Recently, I was able to walk two days with Emily Forrest. She is walking the coastline of Nova Scotia - 2,995 kms from May 13 to August 8, over 88 days, an average 40 kms a day walking. Her goal is to promote the benefits of walking to Nova Scotians and having an active lifestyle.

There is a new ceilidh on Cape Breton Island - Seafood Ceilidh. Don't miss a great evening of entertainment & food at the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts & Crafts, St. Ann's this summer.

Emily Forrest Walkabout begins May 13 to August 8 and involves walking 2995 km of Nova Scotia's coastline, stopping in over 88 communities. She will be walking on average 40 km a day.

Life is about enjoying experiences. Take time in 2010 to slow down and enjoy life. Many activities and challenges can be done locally or nearby. Get to know yourself and Nova Scotia better. Cherish those memories, take pictures and record those experiences.

On the second Sunday in September each year, Canada recognizes one of its greatest heroes and his dream of beating cancer. I am talking about Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.

Hike the Highlands Festival is a ten day hiking festival held in September around the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The festival features guided hikes, evening presentations, opening & closing ceremonies, workshops and the hikers distance award program.

On Cape Breton ISland we are known for evening Ceilidhs. But a new tradition has started in Judique, a small community in Inverness County, Cape Breton. Lunch time Ceilidhs at Celtic Music Interpretive Centre from 11:30 am. - 1:00 pm. until the close of Celtic Colours International Festival in October.