PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, "THE GARDEN OF GULF"

BY CLAY LARROY

The preparation for a vacation is almost as exhilarating as the vacation itself. I love printing out the tickets and confirmations while thinking about how much fun I will have on vacation. I think that some of the best destinations in the world are located in the Canada. So I am continuing my tour across Canada. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province, nestled in the North Atlantic between the warm waters of the Northumberland Strait and the Gulf of St Lawrence. It has a suitably small population, but one that is proud of its land. There is even a local saying that to be a true Prince Edward Islander you have to have been born here. Yet Prince Edward Islanders enthusiastically welcome visitors, happy to share with them some of their delicious home-grown produce, such as the island's famed new potatoes, or the abundance of tasty lobster. Life on Prince Edward Island is a way of life most people could get used to.

Even entering Prince Edward Island is elating. Confederation Bridge, the longest bridge in Canada and the longest bridge over ice-covered waters worldwide, connects this island province with Canada's mainland, dramatically stretching far into the distance over shimmering blue waters.

Once you enter Prince Edward Island, the countryside proves as memorable as this overpass. The entire island seems plunged in red: red soil, red sand and, in autumn, an incredible array of reds transform the island's foliage. Since this province is an island, it is also surrounded by wonderful sandy beaches and terrific, lofty cliffs, from the rugged North Cape to the pretty bays around Prince Edward Island National Park.

Where to stay in Prince Edward Island

Hotels

Prince Edward Island offers a wide range of quality accommodation, from conventional hotels to lodges and family farms. Most of the towns have excellent hotels and one is never far from the sea. 

Grading: The national Canada Select Ratings Program operates on Prince Edward Island, rating accommodation from 1 to 5 stars on a voluntary basis.

Bed And Breakfast

Standards for bed & breakfast and country inn accommodation are overseen by the Bed & Breakfast and Country Inns Association of Prince Edward Island

Camping Caravanning

There are more than 65 travel parks for camping near sandy beaches or in the interior. Camping fees vary, depending on the facilities offered. Most private sites accept reservations. There are also two campgrounds at Prince Edward Island National Park. A number of companies can arrange motorhome (recreational vehicle, or RV) hire, with a range of fully equipped vehicles. You can obtain full details from Prince Edward Island Tourism.

REFERENCE SITES:

http://www.travelresearchonline.com/

We came off the road of the last tour very inspired to just keep playing, so we went to Canada.

 Billy Sherwood

 

Enjoy life and travel often, the more you travel, the more memories you create!

NOVA SCOTIA, "CANADA'S OCEAN PLAYGROUND"

HALIFAX, "CITY OF TREES"

BY CLAY LARROY

Traveling can be an important part of your life, whether for business or for pleasure. Take time each day to alleviate stress while traveling or vacationing and you will thank yourself for it when you get back home. With all the chaos, jet-lag, partying and other excitement of travel comes a whole lot of stress on your mind and body. By the time most vacations are over, another one is needed to recover so taking a few minutes each day to rejuvenate will make it easier for you to resume your normal life when it's all over. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

Read the article below for a remarkable perspective on Halifax.  

Halifax: The nautical heart of Nova Scotia

By SARAH BARRELL

Piled up defiantly against the ocean, Halifax is a city defined by its location. Canada's gateway to the Atlantic is a windblown but welcoming place that wears its maritime heritage with pride.

This year, a century since the sinking of Titanic, its strategic oceanfront position will come into focus. After Belfast-built Titanic went down 375 from the coast of Newfoundland, on 15 April 1912, three cable-laying steamships were sent out from Halifax to recover bodies and possessions from the liner. Between them, Mackay-Bennett, Minia and Montmagny recovered 327 of the 1,514 victims. When the ships returned to port, the city's church bells tolled, and harbor flags flew at half-mast. The local curling rink became the venue for embalming and identification, and 150 unclaimed bodies found a final resting place in three of Halifax's graveyards.

To get a sense of the city's part in the Titanic tragedy, visit the permanent Titanic exhibition at the excellent Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (001 902 424 7490;museum.gov.ns.ca) at 1675 Lower Water Street. Moving rather than macabre, this collection of photographs and artefacts includes a tiny pair of leather shoes belonging to the "unknown child", a well-preserved deckchair and large pieces of oak carving from the entrance to the first-class lounge. The museum also has a beautiful collection of old ocean vessels in the small craft gallery, and an exhibit about Nova Scotia native, Samuel Cunard, founder of the eponymous steam ship company.

