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Maritime Provinces

geographical name

variants or the Maritimes
the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island
formerly considered by some to include also Newfoundland and Labrador
see atlantic provinces

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“Maritime Provinces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Maritime%20Provinces. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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