Tag Archives: buy local

Dine by Design East

October 31, 2014 The Local Traveler

"I am eating a s'more cheesecake from Morris East. It is just as awesome as it sounds." Drew takes a break from working the perimeter of the room at The Olympic Gardens to show off his finds. He has a mini, half-eaten cheesecake in his hands. The look on his face is nothing short of… Read More

Search for the Perfect Christmas Tree

Search for the perfect Nova Scotia Christmas Tree

December 3, 2013 The Local Traveler

It's a tradition in our family the first week of December to go out in search of the perfect Christmas tree for my parents home. My mom gives the marching orders, reminding us of the tree requirements and we high tail it to the nearest tree lot. The tree needs to be between 86" and… Read More

List Of Local Businesses Organizing a 2013 Black Friday Sale

November 28, 2013 The Local Traveler

This is our 2013 List - See our 2014 list HERE. I received an email yesterday from a local company whose products I often purchase asking if I could help let people know about their Black Friday Sale, which made me wonder what other maritime businesses are holding a Black Friday sale. Here is a running list… Read More

Morning of Markets in Fredericton New Brunswick

June 21, 2013 The Local Traveler

My first real taste of the joys of buying local started at the historic farmers market. Drew and I lived on the top corner of the market. We started going for convenience but pretty soon Saturdays became a favourite weekly tradition. The food there was fresh and delicious, better than what we had been buying,… Read More

Daytrips by Bus – Downtown Halifax (Route #1)

August 16, 2012 The Local Traveler

Bus Route #1 or: “The Core Route” The #1 is @hfxtransit's most used bus, going from Mumford Terminal at the west end of the peninsula, through Scotia Square Terminal on Barrington Street and across the MacDonald Bridge to the Bridge Terminal in Dartmouth and back. The 1 is also the most frequent route, coming every… Read More