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WRITTEN BY GAIL GERSON-WITTE & CAROLYN DELAFRANGE BEST F BEST F BEST F BEST F BEST FAMOUS RO AMOUS RO AMOUS RO AMOUS RO AMOUS ROAD TRIP WITH EX AD TRIP WITH EX AD TRIP WITH EX AD TRIP WITH EX AD TRIP WITH EXCITING DESTINA CITING DESTINA CITING DESTINA CITING DESTINA CITING DESTINATIONS & DELICIOUS DINING TIONS & DELICIOUS DINING TIONS & DELICIOUS DINING TIONS & DELICIOUS DINING TIONS & DELICIOUS DINING A B NOVA SCOTIA DISCOVERING IRONWORKS DISTILLERY INC., 2 Kempt St., PO Box 734, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 2C0, 902-640-2424, Fax: 902-640-2383, www.ironworksdistillery.com. This micro-distillery run by Lynne MacKay & Pierre Guevremont & named for their 1893 building, (was a marine blacksmith’s shop) A tasting of Apple Vodka that uses An- napolis Valley apples & other fruity products, (made from natural ingredients) are distilled by hand with different varieties & combina- tions of fruit was outstanding.Check for new products. SALT SHAKER DELI, PO Box 966, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 2C0. 902-640-3434, Fax: 902- 640-3099, Chef Adam Todd’s Pint of Propeller Draught & 1lb Indian Pt. Mussels for is great. From Pad Thai, to Seafood Pizza, to Smoked Seafood Chowder & a fab Lobster Roll w/ Nova Scotia lobster, an Ital- ian Platter & Mediterranean Tuna were really outstanding! TROT IN TIME BUGGY RIDES, RR #1, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 2C0, 902-634- 8917. Contact Per- son: Basil Oickle. The best activity with explanations & historical facts that are a WOW. TRATTORIA DELLA NONA, 9 King St., Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J2C0, 902-640-3112, Fax: 902-640-3119, www.trattoriadellanonna.ca. Chef Terry Vassallo combine modern cuisine & traditional Italian classics & create exceptional experi- ences. Wood fired pizza, fresh pastas, local seafood & traditional Italian dishes like Osso Bucco & Saltimbocca, paired with an ex- tensive wine list representing all of the major wine regions of Italy. We offer thoughtful and attentive service on three different levels of dining. Have a drink in our busy bar area next to the wood fired pizza oven, on the sunny street level, or the romantic Cantina with the cozy Kachelofen (wood burning oven). Come and experience the food, wine and romance of Italy! LUNENBURG ARMS HOTEL & SPA, 94 Pelham Street, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B0J 2C0. Rich in history, cul- ture, entertainment & COMFORT. The view of the harbour exciting. Won- drous get away, retreat, or meeting place. Unesco World Heritage Site.. fab spa services, wonderful break- fast, allergy-free duvets- robes- wire- less Internet- cable, Aveda soaps , pet-friendly. Considered one of the most attractive towns in Canada, listened to Bob Sayer describe the vista of Mahone Bay’s 5 churches (3 are readily visible) & interesting businesses. From October 2nd to 4th Mahone Bay will show off its autumn-draped streets to the world as scarecrows, pumpkins and various other fall heroes adorn the town & this is a not to be missed event. I loved the . The Great Scarecrow Challenge where residents and businesses alike take part in this unusual contest. The Mahone Bay Centre, the Anglican Church Hall, and the Legion Hall are the centres of attention for antiques collectors & I really want to return here! Bob Sayer walk and talk Mahone Bay Visitor Information Centre, 624-6151 or 1-888-624-6151. AMOS PEWTER, 589 Main St, Mahone Bay NS B0J 2E0, (902) 624-9547, Toll Free: (800) 565-3369, Fax: (902) 624-1366,, www.amospewter.com, Email: [email protected]. Amos Pew- ter designs stunning handcrafted pewter gifts, jewelry & keep- sakes in an open studio where we witnessed this fine art form with the talented Artisans. Amos Pewter designs pewter gifts & ornaments since 1974. I bought a huge amount of jewelry. TANGLED GARDENS, P.O. Box 80, 11827 Hwy 1, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia, Canada, BOP 1MO, [email protected]. Opening times - April to December. Daily. Open 10am to 