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
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
Piddlin' Around 