From the museum, go south along the waterfront to see distinctive ships such as CSS Acadia (docked outside), a long-serving research craft that charted Eastern Canada's remotest coastlines, plus the blade-like prow of HMCS Sackville, a Second World War Flower-class corvette.

Walk along the harbor towards the cruise-ship terminal for Pier 21, where many migrants to Canada first landed. The Museum of Immigration (001 902 425 7770; pier21.ca) recreates early 20th-century life in the humble customs shed known as "the gateway to Canada"; the museum is currently under renovation, disrupting some of the exhibits.

Walk back north along Lower Water Street for a contemporary taste of multicultural Nova Scotia at Sea-Dee's (001 902 818 1970; sea-dees.com). This little dockside kiosk at number 1325 sells folk music from Nova Scotia's vibrant music scene, as well as music from the French-speaking Acadian community from Maritime Canada.

For lunch, pop next door to Seaport Farmer's Market (halifaxfarmersmarket.com) for fish'n'chips, waffles and myriad maple-soaked sweet treats. Established in 1750, it is claimed to be the oldest in North America.

If you fancy something more substantial, continue up Lower Water Street, turn left onto Sackville Street and right onto Argyle Street for The Five Fishermen at number 1740 (001 902 422 4421; fivefishermen.com). It serves superb grilled fish, oysters, scallops and Nova Scotia lobster, in curious surroundings. This former funeral parlor sports stained glass windows that once belonged to the chapel of rest. The dumb waiter operates on a pulley system designed to transport coffins. It's a sobering thought that victims of both the Titanic disaster and the 1917 explosion of the SS Mont Blanc that almost levelled Halifax, passed through these doors.

Completing a Titanic tour requires a brief interlude in a taxi (for about C$10/£6.70), to reach the graves of the victims. The three cemeteries are set within a few blocks of each other about two miles north-west of Downtown. Alternatively, use Metro Transit bus 2 (halifax.ca/metrotransit; singles C$2.25/£1).

The hilltop spot, Fairview, is a moving, meditative space, home to the largest number of graves, elegantly laid out in curved lines recalling the bow of a ship. From here, walk back into town south along Windsor Street. Just before you reach Downtown, turn left onto Cunard Street and cut across the well-kept Halifax Common, to explore the immense Halifax Citadel (001 902 426 5080).

This spot, with fine views across the harbor and city, has been home to no fewer than four forts. The current star-shaped stone fortification has been restored to its mid-18th century grandeur.

Costumed guides – bagpipers among them – complete the historic picture. If you're here at noon, brace yourself; the daily firing of one of the citadel's cannons shakes the city right down to the quayside.

Fresh Cuts

Neon-lit Argyle Street is home to artsy bar-landmarks such as The Foggy Goggle and The Economy Shoe Shop, but The Drawing Room (part of the Henry House Restaurant and Pub at 1222 Barrington Street; 001 902 423 5660; henryhouse.ca) makes a worthwhile diversion. Try a Tickle Me Rhuby cocktail (C$14/£9) with rhubarb cordial, gin and lime.
The Bicycle Thief (001 902 425 7993; bicyclethief.ca) serves modern North American-Italian dishes that make the most of Nova Scotia's bountiful land and sea produce – lemon gremolata-crusted haddock, native oysters and braised local rabbit.

Travel essentials

Getting there

You can fly non-stop from Heathrow to Halifax on Air Canada (0871 220 1111; aircanada.com), and – starting in May – on Air Transat from Gatwick, bookable through Canadian Affair (020-7616 9184; canadianaffair.com). The writer travelled as a guest of Nova Scotia Tourism (novascotiatourism.com) and Bridge & Wickers (020-7386 4610; bridgeandwickers.co.uk). The latter has three-night trips to Halifax from £875 per person, with Heathrow flights and B&B at the Halliburton hotel.

Go guided

Tattle Tours (001 902 494 0525; tattletours.ca) offers a regular walking Ghost Tour of Halifax (May-October, weather dependent: Wednesday-Sunday, 7.30-9.30pm) for C$10/£6.70, along with bespoke historical and Titanic itineraries. A new service "I Heart Bikes" offers guided bike tours (C$45/£30, three hours) and rental from C$9/£6 per day (001 902 406 7774; iheartbikeshfx.com).

