Theodore the Tug Boat
Friday, June 03, 2005
Image: The Halifax Celtic Féis celebrating Nova Scotia's unique Celtic heritage
Performances by:
Frankie Gavin Band
Karine Polwart
Beolach
Frances Black
Nova Scotia Trip - Propsect to Halifax
June 03rd, 2005 (Friday)
The graceful lighthouse at Peggy's Cove sits high upon the smooth wave-worn granite of the coast.
It is Canada's only post-office located in a lighthouse. We had a light chowder with English tea at 'THE SOU'WESTER GIFT RESTAURANT'.
Then we head to downtown Halifax. People say it looks like San Francisco. We parked at our b&b called 'THE GARDEN INN' (1263 South Park Street, Halifax). A registereed Heritage home of 1875. We walked then to downtown and enjoyed a tour around the great MARITIME MUSEAM OF THE ATLANTIC, which proudly displays over 20,000 maritime artifacts, shipreck treasures, small crafts, ship replicas and informative displays of the catastrophes of the Halifax explosion and the Titanic disaster.
The graceful lighthouse at Peggy's Cove sits high upon the smooth wave-worn granite of the coast.
It is Canada's only post-office located in a lighthouse. We had a light chowder with English tea at 'THE SOU'WESTER GIFT RESTAURANT'.
Then we head to downtown Halifax. People say it looks like San Francisco. We parked at our b&b called 'THE GARDEN INN' (1263 South Park Street, Halifax). A registereed Heritage home of 1875. We walked then to downtown and enjoyed a tour around the great MARITIME MUSEAM OF THE ATLANTIC, which proudly displays over 20,000 maritime artifacts, shipreck treasures, small crafts, ship replicas and informative displays of the catastrophes of the Halifax explosion and the Titanic disaster.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Nova Scotia Trip - Digby to Prospect
June 02nd, 2005 (Thursday)
Breakfast at 8:30AM. We took Route 8 towards BRIDGEWATER. We stopped at the KEJMKUJIK NATIONAL PARK & HISTORICAL SITE OF CANADA. protecting 381 km2 of lush forest, gentle rolling hills and interconnecting lakes and rivers. We tried the Canadian Kayaking for the first time in a quiet river floodplain lake. We canoe paddle to explore Kejmkujik's ecosystem and we hiked along train No.10 (Peter Point) towards Lac Kejmkujik Lake.
We drove towards the beautiful town of LUNENBURG. A Internationally protected World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The charming town prodly preserves the original layout of a planned Colonial Settlement established in 1753.
In Lunenburg the interpretive signs highlight historically significant architecture reflecting the finest examples of the 18th and 19th century homes, churches and commercial buildings.
The Bluenose II was not ported in Lunenburg. It was in Halifax at that time.
We had dinner at the 'GRAND BANKER' (82 Montague Street, Lunenburg), where Kerry had a taste of an Acadian Food (Acadian Cajun Stew).
We stayed near Peggy's Cove in PROSPECT BAY. The B&B was called 'PROSPECT B&B' (1758 Prospect Bay Road, Peggy's Cove). It was a historic victorian ocean front home pictured in the 1975 edition of the National Geographic. Prospect is a small scenic fishing village facing open Atlantic.
Breakfast at 8:30AM. We took Route 8 towards BRIDGEWATER. We stopped at the KEJMKUJIK NATIONAL PARK & HISTORICAL SITE OF CANADA. protecting 381 km2 of lush forest, gentle rolling hills and interconnecting lakes and rivers. We tried the Canadian Kayaking for the first time in a quiet river floodplain lake. We canoe paddle to explore Kejmkujik's ecosystem and we hiked along train No.10 (Peter Point) towards Lac Kejmkujik Lake.
We drove towards the beautiful town of LUNENBURG. A Internationally protected World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The charming town prodly preserves the original layout of a planned Colonial Settlement established in 1753.
In Lunenburg the interpretive signs highlight historically significant architecture reflecting the finest examples of the 18th and 19th century homes, churches and commercial buildings.
The Bluenose II was not ported in Lunenburg. It was in Halifax at that time.
We had dinner at the 'GRAND BANKER' (82 Montague Street, Lunenburg), where Kerry had a taste of an Acadian Food (Acadian Cajun Stew).
We stayed near Peggy's Cove in PROSPECT BAY. The B&B was called 'PROSPECT B&B' (1758 Prospect Bay Road, Peggy's Cove). It was a historic victorian ocean front home pictured in the 1975 edition of the National Geographic. Prospect is a small scenic fishing village facing open Atlantic.
