Pictou Island is a tiny little island in the Northumberland Straight just off the coast of Nova Scotia. It’s so small (just 7km long and 2.5km wide) and unknown that many people who have lived in Nova Scotia their entire lives have never even heard of it. Well, get ready to be amazed! GETTING…
The south shore of Nova Scotia is known for it’s breath-taking beaches, Kejimkujik National Park, the UNESCO world heritage site of Lunenburg (birthplace of the Bluenose) and, of course, the famous Peggy’s Cove but there’s a lesser known side of the shore that deserves some attention as well. The LaHave and Petite Riviere area…
As (almost) full time travel bloggers there are two phrases we hear just about daily. The first is, “Must be nice to get to travel all the time. I can’t afford that” and the other is, “How do you make money?”. That second question is odd to us, albeit valid since travel blogging for a…
We’ve spent the vast majority of the last year travelling around Nova Scotia and showing off everything our home province has to offer from food to adventure, accommodations to hiking trails and everything in between. In that time we’ve been invited further and further away from NS to visit other parts of our Country and…
If you’ve ever visited the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia you know it’s recognized for it’s many wineries. In fact, people flock to the valley by the bus load to hop from vineyard to vineyard and while we LOVE wine and have visited nearly every winery in Nova Scotia we wanted to showcase something a…
7 Nova Scotia Road Trips to Take [Complete Itineraries] I grew up in Nova Scotia, so I’ve seen a lot of it and I still feel I’ve barely scratched the surface. Last year, Brent & I completed a project we called 100 Days of Nova Scotia (you can read about that here). We created 100…
Imagine the sound of a raging river, the song of the birds, the dirt beneath your feet and your heart pounding in your ears as you tackle a 48 degree incline along the coast. It’s amazing. It’s a thrill. It’s exhilarating and you feel on top of the world…until you feel the throbbing inside your…
Oceanstone Seaside Resort As our Nova Scotia Winter Getaway series draws to a close we find ourselves growing quite versed in what makes a getaway stand out. Far and above all else, the level of service is what sets any stay apart and Oceanstone Seaside Resort has that in spades. In fact, the term “customer service”…
This was our first visit to Mersey River Chalets and Nature Retreat and we were looking forward to an off-the-grid getaway. Located in Caledonia Nova Scotia, these chalets were a great place to spend the night – particularly after another big snowfall in Nova Scotia. CHECKING IN: MERSEY RIVER FIRST IMPRESSIONS As we drove in the…
Whirligigs Cafe sits on a picturesque slice of Nova Scotia’s north shore in the small rural community of Wallace. With it’s a eclectic decor, faux fur covered stools, and stunning views of the harbour this boutique style eatery is so much more than a one-time brunch destination! CAFE STYLE & COMMUNITY From the moment you…