6pm. Located in the Grand Pre in the exquisite Annapolis Valley. Beverly McClare & George Walford make jellies, vinegars & herbs from the herb garden. There is an art gallery. The name ‘tangled garden’ is expressive of its blend of plants, picket fences, pergolas, sculptures & ponds.http://www.gardenvisit.com/garden/ tangled_garden#ixzz19p5WAPh2he. FISHERIES MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC, 68 Bluenose Drive, P.O. Box 1363 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 2C0, ,902-634-4794 Toll Free 1-866-579-4909, Fax: 902-634-8990, E-mail: [email protected],http://museum.gov.ns.ca/fma/en/home/ default.aspxLearn about Rum. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.Learned about life in a fishing community & up close about life at sea. Extraordi- nary aquarium & wharf-side vessels. Take a boat ride, see the Ice House Theatre, the Salt Store Gift Shop & Old Fish Factory Restaurant are fun. We shucked scallops & then ate them!!! DOMAINE DE GRAND PRIX WINERY & LE CAVEAU RESTAURANT , 11611 Highway 1,P.O. Box 105,Grand Pré, N.S, BOP 1M0,Canada, (902) 542-1753, Toll Free 866-GPWINES, Fax (902) 542- 0060,www.grandprewines.ns.ca/restaurant. 2011 season begins on Saturday April 31st,mail [email protected]. Domaine de Grand Pré Founder Hanspeter Stutz, created one of the lovliest places in the area, now Winemaker Jürg Stutz, uses 100 percent Nova Scotian grapes & presents unique varieties & has won many awards for wines well suited for the Maritime region. They grow specialty grapes specially developed for Nova Scotia’s climate & landscape, & have over 25,000 visitors each year . The Muscat Ice Wine is beyond compare. LE CAVEAU RESTAURANT, an ex- quisite dining experience in the heart of Nova Scotia. Chef Jason Lynch and his dining dream utilize 80% of home grown products in their universal worldwide style of cookery. The roomy outdoor terrace is superb for private parties & dazzling weddings. In the heart of the Annapolis Valley, only 50 minutes from Halifax & just outside of Wolfville, they areopen for lunch & dinner. The lovely atmosphere & fabulous food make this a “Must .” Domaine de Grand Pré’s wine shop is a great spot to relax and taste some of our wines or perhaps pick up a gift that is uniquely Nova Scotian. Mouthwatering selection of Wine tasting with cheese pairings of beautiful cheeses THE TRAIN STATION INN, 21 Station Rd., Tatamagouche, NS B0K 1V0 (902) 657-3222 www.trainstation.ca. James & Shelly le Fresne restored the century old Train Station with furnishings that sug- gest the historical olden days. The station & spacious cabooses are an unparalleled Bed & Breakfast experience, as they welcome you aboard . With 3 bedrooms, private baths, a parlor, sitting rooms, balcony & kitchenettes, in the original Stationmaster’s residence & a railway museum, café & unique gift shop.. The food in the dining car is first-class & the Continental Breakfast in the Jitney Café unrivaled. Great for banquets, special events & families who look for something differently delicious. PEGGY’S COVE, 178 Peggy’s Point Rd., Peggy’s Cove, NS. B3Z 3S2,www.peggys-cove.com. Peggy’s Cove is a little fishing vil- lage south of Halifax with world’s most photographed lighthouse . The rocky landscape of Peggy’s Cove where you can walk on these rocks to have a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean with its strong winds. Check out the wondrous shops selling souvenirs & go to the lighthouse post office & mail a postcard to yourself. It’s the last place in Canada that still hand stamps mail. Swissair Flight 111 Memorial is here & the Fishermen’s Monument. A popular item among tourists visiting the South Shore is a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “Lunenburg - a nice little drinking town with a fishing problem.” Lynne MacKay and Pierre Guevremont. This past summer, the couple purchased the former Walters Blacksmith Shop on Montague Street. LUNENBURG TIDAL BORE RAFTING PARK & COTTAGES, RR4 Shubenacadie,NS CanadaBoN 2Ho, 1800-565RAFT, www.raftingcanada.ca. One of the top 5 rivers in Canada the Shubenacadie River & Tidal Bore Rafting Park are awesome to white water raft, take a mud sliding tour or just vacation. Rafting trips & family adventures on 180 acres of backwoods is only 1 hour from downtown Halifax. 