Arisaig Park – Antigonish County, NS

August 10, 2012 The Local Traveler

Editor's note: A big "thank you" to Denise who shared her trip to Arisaig Park with us. Coincidentally, she was there the same day we were at Cribbon's Point, just around the corner from her. You can read more of Denise's writings in her column for The Southender here. My clearest memories of my days… Read More

Nova Scotia Craft Beer: Rockbottom Brew Pub

New Years Eve Events Halifax Nova Scotia

August 9, 2012 The Local Traveler

I make a habit of checking out restaurants that A. brew their own beer and B. offer sampler trays of said craft beer. What the big beer brands have in marketing, microbreweries often make up for in devotion to well-crafted, flavourful beer. I had it on good authority from several people on Twitter that Greg… Read More

Active Greenways: Halifax to Tantallon

August 9, 2012 The Local Traveler

What do you do with railways that aren’t in use anymore? Turn them into an active transit greenway that will get you all the way from Halifax to Lunenburg. It started with a trip to 'cheap movie night' at the Bayers Lake Empire Theatres. The trail not only got us there quickly, but it made… Read More

Creamery Square & Grain Elevator Village – Tatamagouche

August 7, 2012 The Local Traveler

Going to the farmer’s market has been a Saturday morning ritual for us since we lived in our first apartment across the street from the Halifax Brewery Market. Because we often travel on the weekend, we try to take advantage of visiting the local markets at our current local. While visiting Tatamagouche last weekend we… Read More

Ratinaud Charcuterie – Halifax

August 7, 2012 The Local Traveler

A few months back a good friend and fellow foodie brought over duck pate for my birthday. I am not a fan of pate, but this was different. It was savory, juicy, and full of flavour, the kind of food you find yourself thinking about weeks later. The pate was purchased from Ratinaud (@Ratinaud_HFX), a… Read More

Saege Bistro – Halifax, NS

August 6, 2012 The Local Traveler

A good friend of ours recently relocated from Calgary to Halifax. As a thank you for letting her crash on our couch for her last night as a non-homeowner, she offered to take us out for dinner. After narrowing down the list to veggie and gluten-free friendly establishments, and cross referencing with The Chowder Trail,… Read More

Boyd’s Seafood Galley – Cribbon’s Point Wharf, NS

August 5, 2012 The Local Traveler

Located 10 km north of Antigonish along Hwy 337, Boyd’s Seafood Gallery is a little off the beaten path. There are very few roads in Nova Scotia that I haven’t traveled, but this scenic drive along Saint George’s Bay was one of them. For anyone looking to enjoy deep fried seafood among lobster traps and… Read More

Lismore Farms – Tatamagouche, NS

August 3, 2012 The Local Traveler

As regular Saturday morning Halifax Seaport Market shoppers we always jump at the chance to visit the vendors at home on their farm. We were able to do just that while on a trip through Tatamagouche recently. After coming from the Tatamagouch market, we passed by Lismore Sheep Farm. Lismore has over 100 sheep whose… Read More

Museum of Industry – Stellarton, NS

August 1, 2012 The Local Traveler

One of the first questions I always ask when we arrive in a new town is “What do people do here?”. The industry of a place has come to fascinate me. Industry, afterall, is often a key factor that contributes to the character and culture of an area. In an attempt to answer my question… Read More

The Ovens – Riverport

August 1, 2012 The Local Traveler

A few weeks back, while touring Annapolis Valley, I came across a twitter photo of The Ovens. Initially, I didn’t believe it was located in Nova Scotia. It reminded me of pictures taken in the Mayan Riviera. It was all turquoise waters flowing into waterfront caves. Stunning. So stunning that I tried to make Drew… Read More

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