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The Best Guide to Glamping in Nova Scotia

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The Perfect Nova Scotia Road Trip Itinerary

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101 Best Things to do in Nova Scotia

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Tips for Attending SailGP in Halifax

In June 2026 SailGP is coming back to the Halifax waterfront. SailGP first came to Nova Scotia in summer…

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Halifax

Ways to Enjoy Spring in Halifax

Spring in Halifax, Nova Scotia doesn’t just begin on March 21st every year, but it begins as the snow…

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Discovering Nova Scotia One Museum at a Time

By Christina MacNeil My sister-in-law Carolyn had just recently retired and was wondering what there was to do in…

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Thrifting and Vintage Shopping in Halifax

Halifax is a popular destination for thrifting, vintage shopping and even antiquing. From big thrift stores like Value Village…

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Things to do in Summerside, PEI

Summerside, Prince Edward Island is the second largest city in the province and one that might often get overlooked…

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Nova Scotia Travel

The Best of Farmers Markets in Nova Scotia

There are over 40 Farmers Markets in Nova Scotia and they range from seasonal to year round. With the…

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Support Local in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is home to many farmers, growers, producers, crafters, brewers, winemakers, bakers, the list goes on. All of…

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Traveling with Dogs in Nova Scotia

Traveling with dogs and pets has become increasingly popular over the last few years. 54% of dog and cat…

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Guide to the Shediac Lobster Festival

Every July the town of Shediac, New Brunswick celebrates the Shediac Lobster Festival (Festival du Homard de Shediac), a…

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Acadian Attractions on the Acadian Shores of Nova Scotia

In the summer of 2024 the municipalities of Argyle and Clare, part of the Yarmouth and Acadian Shores of…

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In Nova Scotia even though we have 13,000kms+ of o In Nova Scotia even though we have 13,000kms+ of ocean coastline and 3,000+ lakes people still LOVE a hot tub especially when on a vacation or staycation. 

This is the @watervalespringsretreat and they have not one but THREE hot tubs for you to enjoy. Book a gorgeous tiny home cabin now or book all three and bring your friends! 

#novascotia #hottublife #staycation
Explore Nova Scotia by CHEESE!! I was invited by Explore Nova Scotia by CHEESE!!

I was invited by @tasteofns to go on a bus trip tour of the @nsculinarytrails Cheese Trail! You can do this exact drive that we did to taste and enjoy some of these very fine cheeses too. Grab a Cheese Trail passport along the way or check in online as you go and you could collect enough stamps for a cheese trail t-shirt or win a cheesy prize! 

Highlights include @localsource for cheese by @tasteannapolis , a stop into @bistro22chef in Truro for a side venture on the NS Lobster, Good Cheer & Chowder Trails, a visit to @masstowncreameryandcafe and a final destination of @thatdutchmanscheese with some samples of Ciro’s Roma Cheese,  @knoydartfarm and @skyeglencreamery along the way! 

Which fine Nova Scotian cheese is your favourite?!?!

#novascotia #nsculinarytrails #tasteofnovascotia #cheesetrail
Halifax is home to 2025’s Best New Restaurant in C Halifax is home to 2025’s Best New Restaurant in Canada @mystichalifax 

It was also voted one of the Best New restaurants in all of North America. This restaurant is fine dining and fancier than anything Halifax has ever seen before. 

Located on the Halifax waterfront with gorgeous views of the harbour and found under the stairs as part of the @queensmarque and Freehand Hospitality. 

The food here is elevated, unique, picturesque and a delight to the pallet. Everything is made with care and in such a way like you’ve never had before. 

This is a sample of the short form menu that myself and friends enjoyed and it was quite exquisite. 

#mystic #novascotia #halifax #bestrestaurantincanada
It’s BBQ season! @leos.donair stocked me up with D It’s BBQ season! @leos.donair stocked me up with Donair Hamburgers and Donair Sausages for the summer. 

I was staying at @hookdhomes and had a gorgeous waterfront view to BBQ these tasty eats on. Both were delicious, I’d say the sausages were definitely my favourite. Have you ever tried them?

Check Leo’s Donair out in Timberlea, NS. Next up I’ll be trying their Donair eggrolls and Donair fingers!!

#donair #leosdonair #novascotia #halifax #foodreview
BIG NEWS!! Cabin 3 at @watervalespringsretreat now BIG NEWS!! Cabin 3 at @watervalespringsretreat now has a hot tub!!

That means all THREE of these gorgeous tiny homes in Salt Springs, Nova Scotia now have hot tubs for you to enjoy!!

Cabins 1 & 3 sleep two people and cabin 2 sleeps up to four! Each hot tub holds up to 4-6 people too! The property as a whole is adults only and no pets. 

Aside from hot tubs each cabin features a small kitchenette, full 3 piece bathrooms, lounge chairs, king beds, fire tables, BBQs and more! There is even a communal fire pit and yard games! Don’t forget the marshmallows!!

Book your stay now for this summer before they sell out! Tell them I sent you!! ❤️

#novascotia #watervalespringsretreat #tinyhome #novascotiaroadtrip #northumberlandcounty
Last weekend was the first ever @festivaldecoques Last weekend was the first ever @festivaldecoques (Clam Festival) in @baiesaintemarie on the Acadian Shore of Nova Scotia!

Seven days of clam celebrations with golden clam scavenger hunts, tours of the Innovative Fisheries Clam processing plant, clam digging tours, restaurants with tasty clam specials from clam chowders to clam poutine, clam burgers, clam pasta, clam rappie pie and more, a community clam boil, a clam digging competition and more! 

Next years festival will be even bigger and better!! Stay tuned for the dates as they change just like the tides!!

Tell me your favourite way to enjoy clams!!

#baiesaintemarie #festivaldecoques #acadianshores #clamfestival #grossecoques
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