Over the sea, miles out, a ship is riding,
Threading the ocean paths with oaken keel,
And under her bow the baffled waves are sliding
As over her sails the rising breezes steal,
And in her wake a foamy track is lying
As northward far she sails still flying, flying.
Canoeing on the East River, near New Glasgow
Nova Scotia proper—for Cape Breton, once a separate province, is now included politically with the Atlantic peninsula—is almost an island, being connected to New Brunswick by an isthmus that is only eight miles wide in its narrowest part. It is well watered by rivers and lakes, and has many fine harbors. The climate is mild and delightful, and makes it one of the most desirable places in which to spend a summer. Although there is no lack of sunshine, the Atlantic breeze is so refreshing, and the Arctic current that sets in against the shore is so cooling that no one can suffer from the heat. This gives a delightful stimulus to all outdoor recreation and sport, for, no matter how active the employment, there is no discomfort or lassitude as a result.