Length of stay: 6 days
Visited: September 2025
Nova Scotia boasts of being Canada’s ocean playground. It’s a slogan that’s even listed on their license plates. It’s located in the Maritimes and has over 13,300 kilometers of coastline to explore that includes several lighthouses, rugged beaches, hidden coves and charming fishing villages. We’ve been a couple times before, but were eager to return in the fall to catch a glimpse of the fall colours.
Day 1: Art
When we were booking our plane tickets for some reason we thought it would be a brilliant idea to catch one of the first flights of the day from Toronto Halifax. Perhaps because then we’d have a full extra day to spend in Nova Scotia. But it meant we’d have to leave home ridiculously early. No one was in a good mood that morning. But at least we were in good company as my mom and uncle joined us on our trip.
The plus side to an early start was that there wasn’t much traffic on the road and the airport was fairly empty, so we had no issues checking in or going through security. And it turned out our flight wasn’t very full so we got an empty seat next to us. It’s a short flight, only two and a half hours, but our little M managed to get a bit more sleep.
We landed in Halifax at 9am. After picking up our car rental we headed into the city. It was a beautiful day so we walked around for a bit along the waterfront. We then headed to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. It’s a relatively small art gallery, but it contains an impressive collection of art by Maud Lewis, a renowned folk artist from Canada.
Maud Lewis was born in Nova Scotia in 1903 with several congenital disorders including a severely recessed chin, sloping shoulders and a curved spine. She developed juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, a degenerative disease that was little understood at the time. It resulted in Maud being small and frail, as well as enduring constant pain for most of her life.
Art was encouraged in her family and Maud had a talent for painting. Her watercolor Christmas cards were sold by her mother, thus beginning her career as an artist. But Maud had a difficult life. She gave birth to a daughter, but was led to believe that her baby died when in reality it was given up for adoption to her brother. Maud found some happiness in marriage later in life, but mostly lived in poverty. She sold Christmas cards and later expanded her offerings to include paintings.
In her later years in life, Maud’s arthritis worsened. Her husband, Everette tried to help her keep up with the demand for her paintings. He prepared stencils and even did some of the painting himself by helping with the backgrounds and filling in some of the colours. He also started to make his own paintings, largely influenced by Maud’s work.
There’s an entire exhibit dedicated to her life and it’s fascinating. It also features a large collection of her work as well as the one-room house where she lived with her husband. It was purchased by the Government of Nova Scotia after Maud’s death and restored. It’s remarkably small, but cheerful. Nearly every inch of it is covered in her paintings.
There are other pieces of art within the museum, but the Maud Lewis exhibit was by far the highlight. Our little M was due for a nap so we hopped in the car and headed to our cottage just west of Mahone Bay, stopping for groceries along the way. We had a relatively quiet rest of the afternoon. We settled in and just enjoyed the views of the lake from the deck.
Day 2: Scarecrows
It rained overnight and everything was a bit damp the next morning. And it was overcast and humid. We planned to spend the morning at Mahone Bay, which was about a 30 minute drive east from where we were staying. Our visit coincided with the start of their annual Scarecrow Festival, which typically runs for a couple of weeks at the end of September to Thanksgiving.
Every autumn the town is transformed with over 250 handcrafted scarecrows scattered in front of shops, restaurants and people’s homes, by street corners and benches and along the waterfront. There was quite a variety, most of which were unique. And there was a wide range in terms of effort and quality, which really gave off homemade vibes.
We walked along the waterfront and strolled through town, trying to find as many scarecrows as we could. It’s not a very big town, but it’s very cute and charming as its filled with many colorful buildings and historic houses. And it’s located along the water.
We also came across the Faerie Garden Trail, a short trail that loops through the forest and around town. Along the way there are a series of handcrafted whimsical displays, all made with natural, recycled or repurposed materials.
We took it easy for the rest of the afternoon, returning to our cottage so M could get a proper nap in.
Day 3: Lunenburg
Lunenburg is reputed to be one of the most beautiful small towns in Nova Scotia. It’s the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America and contains several colorful heritage homes. It’s also home to the Bluenose II, a famous ship that’s engraved onto the Canadian dime.
We timed our visit around the Bluenose II and arrived an hour before it was set to return from sea. It was a beautiful morning and we took a stroll along the colorful waterfront.
The original Bluenose was built in Lunenburg and launched in 1921. It was a fishing and racing schooner that outperformed every American and Canadian vessel for nearly two decades during the 1920s and 1930s, winning every international competition for 17 straight years. As the salt fishery declined and with the introduction of engine-powered ships, the Bluenose was sold to the West Indies Trading Company in 1942. Disaster struck in 1946 when the Bluenose hit a reef hauling freight near Haiti and ultimately sank.
