Category: Nova Scotia
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Exploring the beautiful Cabot Trail – Nova Scotia
We almost had to nix our planned sightseeing along the Cabot Trail. Â When we awoke that morning a heavy fog was hiding the Seal Bridge, which we had been enjoying every morning for the past few days. Â But knowing how fickle fog can be, we hoped the trail would be clear (or clearing) as we…
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Out and About at Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
On this leg of our Maritimes adventure we headed up north to Cape Breton Island, the northernmost island of Nova Scotia. Â Cape Breton Island accounts for 18.7% of the province’s total land area. Â As we drove along, we noticed that this part of Nova Scotia is pretty much uninhabited, unspoiled and teeming with history and…
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Peggy’s Cove and the beautiful Nova Scotia shoreline
The day after we got an overload of colors at Lunenburg, we continued our sightseeing along the shores of Nova Scotia.  Our plan was to visit Peggy’s Cove, which is famous for its picturesque lighthouse.  Fortunately, we were tipped off to go there after 5:00pm, as busloads of tourists teem over the cove and lighthouse during the day.  So,…
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A tapestry of colors – Lunenburg, NS
We ventured out to the southern shore of Nova Scotia and headed for the old town of Lunenburg. Enroute we caught a glimpse of the longest line of bras we have ever seen (yes – bras – as in women’s undergarments)! Â We are not sure if those were decorations or for sale. (Thanks to Bax…
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Betsy goes to the hospital and we go to Halifax, NS
After many enjoyable experiences it was time to leave picturesque Prince Edward Island – for a price! Â The outrageous bridge toll is paid when leaving the island, and after paying this one we’ll never again complain about how high the tolls were on California bridges! This was one of our longer drives, from PEI to…
