Being a fan of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s writing, and especially Anne of Green Gables, we couldn’t do the Island trip without stopping at Green Gables in Cavendish. My husband and I had been to the site once before, but my … Continue reading →
Here’s a few more photos from our tour of the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton. Black Brook Beach I found out how cold that Atlantic water is when I walked along the water’s edge. Green Cove Green Cove, rocks and … Continue reading →
Just some photos of a pretty place with sparkling water under the summer sun and boats sitting by the dock in the protected harbour.
Continue reading →Just before we entered the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, we stopped in Pleasant Bay for a break. We’d been on the road awhile and the driver needed a rest. The wind blew over that place, ruffling our hair, as … Continue reading →
Along the Cabot Trail not far from Chéticamp is a sign titled Joe’s Scarecrows. The scarecrows represent both famous and not-so-famous people from many stations in life. Unfortunately, the scarecrows have been vandalized from time to time, and now the … Continue reading →
If you’re travelling in Cape Breton, consider the Silver Dart Lodge in Baddeck. The rooms are clean and comfortable, some recently renovated. The dining room offers an excellent view of the lake, the waiters were friendly and the food was … Continue reading →
When my husband and I vacationed in Nova Scotia recently, we visited The Ark in Bridgewater, where I was guest storyteller. The Ark is a workshop for people with physical and intellectual handicaps, where volunteers from the community organization work … Continue reading →
We drove a curvy dirt road off the main Cabot Trail to find these falls. Quiet back there, only the sound of the water rushing down and the birds. It felt like a piece of unspoiled Eden, so that even … Continue reading →
A bit of fog, but otherwise a good drive Ooh! Like the postcards. Another postcard moment. Here we are, stopped to take in the view, when someone offered to take our picture together. A lovely drive with breathtaking scenery— mountains, … Continue reading →
In Chéticamp, there remained yet another place that showed Acadian history and arts. A museum called les Trois Pignons focused on the home life and arts. We paid a small price to enter and a young guide named Catharine gave … Continue reading →
