Claremont: Springhill, Nova Scotia

The Cobequid Mountains define the setting of Claremont — their wooded uplands and rolling terrain shape this quiet rural corner of northern Nova Scotia. Set away from the province’s larger urban centres, the community belongs to a landscape of forest roads, scattered homes and working countryside. The nearby highlands are part of the Appalachian mountain system, whose ancient ridges continue across much of the province. Claremont reflects the slower pace of inland Nova Scotia, where seasonal change is a strong presence in daily life. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Nova Scotia.

Built around Atlantic fisheries and seaborne trade, Nova Scotia grew into a maritime province whose communities remain closely tied to the water. Its peninsula and Cape Breton Island face the Atlantic, while the Bay of Fundy shapes much of the western coast and is known for some of the world’s highest tides. Halifax, the provincial capital, is home to the star-shaped Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, recalling the city’s strategic role as a harbour. Mi’kmaq culture is fundamental to the province’s identity, alongside Acadian and Gaelic traditions. Explore further points of interest through webcams across Nova Scotia.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.