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Explore Nova Scotia : Welcome to Nova Scotia - Canada's Ocean Playground. We've posted several galleries of places to see in Nova Scotia. Please visit our Nova Scotia category to explore :).

Explore Nova Scotia

Welcome to Nova Scotia - Canada's Ocean Playground. We've posted seve ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 9:01pm PST

Lighthouses : Since moving to Nova Scotia, I've always been drawn to lighthouses. I've gathered a group of lighthouses I have visited over the past three years. Enjoy.

Lighthouses

Since moving to Nova Scotia, I've always been drawn to lighthouses. I ...

Updated: Feb 16, 2008 10:41pm PST

Bass River : Bass River is an unincorporated rural community in western Colchester County (Glooscap Trail) in north-central Nova Scotia near Truro. There are 300 permanent residents and the population swells from 20 to 40% during the summer months - cottagers. Bass River was once home to the world famous Dominion Chair Company.

Bass River

Bass River is an unincorporated rural community in western Colchester ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2007 8:49pm PST

Bay Park :

Bay Park

Updated: Jan 08, 2008 11:21pm PST

Bayside Cove - Ice Art : Most of the small coves, bays, and inlets along the coast of Nova Scotia are fed by fresh water runoff. Because the fresh waters collide with the salt water tides daily, an estuary results. An estuary is an aquatic system where fresh water coming from rivers or streams mixes with salty ocean water. Estuaries are unique ecosystems where life thrives and unique biological interactions occur. The mixing of fresh and salt water mix creating water that is less salty than normal sea water called BRACKISH water. However, when conditions in an estuary are calm, fresh water from rivers will, for the most part, remain above the salt water from the ocean. This phenomenon is abundantly evident in this gallery and intensified by the frozen water conditions. When the ice has melted (in the warmer months) a unique situation occurs where fresh water animals are found at the top of the water and marine life is found deeper. http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/teacher_resources/teach_Par5.html All year round, brackish water sitting at the top of the estuary moves seaward, and water at the bottom moves inland. This pattern sets up a cycle which traps nutrients and enhances the fertility of the estuary. The river currents carry a supply of nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen toward the sea. As the energy of river waters declines, the nutrients settle to the bottom of the estuary. Bottom waters flow toward land, carrying these nutrient-rich sediments with them, and food for the estuarine producers is assured. However, these same sediments can contribute to the filling in and destruction of the estuary. http://bellnetweb.brc.tamus.edu/mixing.htm Bayside Cove, St.Margaret's Bay area, South Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada. January 2007.

Bayside Cove - Ice Art

Most of the small coves, bays, and inlets along the coast of Nova Scot ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2007 12:12pm PST

Blanche : One of the most memorable days of our trip. I loved spending time in this area. Very isolated, a few houses here and there, mostly cottages. Lots and lots of black flies and Monarch Butterflies. Well worth the bites! They flies are huge too - bring lots of bug repellent next time. It was a gorgeous sunny day, yellow and white flowers everywhere. The dunes are about 12 feet high and are covered with flowers. Definitely worth the trip.

Blanche

One of the most memorable days of our trip. I loved spending time in ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2009 9:39am PST

Blind Bay : Blind Bay on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. January 2007.

Blind Bay

Blind Bay on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. January 2007.

Updated: Jul 03, 2007 10:37pm PST

Blomidon Provincial Park 1 - Annapolis Valley : Bomidon Provincial Park is located along the shores of the Bay of Fundy (Minas Basin) in the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia, Canada. The park covers 1,875 acres (759h) of spectacular and rugged east coast shoreline, impressive red cliffs, and hiking trails. The cliffs (capes) along the shoreline are made up of hardened red clay (red sandstone), slate, and granite layers. They range in size from 30 ft. (9.1m) to 100 ft (33m) along the beach. Then the shoreline becomes very narrow toward the tip of the peninsula to the north and beyond where the cliffs reach heights of 600 ft. (180m). Some areas are not accessible by land. Unfortunately, the cliffs are in a very rapid state of erosion. Blomidon beach is spectacular, but as is the case with most beaches on the Bay of Fundy, caution is strongly advised. The tides come in very rapidly (13 knots) and are the highest in the world. A maximum of three hours between low and high tide is strongly recommended on the beaches. Visitors must also be careful when nearing the cliffs because of constant and rapid erosion. Day 1. May 05, 2007. 18:00 hrs. - Receding tide. High tide: 15:30 - 36.7 ft. (11.2m) Low tide: 21:30 - 8.2 ft. (2.5m) Temperature 5.3c (41.36f) and overcast.

Blomidon Provincial Park 1 - Annapolis Valley

Bomidon Provincial Park is located along the shores of the Bay of Fund ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2007 12:35am PST

Blomidon Provincial Park 2 - Annapolis Valley : Blomidon Provincial Park - Day 2. Blomidon Provincial Park Beach - Day 2. May 06, 2007 18:00 hrs. - Receding tide. High tide: 16:13 hrs. - 36.4 ft. (11.1m). Low tide: 22:14 hrs. 8.5 ft. (2.6m). Temperature 6.4c (43.5f) and clear.

