Category Archives: Canada

Visiting Lunnenburg, Nova Scotia

Posted on September 22, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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. … Continue reading →

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Get off the beaten path in Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia

Posted on September 21, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Carters Beach, Nova Scotia

Posted on September 20, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Charlene’s Bayside Restaurant, Nova Scotia

Posted on September 19, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Hiking Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia

Posted on September 18, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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, … Continue reading →

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White Point Hike, Nova Scotia

Posted on September 17, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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], … Continue reading →

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See Puffins with Bird Island Tours, Nova Scotia

Posted on September 16, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia

Posted on August 30, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Nova Scotia was everything I dreamed of and more. I just got back from visiting Cape Breton, Halifax, and the Bay of Fundy. I can’t wait to tell you about hiking and paddling through national parks, touring the capital, exploring … Continue reading →

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Lighthouse Park, Vancouver

Posted on November 21, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Crazy narrow roads lined with million dollar homes, I almost thought my GPS was taking me to some unaffiliated remote location in West Vancouver until BOOM – the discreet sign for the parking lot. I made it to Lighthouse Park … Continue reading →

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Gastown Steam Clock, Vancouver

Posted on November 20, 2016 by julieovaltrades

A bit of a conundrum, but intriguing enough to lure me to the depths of downtown. The Gastown Steam Clock [305 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B9, Canada] looks like a relic from the Victorian Era, but really it was … Continue reading →

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