Atlantic Canada has been uniquely positioned during the global Coronavirus outbreak. Among the other provinces in Canada and compared to many nations of the world, they are experiencing relative safety and holding up better than others, both in terms of the spread of the virus and local experience of COVID-mortality. Is it because of the lower population density, leadership in senior healthcare ranks and community participation in mask-wearing and physical distancing? These are important factors but cannot be separated from another strong influencer: social capital.