Blomidon Provincial Park 2 - Annapolis Valley

Blomidon Provincial Park - Day 2. Blomidon Provincial Park Beach - Da ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 3:20pm PST

Blue Beach - Minas Basin - Annapolis Valley : April 20, 2007. Temperature 15.1c (32f) Sunny and Clear. Low Tide: 2.50m (7.6 ft) @ 10:00 am High Tide: 12m (37 ft) @ 4:30 pm Blue Beach is a spectacular beach in the heart of the Annapolis Valley along the Minas Basin (Bay of Fundy). The beach surface is home to some of the oldest amphibian fossils known to date and a myriad of other flora and fauna fossils. Some date back 300 to 400 million years ago. The cliffs along the shoreline range in height from 30 ft (9.1m), to 100 ft. (30.5m). They comprise of granite, slate, shale, hardened red mud, and red sandstone. The horizontal cliffs are carbon dated 350 to 400 million years old and date back to the time when amphibians (water creatures) took their first steps on land. Six different amphibian traces have been identified on this beach so far. One of the largest dinosaur footprints was discovered on this beach in 2004. These historical finds have helped to close some of the missing links in evolution. On the surface of the beach itself you will see clearly identifiable granite and slate fault lines formed by ancient earthquakes. They range in length from 50 ft. (15.2m) to 1,000 ft (325m) and extend out into the ocean. Also notice some of the fossilized red mudflats that date back to the same period. It's amazing to be able to actually walk on such historical land. More fossils photos are available in the Blue Beach Fossils gallery. All of these photos were taken at low tide within a short 2 hour time span. To reach the ocean, you would have to walk out beyond the shore line for about a mile (1.6km) across rocky beach, ancient fossilized mudflats and fault lines made up of granite and slate, and thick, soft red mudflats. To explore it's vast coastline and cliffs would take several trips. When the tide comes in, you must be within very close proximity of an access point or you will NOT make it off the beach. The tide comes in at 13 knots or 15.2 miles (24.46km) per hour. Several unwary visitors lose their lives each year to the Fundy tides along this beach. Sadly on the day after our visit, two visitors drowned when caught off guard by the tides. The highest tide recorded on Blue Beach was in March 2007 at 57 ft. (17.37m) high. If you are planning a trip anywhere along the shores of the Bay of Fundy (and especially along the Minas Basin), check first with Environment Canada for tidal times and be acutely aware of the location of your exits and the time that passes when you're on the beaches.

Blue Beach - Minas Basin - Annapolis Valley

April 20, 2007. Temperature 15.1c (32f) Sunny and Clear. Low Tide: ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 3:27pm PST

Blue Beach 2 - Fossils : April 20, 2007. A collection of photos we took on the beach of fossilized rocks, ancient fault lines, and fossilized mudflast dating back 350 to 400 million years ago.

Blue Beach 2 - Fossils

April 20, 2007. A collection of photos we took on the beach of foss ...

Updated: May 29, 2007 11:11pm PST

Blue Beach 3 - Path and Terrain : April 20, 2007. A narrow, rugged path about 0.621m (1km)leads to and from Blue Beach. It can get quite steep at certain points, so good footwear is a must. Along the path is a wide variety of native flora and fauna as well as signs of the affects of rapid erosion.

Blue Beach 3 - Path and Terrain

April 20, 2007. A narrow, rugged path about 0.621m (1km)leads to an ...

Updated: Feb 13, 2008 7:52pm PST

Blue Rocks (Sept 2007) : When I'm in the Lunenburg area, I always try to find the time to visit Blue Rocks every chance I get. This is such a beautiful area and it's only less than 10 minutes outside of Lunenburg. Great location to watch sunsets.

Blue Rocks (Sept 2007)

When I'm in the Lunenburg area, I always try to find the time to visit ...

Updated: Sep 10, 2007 4:10pm PST

Brier Island - Western Light : The Western Light is the most beautiful landscape of all three lighthouses on the island. Its about a 10 minute drive from main street (not many streets to get lost on). It takes you through some of the most beautiful untouched land. The lighthouse is on the outer edge of a natural peat bog. A good portion of the island is a nature preserve where you can see almost any type of migrating bird, brown and black seals, pitcher plants galore, a few people said whales can be sighted from shore, but better to go by boat. The bog contains different types of ferns and pitcher plants (venus fly traps) throughout. The day we were there, we heard seals barking as we walked up to the lighthouse. A couple we met, said they saw about 10 seals playing in the cove, and as we were talking, 4 seals came into binocular view (about 250-350ft). Another couple was telling us about the adventure on a zodiac tour where they saw 5 whales, a mink whale that kept breaching for about 20 minutes (6 times in all) - a real rarity, its a first for the crew in 30 years, usually its humpbacks that like to show off. They also saw dozens of black and brown seals, mostly tanning. Lastly, they saw a lot of Atlantic puffins. I definitely want to try the tour next time. We definitely plan to go back and stay for a few days this time. It was a very enjoyable trip. (Next time I'm buying a Wolverine to store my images - nothing like running low on space on day 2!) I hope you enjoy our photos. :)

Brier Island - Western Light

The Western Light is the most beautiful landscape of all three lightho ...

Updated: Oct 07, 2007 10:20pm PST

Canso :

Canso

Updated: Nov 18, 2007 7:33pm PST

Canso Area : Guysboro, Mushaboom, Dufferin Port, Country Harbour, etc....

Canso Area

Guysboro, Mushaboom, Dufferin Port, Country Harbour, etc....

Updated: Oct 01, 2009 9:51am PST

Cape D'or : Cape D'Or (golden cape) on the North Shore of Nova Scotia is a little bit of heaven on earth :).

Cape D'or

Cape D'Or (golden cape) on the North Shore of Nova Scotia is a little ...

