On Canada’s East Coast
When I was young, going to school in Ottawa, I would dream of living in the Maritimes where I would spend my days exploring the rocky shores and walking along sandy beaches looking for treasures from the ocean. Later on while in High School, the dream was to go out west where everybody was going Read More …
March 14, 2015 turned out to be a fine day weather-wise, with only sun and cloud in the forecast. Here we have a perfect day for a winter road trip around the Cabot Trail. As I’m writing this post, it is officially spring here on the East Coast of Canada, but this road trip was actually on a Read More …
Sorry the Win a Kobo contest is now closed, but you can always visit 103.5 The Eagle website to check for other contests they might have on the go or while there you may also want to listen to their live radio. As you may know, 103.5 The Eagle is promoting e-books that are available at the Read More …
L’Ardoise Gonzalo passed well to the south of Cape Breton Island last night leaving only the loud sound of the roaring surf and a cloud of mist above the ocean waters. I might just head out later and check out the waves… If you’d like to keep track of the weather conditions in L’Ardoise, located on the Read More …
Fall around the Cabot Trail The Cabot Trail makes a loop around Cape Breton Island and follows the western and eastern coastlines on the northern tip of the island. The question often asked is which direction is best to view the Cabot Trail, clockwise or counter-clockwise? I have done the drive countless times, in the summer, fall and Read More …
A beautiful morning. It’s October 15th, the colours are warm, mostly sunny skies and a high of 23Celsius for today is what the weather forecast is predicting. Starting the day with breakfast at the Big Stop in Auld’s Cove then on with the routine of the day. On days like these, it’s hard to imagine we will soon be facing Read More …
Updated – The Wold’s Most Beautiful Drive – The Cabot Trail video is no longer available so I’ve replaced it with a new one of The Places in Between Nova Scotia Tourism. This one covers all of our wonderful province including Cape Breton Island’s Cabot Trail… The Places in Between – The World’s Most Beautiful Drive Read More …