you shared this video. It is great to hear what happened on both sides of the story.
Great video. Cape Bretoner here. The Cabot Trail and Fortress of Louisberg are a few things you may want to check out.
Because, we can enjoy a second Scottish land, this side of the Atlantic! I've visited NS three times (I'm an Ohioan, of Scots/Irish/German heritage) - and Scotland a few, even driving around for a week,
I have been to Nova Scotia a few times and have family who live there. The Ship the Presenter mentioned is The Ship Hector. An exact replica of The Ship Hector is docked in Pictou, Nova Scotia. I have been on a tour of this ship.
hello Darcy! 🙂
Nova Scotian here, also in New Glasgow! xo
Interesting video... funny guy... I wouldn't say that the Acadian "moved" to Louisiana... they were deported. They had no choice in the matter. It was an horrible time for them. But he got all the historical facts pretty accurate. 🙂 I am a Québécoise (French from Québec) and a lot of this, I recall learning in history class at school but there was a few details I learned today too. Thank you for that!
There are dioramas posted along the Cape Breton Trail illustrating that the geology of Cape Breton and Scotland matches. They were once part of the same land mass.Geology, like DNA doesn't lie. During Pangaea the lower part of NS fit into the Mediterranean and north Africa!
I’m from New Brunswick and have spent a considerable time in NS.. we have our own Scottish history entwined with NS.
Bruce Fummey educating the world about Canada agus Alba Nuadh. Tha mi an dochas gum bi latha math leibh.😂
My family's history goes back to the days of the French Revolution. My one ancestor was friends with Marie Antoinette and put to death by Maximilien Robespierre, his name was Georges Danton. An interesting enough story of politics to be made into a movie. There's also, Scottish and English on both sides, throw in a sprinkle of Irish and you have me, a Canadian.