REFERENCE SITE:

http://www.independent.co.uk/

I'm originally from Nova Scotia. 

Anne Murray 

Travel to experience life and create spectacular memories!


 

NOVA SCOTIA, "CANADA'S OCEAN PLAYGROUND"

BY CLAY LARROY

A vacation can soothe the soul and leave you renewed, refreshed, and invigorated. Whether you are just now starting to plan your next vacation, or are merely looking for travel ideas and suggestions, read all the articles about Canada. So take away some of the stress of making travel plans, and get started thinking about the fun and relaxing times you will soon be having on your next trip! When you are ready to plan an exciting vacation contact me!

Look at the article below for a mesmerizing viewpoint on Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia: A small province that's big on adventure, culture and indulgence

By SARAH BARRELL

This had better be good. It's 30C and I'm wearing a boiler suit, a life jacket and a pair of battered trainers that, if they have seen better days, those days were a long time ago. As I slide down the muddy banks of Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie River, a tidemark of thick red clay is oozing steadily up my legs. Along with sounding somewhat scatological, brown-water rafting so far lacks the cool factor of its white-water counterpart. But I'm willing to give it a go. The "Shubie" opens on to the Bay of Fundy, home to the world's highest recorded tides which, in about 15 minutes, will funnel a bore wave down the river's narrow channel at about 18 miles an hour.

Shubenacadie in the local First Nation's Mi'kmaq language translates as "place where wild potatoes grow", and as the Zodiac chugs out of the Tidal Bore Rafting Park past brown banks, brown sand bars and brown clay cliffs, high-octane thrills seem a distant promise. Less prosaic is local Mi'kmaq legend, which tells how the river illustrates just how deeply the earth inhales and exhales, twice a day. Our skipper, Amber, is reverent about this tidal respiration. "I love brown water! It's so much more unpredictable than white rapids." Amber hears the rumbling of the wave long before we see it and guns the boat towards the head of the bore, which we bump over like a sleeping policeman. I begin to wonder what all the fuss is about.

Seconds later we plough into the oncoming swell and it's abundantly clear what the fuss is. I'm making much of it, although only after swallowing a face-full of salty water do I realise I'm screaming. Ten feet high chocolate pudding waves are pounding down on the boat's seven passengers, leaving us waist-high in water that threatens to float us overboard. We're drenched, disorientated and grinning like demons. For the next hour, Amber expertly rolls us into the oncoming waves and, having released our inner child, ends the ride at the steep banks of a muddy creek where we belly-slide into the water and chuck handfuls of sludge at one another. The buzz, and the muddy residue, lasts all day but once back on land, amid the serenity of the Annapolis Valley's farms and orchards, I begin to see just how varied Canada's second-smallest province is.

From whale-rich waters and Celtic villages in the northern highlands of Nova Scotia to the vibrant, even edgy, culture of its capital, Halifax, down to the blond sand beaches of the south, this Atlantic province is culturally hard to pin down. Around Fundy Bay, marshland and mudflats recall the Suffolk coast, albeit on a giant New World scale. Inland among the Annapolis Valley's clapboard houses, apple orchards and corn silos, I could be in New England. Indeed, Boston is just a day's drive away and the province often doubles for America's East Coast in movie shoots. Yet in many ways it could not be more Canadian. In the Annapolis town of Windsor, ice hockey was born on a frozen pond behind the country's oldest private school. Quirky sports abound here. Billboard posters flanking the town's maple-shaded pavements advertise a Thanksgiving river boat race, a root vegetable regatta with craft carved out of giant pumpkins.

Pumpkins aren't the only things to thrive in Nova Scotia. On the same latitude as Bordeaux, the province also produces award-winning wines. Most of its vineyards are concentrated in the Annapolis Valley. At Domaine de Grand Pré, a vineyard fêted for wines made from the local acadie grape, I stop for a tasting. "Historically, Nova Scotians are rum drinkers," says vintner Hanspeter Stutz. "It comes from a maritime tradition – all that trade with the Caribbean. When I came here in the 1990s, Canada was known for ice wine, but things are changing fast." I try everything from big reds and a refined sparkling to award-winning whites such as Tidal Bay and l'Acadie Blanc, the latter perfect with local scallops, according to Hans.

