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"When not blogging about my discoveries, I am working, raising a family and doing a crossword puzzle (in pencil, not pen)."

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Wolfville Farmers' Market

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 | 1 comment

Going to the Wolfville Farmers' Market? It's pretty easy to find. Just follow the smells, the live music or anybody carrying canvas shopping bags.

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Broad Cove Campground - Cape Breton Highlands

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 | No Comments

A stop over at this campground marked the beginning of our tour around the beautiful Cabot Trail.

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Cape George Lighthouse

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 | No Comments

An afternoon drive along the Mini Cabot Trail to Cape George gives breathtaking views and a "must visit" to the lighthouse.

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Arisaig: Part of The Mini Cabot Trail

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 | No Comments

Well known to fossil hunters, this small village was founded by Scottish immigrants in the 1700's.

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Skating year-round

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 | No Comments

Don't hang up those skates cause you can skate year-round at one arena in Halifax.

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Melmerby Beach Provincial Park

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 | 1 comment

Swim this summer in the warm waters of Melmerby Beach along the Sunrise Trail.

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Hiking Cape Split

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 | No Comments

We were excited to reach the stunning view ahead (okay, and eat lunch). After about 90 minutes of hiking, we reached the large open area of field and steep cliffs below. We sat and ate our lunches on the west side slope.

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10 Outdoor Winter Activities in Nova Scotia

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 | No Comments

Shack wacky yet? Here are 10 Activities to get the "ick" out of January.

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Nova Scotia Christmas Trees, A Tradition

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 | No Comments

Did you know that Nova Scotia is one of Canada's top three producers of Christmas trees? Hug a tree, a Christmas tree!

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Point Pleasant Park in Halifax

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 | No Comments

One of Halifax's great civic spaces, the park provides magnificent views of ships and yachts entering and leaving Halifax's busy harbour.

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