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in TravelCharles Dickens’ Account Of Halifax When His Ship Ran Aground In The Harbour
It was the winter of 1842 and Charles Dickens, the famous novelist and his wife Kate were on route to tour parts of the United States and Canada. Before the tour could begin, their steamship Britannia was required to stop in Halifax to take on provisions and drop off mail from Europe. The ship entered […] More
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Travel Alert: Threats To Close Nova Scotia / New Brunswick Border Over COVID-19 Restrictions
If you plan on travelling from Nova Scotia to New Brunswick or vise versa on January 23 or 29, you might want to postpone or travel early. A border protest is being organized over Facebook and calling for people including truckers to gather and shut down travel between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The date […] More
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Halifax’s Winter Parking Ban Will Be Enforced Overnight (Details)
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the municipal overnight winter parking ban will be enforced in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central. The ban will be enforced overnight from 1am to 6am. This year the Municipality has implemented two zones for overnight parking: Zone 1 – Central and Zone […] More
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Looking For Something New? Be A Deckhand On The Iconic Bluenose II This Summer
Looking for a change of pace? Why not tour with Bluenose II this summer? They’re hiring deckhands and no experience is required as all training is provided prior to the sailing season! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bluenose II (@sailbluenoseii) If you’re interested in living at sea and the tourism industry, you could […] More
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Up To 250 New Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming To Nova Scotia – Owning An EV Much More Appealing
The Government of Canada says it’s making it easier for Canadians to purchase and drive electric vehicles in the country. An announcement in Dartmouth this morning shows that this may be true. Today, the Honourable Johnathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources announced an investment of $1.2 million to Nova Scotia’s Clean Foundation to assist in […] More
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Some Cobequid Pass E-Pass Holders Charged $1 Million Dollars After Being Issued Refunds
Cases are popping up online of Cobequid Pass E-Pass holders being issued bills for $1 million dollars after receiving a refund for what their account may have held. Account refunds are being issued because the Province of Nova Scotia removed tolls from the highway for vehicles registered in Nova Scotia. One person took to Facebook’s […] More
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Tolls Have Just Been Eliminated On The Cobequid Pass For Nova Scotia Vehicles
As of today, December 16 at 11am the Province of Nova Scotia has removed the tolls for Nova Scotia registered vehicles using the Cobequid Pass. “Our government promised to remove tolls on the Cobequid Pass, and today it became a reality,” said Premier Tim Houston. “Tolls will remain for non-Nova Scotia passenger and commercial vehicles, […] More
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“Tom Selleck” House Outside Of Lunenburg Sells For $530,000 And It Doesn’t Even Have A Sewer
Situated on a small island about 15 minutes from the historic Town of Lunenburg is a house known by locals as the “Tom Selleck” house. It has this name because it’s where the television movie series Jesse Stone was filmed. Tom Selleck plays the title character, who is a New England police chief investigating a […] More
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Sneak Peek: Peggy’s Cove New Viewing Deck Opens To The Public In Less Than 24 Hours
Peggy’s Cove attracted almost 700,000 tourists per year in pre-COVID days and tourists operators are hoping they will soon return. When they do, there will be a new attraction to take in at Nova Scotia’s historic and picturesque lighthouse. The landmark’s accessible viewing deck officially opens to the public Monday, October 18. The project was […] More
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Fun, Frolic And Four Cylinders: Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail Never Disappoints
This article was originally published on EastCoastTester.com While COVID-19 is still playing a disruptive role in everyone’s lives, summer usually means traveling, sightseeing, camping and food and beer sampling. Wife Liz and I did all those things last month during a weekend trip to Cape Breton. The famous Cabot Trail is known for its curvy […] More
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Gas Prices Heading North Of 1.40 Tonight – Here’s What To Expect
Expect to be paying more for gas when you wake up in the morning. Nova Scotians in the Halifax area with Thanksgiving travel plans can expect to be paying a minimum price of 141.6 cents per litre for regular gasoline on Friday, an increase of 4.8 cents per litre. Those who depend on diesel fuel […] More
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A Billionaire’s Yacht Is Parked On The Halifax Waterfront And This Is What The Inside Looks Like
There have not been many yachts visiting the Halifax Waterfront this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. But now that some have eased, at least one has made it’s way into the harbour. The My Lady has been on our waterfront for about a week and is reportedly owned by a billionaire British Lord who likely […] More
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This Nova Scotia Hotel Just Tied Fairmont Banff Springs For Number 1 Hotel In Canada
Cabot Cape Breton is located on over a mile of sandy beach along the coast of Cape Breton Island. It has just tied for best Canadian Hotel with Fairmont Banff Springs for number one hotel in Canada. United Airline’s, Hemispheres magazine 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards recognizes the world’s top hotels, resorts, destinations and cities. These […] More
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Cape Breton Island Named Best Island In Canada For 2021 By Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
Travel + Leisure has announced the results of the World’s Best Awards 2021 readers’ survey. It reveals the top travel destinations and companies around the globe, from cities, islands and hotels to cruise lines, airlines, airports and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cape Breton Island (@visitcapebretonisland) Within this years rankings, […] More
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The Perfect Gift: A Calendar That Features Trucks Stuck In The Toll Plaza On The MacKay Bridge
Many seem to be amused by the number of trucks and trailers that get stuck in the toll plaza of Halifax’s MacKay Bridge. Despite signs that warn trucks to keep right, it seems that as of late, a new truck is getting stuck everyday. It could be because many more drivers are carrying cameras on […] More
