Blogs from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America - page 3

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

In a word? Bliss. Ironworks Distillery is set up in the old Blacksmith Shop in Lunenburg on 2 Kempt Street. It is a small artisanal distillery, which is not only absolutely gorgeous to be in, but (perhaps even better for some) the spirits they distill are exceptionally high quality — mind blowing, actually. Their blueberry liqueur is made from Nova Scotian blueberries and tastes .. well, like a mouthful of liquid blueberries that warms you to your toes. You prefer something a little more tarte? Try the cranberry liquere. The berries are grown just down the road at the Terra Beata Cranberry Bog (you can visit them too, if you like – Evelyn & David Ernst are always happy to show people around). They have rum made from all natural Caribbean molasses, vodka made from Annapolis ... read more

Holy cow - it's Saturday morning, June 18th. Before my wake up I had 2 pee but the captain was brushing his teeth so I peeked my head outside to the 4-8ers doing fresh water rinse and there's land. We're surrounded by it! It's very quaintly North American picturesque looking: green and lots of evergreen trees lining the horizon - how strange to no longer see coconut trees! It's cool - chilly, almost like Christmas morning. And there's an excitement and anticipation in the air. We are going through customs, maybe right now. They are nice enough to come out to us to complete it so that we, family and friends are not tortured waiting at the dock for 2 hrs. Today is going to be a long day and I wish I'd slept longer but, ... read more