In Nova Scotia, Hortense dropped heavy rainfall and caused strong winds, causing power outages, uprooted trees, and moderate structural damage amounting to $3 million (1996 USD). Rainfall was light on Prince Edward Island, with the highest observed being in Charlottetown. Strong winds were reported throughout the province. Gusts reached in Charlottetown and elsewhere. The winds downed power lines, leaving numerous residents without electricity, especially in Charlottetown, East Point, Montague, Murray River, Souris. Effects were almost nil in New Brunswick, limited to rainfall peaking at , though most of it was a storm system that preceded Hortense's passage. Sustained winds in the province were light, reaching about .