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
Peggy’s Cove is a perfect example of a quintessential Atlantic Coast fishing village. It has a small harbor with a stunning lighthouse. Fishermen have called this place “home” since the early 19th century. In 1811, six families secured 800 acres of land and founded the village. Legend has it that the village was named for … Continue reading Picture Perfect – Peggy’s Cove, NS
While we were in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia we were encouraged to visit the Atlantic Fisheries Museum which is located on the water front. It turned out to be a wonderful recommendation since fishing has been the life blood of this community since its founding. We entered just in front of a tour-bus group and were … Continue reading Something is Fishy Here – Lunenburg, NS
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia is a quaint town with lots of boutique shops, lovely art galleries, great restaurants, colorful buildings and a long history. During our stay we decided to seek out some of the most notable landmarks in town. Many of the houses in the historic area are privately owned. While you can enter some … Continue reading Historic Lunenburg
Piddlin' Around 