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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
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5 Last Minute Outdoorsy Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
Once again, Valentine’s Day has slipped our minds..and it’s almost here Ohoh. But we have a few last minute ideas to keep you out of the dog house this February , Here we go Catch a sunrise or a sunset. Yes, it’s cold. Dress warmly, bring a thermos of hot chocolate or mulled wine, some appropriately romantic snacks (grapes, cheese, chocolates??) a thick blanket and toast the day. For the Halifax area -Sunrise: 7:17am Sunset: 5:40pm. Click here to calculate other locations within the province . Be there at least 20 minutes early. You might want to bring headlamps. You may be able to even view the extravaganza in your…
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Winter Hiking Tips That Everyone Needs to Know
Being outside in winter is lovely, Maybe not for everyone but for me. Winter trails are beautiful and it can be a mood lifting experience to get out of the house. But it’s important to be prepared. Follow these winter hiking tips for a safe and enjoyable winter outing : Research the trail you are planning to hike. Alltrails has an extensive listing of trails and often reviews from recent hikers telling what trail conditions are like. Check it out at https://www.alltrails.com/ Along with hiker reviews, check things such as the length of the hike, elevation and trail conditions . Know and stay within your limits. Winter is no…
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An October Walk along Houston Beach
It was a perfect day for a walk along Houston beach-mid October. Sunny. Neither too hot ,nor too cold. Perfect. Houston ( or Heustis) is a little sand beach about 1.5 km long along the Minas Basin just below Blomidon Provincial Park It’s quiet this time of year except for the occasional dog and family strolling along the red sand . Today we were there at about 11:45. By then the tide was out a far bit. The tide would not be high again until 7:45 pm. Lots of time to explore. I use this site to calculate the tide at Houston Beach/Blomidon. These tides are also good for Hantsport,…
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Hiking the Pot Lake Loop Trail
Pot lake Loop is the shortest of 4 loops withing the Bluff Wilderness trail section. I love how Halifax Trails describes it as “taking 3-4+ hours-3 for exercise and 4 + at a photographer’s pace. Definitely a photographers pace for me. I do take lots of pictures …and lots of breaks! I have written about my travels and trials along the Bluff Wilderness trails a while ago. My son tried to talk me out of overnighting the first two loops of the trail because it was so rugged. The Bluff has 30 km of rugged trails. I went anyway. This time we decided on a day trip around the Pot …
