“Life at Mother nature’s pace” This was our second stay at Irwin Lake Chalets and we knew back in the fall when we visited, we needed to come back in the winter. Even the drive out through Old Barns and then down the winding, dirt Lochaven Road sets the tone for your visit. Earlier…
“We just know that everyone’s got a story and you never know what someone might be going through so if we can put a smile on someone’s face, make them laugh or make their day a little bit better then that’s what we’re going to do and we’ve accomplished our goal”. That’s exactly what…
The Shubenacadie river, in the adventure travel world, is known for one thing…Tidal Bore Rafting! Yes, riding the copper river in an inflatable boat is something you should experience (if you haven’t already) but there’s another side to those mighty waters. There’s a side that’s quiet & tranquil during the winter months when the…
Nova Scotia’s year-round sandbox! In the last few months we’ve been fortunate enough to visit White Point twice, and both experiences were exceptional. The resort is located on a 1km white sand beach but also boasts nearby lakes, rivers and forests – all of which offer different accommodations based on your preference. Upon arrival,…
We believe, there’s more to life than grinding it out for 40+ years and then retiring at age 65 in hopes of being well enough to travel and explore the world at that point. We also know it’s not in everyone’s plan to quit their day jobs, sell all of their belongings and travel full…
If you’re anything like us and you’ve left your holiday shopping to the last minute, we’ve got some great local gift ideas for you. As you likely know, we spent the last 3 month touring around Nova Scotia to uncover as many local treasures as we possibly could and we spent this last week revisiting…
“Collect Moments, Not Things” These are words we live by and both Brent and I have a strong conviction that we would rather try and fail than live our life full of regret that we never went after our dreams. If you haven’t read the book “Top 5 Regrets of the Dying: A…
Hey All…PROJECT LAUNCH!!! On August 23rd we’re launching our first installment of The Inspired Life Project: 100 Days of Nova Scotia. This project aims to inspire and showcase some of the unique features of what makes Nova Scotia really cool. As August comes to a close and summer winds down, most people assume the…
From the moment you arrive to the woodpile wall bordering the expansive garden, the uniqueness of the Wild Caraway Restaurant & Cafe is apparent. Located in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia overlooking the beautiful Bay of Fundy and pilled high with charm, this family run restaurant should be on your culinary “must do” list…and near the…
St. John’s wasn’t new to either of us but it still made the very top of our Canadian tour list for good reason. Settled by the British in the 1600’s, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador is known for it’s historical landmarks like Signal Hill and Cape Spear (both impressive enough to warrant a visit)…