Seafood is something Nova Scotia truly excels at. Just north of wine country, at Hall's Harbour, rolling agricultural landscape gives way to an expanse of blue; sea and sky spiked with fishing boat spinnakers. At the Lobster Pound, I select a wriggling crustacean from a rudimentary tank, which is promptly cooked to order and served on the dockside deck. Before I tuck into the modest half-pounder – the Bay of Fundy lobsters often reach 6lb – Lowell, my waiter, demonstrates how to stroke a lobster to sleep. He wakes the creature to have it crack muscle shells like an overzealous castanet player: dinner and a show. From the terrace of this sunny restaurant life appears pretty laid back. But the job of a fisherman, while potentially lucrative, is still tough.

"Licences for lobster traps don't come cheap: 100 traps cost C$10,000 [£6,666]," says Lowell. "Add fuel and labour ... you have to be out there every minute the weather allows."

In season, a fisherman's family sees very little of them for months on end. Or, as many of the local history books in the Pound's shop attest, they're never seen again. Along with big tides come big storms and treacherous conditions. It was off the coast of Nova Scotia that Titanic went down. The province played a big part in the recovery of the ship's victims, the moving details of which can be uncovered in the museums and graveyards of Halifax. But Nova Scotia's maritime heritage dates back to long before this fated ocean liner set sail. As early as the 17th century, its ports were gateways to the New World.

REFERENCE SITE:

http://www.independent.co.uk/

I'll always be a small-town boy from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 

James Tupper 

Travel to create marvelous memories for you and your family or friends!

NOVA SCOTIA, "CANADA'S OCEAN PLAYGROUND"

BY CLAY LARROY

 Traveling is the kind of activity, which almost all the people love. For someone it is an opportunity to relax and abstract from everyday busy life. For others it is interesting to observe the way people of other cultures and mentality live. Some people consider it to be the best way to have fun and always try to visit as many clubs, pubs, restaurants and cafes as possible for their wallets and time limits. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

Eat & Drink

Eat  

Berries: having so much of the province in a natural state, there are many opportunities to pick wild fruit and berries. There are wild strawberries in the fields and along roads, wild blueberries, raspberries and cranberries (in coastal areas). Blueberry grunt is a blueberry baked with a sweet dumpling topping.

Deep fried pepperoni: a bar snack often dipped in honey mustard sauce.

Dulse: most of this seaweed is harvested at very low tides in parts of Nova Scotia. Locally it is dried and used as a snack.

Garlic fingers: similar to a pizza in shape and size and made with the same type of dough. Instead of the traditional tomato sauce and toppings, garlic fingers consist of pizza dough topped with garlic butter, parsley, and cheese, cooked until the cheese is melted. Bacon bits are sometimes added. They are typically eaten as a side dish with pizza and often dipped in donair or marinara sauce. They are presented in thin strips (or "fingers") as opposed to triangular slices.

Halifax donair: a pile of roasted, spiced beef (known as donair meat) with diced tomatoes and white onions covered in condensed milk sauce and wrapped in a pita. It is unique to the province and is available at almost every corner diner and pizzeria.

Hodge podge: a creamy soup of fresh baby vegetables; rarely found in restaurants.

Lobster rolls are common throughout the province.

·        Shaws Landing 6958 Highway 333, West Dover, tel: +1 902-823-1843, email:Ian@ShawsLanding.ca, . Just a few km towards Halifax from Peggys Cove. The Scottish Swiss chef makes excellent seafood in a beautiful setting. Try the blueberry garlic shrimps. No liquor license.

·        Sutherland's Diner, 2808 Main St. Shubenacadie on the 102, Tel: +1 902-758-0114. Sandwiches, fish & chips, burgers at low prices.

·        The Chickenburger, Bedford Highway,  . Drive up and eat in malt, chickenburger and burger shop since 1940.

·        Dining at Trout Point Lodge, 189 Trout Point Road (Off East Branch Road off Hwy. 203), ☎ 902-761-2142, . 7:30PM. The kitchen at Trout Point Lodge brings to fruition savory creations by drawing from traditional cooking techniques combined with fresh local ingredients. The Dining Room's fare intertwines wild mushrooms & plants, produce from local growers as well as the on-site gardens, and the ethical selection of the North Atlantic's freshest seafood to create a unique dining experience in daily-changing prix-fixe menus. Trout Point cuisine reflects place and time without undue emphasis on food styling. The art is in the preparation of the food, with flavour given top priority. The chef-proprietors started as some of Louisiana's first organic farmers, and draw inspiration from substantial time living in places as diverse as Rome, Granada, Central America, and China. A hallmark of Trout Point's cuisine is the use of the Lodge's own in-house ingredients: --House cold-smoked salmon, scallops, trout, and swordfish; --Home-made cheeses like chevre, ricotta, and fresh mozzarella; --Vegetables, herbs, and salad greens from the Lodge's ever expanding gardens; --Desserts, ice creams, sorbets, and artisal breads made daily.  

