The ambiance, and Russian inspired furnishings, and décor of our chalet was unlike any other I've experienced in Nova Scotia, and it created the perfect setting for our family retreat!

The site of the annual World Kayak Bangs Falls Rodeo the Medway is the river to be on here in Nova Scotia.

I decided to check out the beach first. The beach overlooked Psyche Cove. I've been walking along the Beach Walk trail until I was reached the junction to the Spry Bay Trail. The well marked trail signs showed me that I could do the 4km loop or a more adventurous 12km loop by adding the Headland Trail.

On one occasion I went over my boots late in the day while crossing a bog only to have my pants freeze solid on the ride home.

The leaves have dropped from the trees, we've had our first major snow, and the meteorologists have started using the term 'above zero' for those odd times when it's not freezing. While it might be a little chilly, don't head into hibernation just yet. There are still a lot of things to do, and lots to see around Nova Scotia.

The first day of our three day trip to Pictou, Antigonish and Guysborough. Today we visit the The Hector Exhibit Centre & Archives and explore the historic town of Pictou.