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You Can Pick Flowers And Stroll Through An Endless Field Of Colour At This Farm
Are you looking to take a special someone on the most epic date? Maybe you’re looking to do something as a family this weekend. Whatever the occasion consider visiting Riverbreeze Farm in Truro. Known for their autumn cornmaze, right now they are holding their Sunflower and Zinnia Festival. You can stroll their fields and pick […] More
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You Will Need To Take Atlantic Canada’s First Gondola To Reach Nova Scotia’s Highest Picnic Spot
Two years ago, New York developer Joseph Balaz announced his plans to turn Cape Smokey in the Cape Breton Highlands to a year round destination and it is now beginning to come together. Starting mid week next week, you will be able to take the new gondola for a ride to the top of Cape […] More
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Halifax Stanfield Was Just Named One Of The Best Regional Airports In North America
Halifax Stanfield International Airport has a new banner to hang in their atrium. It’s been named the 10th best regional airport in North America according to Skytrax World Airport Awards. Not only did it achieve that title, but they rank second best in Canada as there is only one other Canadian airport in the top […] More
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Colin And Justin, Celebrity Designers Are Serving Brunch At A Cape Breton Hotel They’ve Purchased
For many years, the tiny Cape Breton Island community of Louisbourg has mainly been known to the masses for it’s National Park. The small seaside community that was a battle ground between the British and French during the 1700’s has a new attraction. Point of View Suites was owned by Tom Kennedy and his late […] More
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Yarmouth To Maine Ferry Scheduled To Resume Service In Spring 2022
Nova Scotia’s International high-speed ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbour Maine is scheduled to resume in Spring 2022. The 2020 and 2021 operating seasons for the ferry service were suspended because of the pandemic. Before the pandemic, the ferry hadn’t sailed since 2018 because the Bar Harbour terminal was under construction. “As with air […] More
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This Nova Scotia Village Has The Coolest Painted Fire Hydrants
The next time you take Route 4 through Cape Breton, be sure to look to the side of the road as you drive through the beautiful small village of St. Peter’s. St. Peter’s had always been known for its painted fire hydrants. They were originally painted in the 90’s and brought joy to the residents […] More
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Halifax Will Be Home To Atlantic Canada’s First Fleet Of Electric Transit Buses
Halifax Transit will be the first operator of electric buses in Atlantic Canada. The Province of Nova Scotia has announced that the service will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3,800 tonnes annually by 2030. The new funding will also be used to purchase charging equipment and expand the Ragged Lake Transit Centre to house the […] More
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This Nova Scotia Girl Is Going Viral For Her Dances At Popular Landmarks
Amanda Halliday, known as ScotianMotion has some good moves. She has been making online videos for sometime, but in the fall of 2020, the single mother decided to get serious about her past time and chose to promote positivity through her TikTok account. Halliday, who is 39, lives in the Digby area works as a […] More
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VIA Rail Passenger Service To Resume Between Nova Scotia And Montreal
VIA Rail has announced its last route that was suspended due to COVID-19, the Ocean, which runs between Halifax, in between and Montreal, will gradually be resuming service starting August 11. VIA says the return to operation will occur progressively beginning with one weekly round trip. The gradual resumption of the route has been made […] More
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New Sign At Canso Causeway To Welcome Travelers In Mi’kmaq
To recognize the Mi’kmaq people, their language and the significant geographical location, motorists travelling to Cape Breton across the Canso causeway will be welcomed by a new sign in Mi’kmaq that reads, Pjila’si Unama’kik. At a ceremony earlier today, Premier Rankin, along with Mi’kmaq elders and chiefs, Brenda Chisholm-Beaton, mayor of Port Hawkesbury, and guests […] More
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Changes Coming To Stop Signs In The Province’s Acadian Communities
A group of young Acadian students from Clare met with government officials in 2019 as part of a project to introduce the bilingual signs to the Municipality of Clare. The Province announced today that this summer, it will begin installing bilingual stop signs on provincial roads in Acadian Communities. “I am very proud of the […] More
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Canadians Are Flocking To Halifax Amid Well Handled Pandemic
Metro areas around Montreal, Greater Toronto, nearby Hamilton and London have seen an exodus of residents since April 2020. According to LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional networking platform, the area of Canada that saw the largest surge of growth in new residents since the start of the pandemic is the Halifax area. Metro Halifax experienced […] More
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A Man Built This Castle On Nova Scotia’s South Shore, Because His Queen Deserved To Live In A Castle
If you were looking for the most romantic fairytale about love in Nova Scotia, look no further than the love that a man named Max Manger had for his wife Gigi He supposedly built their private dwelling on Owls Head Island because his queen deserved to live in a castle. Their castle, lookout towers and […] More
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See You At The Beach – Lifeguards Will Be On Watch At NS Provincial Beaches Starting July 1
Last summer, more than 300,000 people visited Nova Scotia beaches and more than 100 rescues took place. Starting Thursday July 1, Nova Scotians can head back to provincial beaches for another summer of keeping cool under the eye of our lifeguard service. “Lifeguards are trained and ready to respond to any situation. Please follow their […] More
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Just In – Nova Scotia Opening The Border To All Of Canada On June 30 – What You Need To Know
From Health & Wellness: Nova Scotia’s borders are opening at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, to residents of the three other Atlantic provinces. The province will open to travellers from outside Atlantic Canada on June 30. People travelling from Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador can enter Nova Scotia for any reason and […] More