Drink

Nova Scotia produces some very good wines. Most wineries offer free tours. Of particular note is Jost Winery   along the Northumberland Strait north of Truro.

Try the local beers. Nova Scotia is best known as the home of "Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale," known locally simply as "Keith's" But there are many lesser-known brews available as well. Not to be missed are the offerings of Propeller Brewery and Garrison Brewing as well as several microbreweries and brewpubs (such as the Rogue's Roost) 

REFERENCE SITES:

http://wikitravel.org/en/Nova_Scotia

The first gig we ever played was in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where I'm from. I was in a band called the October Game, and we opened up for a Vancouver band. 

Sarah McLachlan 

Live Life, Have Fun and Travel Often!

NOVA SCOTIA, "CANADA'S OCEAN PLAYGROUND"

BY CLAY LARROY

If you're looking to get away from it all with a trip away from home, don't forget to travel smart. Regardless of whether you are traveling to a nearby location for the weekend or taking a week-long destination vacation, you are always going to benefit from some tips and ideas on how to make the whole process, more fun and less stressful. Take time each day to alleviate stress while traveling or vacationing and you will thank yourself for it when you get back home. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

See & Do

See

·        Peggys Cove Lighthouse, 35 km SW of Halifax on road 333 is a lighthouse on rounded rocks. The lighthouse is a post office, there is a restaurant and tourist information but otherwise it is just big rocks with a dozen small house and 60 people living there. Outside Peggys Cove on the 333 there are plenty of B&B's and restaurants.

·        Swissair Memorial, close to Peggys Cove on the 333.

·        Cape Breton highlands (especially in the Fall)

·        Citadel Hill, located in downtown Halifax.

·        The Southern Nova Scotia Biosphere, Tobeatic Wilderness Area, and Kejimikujik National Park in the southern half of the province--the largest protected wilderness area in Atlantic Canada

·        Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, the largest reconstructed 18th-century French fortified town in North America.

Do

·        Pedal and Sea Adventures   Bike tours along Cape Breton's Cabot Trail and Lighthouse Route, along with Best of Both Coasts tour. Also offers bike rentals in the HRM.

·        Tidal Bore Rafting   Experience the highest tides in the world by riding on the tidal bore wave in a raft. Exhilarating fun, even when the moon isn't full!

·        Rob's Rock Mineral & Rockhounding Shop, 677 West Main Street, Kentville (Take Hwy 101 West from Halifax), ☎ (902) 678-3194‎, . Nova Scotia has some of the best rocks and minerals in the world. Rob's Shop is an excellent place to discover these treasures. The Bay of Fundy is an excellent place to rockhound. From Parrsboro down to Brier Island. There is a great online catalog for folks who can't visit the area   

·        Freewheeling Adventures, 2070 rte 329 (The Lodge, near Hubbards), ☎ 902-857-3600, Bike, multisport, and seakayak tours, guided or self-guided, in the best corners of Nova Scotia. Van support, inns or camping, with best food possible. Rental equipment and delivery also available.   

·        Victoria Park Whether you’re looking for a place to relax or a place to play, Victoria Park has so much to offer. The Victoria Park Pool is a centerpiece of this stunning recreational area.

This 1,000-acre, very special place in Truro came into being in 1887 and attracts countless visitors each year to its wooded trails, swimming pool, picnic areas, waterfalls, ball field, playground, outdoor stage and more. During winter months, visitors enjoy walking, snowshoeing, skating and cross-country skiing in The Park. It’s truly a year-round facility. A great place to walk the dog.

REFERENCE SITES:

http://wikitravel.org/en/Nova_Scotia

I once owned a home on an island off the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. 

Joseph Monninger 

Experience life travel with those you love!