10 Cedar Pine Cot- tages fabulous home cook- ing restaurant, gift shop, dog kennels, senior rates & more. The Sandbar Restau- rant is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (including break- fast) & is available for special functions, events & business meet- ings & wedding receptions! Delicious pies unique dishes like lob- ster & Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Toasted Almond & Mandarin Salad, Mixed Berry Crumble & Sticky Toffee Pudding are special. HALL’S HARBOUR & THE LOBSTER POUND RESTAURANT, 3586 Hwy 359, Centreville RR3 NS-BOP 1J0, 902-678-7001, Fax: 902-678-7001. In the SW region of Nova Scotia, Canada, this small fishing lends its name both to the small fishing vil- lage overlooks the Annapolis Valley, on the north & the Bay of Fundy, on the East Sheffield Vault & on the West Chipman Brook. This is a fab Tourism Destination. Pick your lobster from the lobster pound, stay overnight, visit the artists studio, search for antiques. ABOUT THE BAY OF FUNDY They are home to the world’s highest recorded tides & this is nature’s rarest show that you will not see anywhere else. One hundred billion ton ofwater flow in and out of the Bay of Fundy twice daily every 24 hrs a day dis- playing currents, 4-8ft waves, swells, rip-currents, whirlpools 4 whitewater rapids. Tides are thought of the pulse of the planet. They originate because the force of gravity decreases with dis- tance from a massive body which in our case is the Moon. The wave is a “Tidal Bore”. The river changes direction before your very eyes, created by the tidal wave, or bore, is followed by 3 to 12 ft+ rapids. SHUBENACADIE GLOOSCAP HERITAGE CENTRE & MI’KMAQ MUSEUM, 65 Treaty Trail, Truro Power Centre, Millbrook, Nova Scotia, B6L 1W3,902- 843-3496, 800-895-1177, www.glooscapapheritagecentre.com. I loved learning about the mi’kmaq history & viewing the incredible 40-foot statue of glooscap. This aboriginal group describes kluskap (glooscap) as an abenaki word meaning “man from nothing”. Glooscap, was he first human. He was created out of a bolt of lightening in the sand & is shown in mi’kmaq legends as a sym- bol of wisdom & hope dreamcatchers to earrings, traditional mi’kmaq music to prolific aboriginal literature, clothes to ball caps and from genu- ine mi’kmaq art to brilliantly crafted native jewelry. JOST VINEYARDS, MALAGASH TOUR / TASTING, 48 Vintage Lane- Malagash, Nova Scotia, Canada B0K 1E0, [email protected] -Toll Free: 1-800-565-4567 (Canada and the US), Fax: 902-257-2248 Telephone: 902-257-2636, With 150 Awards, & located along the Sunrise Trail , along the Northumberland Strait. Christian Jost’s family began the wine busi- ness in Germany’s Rhine region & here assists many to develop their own wines. Offers specialized wine labeling, wine training, a craft shop deli bar.Fabulous tour & a private wine tasting included shopping at the dazzling store. The warm wa- ters of the Northumberland Strait produces a remarkable selection of reds, whites, fruit wines, ice wines & specialty wines, with the ice wines being my favorite. 221 Alex MacDonald Rd., Earltown, Nova Scotia, Canada B0K 1V0, E-mail: [email protected], www.sugarmoon.ca, 1-866-81-maple. Nestled amidst striking mountainous hiking trails & with a huge variety of Maple products in the maple store, we enjoyed the time- honored Nova Scotia cookery, but with a flawless maple accent. Scott Whitelaw & Quita Gray are the owners who teach the tech- niques & history of maple sugaring right in their own sugar camp & you can visit the Sugar Woods. Loved the authentic log pancake house. See the springtime tradition of making maple syrup over a wood-fired evaporator, fueled with mountain hardwood. The Sugar Moon Farm is Atlantic Canada’s Maple Syrup Economuseum, a living museum of the craft of maple sugaring.They give free tours of our working sugar