Category Archives: Nova Scotia

If you’ve ever read the epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Evangeline, you will know the plight of the Acadian people. If you are not familiar or you are interested in learning deeper about the topic, Grand Pre National Historic … Continue reading →

Undoubtedly my favorite meal in Nova Scotia, where every bite was an absolute pleasure. La Cuisine Robicheau [9651 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Saulnierville, NS B0W 2Z0, Canada] is worth going out of your way for. Before you sink your teeth … Continue reading →

The town of Digby is a great jump off point to explore the Bay of Fundy which has the highest tidal range in the world. Located equidistant between the equator and north pole, Fundy can rise and fall over 50 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →