“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Category Archives: Nova Scotia
Shore Marshes and Big Sky in Early Evening, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia
“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful,
we must carry it with us or we find it not.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Beautiful Brisk Day on the Lake
Kejimkujik Lake, Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia
“The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.”
~e.e. cummings
Gentle Waves Near Capstick, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
“If you will stay close to nature, to its simplicity, to the small things hardly noticeable, those things can unexpectedly become great and immeasurable.”
~ Rainer Maria Rilke
Early 1900s Town Markets
These colored photo postcards from the early 1900s highlight the importance of town markets as hubs of community activity. Lots of horses and wagons, ladies in long dresses and men in dark hats and not an automobile in sight.
Postmarked October 6, 1910, Reads: “Dear Cousin, I have not received any letters from you, nor from Oscar. Hope you will write to the above address and by the time I return here, there will be many letters. Kind Love, Edgar”
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No postmark, but likely around 1910; No note
Postmarked September 8, 1909; No note
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♦ Moonlit Views of Yesteryear Canada
A Peek at the Annapolis Valley
View Across the Annapolis Valley and Minas Basin I, Nova Scotia
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View Across the Annapolis Valley and Minas Basin II, Nova Scotia
“This is what you shall do: Love the earth and sun and the animals . . . .”
~Walt Whitman
Along the Bay of Fundy Coast
Driftwood, Early Morning, Parker’s Cove, Nova Scotia
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“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dockside in the Maritimes
Brightly Colored Colorful Dories, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
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Atlantic Canada’s many docks in all shapes and sizes connect its people to the sea for work and recreation. There’s also lots of stuff to see while sitting for a spell alongside these bustling docks, a small sense of which can be gleaned in these photos from several relaxing trips to Nova Scotia.
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Lobster Crates, Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia
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Docks and Sheds, Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia
Dory Under Repair, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Nautical Gear, Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Fishing Boats, Near Bay St. Lawrence, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Dock Tie-On, Near Parker’s Cove, Nova Scotia
Lobster Cages, Near Parker’s Cove, Nova Scotia
Pink Buoys, Near Parker’s Cove, Nova Scotia
Morning Wait, Near Parker’s Cove, Nova Scotia
Ropes, Near Parker’s Cove, Nova Scotia
Yellow Lobster Cage, Near Parker’s Cove. Nova Scotia
Ship Repair Shed, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Tangle of Buoys, Near Parker’s Cove, Nova Scotia
Moonlit Views of Yesteryear Canada
While thumbing through a large group of vintage Canadian postcards at a local antique shop a half-dozen or so among the thousand-plus cards stood out because each featured a highly stylized moonlight view of their subjects, giving each card a dark and moody feel. Most were from about 1906 to 1908, with one as late as 1919, and all but one were marked as being printed by Valentine & Sons, a noted Scottish postcard publisher of the time with offices in Toronto and Montreal. A little online research revealed that the cards were collotype photographs taken in daylight with a full moon, clouds and lighting effects layered on top, after which the images were hand-tinted.
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• Vintage Postcards: Canadian Churches
The Scenic Northville Farm Heritage Center, Annapolis Valley, N.S.
Tiller Wheels, Northville Farm Heritage Center, Northville, N.S.
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With its fertile plain shielded from the Bay of Fundy by a low-lying but extensive mountain range, the Annapolis Valley has long been the farming center of Nova Scotia. Because of this, there are several places devoted to preserving and sharing that heritage. Although the Ross Farm Museum in New Ross, N.S., probably gets more attention (and about which I’ll post at another time), the Northville Farm Heritage Center in Northville, N.S. (close to Centreville, N.S.), which we came across while on a meandering late Fall drive through the Valley, has a wonderful display of old farm tractors, machinery and other implements situated in an especially scenic area of the Valley. It’s worth making the effort to find!
Trusty Rusty Tractor, Northville Farm Heritage Center, N.S.
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Massey Harris Tractor, Northville Farm Heritage Center, N.S.
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Old Tractor, Northville Farm Heritage Center, N.S.
Colorful Plow Wheels, Northville Farm Heritage Center, N.S.
Le Roi Farm Tractor, Northville Farm Heritage Center, N.S.
Massey Harris Tractor, Northville Farm Heritage Center, N.S.
Windmill, Northville Farm Heritage Center, N.S.
Tillers, Northville Farm Heritage Center, N.S.
Old Ford Tractor, Northville Farm Heritage Center, N.S.
Massey Harris Tractor, Northville Farm Heritage Center, N.S.
At the Wheel, Northville Farm Heritage Center, N.S.
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Some Other Farm-Related Posts on O’Canada:
• Old Farm Tractor Along Charlevoix / St. Lawrence Shore
• Barns and Cottages of the Maritimes – Part 1
• Barns and Cottages of the Maritimes – Part 2
Canada’s Oldest Regular Cemetery: Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Old Tombstones, Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
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Canada’s oldest formal cemetery is Garrison Cemetery, which is situated adjacent to historic Fort Anne in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. While Garrison Cemetery is not as large as the nearly-as-old eighteenth-century burial grounds in Halifax, the setting — amidst the rolling hills of the Fort’s grounds and the sweeping Annapolis River close by — is especially picturesque. Given that Annapolis Royal served as both the capital of Acadia and later as the first capital of Nova Scotia, the well-worn tombstones on the cemetery grounds are quite old indeed, as attested by the protective marker frames in several of the pictures below from a trip last Fall. (Click any image to enlarge)
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Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Fort Anne Grounds, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Fort Anne Grounds, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Grave Markers, Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Sunken Tombstones, Garrison Cemetery, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
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Whimsical Wednesday: For the Birds
A porch-side collection of decorative bird houses spotted on a visit to Shelburne, N.S.
Beautiful Old Railroad Bridge, Near Clementsport, N.S.
Near Sunset and Low Tide, Old Railway Bridge, Clementsport, N.S.
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This rusted old iron railway bridge near Clementsport / Upper Clements in the Annapolis Valley area of Nova Scotia held my fascination one late Fall afternoon as the sunset slowly crept in. The point at which the forlorn bridge and its ancient wood trestle crosses the tidal river bend is both scenic and serene. On this occasion, the deep chipping orange-brown rust and the weathered blue-greens of the bridge’s structure harmonized perfectly with the complementary tones in the cloudy sky, the cool water and the distant hills.
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Colorful Coastal Collections
Whimsical Tractor Seat Display (along the road to New Brunswick)
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Brightly colored fishing buoys and other items with vivid hues dot the coastal landscape. These photos highlight a few collections of such items spied not long ago around Canada’s Atlantic coast.
Buoy-Adorned Cottage, Campobello Island, N.B.
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Pink and Orange Floats, Delaps Cove, N.S.
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Cozy Lounging Chairs, St. Andrew’s By the Sea, N.B.
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Buoy Signpost, Neils Harbor, Cape Breton, N.S.
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Buoy Wall Display, Shelburne, N.S.
Artist to Appreciate: Mary Pratt
Mary Pratt, Cold Cream (1983)
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Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick and living in St. John’s, Newfoundland for most of her life and career, Mary Pratt is one of Canada’s realist painters of the highest order. Her subject matter ranges from luminescent jelly jars and other domestic still lifes to pensive nudes and fleeting dramatic moments (such as a fire blazing in a steel barrel). Pratt’s artwork is as much about the intricate interplay of light and color on her subjects as anything else.
In conjunction with a traveling exhibition of Pratt’s paintings organized by the The Rooms of Newfoundland and Labrador (May – Sept. 2013) and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (starting Oct. 2014), Goose Lane Editions recently published a beautiful new book, Mary Pratt (2013), which showcases much of her work. The book features a wide selection of her paintings as well as remarks by Pratt herself and thoughtfully written essays by several leading Canadian art writers.
