Outlines history of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia highlighting French and Scottish influence on its development. Film depicts traditional music, dancing and crafts and features various places of interest including the Graham Bell Museum, Fort Louisberg, Cabot Trail, etc.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313916
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ethnicity
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → French-Canadians
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nova Scotia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nova Scotia - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnicity
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Nova Scotia - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)