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Nova Scotia Trip - Wolville to Digby
June 01st, 2005 (Wednesday)
Breakfast at 8:30AM. We took the EVANGELINE TRAIL on Route 101 to Digby.
Without lunch and hoping to find something later we head to DIGBY NECK direction of the ISLAND of BRIER taking 2 small ferries.
Route 217 took us to to a very special place where we could appreciate the tranquil nature and beauty of a variety of seashore wildlife. Trials and paths that crisscross the Island offer opportunities to appreciate rare plants and wildflowers. BRIER ISLAND boasts a variety of shore birds. A unique geologyis the result of a ridge of basalt that is cut accross by parallel faults, outcropping forms picturesque cliffs.
Unfortunatelly we could not see the seals or whales...
Stopped at FORT ANNE in ANNAPOLIS ROYAL.
Dinner at the 'CAPTAIN 'S CABIN RESTAURANT' in Digby.
Stayed at 'THE HOUSE OF LEAVES' in BEAR RIVER. We had a hard time finding this place!
Breakfast at 8:30AM. We took the EVANGELINE TRAIL on Route 101 to Digby.
Without lunch and hoping to find something later we head to DIGBY NECK direction of the ISLAND of BRIER taking 2 small ferries.
Route 217 took us to to a very special place where we could appreciate the tranquil nature and beauty of a variety of seashore wildlife. Trials and paths that crisscross the Island offer opportunities to appreciate rare plants and wildflowers. BRIER ISLAND boasts a variety of shore birds. A unique geologyis the result of a ridge of basalt that is cut accross by parallel faults, outcropping forms picturesque cliffs.
Unfortunatelly we could not see the seals or whales...
Stopped at FORT ANNE in ANNAPOLIS ROYAL.
Dinner at the 'CAPTAIN 'S CABIN RESTAURANT' in Digby.
Stayed at 'THE HOUSE OF LEAVES' in BEAR RIVER. We had a hard time finding this place!
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Nova Scotia Trip - River John to Wolville
May 31st, 2005 (Tuesday)
Following our usual schedule we had breakfast at 8:30AM. We drove along the WALLACE BAY and stopped at 'LISMORE SHEEP FARM" for some nice sheepskins and wool blankets.
We bird-watched at the WALLACE BAY NATURE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY situated on the shore of the beautiful Wallace Bay. Over 168 species of birds have been recorded on site.
Route 215 took us to TRURO for lunch and we head to WOLFVILLE. Truro is situated on tidal lowlands and it is nicknamed 'THR HUB of NOVA SCOTIA'. We had a light picnic lunch at the VICTORIA PARK.
We arrived in Wolfville early afternoon and checked-in at the 'VICTORIA HISTORIC INN & CARRIAGE' (600 Main Street, Wolfville). A registered property dated 1893, stately Victorian Mansion with beautiful antique furniture.
At dusk we head downtown to watch the famous dance of the Chimney Swifts. They perform acrobatic acts at dusk at the ROBIE TUFTS NATURE CENTRE.
We had late dinner at the PADDY'S PUB (460 Main Street, Wolfville)
Following our usual schedule we had breakfast at 8:30AM. We drove along the WALLACE BAY and stopped at 'LISMORE SHEEP FARM" for some nice sheepskins and wool blankets.
We bird-watched at the WALLACE BAY NATURE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY situated on the shore of the beautiful Wallace Bay. Over 168 species of birds have been recorded on site.
Route 215 took us to TRURO for lunch and we head to WOLFVILLE. Truro is situated on tidal lowlands and it is nicknamed 'THR HUB of NOVA SCOTIA'. We had a light picnic lunch at the VICTORIA PARK.
We arrived in Wolfville early afternoon and checked-in at the 'VICTORIA HISTORIC INN & CARRIAGE' (600 Main Street, Wolfville). A registered property dated 1893, stately Victorian Mansion with beautiful antique furniture.
At dusk we head downtown to watch the famous dance of the Chimney Swifts. They perform acrobatic acts at dusk at the ROBIE TUFTS NATURE CENTRE.
We had late dinner at the PADDY'S PUB (460 Main Street, Wolfville)
Monday, May 30, 2005
Nova Scotia Trip - Cheticamp to River John
May 30th, 2005 (Monday)
Again breakfast at 8:30AM. We head toward BADDECK to visit the famous ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEAM. It was so interesting to read about Bell's lifetime of genious and compassion, the marvels at ingenuity to make things fly and all project and models.
We had a light lunch (of course seafood chowder again) in Baddeck.
We took Route 105 toward ANTIGONISH. Antigonish has a strong Scottish heritage. It houses the St.Francis Xavier University.