Updated: Oct 07, 2007 10:44pm PST

Cape Forchu Lighthouse Yarmouth :

Cape Forchu Lighthouse Yarmouth

Updated: Oct 20, 2007 9:29pm PST

The Hawk - Cape Sable Island : The Hawk is located on Cape Sable Island, which is the southern most tip of Nova Scotia. Nearby Centreville is home to the famous Cape Islander lobster boat designer and builder William Kenney. The beach at Lower Clarks Harbour offers wonderful views of the shoreline and the remnants of what were once 40 meter high sand dunes. Over time, erosion from sheep farming and turbulent winds and tides laid waste to the dunes. Almost the entire island has been designated as an Important Birding Area (IBA). Daniel's Head and The Hawk are vital nesting areas for the endangered Piping Plovers. There are only 100 pairs remaining in coastal Nova Scotia. Multiple species of birds can be seen throughout the year at Hawk Point.

The Hawk - Cape Sable Island

The Hawk is located on Cape Sable Island, which is the southern most t ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2007 12:02am PST

Chester Basin :

Chester Basin

Updated: Nov 18, 2007 11:19pm PST

Chipman Brook - Bay of Fundy : Chipman Brook is a very small community on the shores of the Minas Basin. Typical of the Minas Basin shores, large cliffs called capes rise up from the ocean floor. Unfortunately these majestic cliffs are in a state of rapid erosion due to climate changes. A large brook rushes down from the mountain tops to the ocean, but when the tide comes in, it floods upriver with heavier salt water and reverses the natural flow of the fresh water. We were lucky enough to meet up with some of the citizens of Chipman Brook who related some of the history of the area and told us stories about life by the ocean and coping with the Fundy tides.

Chipman Brook - Bay of Fundy

Chipman Brook is a very small community on the shores of the Minas Bas ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 3:33pm PST

Clam Hbr. Beach : Another one of Nova Scotia's pristine beaches is Clam Harbour beach on the Eastern Shore. From a lovely picnic and facility area at the top of a cliff, one can descend the 50 ft. (15.2m) long wooden steps down to a beautiful sandy beach that stretches along the coastline for a mile (1.6km) or more. Each year the community hosts a sand castle festival which draws participants from all over Canada and the USA. These photos were taken at low tide.

Clam Hbr. Beach

Another one of Nova Scotia's pristine beaches is Clam Harbour beach on ...

Updated: Jun 18, 2007 1:58pm PST

Clarks Harbour :

Clarks Harbour

Updated: Oct 20, 2007 9:27pm PST

Cow Bay : On the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia lies a small community called Cow Bay (funny name I know). These are some photos of Silver Sands Point Creek at Cow Bay.

Cow Bay

On the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia lies a small community called Cow ...

Updated: Jun 18, 2007 9:21pm PST

Culloden Hbr. : We found this old Canadian wharf while chasing a sunset from Digby. The grounds have many different designs which lay on top of the basalt formations. I had contacted a few geologists to take a look in case they were ancient drawings. A professor of geology from St. Xavier University, told us they sent an team to inspect the site 2 years ago and found these designs were created in adobe bricks by Anthropology students during the early 1990's (during a time when Canada used to hire college students for summer jobs). So the mystery is solved - I think they should preserve their work. Some of it is quite nice.

Culloden Hbr.

We found this old Canadian wharf while chasing a sunset from Digby. T ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2007 7:04pm PST

Deep Cove - Hubbards : A beautiful cove near Hubbards, Nova Scotia, Canada. February 17, 2007.

Deep Cove - Hubbards

A beautiful cove near Hubbards, Nova Scotia, Canada. February 17, 20 ...

Updated: Jul 03, 2007 9:37am PST

Digby Neck Coves : Small coves we visited along the Digby Neck

Digby Neck Coves

Small coves we visited along the Digby Neck

Updated: Sep 18, 2007 12:44am PST

Dingle Tower - Flemming Park - Halifax : Fleming Park and Dingle Tower. The former summer retreat estate of Sir Sandord Fleming - the inventor of time zones. In 1908, Fleming donated the estate to be used as a park for the citizens of Halifax. More information at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dingle_Tower

Dingle Tower - Flemming Park - Halifax

Fleming Park and Dingle Tower. The former summer retreat estate of S ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2007 12:44am PST

East River Area : February in Canada is traditionally the coldest and clearest month of the year. The sky is never quite as blue and the sun never quite as brilliant as in this month of the year. On this February day there was a mix of sun and beautiful white fluffy clouds. The temperature was unusually mild for February and a false thaw was taking place. East River is a tiny community along the shores of St. Margaret's Bay. There we were able to photograph ice flows and rock ice, a not-so-traditional beach scene, a duck and seagulls feeding and enjoying the fine weather, an old home that we thought was either abandoned or used only as a holiday retreat, and a tiny inlet with wonderful ice formations. We hope you will enjoy your virtual visit to the East River area.

East River Area

February in Canada is traditionally the coldest and clearest month of ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2007 12:58am PST

Earltown. :

Earltown.

