Comprising a diverse and eclectic range of cultures from around the world, Nova Scotia’s South Shore has produced famous personalities, such as writer Thomas H. Raddall, painter Maud Lewis, and actor Donald Sutherland. It’s the birthplace of the Bluenose, and it’s the Balsam fir Christmas tree capital of the world. International award-winning journalist, writer, and editor Vernon Oickle presents the region’s history, geography, and culture through fun and quirky factoids.