Tag Archives: hiking

The 3 Peaks Challenge – Cape Breton Highlands

January 4, 2015 The Local Traveler

Guest Post and photos by Mark Sparrow (@schparrow). Cape Breton Island has been well known for many years as having one of the most scenic drives on the planet: the Cabot Trail. Tourists have traveled here year after year from all around the world to take in the sights and cruise the trail by car,… Read More

Snowshoeing at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park

Two pairs of Canadian Made Snowshoes in the snow

January 10, 2013 The Local Traveler

I am a big offender for spending the winter months in hibernation. I hate the cold, and while I am always up for a new adventure, mixing my lack of coordination with ice and snow has always seemed like a recipe for disaster. I haven't even been to the Oval yet... This winter, I have made the… Read More

York Redoubt National Historic Site – Halifax, NS

December 30, 2012 The Local Traveler

As many of our readers know, Charlie is the newest member of our traveling family. Charlie is a six month old, 20lb bundle of barely-contained canine energy. He loves people, running, other dogs, running, food and running. Needless to say, we need to keep him pretty active. To date, I've taken up running AND begged… Read More

The Skyline – Cabot Trail

Skyline Moose Cabot Trail Highlands Nova Scotia

September 18, 2012 The Local Traveler

I have a confession. I have never seen a wild moose. I have lived in Newfoundland and northern Maine, I’ve traveled countless times through Cape Breton and New Brunswick, I hitched across Canada, and not one single moose. It’s become something of a running joke in my life. I just want to see a damn… Read More

Active Transit Greenways: Lunenburg – Halifax by Trail!

Active Transit Cycling Nova Scotia Halifax to Lunenburg

August 23, 2012 The Local Traveler

I have something of a habit of biting off more than I can chew. Six years ago I started running 10km races, The plan was to run a 10K, move to a half-marathon in one year, and a full marathon the year after. After exceeding my expectations by running a half in 2007, I made… Read More

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

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