camp & maple interpretive area, seasonal demonstrations & maple samples. SUGAR MOON FARM, EARLTOWN LUNCH / TOUR GASPEREAU VINEYARDS, 2239 White Rock Road, Gaspereau, NS, CA, B4P 2R1, 902-542-1455, www.gaspereauwine.com, [email protected]. Formerly an apple orchard the vine- yard was planted in 1996 on south facing slope. Opened in 2004, winemaker, Jost planted Chardonnay, Riesling, Ortega & Vidal on the warmer upper part of a vineyard and varieties such as De Chaunac, L’Acadie, New York Muscat & Kuhlmann further down what is a fairly continual slope. Jost prefers L’Acadie,” which is the most widely planted white variety in Nova Scotia. The Choco- late & Wine pairings is not to be missed .The Maple Wine-my favorite. GRAND PRE MAHONE BAY RADISSON SUITE HOTEL HALIFAX, 1649 Hollis St., Halifax, NS 902-429-7233, www.radissonhalifax.com. Right in the heart of Halifax, this all-suite hotel overlooks the historic harbour with 104 wonder- fully designed very roomy suites, each with a separate living room. They have a 3 green key rating ,high speed internet, great indoor pool, sauna & fitness center & are close to everything you want to experience. We enjoyed Ryan Duffy’s restaurant in the hotel for fine breakfast, lunch & dinners. HALIFAX FOXHILL FARM CHEESE HOUSE, 1209 Marginal Rd., Halifax, NS B3L 4T6, (902) 407-1301, Fax: (902) 542-4024 www.foxhillcheesehouse.com. Rick and Jeanita Rand, 160 cows, ten employees, several barns and a cheese house. The Rand’s make more than a dozen different varieties of cheese and also produce their own gelato, which they sell at the market. It was my father’s, my grandfather’s, my great-grandfather’s. MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC, 1675 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA B3J 1S3, 902-424-7490, http:// museum.gov.ns.ca/mmanew/en/home/default.aspx. Located in the heart of Halifax’s historic waterfront I learned about Nova Scotia’s rich maritime heritage. I saw small craft boatbuilding , World War Convoys, the story of sailing & the Age of Steam. From , the Ti- tanic to the Halifax Explosion, I learned how to define Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea. I sat in a replica Titanic deck chair & climbed aboard CSS Acadia. Here you can really feel his- tory. HALIFAX CITADEL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 5425 Sackville St. Halifax, Nova Scotia, 902- 426,5080. Visit 1869-with tours, visual talk & exhibits & the “Army Museum’s” scarce display of weapons, medals & uniforms show Citadel’s part in FACT:. No building in Halifax is higher than the hill as the Harbour must be vis- ible to protect it with impenetrable guard walls, still fixed canons & spy holes to see the harbor & pretend to fire canons are drawn daily in tribute. THE FIVE FISHERMEN, 1740 Argyle St., Halifax, NS Canada B3J 2B6, 902-422-4421, www.fivefishermen.com. Halifax’s pre- mier seafood restaurant for 35 years. The elaborate Mussel Bar included with all main courses, is a huge hit as are the ghost stories, & exquisite parties & business events. Wine Specta- tor Award of Excellence & a new Deck add to the popular- ity of the nightime activites with smooth service. Multi leveled dining & known for its past serving the Titanic’s unfortu- nate victims like John Astor. Rumor has it that their ghosts are still there! BLOMIDON INN, 195 Main St., Wolfville, NS, 902-542-2291, www.blomidon.ns.ca. A tastefully restored 19th Century Sea Captain’s Man- sion. Acres of gardens & like a Victorian English Manor House. Wolfville is the centre of “wine country”, they have an Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator Magazine. See the fab House of Gifts . The Laceby family with sons, Michael (outside) & Chef Sean, Rob& wife Mary run the Amherst Shore Country Inn. This is “the” place to stay & visit . AS SEEN IN THE JANUARY 2011
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Road Trip with Exciting Destinations & Delicious DiningStops in ; HALIFAX, LUNENBURG, MAHONE BAY, GRAND PRE, SHUBENACADIE & others. Places to stay, things to do and plenty to eat!
