Friday, March 17, 2023

L’Ardoise – Is that a bit of green grass I see? Cape Breton Island is a small island on the northeast tip of Nova Scotia, Canada. No matter where you are on this picturesque island, no matter where you look, one will find a picture perfect occasion to capture a slice of Nova Scotia’s masterpiece.

Sunrise March 13, 2023

L’Ardoise – We might have lost an hour, but we are gaining more daylight every day regardless. Cape Breton Island is a small island on the northeast tip of Nova Scotia, Canada. No matter where you are on this picturesque island, no matter where you look, one will find a picture perfect occasion to capture Read More …

Morning March 3, 2023

L’Ardoise Cape Breton. It snowed all night and it looks like we had a good 20 cm or more of snow . It should be clearing before noon, but expecting wind gusting to 70km/h. Cape Breton Island is a small island on the northeast tip of Nova Scotia, Canada. No matter where you are on Read More …

February 14, 2023

L’Ardoise – The storm has passed just in time for the sunrise. Cape Breton Island is a small island on the northeast tip of Nova Scotia, Canada. No matter where you are on this picturesque island, no matter where you look, one will find a picture perfect occasion to capture a slice of Nova Scotia’s Read More …

Snow, Ice Pellets and Rain

L’Ardoise, Cape Breton. The day started with snow at -10C, then ice pellets changed to rain. So far, it turns out to be just a pretty mess. Cape Breton Island is a small island on the northeast tip of Nova Scotia, Canada. No matter where you are on this picturesque island, no matter where you Read More …

Extreme Cold

L’Ardoise, Cape Breton Island – As of 4:00pm, temperatures are dropping, now sitting at -6C. Environment Canada says an arctic airmass will combine with strong and gusty northwest winds to give bitterly cold conditions tonight. Low minus 23, wind chill minus 38 overnight. Risk of frostbite. Cape Breton Island is a small island on the Read More …

Snow January 20, 2023

L’Ardoise – A couple of hours ago, we had brown grass and muddy sods. Right now we have a pretty winter wonderland! Environment Canada is calling for 15-20-cm of snow today through early Saturday morning. Snow may mix with or change to rain so hopefully it won’t be too much of a mess. Cape Breton Read More …

Fog and Wind

L’Ardoise – January 14, 2023 I say it’s a good day for sketching and painting… after I finish sipping on this delicious coffee. Cape Breton Island is a small island on the northeast tip of Nova Scotia, Canada. No matter where you are on this picturesque island, no matter where you look, one will find Read More …