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Burntcoat Head Park
One of the spots I love to poke around is Burntcoat Head Park in Noel, Hants County. This park is just another of the special gifts the Bay of Fundy offers up for us. Traditional Lands and Highest Tides The Cobequid Bay area, including Burntcoat Head has been part of the traditional Mi’kmaq lands, fishing grounds, and hunting territories for thousands of years. Acadians settled here in the late 17th century, establishing farms and developing a unique culture, utilizing the dyke-land farming techniques in areas surrounding the Minas Basin, including Cobequid Bay and the Minas Basin. Known world wide for having the highest tides on earth,…
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Strolling Kentville Ravine
Situated in the eastern end of the Annapolis Valley with the North Mountain as a backdrop , is the town of Kentville. It’s location was chosen for the Cornwallis River which meanders though the town. Kentville is proud of its recreational facilities-outdoor pool, arena, soccer and baseballs fields and more. All these are meticulously looked after. I go there for the trails,mostly. There are 5 to chose from: The Harvest Moon Trail which stretches for 110 km from Grand pre to Annapolis Royal. Popular for biking as well as hiking.Easy access to nearby towns along the way. Miner’s Marsh- a short, looped trail great for birdwatchers ,walkers and…
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All About Black Bears
I Had Questions About Bears At least one. Last night while lying in bed, I asked my husband a question. “Listen”,I said “l know what to do when meeting a black bear, but what if I need to use bear spray and the wind is blowing towards me? ” I had no desire to be blinded by capsicum spray nor be a snack. I wasn’t really looking for an answer. Nor did I get one.But I decided today to look it up, just to satisfy my curiosity . I had idly wondered if one should somehow,someway wriggle themselves around so the wind was in a more favorable position – blowing…
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Hiking Cape Split During Mud Season
Updated March 18/26 The temperature was perfect as we wound our way along the trail. We encountered some big fluffy snowflakes followed by sunny skies. All were welcome. I’ve hiked Cape Split numerous times but this is only the second time I did the the new loop. I had done some research and was expecting mud and I was not disappointed to find, it was indeed, mud season. The newly looped trail, is 13.2 km, not including distance to viewpoints, and runs through old growth forest with some new scenic look offs. Scots Bay trail-the new section, offers views of the Bay of Fundy while the ‘old’ trail-the Minas…
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Hiking Ruby’s Trail
Hiking Ruby’s Trail in New Ross I’d heard about this trail for awhile before I actually put boots on it. Just heard about it-and that it is was in New Ross. That’s all. When our hiking group actually made the trip to hike it we found that it IS delightful. The history of the trail shows the power of community support and love. Ruby’s Trail is a gift back to the community for the outpouring of kindness and caring shown after the heartbreaking of death of 1 year old Ruby Webber. A rare fatal neurological disorder would take little Ruby in May 2017. The Trail The trail winds through the…
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Stepping Back in Time-Ross Farm Museum
Updated March 8th 2026 New Ross is a small community nestled in the heart of southwestern Nova Scotia, between the Annapolis Valley and South Shore. If you live near here, perhaps you know it- walked a trail, attended one of their Christmas Festivals, or enjoyed a community supper. There’s a very good chance you’ve taken the kiddies to Ross Farm Museum or just stopped in yourself. Even if you’ve been to Ross Farm before, there’s always some event happening, be it a Pumpkin Planting or a Lunenburg County Pudding & Sausage Making Demo, so there is a good reason to drop by Ross Farm. As if you need one. We…
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Explore Our Bay part 2-Hall’s Harbour to Margaretsville
From Hall’s Harbour to Margaretsville Hall’s Harbour Hall’s Harbour is just about on everyone’s Nova Scotia Bucket List- a typical Bay of Fundy fishing village with an onsite lobster pound, gift shop and great restaurant. But it’s famous for more than just yummy food. Its a great place to view the vertical rise and fall of the Bay of Fundy tide. Twice daily, 14 billion tonnes of sea water pour in and out of the basin, actually bending Nova Scotia under its immense weight. The flow in the Minas channel between Cape Split and the Parrsboro shore at mid-tide is equal to the flow of every river and stream on earth. These…
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Explore Our Bay Part 1 – Scots Bay to Blomindon
The Bay of Fundy has so much to explore-it might take an entire summer to do it properly. I plan to contribute some information in batches-this post is Explore Our Bay-Scot’s Bay to Blomidon. So lets start now! This short video is Part 1 of a series along the Bay-showcasing Scot’s Bay to Blomindon Provincial Park Scot’s Bay is a rocky beach, popular for driftwood and family picnics . Keep heading south on the 358 and you will come to the infamous Look Off which lays the valley out below you like quilt. Drop in toe the little restaurant across the road for a humongous ice cream. Cape Split is…
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13 Things You Need to Know Before You Date a Hiker
So, you’ve met this person-and you are on your first date. You getting to know each other over a double-double . It’s going well, all talk about jobs and home towns and interests. He mentions he loves the outdoors and especially hiking. You don’t bother to say you…don’t. Or, at least,that you are not very familiar with this activity. Or even a big fan of the great outdoors. After all, how bad can it be to date a person who hikes? Ignorance may be bliss but not when it comes to melding of opposite personalities. Forewarned is, as they say, forearmed. Here’s what to expect if you date a hiker…
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Best Winter Hikes in West Hants
Links for Best Winter Hikes in West Hants Irishman’s Rd Recreation Site Avondale Trail System Dawson Falls Meadow Pond Moses Mountain
