Saturday: Wagon ride at Balmoral Grist Mill It is always fascinating to see how flour was originally milled instead of a loaf just appearing in the supermarket. The sound of the waterfalls and waterwheel made for a great noisy arrival...
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October 12, 2010
Thanksgiving Weekend - a tale of two rides
October 4, 2010
Tatamagouche Oktoberfest
It is impossible to describe Oktoberfest. To some it is a night to dance and sing, to others a fancy dress parade with men outperforming women in feathers and leather, and to others still, a chance to indulge in...
Nestled along the shore of the scenic Bay of Fundy and about 30 minutes from Amherst or Parrsboro is the Joggins Fossil Cliffs: Canada's 15th UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2008 for its...
September 15, 2010
Whisky Galore
Last November the group tasted a whisky from the only single malt whisky producer in North America , which just happens to be right here in Nova Scotia. Glenora Distillery at Glenville, Inverness County, Nova Scotia was established in 1990...
July 20, 2010
The Welcome Garden Visitor
One of the most welcome visitors to our garden is the Hummingbird. They are such a delight to see and are fascinating creatures with their speed, high energy, diminutive size and colourful markings. They will venture very close to the...
July 7, 2010
The Glooscap Legend of Five Islands
If you've ever driven the Glooscap Trail in its entirety, you've definitely passed through what I would call one of the most photogenic places in Nova Scotia. I'm talking about Five Islands. My favourite view of Five Islands would...
June 28, 2010
A Taste of the Caribbean
Who would have thought there was an island as good as any in the Caribbean right on my doorstep? Pictou Island sounded as far from Tortola as the North Pole to me but their website, www.pictouisland.com, and photos persuaded...
In response to a comment from A. Alarcon requesting photos from the North Shore, I have uploaded a couple of my favourite pictures in this post because they cannot go in the reply box. It was difficult to choose just...
June 10, 2010
Dhyan Keeble-Morris, author for Central Nova Scotia Blog
My partner, two daughters and I moved to the gorgeous North Shore of Nova Scotia five years ago. After spending three weeks touring and exploring some of the highlights of Nova Scotia we made the decision that this was where...
May 28, 2010
Tidal Bore Rafting: What a Rush!
Last summer, I went Tidal Bore rafting for the first time in Maitland. I had heard how much fun it was but, myself not being the strongest swimmer in the world, I was a little hesitant. The waiver didn't...