Nova Scotia

We believe in a life of balance where people are creative, resourceful and diverse. Here you will find links to stories from the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. Click the headline to be taken to the full article.

    Mar
    18
    2013

  1. Top 10 Must Sees in Nova Scotia

    Gorgeous drives, whale watching, oceanside golfing and great food are just a few of Nova Scotia’s attractions on the list of must-sees from Jim Byers of the Toronto Star. 

    2. Mar
    12
    2013

  2. Cape Breton one of the World's Greatest Road Trips

    Off the beaten track

    The Cabot Trail in Canada is the best road trip you’ve never heard of. This 185-mile loop around Cape Breton Island on the northern tip of Nova Scotia connects remote fishing villages on the wild Atlantic coast with the hills of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the salmon-filled rivers of Margaree.

    3. Feb
    28
    2013

  3. Road Trip: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

    With its salt-tanged fishing villages and mountainous interior cloaked in dense woods, Cape Breton is the prize of Nova Scotia, a green getaway splashed with lakes and lapped by the blue waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. Besides the natural beauty to be found here, the Cabot Trail immerses you in the still vibrant Gaelic and Acadian cultures of Cape Breton.

    4. Feb
    28
    2013

  4. Tour outfit invites visitors to tiptoe through grapevine

    A Valley-based wine tour operator wants to encourage grape enthusiasts to get their hands dirty.

    Go North Tours plans to offer a new type of winery excursion starting this year, one that will teach people how to grow and use their own grapes.

    5. Feb
    13
    2013

  5. THE 10 MOST ROMANTIC PLACES IN CANADA

    Oysters are famous for their aphrodisiac qualities, and there’s no better place to indulge in their magic than Nova Scotia.   (via ReadersDigest.ca)

    6. Feb
    6
    2013

  6. Spotlight on Acadian culture in Nova Scotia

    The statue of Evangeline stands on a pedestal in the courtyard of the Memorial Church at Grande-Pré National Historic Site of Canada, commemorating the expulsion of almost 6,000 Acadians from Nova Scotia between 1755 and 1762.  - via CTC

    7. Jan
    22
    2013

  7. Blog: Petite Riviere Vineyards 2012

    “There is always something interesting happening at Petite Riviere Vineyards, but when fall arrives it is an especially busy and exciting time for the staff as they prepare for the harvest of the grapes in preparation for wine making” - via Laura’s in the Kitchen

    8. Jan
    22
    2013

  8. 7 Affordable Destinations for 2013: Fortress Louisbourg

    If you’re determined to take a trip this year but don’t want to break the bank, we’ve rounded up (and road tested) seven top-value vacation destinations for 2013. 

    At Louisbourg, you get that foreign feeling without going too far on Canada’s Cape Breton Island. - via fodors.com

    9. Jan
    22
    2013

  9. Best Restaurants in Canada: Cheese Curds

    Since opening, Cheese Curds has been one of the most talked-about restaurants in Halifax. Joined by his wife and sons, chef Bill Pratt works hard to produce artful gourmet burgers, sparking a trend in the city that’s had other restaurants scrambling to keep up. The formula isn’t complicated: top-notch local ingredients, consistent quality and warm, friendly service.  - via where.ca

    10. Jan
    22
    2013

  10. Grape Escapes Growing

    “Globally, there’s more of an interest in wine tours, in general,” Downey said. “This year, I’ve seen people having travelled to Nova Scotia for the purpose of experiencing our wine and culinary culture here.” - via thechronicleherald.ca