Nova Scotia
Travelling With a Toddler… You Can Do It!
A couple of years ago at the gorgeous White Point Beach Lodge in Nova Scotia, we decided to place our 14-month old in the cottage’s ceramic bathtub (empty, of course) while we took our suitcases in from the car. Although he was capable of toddling, his legs weren’t quite long enough to
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The Value of Being a Spectator: How the 2016 National Skating Championships in Halifax Inspired us to Learn More About CanSkate
I don’t remember my parents taking us to sporting events when I was a kid. Why? Well, we were immigrants. Popular Canadian sports like basketball, skating or hockey (which my Mum still refers to as “ice hockey”) were not played widely in England or Ireland, where my parents grew up.
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The Appalachian Powder Trail: 12 Great Ski Hills in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada boasts plenty of amazing opportunities for downhill skiing. Beautiful hardwood forests, minimal wait-time at the lifts, uncongested trails, sea views and of course, great maritime hospitality are all great reasons to visit ski hills on the East Coast. This year, Atlantic Canada expects more winter adventure visitors than ever, especially
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Interview with a Mermaid
Fish or Fantasy? Entertainer or Ecologist? And what about that ban on Mermaid tails in Edmonton? Discover the secrets of a professional mermaid in this exclusive interview with Stephanie Brown, also known as Raina Mermaid, from Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1. One of the kids in our neighbourhood says that
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8 Reasons our Family Loves The Digby Pines Resort in Digby, Nova Scotia
This summer, our family spent a long weekend in Digby Nova Scotia. After spending one amazing night at Whale Cove Campground in Digby Neck, followed by a day of adventure Whale Watching on Brier Island, we settled into two nights of luxury at The Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa. We didn’t
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Rent-a-Tent (and Enjoy Fresh Lobster!) at Whale Cove Campground in Digby, Nova Scotia
The scenic drive from Digby to Brier Island, Nova Scotia offers incredible, lush summer views. Its dark trees are slightly reminiscent of the thick fairy-tale forests of Bavaria in Germany, which may explain in part why this part of Nova Scotia is so popular with German and other European tourists.
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Patience…and Exhilaration: Whale Watching on Brier Island, Nova Scotia
The Bay of Fundy, with a coast shared by Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, has the highest tides in the world. Small and relatively remote, Brier Island sits at the mouth of the bay, on the tip of a thin spit called Digby Neck. Due to its location and natural
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Downtown Different: The Atlantica Hotel in Halifax Nova Scotia
I didn’t coin the phrase “Downtown Different”. It’s a marketing term used by the Atlantica Hotel in Halifax. But I can’t think of any better way to describe our new favourite family hotel, which is both downtown, different…and great for families. Let’s start with downtown. Located a 15-20 minute stroll away
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More Weirdly Wonderful Winter Activities for your Family
Canadian cities refuse to hide from to winter’s harsh weather – in fact, some cities (like Edmonton, Alberta) have even developed Winter City strategies that include a blizzard of ideas to help citizens embrace winter life. We’ve got four weirdly wonderful winter activities for you to try with your family
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Where we Take our Out of Towners in Halifax
When out of towners come to Halifax, we always give them a warm welcome, and we’re never short on ideas of where to go, even in the winter. Although Nova Scotia is full of beautiful beaches, lakes and trails, many of the top tourist attractions are right downtown- totally accessible by
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