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 and

Maple Sugar Bush Farm

It’s that time of year in Canada! Maple season. What could possibly be more Canadian than visiting a Maple Sugar Bush farm? Elmhurst Outdoors We visited the Maple farm at Elmhurst Outdoors in New Brunswick. They are currently offering tours through their maple sugar Bush farm, sugar on the snow (a Canadian maple tradition) along

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 enjoy

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 National

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. The Cabot Trail

Magnetic Hill Winery

This weekend, Greg surprised me and booked us a reservation for the “Tasting Experience” at Magnetic Hill Winery in Moncton, New Brunswick. He booked the tasting online on their website ahead of time, where you can select which time you like, what types of wine you would like to try and make your payment. Experience

Step Back in Time at King’s Landing

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 life was like in the 19th century. Greg and I chose a nice fall day in

Sunflower Festival in Salisbury, NB

Every year at the end of August, the Green Pig Country Market in Salisbury, New Brunswick hosts the “Sunflower Festival”. This year, Greg and I decided to check it out and see what it is all about – and we were not disappointed! The Sunflower Festival Admission to the festival is $12 per person, and

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 spend