Updated: Jan 22, 2008 12:53pm PST

Farms - Nova Scotia : Nova Scotia currently has several industries at work. Mining, fishing, forestry, agriculture, tourism, and the Military. One of our guests recently and correctly pointed out: " ... there are really four major industries at play in Nova Scotia - Forestry, Fishing, Mining and Agriculture. Currently mining is contributing a major component to the "big four" mostly because both fishing and forestry are on hard times and agriculture is usually 4th anyways. Our general population are not aware of the importance of mining to the provincial economy when, in fact, has the highest per capita dollars produced in the nation. True that Tourism is also important but it's numbers are somewhat clouded by what they actually consider to be tourism. For example, they include the lucrative convention industry dollars, and general business travel in their total and I would dispute that this is valid. In any event, they are also big contributors." Fishing is not as prevalent as it once was because of a tremendous depletion of fish stocks over the past 5 decades due to mismanagement by the various levels of government and overfishing from offshore as well as local commercial trawling fleets. Farming is still a factored industry in the Annapolis Valley region - the agricultural heart of Nova Scotia. Along with traditional farming, apple orchards are a mainstay industry in the valley where you can find hundreds of orchards thriving. Vineyards also have a fairly strong presence in the valley although not as much as one would find in Ontario or British Columbia. Finally tourism is still a lucrative industry in Nova Scotia and hundreds of thousands of people are drawn to it's pristine and wild beauty each year from every corner of the globe. Nova Scotia, and in particular, Halifax (the capital city) is home to the Canadian Unified Forces with emphasis on the naval sector.

Farms - Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia currently has several industries at work. Mining, fishing ...

Updated: Feb 16, 2008 8:32pm PST

Fisherman's Reserve : Fisherman's Reserve on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. June 24, 2007.

Fisherman's Reserve

Fisherman's Reserve on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. ...

Updated: Jul 14, 2007 8:41pm PST

Fitzroy River : A nice little river near Hubbards on the South Shore. In February 2007 we got a couple of weeks of sub zero temperatures that froze everything on or near water. By mid-February we got a reprieve from the chill and was able to get ice and snow thawing. This creates some wonderfully colourful scenes.

Fitzroy River

A nice little river near Hubbards on the South Shore. In February 2007 ...

Updated: Jul 03, 2007 9:46pm PST

Five Islands Provincial Park : Five Islands Provincial Park in Nova Scotia. These photos were taken on a beach across the inlet from the islands.

Five Islands Provincial Park

Five Islands Provincial Park in Nova Scotia. These photos were taken ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2009 10:42pm PST

Frog Pond - Halifax (Barb) : Barb's photos at Frog Pond, Halifax. It was a joint shoot with several members of the Halifax Photography Society. Enjoy.

Frog Pond - Halifax (Barb)

Barb's photos at Frog Pond, Halifax. It was a joint shoot with severa ...

Updated: Feb 11, 2008 5:54pm PST

Frog Pond - Halifax (Rich) : We met up with about 20 members of the Halifax Photography Society and had a small field trip at Frog's Pond Park in Halifax for a shoot. What a beautiful park. :)

Frog Pond - Halifax (Rich)

We met up with about 20 members of the Halifax Photography Society and ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2007 9:41pm PST

Frozen in Time and Space - Head of St. Margarets Bay : Frozen in Time and Space. This gallery is all about stop action. Imagine the force and tempo of the tides. Then imagine it all coming to an abrupt stop - literally time standing still. We're very fortunate to live by the ocean and be able to capture this phenomenon we like to call nature's still life art. Enjoy! Head of St. Margaret's Bay, South Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada. February 2007.

Frozen in Time and Space - Head of St. Margarets Bay

Frozen in Time and Space. This gallery is all about stop action. Im ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 8:18pm PST

Gilberts Cove Lighthouse : A very nice and friendly lighthouse to visit. Great gift shop of homemade crafts and they have a tea room. Hats off to the all-volunteer staff. We look forward to visiting again. www.gilbertscovelighthouse.com

Gilberts Cove Lighthouse

A very nice and friendly lighthouse to visit. Great gift shop of home ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2007 12:30am PST

Hackett Lake - Winter : Watching families having some good old-fashioned winter fun skating on frozen Lake Hackett.

Hackett Lake - Winter

Watching families having some good old-fashioned winter fun skating on ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2007 11:01am PST

Halfway Cove :

Halfway Cove

Updated: Nov 18, 2007 7:40pm PST

Halifax Harbour : Halifax Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world. It is situated on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is home to the Eastern Divisions of the Royal Canadian Armed Forces (especially the Navy), The Canadian Coastguard, and Search and Rescue Canada. This year the harbour hosted a Tall Ships event wherein tall sailing ships from all over the world docked in our harbour for a few days. Halifax Harbour is also a port of refuge for ships stranded on the North Atlantic during extreme storms. We have a lot to be proud of here in Halifax with our landscapes and oceanscapes, but we also have a few CLAIMS TO SHAME. 1. The harbour itself is a toxic waste dump. Raw sewage has been pumped into the harbour for decades as were chemical wastes from shoreline industries and ammunition wastes from naval vessels. Shame on Halifax Regional Municipality Authority for allowing this abuse to go on for decades. 2. Nova Scotia Power Corporation has three smoke stacks that continuously pump C02 emissions from it's coal generated plant into the atmosphere. Coal generation is early 20th century technology that has long been rejected because of it's destructive effects on the ozone layer. Shame on NS Power Corp. 3. The transportation system in Halifax is mid-20th century related causing most residents to avoid public transit and travel into the city by car each day. Add to that poor urban planning that results into bottle neck traffic in several key areas of the city and you've got more C02 emissions being pumped into the atmosphere. We cannot blame it all on Halifax Regional Community's city planners, motorists must accept as much blame for their lack of car pooling and decisions not to choose alternative transportation whenever possible.

Halifax Harbour

Halifax Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world. It ...

Updated: Feb 11, 2008 5:46pm PST

Streets of Halifax : Halifax. A city of artists and art.