Transcript of Discovering Nova Scotia — Daily News
WRITTEN BYGAIL GERSON-WITTE &CAROLYN DELAFRANGE
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IRONWORKS DISTILLERY INC., 2 Kempt St., PO Box 734, Lunenburg,Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 2C0, 902-640-2424, Fax: 902-640-2383,www.ironworksdistillery.com. This micro-distillery run by LynneMacKay & Pierre Guevremont & named for their 1893 building, (wasa marine blacksmith’s shop) A tasting of Apple Vodka that uses An-napolis Valley apples & other fruity products, (made from naturalingredients) are distilled by hand with different varieties & combina-tions of fruit was outstanding.Check for new products.
SALT SHAKER DELI, PO Box 966,Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, CanadaB0J 2C0. 902-640-3434, Fax: 902-640-3099, Chef Adam Todd’s Pintof Propeller Draught & 1lb IndianPt. Mussels for is great. From PadThai, to Seafood Pizza, to SmokedSeafood Chowder & a fab LobsterRoll w/ Nova Scotia lobster, an Ital-ian Platter & Mediterranean Tuna were really outstanding!
TROT IN TIMEBUGGY RIDES, RR#1, Lunenburg,Nova Scotia, CanadaB0J 2C0, 902-634-8917. Contact Per-son: Basil Oickle.The best activitywith explanations &historical facts thatare a WOW.
TRATTORIA DELLA NONA, 9 King St., Lunenburg, Nova Scotia,Canada B0J2C0, 902-640-3112, Fax: 902-640-3119,www.trattoriadellanonna.ca. Chef Terry Vassallo combine moderncuisine & traditional Italian classics & create exceptional experi-ences. Wood fired pizza, fresh pastas, local seafood & traditionalItalian dishes like Osso Bucco & Saltimbocca, paired with an ex-tensive wine list representing all of the major wine regions of Italy.We offer thoughtful and attentive service on three different levelsof dining. Have a drink in our busy bar area next to the wood firedpizza oven, on the sunny street level, or the romantic Cantina withthe cozy Kachelofen (wood burning oven). Come and experiencethe food, wine and romance of Italy!
LUNENBURG ARMS HOTEL & SPA,94 Pelham Street, Lunenburg, NovaScotia B0J 2C0. Rich in history, cul-ture, entertainment & COMFORT. Theview of the harbour exciting. Won-drous get away, retreat, or meetingplace. Unesco World Heritage Site..fab spa services, wonderful break-fast, allergy-free duvets- robes- wire-
less Internet- cable, Aveda soaps , pet-friendly.
Considered one of the most attractive towns in Canada, listenedto Bob Sayer describe the vista of Mahone Bay’s 5 churches (3are readily visible) & interesting businesses. From October 2ndto 4th Mahone Bay will show off its autumn-draped streets to theworld as scarecrows, pumpkins and various other fall heroesadorn the town & this is a not to be missed event. I loved the .The Great Scarecrow Challenge where residents and businessesalike take part in this unusual contest. The Mahone Bay Centre,the Anglican Church Hall, and the Legion Hall are the centres ofattention for antiques collectors & I really want to return here!Bob Sayer walk and talk Mahone Bay Visitor Information Centre,624-6151 or 1-888-624-6151.
AMOS PEWTER, 589 Main St, Mahone Bay NS B0J 2E0, (902)624-9547, Toll Free: (800) 565-3369, Fax: (902) 624-1366,,www.amospewter.com, Email: [email protected]. Amos Pew-ter designs stunning handcrafted pewter gifts, jewelry & keep-sakes in an open studio where we witnessed this fine art formwith the talented Artisans. Amos Pewter designs pewter gifts &ornaments since 1974. I bought a huge amount of jewelry.
