Tag Archives: history

Joggins UNESCO World Heritage Site – Joggins, NS

June 18, 2014 The Local Traveler

Every meter of the 15 km stretch that makes up the Joggins UNESCO world heritage site represents 1000 years. You can literally walk through time on the rocky beach.It was in these rocks that the oldest reptile ever discovered was uncovered in the 1800's. Today that special fossil sits in a British museum, but there's far… Read More

Kejimkujik Petroglyphs Fading Fast

A serpent shaped petroglyph from Kejimkujik

July 5, 2013 The Local Traveler

We had the good fortune of being invited to White Point for the summer solstice to watch a sunrise ceremony and learn about Kejimkujik Petroglyphs. This is an important time in many cultures, including Mi'kmaq. To celebrate the beginning of summer, Elder Todd Labrador led us in a sunrise ceremony at the beach, that included a… Read More

Lanes Privateer Inn – Liverpool, NS

Lanes Privateer Inn Places to Eat Liverpool Nova Scotia Hell Bay Brewery

June 26, 2013 The Local Traveler

Ever since our first visit together two years ago, Lanes Privateer Inn and Restaurant has become our favourite place to grab a bite and a pint in Liverpool. It has a great location, a strong history, great food, local ale, and the prices are just as easy to swallow as the food. But Lanes really came to… Read More