Streets of Halifax

Halifax. A city of artists and art.

Updated: Feb 11, 2008 5:10pm PST

Halifax - Titanic Graves : A Significant Part of Nova Scotia's Unique Marine Heritage On Apiril 10, 1912, the Titanic left on her maiden voyage with over 2,200 passengers and crew members aboard. Four days later, she struck and iceberg south of Newfoundland. She sank in two hours 40 minutes. Just over 700 survivors in lifeboats were rescued by the Carpathia and taken to New York. The White Star Line, which had offices on Hollis Street in Halifax, commissioned four Canadian vessels to look for bodies in the area of the disaster. Two of these vessels, the Mackay-Bennett and the Minia, were cable ships based in Halifax. The four ships were able to recover 328 Titanic victims. Many were buried at sea but 209 bodies were brought to Halifax, the closest major port to the area of the sinking. Nineteen of the Titanic victims thought to be Catholic were buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The rest of the bodies were interned at another non-denominational cemetery in Halifax. Very few of the bodies were claimed by their families and brought home for burial. Over the years, many relatives, friends, and visitors have come to honour the memory of the Titanic victims buried in Mount Olive Cemetery. [source: Nova Scotia Marine Heritage] Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Halifax - Titanic Graves

A Significant Part of Nova Scotia's Unique Marine Heritage On Apiri ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 7:00pm PST

Halls Harbour : Halls Harbour, Nova Scotia - April 21 & 22/07. The world famous Bay of Fundy tides are evident here in this picturesque little harbour. At low tide, the fishing vessels sit on the bottom of the ocean floor 42 ft. (12.8m) below the top of the wharf. They must wait for high tide to go out to sea again. There's no need for separate dry dock facilities on this shore. Halls Harbour wharf is the first wharf in Canada to use FRP (Fiber-reinforced Polymer) construction. A severe tidal surge in 1998 destroyed the former wharf and this one was built as a pilot project in collaboration with both the Federal and Provincial governments. In nine years it has held up beautifully against the severe weather of the North Atlantic. Halls Harbour has been featured in National Geographic Magazine 3 times. It is a perfect spot for a romantic weekend getaway or a full vacation trip. In the peak tourist season (June - Oct.) accommodation reservations are highly recommended. The seafood restaurant on the dock is rated one of the best in Nova Scotia for lobster. Visitors are asked to respect that this is a hard-working fishing village and while the locals are very friendly and accommodating, they only have a narrow 3 hour run at high tide (twice a day) to get their vessels out to sea.

Halls Harbour

Halls Harbour, Nova Scotia - April 21 & 22/07. The world famous Bay ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 3:53pm PST

Hantsport Area : Includes Avon Station mounds, Horton Bluff, Hantsport, Avon Park, and the Fundy Gypsum Co. site. A good look at the affects of living with the world's highest and fastest tides.

Hantsport Area

Includes Avon Station mounds, Horton Bluff, Hantsport, Avon Park, and ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 3:08am PST

Harbourville : Harbourville on The Bay of Fundy Shore not far from Halls Harbour. Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada. May 2007.

Harbourville

Harbourville on The Bay of Fundy Shore not far from Halls Harbour. ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2007 8:07am PST

Historical Grand Pre : Historical Grand Pre Grand-Pré area was the centre of Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755. The mass deportation (expulsion) of the French-speaking Acadian settlers by the British began in 1755 and continued until 1762. Some fled to other nearby provinces like New Brunswick while others were scattered by deportation as far down south as Louisianna in the USA. My own maternal ancestry is Acadian and I can trace my family's tree back to 1640. (Barb)

Historical Grand Pre

Historical Grand Pre Grand-Pré area was the centre of Acadian set ...

Updated: Jul 06, 2007 11:02pm PST

Hubbards : Hubbard's Cove and the town of Hubbard are located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. The town of Hubbards is small with it's main industry being the fisheries. The surrounding area, in general, is mainly recognized as cottage country.

Hubbards

Hubbard's Cove and the town of Hubbard are located on the South Shore ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 7:40pm PST

Ingramport River : Ingramport River at the Head of St. Margaret's Bay. It was a balmy day in February 2007 at -8.5c (16.7f) and clear. We took advantage of the fine weather and went to the Head of St. Margaret's Bay area. Please walk with us as we explore Ingramport River from head to mouth and capture ice partially thawing in mid winter all along the way.

Ingramport River

Ingramport River at the Head of St. Margaret's Bay. It was a balmy ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 8:59pm PST

Kearney Lake - December 2007 : Wintery day in December - just up the road from where we live. Nice park and trail. A little beaver dam on the edge of the lakes stream. I was out in the snow, as it was getting heavier, I sort of looked like Frosty the Photographer. :) When the tripod started to stick to my gloves, I knew it was time to head home.

Kearney Lake - December 2007

Wintery day in December - just up the road from where we live. Nice pa ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2008 12:25pm PST

Lawrencetown Beach : Lawrencetown Beach is another of Nova Scotia's many pristine beaches. It is located within a half hour's drive from Metro Halifax and is a popular beach in the warm weather. It is also popular with the surfers who play there all year round.

Lawrencetown Beach

Lawrencetown Beach is another of Nova Scotia's many pristine beaches. ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 5:20pm PST

Lawrencetown Beach - Surfers : Lawrencetown Beach - March 4, 2007 Temp 3C/38F Wind Chill -6C/20F Water Temp -1C/30F The surfers at Lawrencetown beach don't let a small detail like WINTER get in the way of their passion for surfing. They cover up from head to toe with 6mil suits, wax down their surf boards, and give'er! Lawrencetown Beach, Eastern Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Lawrencetown Beach - Surfers

Lawrencetown Beach - March 4, 2007 Temp 3C/38F Wind Chill -6C/20 ...

Updated: Jun 28, 2007 9:48am PST

Lawrencetown West :

Lawrencetown West

Updated: Jun 18, 2007 12:52pm PST

Little Harbour : Little Harbour on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. Eastern Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada. March 2007.

Little Harbour

Little Harbour on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. Eastern Shore, ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2007 8:31am PST

Loch Broom Beaver Dam : Sunny Autumn day brings out some beautiful reflections.

Loch Broom Beaver Dam

Sunny Autumn day brings out some beautiful reflections.

Updated: Jan 22, 2008 2:34pm PST

Loch Broom Log Church : In 1773, Alexander Cameron arrived in Nova Scotia from Scotland, and many of his followers soon after. Today many of his descendants can be found all across the US and Canada. In 1787, a church was built using logs on land donated by an Irishman James McCabe. It was the first church in Pictou County Nova Scotia. The church was 40ft long, and 25ft wide.

Loch Broom Log Church

In 1773, Alexander Cameron arrived in Nova Scotia from Scotland, and m ...

Updated: Feb 16, 2008 8:44pm PST

Lookoff Point : At 650 ft. (198m) high Lookoff Point reveals the splendor of the Pereaux and Medford valleys on the northern tip of the Annapolis Valley. In the background lies the Minas Basin where the tides are the highest and the fastest in the world.

Lookoff Point

At 650 ft. (198m) high Lookoff Point reveals the splendor of the Pere ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 4:14pm PST

Lower Blomidon : Mill Creek and Stewart Mountain. More to come ...

Lower Blomidon

Mill Creek and Stewart Mountain. More to come ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 4:30pm PST

Lower Prospect (Bay) : The village of Lower Prospect (Bay) was established in 1754. Many of the descendants of the oriiginal settlers still live in this town. The welcome sign reads that Joe Norris (1924-1996), a famous Maritime artist known for his hot pink sunsets and shoreline paintings, once lived and worked here. We arrived just before sunset and saw the skies turn brilliant shades of pink, red, peach, and golden. We felt truly humbled by the spectrum of colour before us. More sunset photos of Lower Prospect are available here .

Lower Prospect (Bay)

The village of Lower Prospect (Bay) was established in 1754. Many of t ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2007 4:28pm PST

Lunenburg :

Lunenburg

Updated: Sep 10, 2007 8:52pm PST

Mahone Bay (Sept 2007) : Small little village with many artisan shops and bed & breakfasts. Known for the many different festivals such as art, classic boats festival, and the scarecrow festival in the fall.

Mahone Bay (Sept 2007)

Small little village with many artisan shops and bed & breakfasts. Kn ...

Updated: Feb 11, 2008 8:28pm PST

Mahone Bay Area : Little Coves around Mahone Bay

Mahone Bay Area

Little Coves around Mahone Bay

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 7:30pm PST

Margaretville Cove :

Margaretville Cove

Updated: Feb 16, 2008 6:12pm PST

Marie Joseph :

Marie Joseph

Updated: Nov 18, 2007 7:43pm PST

Medford & Kingsport : Sunday, May 06, 2007 Temperature: 8c (46.5f) A mix of sun and clouds. Unlike the Eastern shores of Nova Scotia where fishing is the mainstay industry, the Bay of Fundy Annapolis Valley region's life line industry is farming. Both Medford and Kingsport are very rural areas. This area's soil (red clay-like) is extremely rich in minerals and nutrients. This area contains massive family farms, apple orchards that stretch for miles on end, and very large horse farms. At the end of May the whole valley will be awash with apple blossoms.

Medford & Kingsport

Sunday, May 06, 2007 Temperature: 8c (46.5f) A mix of sun and clouds. ...

Updated: May 31, 2007 9:45pm PST

Mill Creek and Mill Lake : Mill Creek and Mill Lake are close to Hubbards, Nova Scotia and right in the heart of cottage country.

Mill Creek and Mill Lake

Mill Creek and Mill Lake are close to Hubbards, Nova Scotia and right ...

Updated: Jul 03, 2007 5:04am PST

Ogilvie Cove : Ogilvie Cove on a very misty, mellow evening at sunset. Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia, Canada. May 27, 2007.

Ogilvie Cove

Ogilvie Cove on a very misty, mellow evening at sunset. Annapoli ...

Updated: Jul 15, 2007 8:49am PST

Paddys Island and North Medford Shore :

Paddys Island and North Medford Shore

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 4:57pm PST

Partridge Island :

Partridge Island

Updated: Oct 19, 2007 9:43am PST

Peggy's Cove - January 2007 : January 28, 2007. Temperature -3c (26.6f) Windchill factor -10c (14f). Peggy\'s Cove, South Shore Nova Scotia, Canada. Peggy\'s Cove (founded in 811) is the most famous tourist attraction in Nova Scotia. It hosts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year during the peak tourist season (June - Oct.). Tourism and the fishing industry work hand in hand in this tiny community of approximately 50 permanent residents. Landscape: The cove and the surrounding area for miles around is littered with massive granite boulders called glacial deposits or glacial erratics deposited on the shores from the last ice age (20,000 yrs. ago). The Lighthouse: The world famous Peggy\'s Cove lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard year round. It\'s official name is Peggys Point Lighthouse. It rests atop glacial deposits at the eastern entrance of St. Margarets Bay. During the summer months, the lighthouse houses a small Canada Post office where visitors can send postcards and letters and have them post marked with a special cancellation mark in the shape of the lighthouse. Location: Approximately 27 miles (43km) from downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia on the Chebucto Peninsula. For more and fascinating facts about Peggy\'s Cove and area see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggys_Cove,_Nova_Scotia#Geography Of special interest is the section on GEOLOGY which dates the glacial erratics at the cove to 415 million years ago.

