Turning leaves are Nova Scotia’s best autumn show
Like the apple blossoms of spring or the Perseid meteor shower in August, the fall foliage is an annual show not to be missed. The fiery reds, yellows, and oranges blanket the entire province, but there are a few places where the leaves truly put on a show.
Ask any Nova Scotian where to go [...]
Read moreIn the footsteps of ancient Acadians – Route 311
Route 311 from Truro is old indeed – a climb up through the mountains, over the backs of the Cobequids, down the other side into the valley of the Waugh River. Along this ancient trail, Acadians once made their way from the fertile heartland of the Minas Basin to the Northumberland coastal town of Tatamagouche, [...]
Read moreRockhounding on the spine of the North Mountain
The North Mountain Road is remote, overlooked and spectacular. The road that follows the seaward side of Nova Scotia’s North Mountain is one of the best mineral collecting destinations in an area renowned for its minerals and semi-precious stones. The North Mountain Road follows the sheer coast of the Bay of Fundy for 100 miles. [...]
Read moreCruising the Saint John River
The Saint John River is Atlantic Canada’s longest river system, and a natural highway through the heart of New Brunswick, carrying river traffic, saw logs and water to the towns and farms along its bank. For much of its length it forms the border between the United States and Canada. And for boaters, it is [...]
The Nova Scotia Coastal Water Trail
Lunenburg is always quiet early in the morning, before the summer sun warms the streets and crowds of tourists pour into the harbourfront. On the shipyard wharf that’s launched oceangoing vessels for generations, a small crowd of well wishers, friends and paddlers gathers for different kind of sendoff. A small armada of sea kayaks, joined [...]
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