NOVA SCOTIA, "CANADA'S OCEAN PLAYGROUND"

BY CLAY LARROY

When you choose to travel, whether it is for business or pleasure, it is important to plan your trip well before hand. Here are some tips to help you. Don't be afraid to cash in your airline miles. Many travelers let their miles accumulate and never bother using them. Reap the rewards of your traveling and spend the miles you've earned! Miles have expiration dates, so be sure to use them before they expire. Travelling to Canada is a great way to use your airline miles.  When you need to plan a vacation contact me!

Things to see and do in Nova Scotia

Beaches

The Sunrise Trail follows the Northumberland Strait past dozens of sandy beaches and the warmest waters north of the Carolinas.

Bears and bald eagles

You can spot some of the province's most characteristic wildlife in the Provincial Wildlife Park at Shubenacadie; among other creatures, the park shelters moose, bears, cougars, coyotes and bald eagles (of which it has a particularly high population).

Cabot Trail

The Cabot Trail, one of North America's most spectacular ocean drives, is a 298km (185-mile) ribbon of road that loops around Cape Breton Island and passes through Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Celtic flavor

The Halifax Highland Games and Scottish Festival celebrates Nova Scotia's Celtic influences. It is held every summer on Dartmouth Common, across the Narrows from Halifax. For another taste of the province's Old World heritage, try the Celtic Colors International Festival on Cape Breton Island in October.

Fishing

Anglers intending to fish in Nova Scotia's 9,000 freshwater lakes require a valid fishing license, obtainable from any provincial Department of Natural Resources office or from one of almost 700 authorized vendors. Note that a separate license is required for salmon. Deep-sea fishing is popular, with charter boat trips available from several places, including Halifax.

Gaelic accent

More evidence of Nova Scotia's close ties with Scotland: street signs in Pugwash are in English and Gaelic and highland games are held annually in Antigonish.

Halifax Harbor

The provincial capital, Halifax, claims to have the second-largest natural harbor in the world (after Sydney in Australia) and has a long and distinguished history as a naval and military base. Harbor tours are available.

Heritage in Halifax

Other Halifax highlights include the Historic Properties, a redeveloped waterfront area of shops and restaurants; Province House, the birthplace of Canadian democracy in 1819; St Paul's, Canada's oldest Protestant church; the Museum of Natural History; the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (featuring Titanic exhibits); Pier 21, an excellent museum of immigration; and the Halifax Public Gardens.

Landscapes and landmarks

Nature lovers should head for Cape Breton Island. While there, visit Cape Breton Highlands National Park for spectacular scenery; the Fortress of Louisbourg, Canada's largest historical restoration; and Baddeck, which is home to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Bell's final resting place.

Lunenburg

This German settlement was established in 1753 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town's beautiful waterfront speaks of a rich history of fishing, shipbuilding and other maritime activities.

Marine life

It's easy to catch a glimpse of some dolphins and whales. Tours leave from a string of ports along the coast - those from Westport and villages along the Digby Neck peninsula (multiple daily trips from late May to mid-October) are among the best.

Military history

The Citadel, a star-shaped masonry fortress built in 1856 on the site of a 1749 structure, is one of Canada's most visited National Historic Sites. Dominating Halifax, it is known for its kilted regiment of historical re-enactors, and good views of the city and harbor.

Other scenic drives

The Lighthouse Route travels along the South Shore, where seafaring traditions are especially strong. The Evangeline Trail, a rural road that goes through the beautiful Annapolis Valley, is known for its orchards, forts and Victorian mansions.

Peggy's Cove

Situated in an area known for its rugged and beautiful coastal scenery, Peggy's Cove is famed as the site of Canada's most photographed lighthouse.

Rocks and fossils

Eagle-eyed visitors can scavenge for amethyst, agate, quartz and jasper around Parrsboro. Fossil hunting enthusiasts can also sign up for a cliff tour at Joggins.

Shops and bars

You can find excellent shopping, nightlife and restaurants in both the old and new sections of Halifax.

The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

The world's largest annual indoor show features more than 2000 local and international performers and takes place in Halifax Metro Center during the first week of July.

Watersports

Sailing, kayaking and canoeing are popular pastimes along the coast or on myriad inland kayaking routes, such as in Kejimkujik National Park. Try swimming on Melmerby Beach on the Northumberland Strait and tidal bore rafting on the Shubenacadie River.

REFERENCE SITE:

http://www.travelresearchonline.com

I grew up in Nova Scotia, so there weren't a whole lot of rules. 

Diego Klattenhoff

Live life and travel often, the more you travel, the more memories you create!