Mary Pratt,Tied Boat (1980)
Mary Pratt, Dishcloth On Line #2 (1997)
Mary Pratt, Fire Barrel (1981)
Mary Pratt, Girl In My Dressing Gown (1981)
Mary Pratt, Jelly Shelf (1999)
Mary Pratt, Red Currant Jelly (1972)
Mary Pratt, Smears of Jam, Lights of Jelly (2007)
Mary Pratt, Supper Table (1969)
Mary Pratt, This Is Donna (1987)
Mary Pratt, A Brighter Balance (2004)
Mary Pratt (Image by Ned Pratt)
Mary Pratt (Goose Lane Editions 2013)
Espresso Cup Charm at The Flying Fox
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These bright little espresso cups caught my eye at the very cozy The Flying Fox Bake Shop in historic Shelburne, Nova Scotia. The shop’s tasty fresh-baked treats and piping hot coffee brightened the cold November day considerably, as did the ready conversation of the shop’s cheerful owner, Julie Shand. Julie shared with me that in light of her having lived way up near Yellowknife, Yukon Territory, shortly before opening the Flying Fox, Shelburne’s windy temperatures of 33°F / 0°C on that day seemed nearly tropical to her! For my part, I kept my gloves near at hand.
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Barns and Cottages of the Maritimes — Part 2
Rusted Roof Barn, Evangeline Beach, N.S.
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Following Part 1 on this subject, here are some more scenic views of barns, cottages and sheds of the Maritimes. (Click image to enlarge.)
Seen Its Better Days Cottage, Parkers Cove, N.S.
Rustic Barn, Near Lequille, N.S.
Early Evening at the Tired Cottage, Parkers Cove, N.S.
Cute Bay of Fundy Cottage, Parkers Cove, N.S.
Seaside Red Cottage, Near Youngs Cove, N.S.
Rural Red-Doored Barn, Near Cape North, Cape Breton, N.S.
Colorful Cottage, Campobello Island, N.B.
Bright Yellow Shed, Youngs Cove, N.S.
Fishing Shed, Near St. John’s, Newfoundland
Barns and Cottages of the Maritimes — Part 1
Rustic Red Barn, Near St. Croix Cove, Nova Scotia
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Scenery does not get more picturesque than a rustic barn or cozy cottage situated against a body of moving water or a lush green field. While hues of red seem to be the color of choice for barns and barn doors along the maritime coast and nearby farm fields, shades of grey, blue, yellow and a few other colors sometimes sneak in. These barns, sheds and cottages from around Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are typical of the serene coastal and rural scenery throughout the region. (Click on image to enlarge.)
Majestic Working Barn, Near Woodville, N.S.
Weather Worn Cottage, Parkers Cove, N.S.
Farmyard Barn, Gaspereau Valley, N.S.
Small Barn with Birdhouse, Near Phinney’s Cove, N.S.
Secured for the Coming Winter, Capstick, Cape Breton, N.S.
Riverside Shed, Near Clementsport, N.S.
Historic Warehouse / Barn, Shelburne, N.S.
Shipyard Shed, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Cozy Shed, Shelburne, N.S.
Friday Find: Vintage Rotary Phone
Vintage Rotary Phone at Bistro 138, Shelburne, Nova Scotia
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Adorning a post near the counter of Bistro 138, a cozy restaurant and coffee shop in historic Shelburne, Nova Scotia, this very funky old rotary phone demands attention among a sea of people surfing their mobile devices. I’ve not seen a phone like this one before — its design and color make for an unusual piece of nostalgia. Located on Water Street in the heart of town, the food and other fare at Bistro 138 is also quite good and its staff is super friendly.
Bistro 138, Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Whimsical Wednesday: Vintage 7 Day Kisses
Humorous 1940s vintage postcard found in antique shop in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Halloween Haunts: Joe’s Scarecrow Village
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Several years ago, while winding through the gorgeous scenery that graces Cape Breton, Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail we came across a head-turning collection of freaky scarecrows begging to be photographed. This was Joe’s Scarecrow Village, a homegrown roadside attraction in Cap LeMoine with great character that was originally created by local Joe Delaney to ward animals away from his planting field. Halloween seems a fitting time to share these colorful oddities. Sadly, this piece of rustic Canadiana has since been closed.
