Photo of the Week: February 5, 2016

L’Ardoise – Thank you Jamie Boulet for this wonderful shot of the snow in Chapel Cove. The road leading to the wharf is thankfully plowed, inviting  us to get down there and admire the wintry view. If you’d like to keep track of the weather conditions in L’Ardoise, located on the southeast shore, check out the Read More …

Photo of the Week: January 22, 2016

L’Ardoise – This winter scene of Chapel Cove was taken on my way back from a walk up the hill behind my place. It was the day after the last snow storm when my snowshoes would have come in handy, but I did manage to trod through the knee deep snow with a bit of effort. Next snowfall I’ll dig out my snowshoes out Read More …

Photo of the Week: Nov 27, 2015

Chapel Cove Rd – Another morning to be thankful for, the crisp morning air making it perfect for a walk on Chapel Cove Rd in L’Ardoise. Not much can be said of this neglected road, but as long as you keep yourself from twisting an ankle in a pothole and the wind stays fairly calm, it sure is a wonderful way to Read More …

Photo of the Week: Aug 21, 2015

L’Ardoise – This photo was submitted by Jamie Boulet, of the beautiful view of Chapel Cove. Thank you Jamie and welcome back! 🙂 If you’d like to keep track of the weather conditions in L’Ardoise, check out the Cape Breton Living webcams by clicking on this link: http://www.capebretonliving.com/webcam/ or simply clicking on the Cape Breton webcams Read More …

Photo of the Week: July 24, 2015

L’Ardoise – From the top of the church hill, the view is spectacular, we must agree. On this week-end from Thursday July 23 to Sunday July 26th, the community is celebrating its 53rd L’Ardoise Acadian Festival. On this spot is where you’ll want to be standing come Sunday when the parade of floats will make its way up Read More …

Photo of the Week: June 5, 2015

L’Ardoise – The Acadian flag painted on a power pole with Chapel Cove in the background. This view is seen from the Community Center on top of the church hill in L’Ardoise. When standing here, to the west (in the photo) we can see St Peter’s Island, Isle Madame and the lighthouse on Green Island, and to Read More …

Photo of the Week: April 3-2015

L’Ardoise – Beautiful blue skies over Chapel Cove. Soon enough, the cove will be coming back to life with fishing boats coming in with their catch and with people just being out and about – Come on warmer weather! If you’d like to keep track of the weather conditions in L’Ardoise, check out the Cape Breton Living webcams by clicking on this Read More …