Atlantic Canada's Top 10 Free Garden
Catalogues
East Coast gardens enjoy a balmy coastal climate, salty air
and prevailing offshore wind. Here's where to get your free
garden catalogues with links to other unique Canadian
garden sites.
What
Happened to Nova Scotia's Caribou? Did you know that large herds of caribou once
roamed Nova Scotia? If you think you know what happened
to them, take our forum poll,
then read
the answer here.
Another Perfect Storm
A 'perfect storm' much like the monster that sunk the Andrea
Gail on October 28, 1991, created havoc in NE Nova Scotia
and PEI, after three unique storm fronts converged on November
8, 2001. The convergence created a 'storm bomb' that wiped
out part of the Canso Causeway, and plunged the Eastern Shore
into darkness. Read about "The
(original) 'Perfect Storm'.
Autumn
Leaf Watch on Marine Drive
Nova Scotia's beautiful Eastern Shore offers some of the most
spectacular colours in the province. Here are the best viewing
spots to take in the show by car, bike or on one of the many
hiking trails. Read more...
Coastal
Adventures Sea Kayaking
Offering 1-10 day adventure tours for 19 years, Coastal Adventures
of Tangier is Nova Scotia's most experienced sea kayaking
operation.
Ecum
Secum Beachcombing Tours- Ecotourism
is on the increase on the Eastern Shore, with more and more
visitors exploring our wonderful coastline - hiking, biking,
canoeing, sea kayaking, and good old fashioned beachcombing.
Musquodoboit
Goes Mainstream Here's an interesting article from the Adventure Hogg
as he walks the new Trail in Musquodoboit Harbour. Matthew Hogg
is worried that the latest upgrades leave all the bushwacking
fun behind in exchange for easy walking convenience.
Musquodoboit
Trailways Ass'n Take a cyber tour of the Musquie Trail
with descriptions, pics and more! More
Eastern Shore Trails
Here's an interactive map from Trails Nova Scotia. Simply
click on the area of the province, Highway
7 for example, that you want to hike and get your boots
on!
Get
a good Bite on Summer
Some effective strategies for dealing with the itch and discomfort of insect bites.
The
Highway7 Community Forum
Chat, meet new friends, share your views, ask questions, find out what
others are saying about life on Highway #7. Here's
what we're talking about:
The Perfect
Storm
Here is the story of the Andrea Gail complete with extensive
links to other sources and reports about this monumental storm.
Beachcombing
the Atlantic Coast
Through 150 detailed b&w illustrations and the author's insight, this field
guide describes a beachcomber's bounty of sea sponges, jellyfish, worms, shells,
fish, mammals, birds, seaweed, flowering plants--and tells you where to find
them.
Outdoors
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's online, outdoor magazine. Helping you explore the great outdoors.
News, events, features, special destinations, outdoor properties, outdoor gear
and equipment, The Outdoor Directory and alot more.
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural
History
Discover the natural wonders of Canada's east coast with the Nova Scotia Museum
of Natural History Butterflies North and South
The Nova Scotia Nature
Trust
Works with private landowners to protect and conserve significant natural areas
throughout the province.
"If
you don’t change course,
you’ll end up where you’re headed."
Ancient Chinese Proverb.
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We do not inherit the land from our ancestors; we borrow it from
our children.
(First Nations)
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The Meek shall inherit the earth.... after we're through with it.
(T-shirt)
Nova Scotia's Seacoast Trail
Where
on Earth is