More info on Joe’s Scarecrow Village can be found here.
Vintage Canadian Apple Crate Labels
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In the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia and many places in between, Fall is harvest time from coast to coast for Canada’s rich variety of apples. That variety is also reflected in the colorful artistry of numerous vintage apple crate labels — such as the incredible OgoPogo one above — which recently caught my eye and which I thought would be worth collecting here to share. (You can click through the slides below.)
Thanksgiving and a Taste of Fall at the Local Market
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Fall bursts forth with dappled reds, glowing oranges, bright yellows and other striking shades to complement the muted greens lingering from Summer. These pics from a visit to a local farm stand near Upper Burlington, Nova Scotia nicely capture the Fall spirit and provide a nice lead into Canada’s upcoming Thanksgiving weekend and this Monday’s holiday.
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Head in the Clouds in Nova Scotia
Clouds Near Grand Pre, Nova Scotia
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While I love all manner of landscape photography, over and over I come back to clouds in all their variety — whether cirrus, cumulus, stratus or any of their many variations. Clouds add drama and moodiness to an image and, for me, help balance a scene. I always notice cloudy days and frame pictures with their billows and wispiness in mind. During my last couple of visits to Nova Scotia, there were quite a few days when the clouds were exceptional and I’ve posted a handful of examples here. I look forward to catching more special cloudy days across the great plains of Saskatchewan, against the reigning heights of Banff and beyond the soaring cliffs near St. John’s, Newfoundland, among many other places across Canada.
Sunset, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia
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Windswept Sky, Near Cheverie, Nova Scotia
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Boat Prow with Cloudy Backdrop, Lunenberg, Nova Scotia
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Stratus and Cirrus Clouds, Near Aberdeen Beach, Nova Scotia
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Art Doors, Near Evangeline Beach, Nova Scotia
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Barn Scene, Near Grande Pre, Nova Scotia
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Dockside Scene, Chester, Nova Scotia
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Cloudy Day, Capstick, Nova Scotia
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Cat Tails, North Grand Pre, Nova Scotia
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Statue of Evangeline, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia
Breathtaking Kejimkujik Seaside
Seaweed and Rocks, Kejimkujik National Seaside, NS
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On the south shore of Nova Scotia about 110 miles (175 km) southwest of Halifax sits the amazing Kejimkujik Seaside, which is an extension of the much larger inland Kejimkujik National Park. Its remote hiking paths along windy shores offer breathtaking views of Nova Scotia at its natural best. These pics are from a memorable hike there on an overcast day.
Windswept Spruce, Kejimkujik National Seaside, NS
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Color Amidst the Rocks, Kejimkujik National Seaside, NS
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Rocks Among Tall Grass, Kejimkujik Seaside, NS
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Wildflowers, Kejimkujik Seaside, NS
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Lichen-Speckled Boulder, Kejimkujik Seaside, NS
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Halifax’s Beautiful Old Burying Ground
Gravestones, Old Burying Ground, Nova Scotia
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I find old cemeteries to be serene places for reflection and contemplation, and Halifax’s historic St. Paul’s Church Cemetery, also known as the Old Burying Ground, which dates back to the 1749 founding of the city, is one of the most gorgeous green spaces of this type. Its many weathered gravestones hint at stories of lives both brief and long — and all so long ago. The Burying Ground’s charm is evident by, among other things, the numerous times I’ve seen it used as a backdrop for wedding group photography or a leisurely setting for those simply enjoying a good book.
These photos are from an early Fall trip to Halifax a few years ago. [Click images to enlarge.]