TANGLED GARDENS, P.O. Box 80, 11827Hwy 1, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia, Canada,BOP 1MO, [email protected] times - April to December. Daily.Open 10am to 6pm. Located in the GrandPre in the exquisite Annapolis Valley.Beverly McClare & George Walford makejellies, vinegars & herbs from the herbgarden. There is an art gallery. The name‘tangled garden’ is expressive of its blend of plants, picket fences,pergolas, sculptures & ponds.http://www.gardenvisit.com/garden/tangled_garden#ixzz19p5WAPh2he.
FISHERIES MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC, 68 Bluenose Drive, P.O.Box 1363 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 2C0, ,902-634-4794Toll Free 1-866-579-4909, Fax: 902-634-8990, E-mail:[email protected] ,h t tp : / /museum.gov.ns . ca / fma /en /home/default.aspxLearn about Rum. A UNESCO World HeritageSite.Learned about life in afishing community & up closeabout life at sea. Extraordi-nary aquarium & wharf-sidevessels. Take a boat ride, seethe Ice House Theatre, theSalt Store Gift Shop & Old FishFactory Restaurant are fun.We shucked scallops & thenate them!!!
DOMAINE DE GRAND PRIX WINERY & LE CAVEAU RESTAURANT, 11611 Highway 1,P.O. Box 105,Grand Pré, N.S, BOP 1M0,Canada,(902) 542-1753, Toll Free 866-GPWINES, Fax (902) 542-0060,www.grandprewines.ns.ca/restaurant. 2011 season beginson Saturday April 31st,mail [email protected]. Domainede Grand Pré Founder Hanspeter Stutz, created one of the lovliestplaces in the area, now Winemaker Jürg Stutz, uses 100 percentNova Scotian grapes & presents unique varieties & has won manyawards for wines well suited for the Maritime region. They growspecialty grapes specially developed for Nova Scotia’s climate &landscape, & have over 25,000 visitors each year . The MuscatIce Wine is beyond compare. LE CAVEAU RESTAURANT, an ex-quisite dining experience in the heart of Nova Scotia. Chef JasonLynch and his dining dream utilize 80% of home grown productsin their universal worldwide style of cookery. The roomy outdoorterrace is superb for private parties & dazzling weddings. In theheart of the Annapolis Valley, only 50 minutes from Halifax & justoutside of Wolfville, they areopen for lunch & dinner. The lovelyatmosphere & fabulous food make this a “Must .” Domaine deGrand Pré’s wine shop is a great spot to relax and taste some ofour wines or perhaps pick up a gift that is uniquely Nova Scotian.Mouthwatering selection of Wine tasting with cheese pairings ofbeautiful cheeses
THE TRAIN STATION INN, 21 Station Rd., Tatamagouche, NS B0K1V0 (902) 657-3222 www.trainstation.ca. James & Shelly le Fresnerestored the century old Train Station with furnishings that sug-gest the historical olden days. The station & spacious caboosesare an unparalleled Bed & Breakfast experience, as they welcomeyou aboard . With 3 bedrooms, private baths, a parlor, sittingrooms, balcony & kitchenettes, in the original Stationmaster’sresidence & a railway museum, café & unique gift shop.. Thefood in the dining car is first-class & the Continental Breakfast inthe Jitney Café unrivaled. Great for banquets, special events &families who look for something differently delicious.
PEGGY’S COVE, 178 Peggy’s Point Rd., Peggy’s Cove, NS. B3Z3S2,www.peggys-cove.com. Peggy’s Cove is a little fishing vil-lage south of Halifax with world’s most photographed lighthouse. The rocky landscape of Peggy’s Cove where you can walk onthese rocks to have a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean with itsstrong winds. Check out the wondrous shops selling souvenirs &go to the lighthouse post office & mail a postcard to yourself. It’sthe last place in Canada that still hand stamps mail. Swissair Flight111 Memorial is here & the Fishermen’s Monument.
A popular item among tourists visiting the South Shore is aT-shirt emblazoned with the words “Lunenburg - a nice littledrinking town with a fishing problem.” Lynne MacKay andPierre Guevremont. This past summer, the couple purchasedthe former Walters Blacksmith Shop on Montague Street.
