Monthly Archives: September 2017

A popular hike in the Digby area showcases a mystifying geological formation – the Balancing Rock. Will it still be there when you make your way to the end of the trail? Only one way to find out… How to get there The Balancing Rock Trail is located on Long […]

Hike around the largest expanse of undeveloped coast in Nova Scotia at Kejimkujik Seaside National Park [1188 St Catherines River Rd, Port Joli, NS B0T 1S0, Canada] and revel in its rugged splendor. There are two trails when combined equal just over 6 ½ miles RT. Follow boardwalks through the […]

Unique to the Canadian national parks system, Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site [3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, NS B0T 1B0, Canada] is treasured for its environmental and cultural significance. You can find moose, deer, and bear here throughout the old growth forest – but one real exciting creature […]

I can never resist a slice of nature in the city, and Point Pleasant Park [5718 Point Pleasant Drive Halifax, NS B3H 1B5 Canada] has got a little something for everyone. There are over 20 miles of trails for hiking, biking, running, and dog walking – many of them blissfully […]

A colorful urban oasis in the heart of downtown, the Halifax Public Gardens [5665 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 3S9, Canada] is one of the best examples of a Victorian Garden in North America. It is a lovely place for a stroll on a sunny day, the entrance point […]

Fortified the same year the city was founded, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site [5425 Sackville Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada] has defended the area for hundreds of years. The fort has seen many changes throughout the centuries and is currently restored to the Victorian Period. Watch the 78th Highland Regiment […]

If you eat one thing in Halifax, make sure it’s a donair, a regional dish the city is proud of. The first place to serve it up was King of Donair opened in 1973, still ever as popular today. There are multiple locations throughout the city. This is a no-frills […]

The Halifax Waterfront is a must see when visiting the city, better crafted and more entertaining than most. The boardwalk is long, 2 ½ miles or 10 city blocks, brimming with restaurants, galleries, shops, farmers market, and casino. +Spy a lighthouse Georges Island sits in the middle of the harbor, […]

A very popular and bustling fishing village in Nova Scotia filled with character and tourist buses. I spent an hour walking the town to see what one of the two UNESCO World Heritage Site in North America had to offer. Established in 1753 as a British colony the town still […]

Peggy’s Cove is a small idyllic fishing community that made it big with the tourists. Now crowded and frequented by tour buses, the area is touted as a ‘must-see’ when in Nova Scotia. To be honest I wasn’t expecting much from this area, but I was pleasantly surprised by the […]

What surprised me the most about Nova Scotia? I never thought a visit to the beach would have been one of my favorite memories. Carters Beach [Carters Beach Rd, Port Mouton, Nova Scotia B0T 1T0, Canada] is a true hidden gem. At the end of a quiet residential road there […]

Find fresh and simple goodness in a local fishing village at Charlene’s Bayside Restaurant [9657 Highway 105 Whycocomagh, NS B0E 3M0 Canada], just the experience you need when traveling through Nova Scotia. The vibe is nautically home-y and service is friendly. Everything has a homemade taste here from start to […]

I planned my trip to Nova Scotia around visiting Cape Breton Highlands National Park, two days to explore a splendid natural gem ripe with outdoor opportunities. You can hike any of the 26 trails in the park, spot a moose, bear, eagle, or whale. Swim at the beaches, camp, fish, […]

Meander just beyond the famous Cabot Trail to discover a hidden gem of a hike, the stunning White Point trail. The nearest address is for the Two Tittle Bed & Breakfast [2119 White Point, New Haven, NS B0C 1P0, Canada], but the parking lot is just a stone throw past […]

As an amateur birder, the number one item on my bucket list while visiting Nova Scotia was to see a puffin. To catch a glimpse of these adorable birds you must take a boat tour, as they nest on the nearby islands. After researching the different tour companies, I went […]