Peggy's Cove - January 2007

January 28, 2007. Temperature -3c (26.6f) Windchill factor -10c (1 ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2007 11:33am PST

Peggys Cove - June 2007 : June 24, 2007 - It started off as a dreary kind of day, then the wind picked up and those ugly dark clouds were pushed away. However, they did not leave with out a fight causing a few sudden down pours to suddenly appear. I was able to catch a rain storm in the distance in the direction of the setting sun.

Peggys Cove - June 2007

June 24, 2007 - It started off as a dreary kind of day, then the wind ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2007 9:47pm PST

Pictou Ferry Terminal :

Pictou Ferry Terminal

Updated: Feb 16, 2008 6:16pm PST

Point Pleasant Park - Halifax : Point Pleasant Park This park is a jewel in the city and is a very popular spot with Haligonians (Halifax residents) and their pets. The park starts at the south end of Halifax, extends to the lookoff point overlooking the entrance to Halifax Harbour and a lighthouse, and ends at the mouth of Halifax Harbour where ships come and go from the port. It was a beautiful, bright, February day and lots of people took advantage of the fine weather to go for a walk in the park. The park used to have a thick forest of majestic first and second growth trees. The city of Halifax took a direct hit from Hurricane Juan in October 2003 which wiped out 80% of the trees in Point Pleasant Park. The park was closed for almost a year after because the remaining trees were so unstable. Each year since we are seeing progressive signs of reconstruction. Halifax, Nova Scotia. February 25, 2007.

Point Pleasant Park - Halifax

Point Pleasant Park This park is a jewel in the city and is a very ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 6:47pm PST

Port Bickerton : A beautiful, very scenic lighthouse drive. The single lane dirt road leads to the old lighthouse museum. Along the drive there are tidal pools, and shorebirds flying by. We stopped to watch the plovers do barrel rolls in the fog, meanwhile, listening to their soft piping melody as a small group would do flybys. Joined with many seagulls, and we heard there were terns nearby, but could not see any with the fog. We'll keep an eye out for seals and whales next time as they often swim nearby.

Port Bickerton

A beautiful, very scenic lighthouse drive. The single lane dirt road ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2007 7:21pm PST

Porters Lake : Porter's Lake is a large lake dotted with small islands on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. These shots were taken the day after a blistering sleet and ice storm. We thought it was cool the way the wind seemed to paint blue and white ribbons on the surface of the frozen lake. Even the skies that day seemed to mimic the ribbon patterns. Porter's Lake, Eastern Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada. March 04, 2007.

Porters Lake

Porter's Lake is a large lake dotted with small islands on the Eastern ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2007 11:28pm PST

Prospect Bay : Prospect Bay is a very turbulent bay on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. Even on the clearest and calmest days, the waves here reach tremendous heights. The village of Prospect is a tiny fishing village located not far from Peggy's Cove. It is also home to many artists and artisans.

Prospect Bay

Prospect Bay is a very turbulent bay on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scot ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 5:34pm PST

Pubnico Bay Sunset :

Pubnico Bay Sunset

Updated: Sep 14, 2007 2:59pm PST

Queensland Beach : Queensland Beach in Hubbard's is very popular in the summer months.

Queensland Beach

Queensland Beach in Hubbard's is very popular in the summer months.

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 7:45pm PST

Sandy Cove : Very nice area we visited while traveling through the Digby Neck area.

Sandy Cove

Very nice area we visited while traveling through the Digby Neck area.

Updated: Sep 14, 2007 9:40am PST

Scots Bay :

Scots Bay

Updated: Jun 23, 2007 10:38pm PST

Seal Harbour Lighthouse in Barrington :

Seal Harbour Lighthouse in Barrington

Updated: Oct 20, 2007 9:25pm PST

Shad Bay : This pretty little bay is situated on the much larger St. Margaret's Bay. Like most little bays, coves, inlets, and any other waterway that touches the ocean, Shad Bay experiences a phenomenon unique in North America called the tidal bore. In the smaller, more narrow waterways like this one, you can actually see the flow of the water change directions (reverse itself) as the heavier salt water tide pushes into the fresh water. Shad Bay is surrounded by second growth old White Pine forest and huge glacial erratics (rock deposits) from the last ice age - 20,000 years ago.

Shad Bay

This pretty little bay is situated on the much larger St. Margaret's B ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2007 9:32am PST

Shelburne :

Shelburne

Updated: Nov 04, 2007 1:25pm PST

St. Croix River : The St. Croix river winds it's way through the flood plains and valleys in and around Manteau, Nova Scotia. Along parts of it's shoreline are gypsum cliffs (what drywall is made from). The countryside is very picturesque with it's dark red mud flat rivers and rolling hills.

St. Croix River

The St. Croix river winds it's way through the flood plains and valley ...