Route 104 and Route 106 took us to PICTOU where we stopped for pictures and dinner. The historic harbour of Pictou is one of the largest communities on the Northumberland Shore. On the Pictou waterfront parks a full-scale replica of the first immigrants ship at the Hector Heritage Quay.
We had dinner at the STONE HOUSE CAFE located in one of Pictou's historic buildings (1815) built by John Dawson. They had newspaper menus and tablemat.
We stayed at a lovely and homey b&B called 'THE RIVER'S END B&B'. A 1860 farmhouse, renovated to mystical and modern standards on a hill overlooking the Northumberland Strait.
We enjoyed a hot-tub and fisherman's life conversation.
Again breakfast at 8:30AM. We head toward BADDECK to visit the famous ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEAM. It was so interesting to read about Bell's lifetime of genious and compassion, the marvels at ingenuity to make things fly and all project and models.
We had a light lunch (of course seafood chowder again) in Baddeck.
We took Route 105 toward ANTIGONISH. Antigonish has a strong Scottish heritage. It houses the St.Francis Xavier University.
Route 104 and Route 106 took us to PICTOU where we stopped for pictures and dinner. The historic harbour of Pictou is one of the largest communities on the Northumberland Shore. On the Pictou waterfront parks a full-scale replica of the first immigrants ship at the Hector Heritage Quay.
We had dinner at the STONE HOUSE CAFE located in one of Pictou's historic buildings (1815) built by John Dawson. They had newspaper menus and tablemat.
We stayed at a lovely and homey b&B called 'THE RIVER'S END B&B'. A 1860 farmhouse, renovated to mystical and modern standards on a hill overlooking the Northumberland Strait.
We enjoyed a hot-tub and fisherman's life conversation.
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Photo taken in Cape Breton Coast Shore
May 29th 2005 - Cape Breton
Cape Breton Highlands National Park was designated park in 1936 and it is the largest protected wilderness area in Nova Scotia. We did Hiking Train No.12 (The Lone Shieling) with 350 year-old sugar maple trees surrounding the whole area. Hiking Trail No.11 (The Macintosh Brook) with a peaceful waterfall with old-growth hardwood forest; and the Hiking Trail No.8 (The Bog), a boardwalk bog area with insect eating plants.
Nova Scotia Trip - Bras D'or to Cheticamp
May 29th, 2005 (Sunday)
We are used to have breakfast at 8:30AM. We took the CABOT TRAIL DRIVE. Named for famous explorer John Cabot. The trails heads towards CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK. It is a route of magnificent highway carved into the sides of mountains that rise high above the shimmering waters of Gulf of St. Lawrence.
We stopped for lunch at a cozy and friendly place called 'MAIN STREET RESTAURANT & BAKERY' (37764 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach) for a home-made Seafood Chowder. It was delicious!
We entered the Cape breton Highlands National Park with a sunny break and a beautiful warm and blue sky day. We stopped at the magnificent KELTIC LODGE on the cliffs of Ingonish.
Long drive along coastal mountains. We drove towards CHETICAMP. On the way we watched a couple of FINBACK WHALES along the Cheticamp Harbour in the Gulf of St.Lawrence. Finback Whales are second in size after the blue whale. It was an unforgetable scenery.
We stayed at the 'CHETICAMP OUTFITTERS INN & B&B' (13938 Cabot Trail). Near a valley and Ocean view area.
We had our first Lobster Dinner at 'ALL ABOARD RESTAURANT'. It was a deal! Great food!
We are used to have breakfast at 8:30AM. We took the CABOT TRAIL DRIVE. Named for famous explorer John Cabot. The trails heads towards CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK. It is a route of magnificent highway carved into the sides of mountains that rise high above the shimmering waters of Gulf of St. Lawrence.
We stopped for lunch at a cozy and friendly place called 'MAIN STREET RESTAURANT & BAKERY' (37764 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach) for a home-made Seafood Chowder. It was delicious!
We entered the Cape breton Highlands National Park with a sunny break and a beautiful warm and blue sky day. We stopped at the magnificent KELTIC LODGE on the cliffs of Ingonish.
Long drive along coastal mountains. We drove towards CHETICAMP. On the way we watched a couple of FINBACK WHALES along the Cheticamp Harbour in the Gulf of St.Lawrence. Finback Whales are second in size after the blue whale. It was an unforgetable scenery.
We stayed at the 'CHETICAMP OUTFITTERS INN & B&B' (13938 Cabot Trail). Near a valley and Ocean view area.
We had our first Lobster Dinner at 'ALL ABOARD RESTAURANT'. It was a deal! Great food!
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