Maritime provinces

== English == === Etymology === So called because of their coastal location. === Proper noun === Maritime provinces A geographic region of Canada comprising the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Synonyms: Maritimes, Maritime Canada ==== Usage notes ==== These provinces with Newfoundland and Labrador comprise the Atlantic provinces. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== See also ==== ==== Further reading ==== Maritime provinces on Wikipedia.Wikipedia