Category Archives: Local Exploration

Craft Beer Cruise on the Tall Ship Silva

The beautiful Tall Ship Silva is in the Halifax Harbour, and has a special place in our heart. Greg and I are planning to get married on this beautiful ship. We had postponed originally to May 2021 (from May 2020) but are now going to wait to see if things are a bit better andContinueContinue reading “Craft Beer Cruise on the Tall Ship Silva”

Winter Fun at Magnetic Hill Zoo

If you are looking for a fun winter activity now that COVID restrictions are lifted, make sure to add the Magnetic Hill Zoo to your list! The volunteer organization “Friends of the Zoo” is hosting wintery Sundays at the zoo each weekend so that you can visit to see some of the animals that enjoyContinueContinue reading “Winter Fun at Magnetic Hill Zoo”

Church Brewing Company in Wolfville, NS

There’s so many unique places to visit in Nova Scotia – one of them being the Church Brewing Company on Main Street in Wolfville. About the Church Brewing Company: The Church Brewing Company is located at 329 Main Street in Wolfville, Nova Scotia and is an old, beautiful church building renovated into this great restaurantContinueContinue reading “Church Brewing Company in Wolfville, NS”

Visiting the Fortress of Louisbourg

There is a gem of a location to check out in Cape Breton, only about 30 minutes outside of the city of Sydney. It’s a place you don’t want to miss, and is an incredible sight to see: The Fortress of Louisbourg. Introduction The Fortress of Louisbourg is full of history, and is a NationalContinueContinue reading “Visiting the Fortress of Louisbourg”

The Cabot Trail

Looking for the perfect fall getaway in the Maritimes? Well make sure to check out the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Especially in October when the leaves are starting to change, but honestly with it’s huge cliffs and beautiful coast, it’s probably just as gorgeous any time of the year. Cabot Trail, NovaContinueContinue reading “The Cabot Trail”

Victoria by the Sea, PEI

Victoria by the Sea Check out our latest vlog on our staycation in PEI! Watch now Victoria by the Sea fits the “Maritimes” description perfectly, a small fishing village right on the ocean, with lovely little touristy shops to check out and the Lobster Barn – the home of the most delicious lobster rolls thatContinueContinue reading “Victoria by the Sea, PEI”

Step Back in Time at King’s Landing

King’s Landing Step back in time in Port Williams, New Brunswick Watch our Vlog here One of the places that Greg was most interested in when he moved to Canada was King’s Landing. Truly a gem in New Brunswick, it is a place where you get to step back in time and experience what lifeContinueContinue reading “Step Back in Time at King’s Landing”

Post-Quarantine Date Day in Moncton

With a pandemic still going on, this is the year for staycations. Taking advantage of appreciating your local area and all of the great things to do there. In Moncton, there are lots of great ways to spend your day. But our first choice, was to spend a day at Magnetic Hill Wharf, then spendContinueContinue reading “Post-Quarantine Date Day in Moncton”