Nova Scotia Government:

The storied tall ship has been Nova Scotia’s sailing ambassador since 1963, and is easily recognizable on the horizon and ashore. But it’s a collection of less-visible, hard-working crew that gets the schooner to its many port visits.

As a proud Nova Scotianer, every time I see images of the Bluenose II, I well up a little bit. The first image in the linked story literally caused tears of happiness at seeing two of the most iconic images of Nova Scotia. I was lucky enough to be a deck hand one summer, an experience I’ll never forget. It’s a beautiful ship with a wonderful back story. If you ever get a chance to walk its deck or go sailing on it, you won’t regret it.