Having spent over six weeks in the Maritime provinces, we have learned a lot about Canada’s history. The British, the French and the Acadians all came and settled on land that the Mi’kmaq have called home for time immemorial. There was often conflicts between all four groups as they sought to access the land and … Continue reading Fiddlin’ around – Cape Breton
One of the main reasons that people come to Cape Breton is to drive the scenic Cabot Trail. We were no exception. We went to the Visitor Center in Baddeck and were told that to see all the vistas you really should drive the loop road twice: once clockwise and another counterclockwise. Our original plan … Continue reading Cruisin’ on the Cabot Trail
Cape Breton is in the northern part of Nova Scotia and it is actually an island. Its culture and landscape are very different from other parts of the province. It is more mountainous, which reminded us of Scotland, and there is a large Gaelic community there. Baddeck is a small, quiet town (at least while … Continue reading “Mr. Watson …” – Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Typically we shy away from large cities. At some point they all seem to look alike and blend together. Nova Scotia towns like Lunenburg, Annapolis Royal, or Digby are more to our liking. In spite of being the largest town in Atlantic Canada, Halifax is a very walkable city. Part of the experience is taking … Continue reading A Garden, a Hill and a Big Blast – Halifax, NS
As we made our way to Halifax, we drove through the town of Bedford and avoided the big city traffic. As you might have read, communities near Halifax suffered from the fires that have been raging in Canada. Bedford was the site of one of those fires. It was sad to see the blacken trees, … Continue reading Home of Donair – Halifax, Nova Scotia
Piddlin' Around 