This is a list of notable people who are from Nova Scotia, Canada, or have spent a large part or formative part of their career in that province.

Pre-Confederation

Military figures

17th-18th century

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19th century

See also:

Post-Confederation military figures

Actors

Architects

Artists

Cartoonists

Diplomats

Doctors

Filmmakers

Industry

Inventors

Media

Musicians

Religion

Scientists

Sports

Sports announcers

Adventurers

Baseball players

Boat racers

Canoeists

Kayakers

Bodybuilders

Boxers

Curlers

Men’s Curling

Women’s Curling

Equestrians

Harness racing

Show jumping

Football players

NFL players

CFL players

Marty Martinello born in Sydney, N.S. Played in CFL, won Grey Cup with Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Named to N.S. Ports Hall of Fame.

Rugby union players

Soccer players

Gymnasts

Ice hockey people

Administrators

Men

Women

Sports journalists

Cross-country skiers

Swimmers

Track and field athletes

Professional wrestlers

Powerlifters

Suffragettes

Writers