“Sacred to the Memory of . . . “, Old Burying Ground, Halifax
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Memories For the Ages, Old Burying Ground, Halifax
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Solitary Gravestone, Markings Erased, Old Burying Ground, Halifax
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Weathered Gravestones, Old Burying Ground, Halifax
In Memory of Alex Colville
Alex Colville in 1945
Yesterday, upon coming upon the notice in the NY Times of Alex Colville’s recent passing, I realized that Canada lost a giant of the art world. Colville’s brand of realism conveyed mystery and left much to the viewer. His striking composition “Horse and Train” is a perfect example of this. Its uneasy turbulence is illuminated by Colville’s explanation that his inspiration derived from a line in a Roy Campbell poem: “Against a regiment I oppose a brain/ And a dark horse against an armoured train.” Thus, did the Toronto-born and Nova Scotia-raised Colville movingly represent the struggle and strength of the individual against the mainstream. Fantastic!
That and several of his other works are below.
Horse and Train (1954)
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Ocean Limited (1962)
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Soldier and Girl at Station (1953)
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To Prince Edward Island (1965)
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Embarkation (1994)
Saltscapes and Canadian Comfort Food
O’Canada Food Month / Installment 1
To ease the transition from my more typical discussions of arts and literature talk to food, I’ll share some thoughts on Saltscapes magazine, a publication whose editorial offices are in Nova Scotia and which bills itself as Canada’s East Coast Magazine (and of which I’ve been a happy subscriber for the past couple of years). One of its regular features is a section called “Kitchen Party,” which is usually comprised of about half a dozen short pieces and recipes focusing on regional cuisine.
A couple of weeks ago while skimming through the January 2013, I came across a recipe for PEI baked potato soup, which received a 1st place award in Saltscapes’ annual recipe contest for 2012. Submitted by Heather Gunn McQuillian of Morell, PEI, the dish was super easy to make and its creamy heartiness provided a perfect antidote to the winter chill swirling outside. (The recipe is not yet posted on the Saltscapes website.) Other award-winning recipes in that issues include: fig, goat cheese & balsamic salad; savory pesto cheesecake; sherried mushrooms & brie; croustade oberland; country potato salad; and sweet potato & spinach pizza.
Heather Gunn McQuillian’s PEI Baked Potato Soup
The Saltscapes website and each issue of the magazine is packed with interesting content, including well written articles on local fare, cuisine and personalities. On the website is an extensive recipe archive and index, several images from which are posted below.
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- Carrie’s Cod w/Seasonal Vegetables
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- Cranberry Lemon Loaf
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- Ultimate Western Sandwich
Viewing the website, it’s apparent that the commitment of Saltscapes to the tastes and interests of the Atlantic Canada region extends beyond this magazine’s pages. Among other things, there is a Saltscapes Restaurant & General Store outside of Truro, Nova Scotia, an annual Saltscapes Expo, an annual Food and Travel Guide, a separate Living Healthy magazine, an Eastern Woods & Waters online magazine, and a Saltscapes newsletter. The magazine publishing business is a tough one in which to thrive, so I admire the entrepreneurial resourcefulness of those behind the various enterprises affiliated with Saltscapes. By organizing and showcasing all these activities, they serve as exceptional ambassadors for Canadian cuisine and the Atlantic Canada region as a whole.
(Image credits: Saltscapes Magazine)
Lunenberg, Shelburne and South Shore Area of Nova Scotia
Some pictures of Lunenberg and Shelburne, Nova Scotia and nearby area that we took from a recent trip this fall and an earlier trip fall a year ago.
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- Dockside scene, Lunenberg, NS
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- Working on a boat, Lunenberg, NS
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- Dinghy at boatworks, Lunenberg, NS
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- Harbor side, Shelburne, NS
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- Seaweed and rocks, Kejimkujik National Seashore, NS
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- Windswept pine, Kejimkujik National Seashore, NS
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- Warehouse on the harbor, Shelburne, NS
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- Lakeside boathouse, NS
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- Row Boat, Lunenberg
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- Color amidst the rocks, Kejimkujik National Seashore, NS
Visit to Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Surrounding Area
In late September, my wife and I visited Nova Scotia and spent most of our time around Wolfville and the surrounding area in the Annapolis Valley region of the province. Wonderful time spent exploring Nova Scotia’s farm country so close to the sea. Some of our pics below.
