Blogs from Nova Scotia, Canada, North America
Cape Breton Island -vanaf 6 maart-
Published: May 17th 2012North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Cape Breton
May 16th 2012
De busstakingen waren nog in volle gang toen wij de reis zouden vervolgen naar ons volgende WWOOF adres op Cape Breton Island. We waren dan ook erg blij met het bestaan van 'shuttle busses', kleine personenbusjes, die onze richting op gingen. Deze keer gingen we naar een 'Wilderness Resort' gerund door een, oorspronkelijk Zwitserse vrouw en Amerikaanse man, Barbara en Paul. De ligging was prachtig, aan een meertje en met uitzicht over zee. Vanaf het resort strekte zich een bosrijk gebied uit omgeven door water. Dit was de 'achtertuin' van het resort. Je kon er heerlijk in dwalen. Op dit moment was alles bedekt met een dikke laag sneeuw. Wij hebben het gebied dus ontdekt met sneeuwschoenen. We vonden onder andere het skelet van een yurt (die zomers in gebruik bleek te zijn), een 'pontjeshaven' om ... read more
Zuid Nova Scotia en Halifax -vanaf 20 februari-
Published: May 4th 2012North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax
May 4th 2012
In de haven van Digby aangekomen hadden we de keuze om vijf kilometer met onze tassen te lopen of een taxi te nemen naar de bushalte. We kozen voor de taxi. We zaten maar vijf minuten bij de bushalte te wachten toen de bus eraan kwam. We vroegen de chauffeur welke richting hij opreed en hij vertelde ons dat hij de andere kant opging dan dat wij wilden gaan en dat we dus het beste nog even een uur konden wachten tot hij terug kwam. Er rijdt op deze route namelijk maar één bus. De types in de bus deden ons een beetje plat aan en we waren bang dat we weer bij een conservatief stelletje terecht zouden komen, zoals toen in Pincher Creek. We werden opgehaald bij de bushalte door een nogal vreemd uitziende man ... read more
April 28th 2012
So, we're headed off tomorrow!! We leave for Paris for a night before we continue on our way into the capital Ouagadougou, in Burkina Faso. We're not exactly sure what to expect but it will be an adventure either way. After packing and re-packing my backpack 4 times I think I've managed to fit most of my gear in 2 bags for the next 3 months. Hannah, Katie and I met up in LaHave, NS for some last minute pre-trip planning and I think we're finally ready to head out (at least as ready as we're going to be). We took the time to say good bye to the beautiful Atlantic, and any ocean for that matter. If there is one thing we can say for sure about Burkina it will be hot, and our Canadian ... read more
April 18th 2012
Hey check this out - we got to see icebergs!! And penquins too. Where are we?? lol... read more
April 18th 2012
After Cove, Ireland, my next favourite place in the world now is Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Deb described Canada as being: “Just like USA without the steroids”. The Canadian “natives” are friendly; the place is relaxed, it’s easy to get around and feels safe. Halifax is an industrial city and not what you’d call picturesque, that is except for the port itself where our ship, Balmoral, docked from Monday 6pm to Tuesday 6pm. Keen to stand on firm ground again asap, Debbie & Damian, Ian & Jenny (from Canberra), Don & I couldn’t wait to disembark as soon as we docked. We took a brisk walk along the boardwalk to a steakhouse, where we sat down and tucked into huge, fresh, steaks. While on the subject of “fresh”, I’ll add here that with Halifax being a ... read more
April 17th 2012
April 17th 2012 – Halifax, Nova Scotia Here we are – in Halifax, Nova Scotia!! We arrived in Halifax yesterday afternoon, to everyone's immense glee. We have just finished 7 days straight at sea, and it's safe to say we were all itching to get off the Balmoral for a while! The entry to Halifax is very picturesque, with the inlet lined with massive homes – however this soon gave way to a very commercial shipping area. It didn't matter, we were so glad to be here! A small pipe band was there to greet the ship, which was lots of fun. Disembarking the ship with our new friends Ian & Jen (from Canberra) and Don & Joc, we entered Pier 21 which is a mass of market-style shops which were open late especially for us. ... read more
Trailing Around Nova Scotia's North Shore
Published: March 5th 2012North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Annapolis Valley
March 5th 2012
Trailing Along The Glooscap and The Evangeline Trails As we drove westward from Charlottetown to Wolfville after spending too few days on the Gentle Island (Check out our blog: Prince Edward Island Days), our first stop on the northern shores of Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy, was Truro to grab a bite to eat and see the Tidal Bore, a wave of water that moves upriver against the current of the Salmon River twice daily as a result of the incoming Bay of Fundy tides. Unfortunately, timing is critical when it comes to seeing the Tidal Bore and since we still had a long day of driving ahead of us to get to Wolfville, we continued on our merry way since Truro was no more than a pit stop with lots of fast food joints. Stops ... read more
Lunenburg and The Lighthouse Trail
Published: February 27th 2012North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Lunenburg
February 27th 2012
Lighting Up the Lighthouse Trail Touring around Nova Scotia for 4 weeks by car over the past two summers, The Travelling Canucks have travelled extensively along the South Shore's Lighthouse Route that is known for its lighthouses, rugged coastline and stormy seas. We have journeyed along quiet country roads along the beautiful coastal landscapes dotted by coastal villages full of historic charm. We have followed the shoreline roads past rugged, wave-carved headlands and tranquil island-studded bays, walked along wind-blown beaches and stopped at historic towns and weathered fishing villages to soak up the maritime lifestyle and hospitality. The South Shore of Nova Scotia that extends west from Halifax to Yarmouth on the western tip of Nova Scotia is one of the most beautiful parts of Nova Scotia. Coming from British Columbia, it reminds us of h ... read more
October 29th 2011
We have had many anxious inquiries concerning our whereabouts during the “nor’easter” snow storm a few days ago. Amazingly enough, we missed the worst of it. We were in Halifax, and only received rain and big winds, so spent the day at the Maritimes Museum, oblivious to the havoc going on down the East coast. (Our last few days of travel have revealed snow in the ditches, and damage to trees and power lines, but it has been sunny and fairly warm, so was hard to picture 3 feet of snow and blizzard conditions a few days before.) We had a sunny but very windy day at Peggy’s Cove – almost got blown off the rocks at the lighthouse, and then the next day was very calm while we drove down the coast. Touring New Brunswick ... read more
September 29th 2011
We wake up to loud bagpipes playing!! It is 6:50am!! We are in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The bagpipes were a greeting!! Please……Henna—are these relatives of yours? We are awake so we get up, get our lattes and go up on the back deck. It is a partly cloudy day, about 49 degrees. It feels great to me. I am so glad it is cooler. We ate breakfast; say hello to Minnie, Jack, Richard and Janice. They tell us Bobbie, Annie and Denny ordered room service. I get some honey and chamomile tea and we go down to their room to give it to Annie. She is still running a fever and her throat is really sore. The Vicodin did not help. They have just finished breakfast and are getting ready to head off the ship. We ... read more
