Tag Archives: Coffee

A Tale of Three Coffee Shops – Truro, NS

May 1, 2015 The Local Traveler

Originally posted Dec. 9, 2012 as "A Tale of Two Coffee Shops". Updated May 1, 2015 I often find myself traveling north from Halifax, or returning from New Glasgow, Cape Breton or New Brunswick. On these trips I almost always find myself wondering where to get a good coffee in Truro. I am usually in… Read More

Full Steam Coffee Launches Louisbourg 1713 French Roast

July 24, 2013 The Local Traveler

One of Nova Scotia's most historic places has paired with one of Nova Scotia's local coffee roasters. A special blend of coffee was launched this week at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site to recognize 300 years of Louisbourg and France’s role in bringing this beverage to the New World in the 18th century. The… Read More

Best Coast Coffee Gallery – Broad Cove, NS

June 28, 2013 The Local Traveler

After an entertaining and educational weekend in Liverpool for Privateer Days, we got on the road a couple hours early so that we could follow the Lighthouse Route back to Halifax. We were quickly rewarded for sticking to our rule of staying on the back roads by meeting this guy: But he was only a… Read More

Guest Post: Winter “InstaDate”

Chocolate Cupcake Peanut Butter Icing Pavia Restaurant Herring Cove

March 5, 2013 The Local Traveler

Guest Post: Lyndin Kane (@Rnningfrmtherns) Blog: Running from the Runs For those of you who are not winter sport aficionados, winter can be one long haul! What do you do when it is cold outside and you are dreaming of sunnier, warmer, sand-filled days? My husband and I were looking for an escape and our… Read More

Chebucto Coffee – Halifax, NS

Exteriour Chebucto Coffee Halfiax Coffee Shop Java Blend

February 11, 2013 The Local Traveler

Every neighbourhood needs a good coffee shop. A place where you can go to relax with a book while enjoying a cup of coffee or meet with friends for lunch. For the folks in the west end of Halifax, Chebucto Coffee fits the bill. Chebucto Coffee is a cozy café where Chebucto Road, North Street… Read More

Big Day Downtown 2012 – Part Two

October 22, 2012 The Local Traveler

Awesome ab workouts and custom cocktails - click here to read about the first part of our Big Day Downtown This year’s twist for the Big Day Downtown was that each blogger was randomly paired with another participant. We were paired with @SteveDinn, an avid cyclist and kettelbell instructor (see: fit). I met him at… Read More

Bean There Cafe – Baddeck, NS

Chai Latte Cinnamon Bun Coffee Baddeck Cape Breton Nova Scotia

October 4, 2012 The Local Traveler

Between learning to make a fish hook, becoming awestruck by Alexander Graham Bell’s accomplishments and a couple Chowder Trail bowls, Gillian and I took a moment to sit down and relax at the Bean There Coffee Café in Baddeck. It is a charming little café along the main strip in Baddeck, with a patio for… Read More

Full Steam Coffee Company & Harbour Belle Bakery

September 25, 2012 The Local Traveler

This summer, Authentic Seacoast (@AuthenticCoast) welcomed two new businesses into its growing family. The Harbour Belle Bakery and Full Steam Coffee Company (@fullsteamcoffee) had their official launch on August 11th. Sharing in the grand opening was the newly renovated Skipping Stone Cafe, the first customer for the newly formed bakery and roastery. The Skipping Stone Cafe… Read More

Just Us Cafe and Coffee Museum – Wolfville

June 22, 2012 The Local Traveler

Once upon a time I was a pot-a-day coffee drinker. My preferred brew was Just Us Colombian Blend. Then in October I broke my collar bone. Because caffeine causes calcium to pass right through the body, I quit all caffeinated beverages cold turkey (I was a grumpy bear) and went eight months without coffee, tea… Read More