18 Sept 2025 The northernmost section of Cape Breton lies outside of the National Forest, and I’m eager to see what it’s like. I find it is notably sparse in population with a boreal forest is full of spruce & birches (two of my favorites). The roads get windier and windier the farther north one… Continue reading The North Peninsula
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Getting There Is Half the Fun
The drive from Halifax Airport to Cape Breton takes about 5.5 hours, and goes from the relatively flat landscape around Halifax to the dramatic cliffs of the island’s coastline. I’m struck with the lack of development and wide-open wild spaces. There are very few cars on the road and it’s generally an easy drive. We… Continue reading Getting There Is Half the Fun
Asheville to Halifax
After several months of intense planning, our departure date for Nova Scotia travels has finally arrived. I am a big fan of Canada, and even more so today considering the toxic politics of the US. In the past we’ve traveled to Vancouver, Toronto, Quebec (Montréal, Quebec City, Tadoussac). This will be our third trip to… Continue reading Asheville to Halifax
Over MacDonald Bridge
June 10 2022 We awaken to a beautiful day after last night’s rain. The forecast was for rain our entire stay but it has not played out that way. Some overcast and one evening of rain but otherwise clear sunny skies. We noticed that you could cross the big harbor bridge on foot. I think it would be… Continue reading Over MacDonald Bridge
“Don’t Rush on Our Account!”
We are on our second day here in Dartmouth and Halifax. Our first day we stopped at my very first marijuana dispensary. They are run by the federal government, though I think there are also unofficial dispensaries about. They deliver, but I wanted to experience the store. It was large and roomy with literally hundreds… Continue reading “Don’t Rush on Our Account!”
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