There's something about hiking along a shoreline in the fall that I enjoy. It must be the cooler temperature, or the scenery when the leaves have started to fall off the trees. The grass is still green and I need to be outside!
If you have ever been to the Town of Oxford you've probably seen the friendly giant wild blueberry greeting you to the "Wild Blueberry Capital of Canada." Nova Scotia is the largest processor of wild blueberries in the world!
After the scenic Cape d'Or Lighthouse, I travel to Port Greville to the Age of Sail Museum. This Museum displays themes such as lumbering, shipbuilding, marine life and many items that immerse visitors in this great era of Nova Scotia's history.
Could the waters still be warm at this time of year or were these kids freakishly insensitive? Sara saw the look in my eye and could tell that the curiosity was getting to me, so she dared me to go for an evening swim.
When Jewel of the Seas departs the Halifax Seaport at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, it will mark the end to another successful cruise season for Halifax. More than 120 cruise vessels visited the Port of Halifax this season, bringing over 240,000 passengers to our region.
This time, I travel to Parrboro to the Historic Ottawa House By-The-Sea, the former summer home of Sir Charles Tupper. Come along as I see the spectacular view at Five Islands, hike through Partridge Island and explore the historic Parrsborough Shore.