South Shore
The Port Grocer – Port Medway, NS
Read this, then go. You're going to love it.Read More »Oscar’s Flowers, Gifts & Such – Liverpool, NS
Espresso and roses on Main Street.Read More »Privateer Days – Liverpool, NS
It's a log rolling, ax throwing, sleigh riding, ghost touring, costume wearing good time...Read More »11 Awesome Itineraries That Will Take You To Every Region of Nova Scotia
Updated May 10, 2016 The May long weekend is once again upon us, and with it comes...Read More »Hubbards Market and Other Weekend Adventures
This magical little farmers market makes the perfect base for a summer day trip.Read More »The Boscawen Inn – Lunenburg, NS
A room with a jacuzzi. Next to a fireplace. Filled with candles. That's all you need to know to book, but here's some other fun things we discovered.Read More »Our Little Adventure on Big Tancook
Our favourite experience of the summer (and it was a pretty epic summer).Read More »The Kings Orange Rangers (and a very unique camping experience)
Camping, and living, 1700's style.Read More »The Chester Playhouse – Chester, NS
A summer theatre line-up that's "light hearted and fun but not without pathos and poetry - a lovely balance."Read More »Riverbank General Store & Café – Mill Village
Soups, sandwiches, salads and treats. Simple foods made and displayed perfectly at a price that doesn't spoil the taste.Read More »Quarterdeck Beachside Grill – Summerville, NS
Lobster tails and Digby scallops on a table placed on top of the sea.Read More »Pleasant Paddling – Blue Rocks, NS
We're surrounded by nature - the sharp edges of the many small islands of Blue Rocks around us, the sky above, the sea below.Read More »The Lunenburg Arms Hotel – Lunenburg, NS
We pull up to the Lunenburg Arms Hotel around noon. For the past 20 minutes, our car...Read More »Lunenburg Walking Tours – Hauntings, Hangings, and Essential Lunenburg
The "facebook of architecture", why Lunenburg is so colourful, a mysterious painting, and other lessons learned on a Lunenburg Walking TourRead More »Lincoln Street Food – Lunenburg, NS
But then he said some magic words… “I was the chef for eight years at Jane’s on the Common. Do you know it?”Read More »Cherry Hill Beach – Hell Bay, NS
Cherry Hill Beach is a hidden gem in the truest sense of the word. A super secret beach you're going to want to check out!Read More »South Shore Fish & Chips Tour
Last week, I went for an impromptu fish & chips tour of the south shore of Nova Scotia. I had a work engagement in Yarmouth and decided to use theRead More »Peggy’s Cove
You really can’t cover tourism in Nova Scotia without making the pilgrimage to Peggy’s Cove. About 30...Read More »Blueberry Bay Seaside Inn – West Berlin, NS
We pull into the long driveway at The Blueberry Bay Seaside Inn in West Berlin, near Liverpool. Within seconds, a boy, maybe 10, bounds up to greet usRead More »Meander River Brewery – Ashdale, NS
A long-time family farm, Meander River Brewery will continue the farm philosophy of sustainability and environmental responsibility....Read More »Your No-Fail Liverpool Vacation Guide
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if you haven’t been to Liverpool (or if...Read More »Hell Bay Brewing – Liverpool, NS
One of our first Local Traveler trips was up to Liverpool to visit Lanes Privateers. We were...Read More »White Point Beach Resort – Liverpool, NS
I am writing this post from a blue, oversized Muskoka chair overlooking the ocean at White Point...Read More »Craft Beer: Boxing Rock Brewery – Shelburne, NS
When Big Spruce started brewing organic craft beer in Nyanza and Uncle Leo’s opened in Lyon’s Brook,...Read More »Nova Scotia Beaches – Crescent Beach, LaHave
Summer is HERE, the perfect time to visit our Nova Scotia Beaches! We’ve created a series of...Read More »Kejimkujik Petroglyphs Fading Fast
We had the good fortune of being invited to White Point for the summer solstice to watch a...Read More »Best Coast Coffee Gallery – Broad Cove, NS
After an entertaining and educational weekend in Liverpool for Privateer Days, we got on the road a...Read More »Lanes Privateer Inn – Liverpool, NS
Ever since our first visit together two years ago, Lanes Privateer Inn and Restaurant has become our favourite place...Read More »NS Beaches – Beach Meadows Beach
Summer is coming! What better way to get ready than with a series of posts on one...Read More »Kejimkujik Launches oTENTik Tent Village
I love to camp. LOVE it. In my opinion there are few things better in life than...Read More »Nova Scotia Beaches – Freda’s Beach, Chester
Summer is coming! What better way to get ready than with a series of posts on one...Read More »Nova Scotia Beaches – Queensland Beach
Summer is coming! What better way to get ready than with a series of posts on one...Read More »Nova Scotia Beaches – Hubbards Beach
Hubbards Beach is a beautiful stretch of private beach in Hubbards Nova Scotia.Read More »The Hank Snow Museum – Liverpool, NS
For a province with such a small population, Nova Scotia certainly punches above its weight when it...Read More »Nova Scotia Beaches – Cleveland Beach
Summer is coming! What better way to get ready than with a series of posts on one...Read More »Petite Riviere Winery – Lunenburg County
This adventure is currently on sale! Book a Winery Tour with Wine and Food Tastings for 2 for $25.Read More »Your No-Fail Lunenburg County Vacation Guide
Regardless of season, Lunenburg is a great spot for a day-trip. It’s just a 50-minute drive from...Read More »Tree for Boston
In elementary, I was quite taken with the story of the Halifax Explosion. So much so, that...Read More »Chowder Trail – South Shore
We’re on the Taste of Nova Scotia Chowder Trail! Read on for our thoughts on three South...Read More »Active Transit Greenways: Lunenburg – Halifax by Trail!
Did you know that you can get from Lunenburg to Halifax entirely by trail? Add this active adventure to your bucket list!Read More »Lunenburg Farmers Market
As we noted in our Creamery Square post, we’ve had the opportunity to visit several farmers markets...Read More »St. Lawrence Kitchen – Hubbards, NS
I have to start this one with a big thank you to @ChesterHrt. I was cycling the...Read More »Chester Visitor Information Centre
Similar to the transformation of the South Shore railroad to an active transit greenway, the Chester train...Read More »The Ovens – Riverport
A few weeks back, while touring Annapolis Valley, I came across a twitter photo of The Ovens. ...Read More »Ironworks Distillery – Lunenburg, NS
How'd they get that pear in there? The maritimes can grow kiwis?! And other lessons learned at Ironworks DistilleryRead More »The Chowder Trail: The Grand Banker & The Old Fish Factory
The start of a chowder-filled adventure in Lunenburg.Read More »Oak Island Inn and Resort – Western Shore, NS
Atlantica Oak Island Inn and Resort is the perfect mix of relaxation and intrigue. The hotel is located near the famed Oak Island Money Pit...Read More »