LUNENBURG
TIDAL BORE RAFTING PARK & COTTAGES, RR4 Shubenacadie,NSCanadaBoN 2Ho, 1800-565RAFT, www.raftingcanada.ca. One ofthe top 5 rivers in Canada the Shubenacadie River & Tidal BoreRafting Park are awesome to white water raft, take a mud slidingtour or just vacation. Raftingtrips & family adventures on180 acres of backwoods isonly 1 hour from downtownHalifax. 10 Cedar Pine Cot-tages fabulous home cook-ing restaurant, gift shop, dogkennels, senior rates &more. The Sandbar Restau-rant is open daily from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. (including break-fast) & is available for special functions, events & business meet-ings & wedding receptions! Delicious pies unique dishes like lob-ster & Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Toasted Almond & Mandarin Salad,Mixed Berry Crumble & Sticky Toffee Pudding are special.
HALL’S HARBOUR & THE LOBSTERPOUND RESTAURANT, 3586 Hwy359, Centreville RR3 NS-BOP 1J0,902-678-7001, Fax: 902-678-7001.In the SW region of Nova Scotia,Canada, this small fishing lends itsname both to the small fishing vil-lage overlooks the Annapolis Valley,on the north & the Bay of Fundy, onthe East Sheffield Vault & on the West Chipman Brook. This is afab Tourism Destination. Pick your lobster from the lobster pound,stay overnight, visit the artists studio, search for antiques.
ABOUT THEBAY OF FUNDY
They are home to the world’shighest recorded tides & thisis nature’s rarest show thatyou will not see anywhereelse. One hundred billion tonofwater flow in and out of theBay of Fundy twice daily every 24 hrs a day dis-playing currents, 4-8ft waves, swells, rip-currents, whirlpools 4whitewater rapids. Tides are thought of the pulse of the planet.They originate because the force of gravity decreases with dis-tance from a massive body which in our case is the Moon. Thewave is a “Tidal Bore”. The river changes direction before yourvery eyes, created by the tidal wave, or bore, is followed by 3 to12 ft+ rapids.
SHUBENACADIE
GLOOSCAP HERITAGE CENTRE & MI’KMAQ MUSEUM, 65 TreatyTrail, Truro Power Centre, Millbrook, Nova Scotia, B6L 1W3,902-843-3496, 800-895-1177, www.glooscapapheritagecentre.com. Iloved learning about themi’kmaq history & viewingthe incredible 40-foot statueof glooscap. This aboriginalgroup describes kluskap(glooscap) as an abenakiword meaning “man fromnothing”. Glooscap, was hefirst human. He was createdout of a bolt of lightening inthe sand & is shown inmi’kmaq legends as a sym-bol of wisdom & hopedreamcatchers to earrings,traditional mi’kmaq musicto prolific aboriginal literature, clothes to ball caps and from genu-ine mi’kmaq art to brilliantly crafted native jewelry.
JOST VINEYARDS, MALAGASH TOUR / TASTING, 48 Vintage Lane-Malagash, Nova Scotia, Canada B0K 1E0, [email protected] -TollFree: 1-800-565-4567 (Canada and the US), Fax: 902-257-2248Telephone: 902-257-2636, With 150 Awards, & located along the
Sunrise Trail , along theNorthumberland Strait. ChristianJost’s family began the wine busi-ness in Germany’s Rhine region &here assists many to develop theirown wines. Offers specialized winelabeling, wine training, a craft shopdeli bar.Fabulous tour & a privatewine tasting included shopping atthe dazzling store. The warm wa-ters of the Northumberland Strait
produces a remarkable selection of reds, whites, fruit wines, icewines & specialty wines, with the ice wines being my favorite.
221 Alex MacDonald Rd., Earltown, Nova Scotia, Canada B0K 1V0,E-mail: [email protected], www.sugarmoon.ca, 1-866-81-maple.Nestled amidst striking mountainous hiking trails & with a hugevariety of Maple products in the maple store, we enjoyed the time-honored Nova Scotia cookery, but with a flawless maple accent.Scott Whitelaw & Quita Gray are the owners who teach the tech-niques & history of maple sugaring right in their own sugar camp& you can visit the Sugar Woods. Loved the authentic log pancakehouse. See the springtime tradition of making maple syrup over awood-fired evaporator, fueled with mountain hardwood. The SugarMoon Farm is Atlantic Canada’s Maple Syrup Economuseum, aliving museum of the craft of maple sugaring.They give free toursof our working sugar camp & maple interpretive area, seasonaldemonstrations & maple samples.
