While taking your great aunt for a lobster supper in Halls Harbour, have you ever been surprised by a small herd of concrete lawn deer, as you speed through Centreville, just north of Kentville? And then perhaps, did you realize the deer share the yard with a naked concrete lady washing her hair? This is…Read More

It's been so long since I've been out noticing, it feels like the training wheels need to be reinstalled. Here are some wobbly observations from a little test drive. Are you getting out and about? It feels like lots of folks are out sampling the region, although people we know are sticking close to home…Read More

The recent designation of the "Parrsboro Shore" as a UNESCO Geo Park is a big, wonderful deal. I'm a fan of that shore, but it might take me a little time to totally embrace the "Cliffs of Fundy" branding. Maybe I just need to say it quickly, as a single word: Cliphs-o-fun-day. That's better. The…Read More

When Sheila and I travel in the province, looking for adventure and discovery, there is always a basket of maps and guidebooks stowed on the backseat, ready for action. They help us understand what we are seeing, and often allow us to conjure up stories about the extraordinary cultural and natural landscapes of our province.…Read More