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It’s Dahlia Season at the Halifax Public Gardens

The predicted rain held off for the time we spent in Halifax. There was a 2.5 hours window for me to set out exploring. I decided to revisit the Public Gardens since it had been well over a year since I last walked the winding paths. I was immediately struck by how lush the gardensContinue reading “It’s Dahlia Season at the Halifax Public Gardens”

Hot and Humid Beach Hike: Summary in Three Videos

Soley Cove approximately 2 Hours and 15 minutes after high tide I started on familiar territory, the sandy, easy to navigate Soley Cove beach and finished at Five Islands Provincial Park Day-use Area. There was sand, red mud, seaweed hiding some quicksand-like sections that sucked my legs in to well above my ankles and, justContinue reading “Hot and Humid Beach Hike: Summary in Three Videos”

Soley Cove at Early Light!

This week has been fantastic for early light tours! My clients from Michigan booked this tour after seeing the “Keep You Daydream” video feature of the tour I conducted. Who could have known that the mid-June excursion with Tricia, Marc and Caleb would generate so much interest in a short amount of time? We arrivedContinue reading “Soley Cove at Early Light!”

Can’t Get Enough: Meeting of the Waters, Take Two!

Last night at Ottawa House Story Time I met Becky and her mom who were travelling together from south of the border. While we chatted I mentioned that they are here during the Super Moon and that the tides are very high at the moment. The Meeting of the Waters came up and we quicklyContinue reading “Can’t Get Enough: Meeting of the Waters, Take Two!”

Once in a Blue Moon Low Tide Two Islands Tour

Today’s early morning, once in a lifetime tour was in the planning stages for the past six weeks. These clients contacted me after my debut on the “Keep Your Daydream” feature of Soley Cove. The request was “We are looking for an adventure!” “An adventure you shall have…” was my reply. And the suggestion ofContinue reading “Once in a Blue Moon Low Tide Two Islands Tour”

Soley Cove Sunday Afternoon

Yesterday’s rain cleared and a dry, pleasant day emerged this morning. It was perfect for an ocean floor excursion with first time visitors to Nova Scotia. My clients today hailed from Georgia and North Carolina. One client contacted me late yesterday. She had heard of me from friends I had shown the Parrsboro Shore fourContinue reading “Soley Cove Sunday Afternoon”

Quick Check in from the Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show and Sale

We are nearing the end of our second volunteer shift at the annual Gem & Mineral Show here in Parrsboro. Yesterday our hands were never idle collecting admissions and fastening show bracelets to countless wrists. We are spending this afternoon at the back entrance as security back up which affords me the time to addContinue reading “Quick Check in from the Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show and Sale”

A Time-Honoured Tradition: Story Time…

…Thursday night story time at Ottawa-House-by-the-Sea! The Bay of Fundy was calm, the sky a lead grey foreshadowing tomorrow’s weather forecast of rain as we arrived and parked the car. Story time goes from 7 – 8:30 pm each Thursday during the summer. We love this time and place for deepening our understanding of theContinue reading “A Time-Honoured Tradition: Story Time…”

Wards Falls Midsummer Impressions

The forest was calling… and we took a chance on the biting insects. The path was lush and overgrown. It felt wonderful to take a break from the beach and get some forest-bathing in. The consistent rain we have enjoyed this summer has the brook rushing past faster and bringing forth an abundance of mushrooms!Continue reading “Wards Falls Midsummer Impressions”

Oh light, glorious light…

I never grow tired of wandering on the ocean floor at Soley Cove. I have conducted four separate tours there over the past seven days. After Sunday afternoon’s rainy experience today’s excursion topped all previous tours! We started our excursion two hours after high tide and were treated to stunning skies and ever-changing light. TourContinue reading “Oh light, glorious light…”

Bay of Fundy Tranquility Moment

Came across this short video from nearly a year ago. It’s fitting that I rediscovered a New Brunswick Fundy Shore video in my albums today after spending the afternoon visiting friends in that province. Enjoy the peace ocean sounds bring!

All it takes is an invitation…

…for Nova Scotia’s Wandering Wilsons to come to Parrsboro. Heidi from Pleasant Street Inn extended the invite, provided a stack of local information and the Wandering Wilsons rolled into town for the weekend. It was my turn to shine after Sunday lunch. We met up at Soley Cove for a family tour. The rain ponchosContinue reading “All it takes is an invitation…”

The most wonderful time of the year…

…it’s foraging time!!! Blueberries are ripe and the chanterelle’s are flushing! We gathered all these during our three hour foraging excursion and managed to fill six pint containers of blueberries! It’s only the beginning… The images here were gathered just because! I left these, mostly poisonous, mushrooms where I found them. The pictures I uploadedContinue reading “The most wonderful time of the year…”

Close to home…

…is where I spent my day. In fact, I spent most of it in front of the computer. On the positive side, there was some great news I had been waiting for from the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark: the Board approved the proposal for a Hike Nova Scotia Challenge Badge! In conjunction with the launchContinue reading “Close to home…”

Of Eagles and Herons…

I spent most of the day at Soley Cove with two adventurers today. While I captured more great images of Jurassic Aeolian Sandstone cliffs and sea stacks what truly demanded my attention was the performance the Bald Eagles put on for us. We counted three individual adults and one juvenile taking advantage of the warmContinue reading “Of Eagles and Herons…”