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- Near Sunset, Avon Beach, NS
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- Hay bales near water, Ross Farm area, NS
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- Colorful doors public art, near Grand Pre, NS
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- Cloudy sky at Grand Pre, NS
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- Farm scene near Gaspereau Valley, NS
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- Bales of hay on misty day, near Port Williams, NS
2011 Canada Winter Games Opens This Weekend
This Friday marks the opening of the 2011 Canada Winter Games, which are being hosted in Halifax, N.S. The Canada Games occur every two years and alternate between summer and winter games. Halifax last hosted the Canada games in 1969 when the first Summer Games (and the second Canada Games) were held there. The idea of all the provinces coming together in a single national event to foster competition among over 2,700 of the country’s talented young athletes in at least 20 sports is remarkable. Having seen some of the promo videos and other materials for this year’s Games, the schedule, which extends through February 27, looks to be as exciting as ever.
More info is available on the official website for the 2011 Canada Games at www.canadagames2011.ca .
Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, Other Canada Coastlines Top Rated by National Geographic
Thanks to a justifiably proud friend from Newfoundland for calling my attention to the latest issue (Nov.-Dec. 2010) of National Geographic Traveler magazine, which features a cover story rating 99 of the world’s best coastlines. Coming in with the highest rating was that province’s magnificent Avalon Peninsula. Having spent part of a wonderful family vacation there several years ago (about which I’ll write more in a later post), I can attest to that place’s beauty. The article quotes Ross Klein, a professor at Memorial University in St. John’s, who sums up the Peninsula’s charms thus: “Visiting the Avalon Peninsula, with its close-knit communities and strong local culture reflected in the music and arts, is like going back in time. The unspoiled scenery ranges from stark moonscapes to crystal-clear lakes to open land where caribou roam.”
Of the 99 places rated, 18 made it into the highest category of “Top Rated,” and of those Canada claimed an impressive 4 spots, more than any other country. Making that short list were the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, the south shore of Nova Scotia, and the coastal areas of Prince Edward Island.
(Not surprisingly, Canadian locations also received at least a few other mentions in the magazine’s most recent issue, including an interview about a trek down the monumental Mackenzie River and the Yukon River (p.24), a note on skating on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal (p.36), and an overview of new hotels in Toronto (p. 46).)
Link to feature and complete list on National Geographic Traveler: http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/coastal-destinations-rated
Visit to Cape Breton Island
(Looking south along the Cabot Trail)
(River near Capstick, flowing out to the North Atlantic)
This past October, as a birthday trip for my wife, she and I visited Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, a place where there remains many strong connections to this province’s Acadian and Scottish heritage. It turned out to be a perfect time of the year to take in the stunning golds, crimsons and oranges of the fall foliage. The coastal scenery from the winding Cabot Trail roadway, which skirts much of the perimeter of Cape Breton, is rugged, dramatic and gorgeously beautiful. The jewel in the middle of the route is Cape Breton-Highlands National Park, a massive park which was the first designated Canadian National Park in the Atlantic Provinces. Several strenuous to easy hiking trails accommodate different levels of hiker. We spent several hours along the Skyline Trail, a moderate hike, from one end of which you can gaze across endless vistas of the surrounding ocean while also watching whales continually breach the water far below as eagles soar overhead and, if you’re lucky (we were!), get a glimpse of one or more moose in the surrounding bog. For an amateur photographer such as myself there are opportunities for wonderful images in just about every direction and along every mile. Posted below (and above) are some of my favorites from that trip.
Capstick, a tiny community on the northwestern tip of Cape Breton, just north of the Cabot Trail. After meandering late in the afternoon to see what was around “just one more bend in the road” we came across this amazing vista:
Another view of Capstick:
Around Neils Harbor, a charming fishing village. It was raining this day and I had to snap quickly, so shot is not as sharp as I’d like:
Bras d’Or Lake, near Baddeck — a larger town set against picture-perfect lake scenery:
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