What Canada 150 projects will mean for Nova Scotians

New Year's Eve marked the kick off for what is set to be a big year for Canada. Canada 150 events and projects are underway to celebrate the nation's sesquicentennial anniversary in July. 

Many of the projects are still being developed and details are scarce. But here's a taste of what it will mean for Nova Scotians so far: 

1. First memories

Pier 21 will launch an exhibit called Day 1. It's set to be a compilation of memories from immigrants' first day in the country.

It will include artwork, rare artifacts, oral histories and old photos. The exhibit will be opened sometime in March. 

2. Accessible courses

A number of communities are receiving infrastructure money to help boost their community spirit.

In Yarmouth, that includes the Golf and Country Club. It will receive $43,500 to upgrade the Yarmouth Links Golf Course and make it more accessible.

The goal is they'll be able to host more tournaments, and attract more people to the area.

3. Tall ships sail

Summer will mark the return of the Tall Ships to the province's shores. Rendez-vous 2017 is expected to visit 10 communities during the tour between late June and August. 

4. Art in Grand Pre

Mi'kmaq and Acadian artists will have a display of their work in Grand Pre between Aug. 10 to the 13. 

5. Canada 150 sock monkeys

It will be a busy year for Sherrie Kearney of New Waterford. She's been granted the license to use the official Canada 150 logo.

Her home-based business, Monkeys and More, has seen double the number of usual orders to send monkeys and moose across North America and England.

"There's one going to Parliament Hill," she said. 

6. The big day

Big parties will be planned for July 1, and Halifax will be a part of Confederation Dragon Train Project. For that, 150 drummers will be playing at the same time at public celebrations across the country.