Chapter 10 Section 4 The Atlantic Provinces: Relying on the Sea

Canada’s Atlantic’s Provinces are Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador

Most people who live in the Atlantic Provinces live on the coast. However…

Prince Edward Island’s population is more evenly spread out on the island

Because of its location in the easternmost part of North America, Newfoundland and Labrador has become an important transatlantic and communication center.

The British feared that the French would be loyal to France. So, people of French descent were exiled from Acadia.

Atlantic Provinces’ economy can be best described as maritime economy.

For the longest time, the economy had been dependent upon fishing.

During the 1800s, there was a demand for fishing vessels. Since there was a demand for fishing vessels, two industries grew.

One industry which grew from the need of fishing vessels, was ship building

The other industry which grew from ship building, was forestry.

Today, shipbuilding is still a major employer in the region.

Reviewing Key Terms exiled maritime Aquaculture

Acadians of French descent were exiled, or forced to leave the region.

A maritime industry is one that is related to navigation or commerce on the sea.

Aquaculture or fish farming is a growing maritime industry. This is when there is a loss from one type of fishing and attention is given to salmon farms or raising mussels.