Updated: Jun 25, 2007 7:34pm PST

Stonehurst (Sept2007) : Stephen Methot was visiting the Halifax area and contacted me to see if we can go out on a shoot together. We had a blast traveling to Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Stonehurst, and Peggy's Cove. It was an excellent day for lighting, little wind, and just the right temp. Although mosquitoes did try to chase, the little breeze helped us a bit. I wish we had more time to check some other areas out. :) Stonehurst is on the outskirts of Blue Rocks about 10 minutes from Lunenburg. We found this little village a few weeks back on one of other weekend journeys. The area is dotted with little islands and the narrow road (I still wonder how a school bus got on that narrow road) twists and turns over rocky mounds weaving in and out of marsh lands, and thick shrubery. Its an excellent kayaking area (I am told from the fellow I met last time). Enjoy.

Stonehurst (Sept2007)

Stephen Methot was visiting the Halifax area and contacted me to see i ...

Updated: Sep 09, 2007 10:51am PST

Terence Bay : Terence Bay (population 824 in 2006) is a rural fishing community on the Chebucto Peninsula on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. It is located 13 miles (21.2km) from Halifax city and the total land area of the peninsula is only 21 miles SQ. (33.63km). We visited in mid-afternoon on a very bright and beautiful day in January. This area is quite unique in that all manner of rock found in Nova Scotia is also present in this one small area. The rocks include granite, marble, sandstone, glacial deposits from the last ice age, and regular beach rocks of all shapes and sizes. Terence Bay, Chebucto Peninsula, Eastern Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada. January 07, 2007.

Terence Bay

Terence Bay (population 824 in 2006) is a rural fishing community on t ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2007 8:11pm PST

Tidal Bore at Mantau NS : Tidal Bore - Meander River at Mantau Nova Scotia. The Bay of Fundy and in particular, the Minas Basin has the highest tides in the world which causes a phenomenon that is unique in this part of the North American Continent. It's called a tidal bore which is, for all intensive purposes, a tidal flood flowing up a river in a gush at high tide which reverses the natural flow of the river. The salt water flow is heavier than fresh water and causes a split in the natural flow of the river. In effect, a tidal bore acts like a tsunami but to minute degree because they are so microscopic in comparison. However you can witness the rush of salt water (sometimes reaching 3 ft. high into the rivers) which takes approximately 5 minutes. For the next hour the river slowly rises to it's maximum capacity from a low of about 1 foot to a high of about 6 feet. On the Wednesday before our visit, the locals told of such a high tide and bore that it flooded over the banks of the river and into the flood plains for miles around. The Fundy tidal range can exceed 16 meters (50 feet) in height. On the Minas Basin, 55 ft. and more have been measured. The tide retreats 4 to 5 kilometers (2.5 to 3 miles) as it ebbs. The Bay of Fundy tides nearly equal the 24-hour flow of all the rivers on the planet. At any given time of the year, a beach can change from level ground at low tide up to 57 ft. (17.37m) - recorded on the Wednesday before we visited - in a scant 6 hour period and this happens twice a day.

Tidal Bore at Mantau NS

Tidal Bore - Meander River at Mantau Nova Scotia. The Bay of Fundy ...

Updated: Jun 25, 2007 8:44pm PST

Tor Bay : A very beautiful provincial park. Lots of birding and sea marshes everywhere. Huge glacial rocks line the shoreline, which help produce some very large water sprays when tide comes in. Its so relaxing to watch the waves smashing the huge rocks. This was the site of the main Trans-Atlantic Telecommunication cables for ITT/ Western Union between North America and Europe. The lines were active until 1962. Some of the cable lines are still visible on the beach. Next time we will hang out a bit longer. A friend told Barb that seals come right up on the shore to feed, and you can see whales in the not so far distance. Great lunch spot. :)

Tor Bay

A very beautiful provincial park. Lots of birding and sea marshes eve ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2007 7:13pm PST

Victoria Park - Dartmouth : Victoria Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on a windy, snowy, sleety, icy morning. No matter how bad the weather, the park is still beautiful :).

Victoria Park - Dartmouth

Victoria Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on a windy, snowy, sleety ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 7:08pm PST

Victoria Park Cemetery - Dartmouth : Victoria Park Cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Victoria Park Cemetery - Dartmouth

Victoria Park Cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Updated: Jun 27, 2007 7:49pm PST

Westport and Freeport : On our journey to Westport , Nova Scotia on Brier Island, we traveled by ferry through Freeport Long Island,Nova Scotia just off the shore of the Digby Neck.

Westport and Freeport

On our journey to Westport , Nova Scotia on Brier Island, we traveled ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2007 1:24pm PST

Wine Harbour and Indian Lake :

Wine Harbour and Indian Lake

Updated: Nov 18, 2007 7:32pm PST

York Redoubt :

York Redoubt

Updated: Feb 16, 2008 10:36pm PST

Other small coves in the Annapolis Valley : Various small coves along the shores of the Bay of Fundy and Minas Basin in the Annapolis Valley..

Other small coves in the Annapolis Valley

Various small coves along the shores of the Bay of Fundy and Minas Bas ...

Updated: Jul 03, 2007 10:48am PST

Various spots along the Eastern Shore : The Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia stretches from Peggy's Cove (boundry) near Halifax to Canso in the north (near Cape Breton Island) and covers 155 miles (250km) of open North Atlantic Ocean. All along the coast line are hundreds of little coves, harbours, bays, and inlets to explore.. This gallery covers multiple places we stopped to shoot along the way. Enjoy!

Various spots along the Eastern Shore

The Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia stretches from Peggy's Cove (boundry) ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2007 2:06pm PST