SUGAR MOON FARM,EARLTOWN LUNCH / TOUR
GASPEREAU VINEYARDS, 2239 White Rock Road, Gaspereau, NS,CA, B4P 2R1, 902-542-1455, www.gaspereauwine.com,[email protected]. Formerly an apple orchard the vine-yard was planted in 1996 on south facing slope. Opened in 2004,winemaker, Jost planted Chardonnay, Riesling, Ortega & Vidal onthe warmer upper part of a vineyard and varieties such as DeChaunac, L’Acadie, New York Muscat & Kuhlmann further downwhat is a fairly continual slope. Jost prefers L’Acadie,” which isthe most widely planted white variety in Nova Scotia. The Choco-late & Wine pairings is not to be missed .The Maple Wine-myfavorite.
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RADISSON SUITE HOTEL HALIFAX, 1649 Hollis St., Halifax, NS902-429-7233, www.radissonhalifax.com. Right in the heart ofHalifax, this all-suite hoteloverlooks the historicharbour with 104 wonder-fully designed very roomysuites, each with a separateliving room. They have a 3green key rating ,high speedinternet, great indoor pool,sauna & fitness center & areclose to everything you wantto experience. We enjoyed Ryan Duffy’s restaurant in the hotelfor fine breakfast, lunch & dinners.
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FOXHILL FARM CHEESE HOUSE, 1209 Marginal Rd., Halifax, NSB3L 4T6, (902) 407-1301, Fax: (902) 542-4024www.foxhillcheesehouse.com. Rick and Jeanita Rand, 160 cows,ten employees, several barns and a cheese house. The Rand’smake more than a dozen different varieties of cheese and alsoproduce their own gelato, which they sell at the market. It was myfather’s, my grandfather’s, my great-grandfather’s.
MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC, 1675 Lower Water StreetHalifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA B3J 1S3, 902-424-7490, http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mmanew/en/home/default.aspx. Located in theheart of Halifax’s historic waterfront I learned about Nova Scotia’srich maritime heritage. I saw small craft boatbuilding , World WarConvoys, the story of sailing & the Age of Steam. From , the Ti-tanic to the Halifax Explosion, I learned how to define Nova Scotiaand its relationship with the sea. I sat in a replica Titanic deckchair & climbed aboard CSS Acadia. Here you can really feel his-tory.
HALIFAX CITADEL NATIONAL HISTORICSITE, 5425 Sackville St. Halifax, NovaScotia, 902- 426,5080. Visit 1869-withtours, visual talk & exhibits & the “ArmyMuseum’s” scarce display of weapons,medals & uniforms show Citadel’s partin FACT:. No building in Halifax is higherthan the hill as the Harbour must be vis-ible to protect it with impenetrable guardwalls, still fixed canons & spy holes tosee the harbor & pretend to fire canonsare drawn daily in tribute.
THE FIVE FISHERMEN, 1740 Argyle St., Halifax, NS CanadaB3J 2B6, 902-422-4421, www.fivefishermen.com. Halifax’s pre-mier seafood restaurant for 35 years. The elaborate Mussel Barincluded with all main courses, is a huge hit as are the ghoststories, & exquisite parties &business events. Wine Specta-tor Award of Excellence & anew Deck add to the popular-ity of the nightime activites withsmooth service. Multi leveleddining & known for its pastserving the Titanic’s unfortu-nate victims like John Astor.Rumor has it that their ghostsare still there!
BLOMIDON INN, 195 Main St., Wolfville, NS, 902-542-2291,www.blomidon.ns.ca. A tastefully restored 19th Century Sea Captain’s Man-sion. Acres of gardens & like a Victorian English Manor House. Wolfville is thecentre of “wine country”, they have an Award of Excellence for its Wine Listfrom Wine Spectator Magazine. See the fab House of Gifts . The Laceby familywith sons, Michael (outside) & Chef Sean, Rob& wife Mary run the AmherstShore Country Inn. This is “the” place to stay & visit .
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