The Sambro Lighthouse is the oldest functioning lighthouse in the Americas! You’ll learn more about this and 18 other interesting facts in this post. Photo credit – The Sambro Lighthouse Heritage Society. The Sambro Lighthouse is a very significant historic building in Canada. It marks the entrance into the second-largest ice-free harbour in the world….
Looking for winter things to do in the Annapolis Valley? In this post, you’ll find our top 10 winter activities here in the Annapolis Valley. There is so much to do in the Annapolis Valley in winter – this is the birthplace of Hockey after all! If we’ve missed your favourite winter activity, please add…
Looking for the best beaches in Nova Scotia? Here’s the complete guide to Nova Scotia beaches – including the longest, warmest and best surfing beaches. Despite its northern location, Nova Scotia is known for having some of the warmest waters north of the Carolinas. And with 7500 km of coastline, there are a lot of…
Nova Scotia lighthouses are famous around the world. In this article, you’ll learn about 41 lighthouses to visit this summer. Many families make it a tradition to visit their favourite lighthouse at least once a year. And when company comes, that lighthouse is a must-see. Lighthouses are unique buildings that are full of history. And they…
Looking for waterfalls to explore? You are in the right place! Here are 28 Nova Scotia waterfalls for your next adventure. Waterfalls are abundant here in Nova Scotia. Exploring them will take you from one end of the province to the other. So no matter where you are, there’s probably one nearby. Many require a hike through wooded…
On our most recent trip to Kejimkujik National Park, we rented a canoe and paddled up the Mersey River. And while we expected to see some painted turtles, we were surprised to spot both a snapping and a Blanding’s turtle. The snapper was fast and dove down when we spotted him. But the Blanding’s turtle…
The colour-changing leaves in fall are famous here in Nova Scotia! Here are my favorite photos: reflected in water, close up, aerial view, against blue sky, and more. Fall is such a beautiful time of year here in Atlantic Canada! The changing leaves steal the show for sure, but there is more to autumn in…