A replica ship, the Bluenose II, was built twenty years later in Lunenburg. After being gifted to the province, it is open for sailing tours and regularly travels around the province. While it’s in port, visitors can tour its deck for free.
After refueling at the Seafood Shack for some lunch, we went to the Knaut-Rhuland House Museum. The historic house is a fine example of Georgian architecture and has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada. It’s the only historic house in town that is open to the public. It’s relatively small, but has remained unchanged and unaltered since it was constructed and features furniture and artifacts original to the house from the late-18th and mid-19th centuries.
Lucky for us this was the last weekend it was open for the season, which typically runs from the beginning of June to the end of September. Entry is by donation.
M was long overdue for a nap, so we headed back to the cottage, spending the rest of the day by the lake.
Day 4: Kejimkujik National Park Seaside Section
For today’s day trip we planned to visit the seaside section of Kejimkujik National Park. It’s a relatively small section of the park and is located on the southern shore of the Atlantic Coast. It’s for day-use only and features two hiking trails. The entrance to the park is located at the end of St. Catherines River Road.
By the parking lot, there’s a sheltered picnic area and flush toilets. This also marks the start of the Harbour Rocks Trail (2.6km, one-way), which we followed. The gravel path is relatively flat and winds through the forest, which eventually opens up and leads through windswept shrubbery and a bog. The landscape was ablaze in fall colours.
After 1.3km, the trail reaches a junction and connects with the second trail, which we planned to hike afterwards. But for now we continued along the first trail towards Harbour Rocks Beach. There’s an overlook along the way that provided a preview of where we were headed. The trail leads to the sandy shore of the beach. While it was breezy, the water was nice and calm. The path narrows and follows the shoreline for a few hundred meters to a raised platform that contains a pair of Parks Canada Red Chairs. This seemed like the perfect spot to take a break and enjoy the scenery. We even saw a few seals in the water along the rocks.
The trail continues a bit further to another overlook of Harbour Rocks. From there we turned around and walked back the way we came, except this time we turned at the junction which connects with the Port Joli Head Trail (4.75km loop, rated moderate) to form a longer loop. The trail follows the shoreline along the peninsula and contains a few viewpoints and overlooks. We stopped at the first viewpoint overlooking Boyds Cove Lookoff to eat our lunch and admire the views.
The trail also passes the ruins of the Cameron House. It was built for Hugh Cameron, a shepherd who tended a flock of sheep on a former farm located on what is now the Seaside section of Kejimkujik.
There’s a few more viewpoints and points of interest along the way, including a small section along a rocky beach. The trail reconnects with the Harbour Rocks Trail, which we followed to get back to the trailhead.
By the time we wrapped up it was close to 3pm so we headed back to the cottage to get started on dinner.
Day 5: Halifax Citadel
It looked like another beautiful day of blue skies and sunshine. It was our last full day in Nova Scotia and we planned to make the most of it. We headed into Halifax later in the morning to check out the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. It’s located on a natural high point overlooking the harbor and was constructed to defend the city from a potential attack during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Citadel as we know and love today was not the first Citadel built. It was reconstructed four separate times between 1749 and 1856 in an effort to make it stronger and eventually permanent.
The park provides free guided tours every hour. We had just missed the 12pm tour, but decided to wander around on our own until the next tour at 1:05pm. We went for a walk along the walls of the fortress and then checked out some of the various rooms, including the barracks where the soldiers ate and slept, a school room, administrative offices, and rooms where the gunpowder and artillery were stored. There were also a series of exhibits that provided more information about the Citadel, the importance of Halifax’s harbour and Nova Scotia’s military past.
We then made our way back to the Information Centre for the guided tour, learning a bit more about the history and some fun facts about the Citadel.
We spent about three hours there overall. While it would have been nice to take a stroll along the waterfront afterwards, M was due for a nap, so we headed back to the cottage so she could sleep on the drive. And this way we could spend the rest of the afternoon down by the lake.
Day 6: Peggy’s Cove
There was a fire warning in the area and we could see and smell the smoke the next morning. After eating breakfast we packed up and got ready to head out. Our flight wasn’t until later in the afternoon so on the drive to the airport we stopped at Peggy’s Cove. Even though we were visiting on a weekday, it was extremely busy. It turns out there were a few cruise ships in port and that September and October are extremely popular months to visit. I can see why.
We eventually found parking at the Information Centre. From there it’s a short walk to get down to the waterfront and lighthouse. Peggy’s Cove is an adorably colorful and quaint fishing town nestled in a rocky bay.
It is also famous for its picturesque lighthouse. The Peggy’s Point Lighthouse was built in 1915 and is located on a rocky granite outcrop at the entrance of St. Margaret’s Bay. Despite all the cautionary signs warning people not to get too close to water or darker rocks, someone’s job is to blow a whistle whenever someone gets too close to the edge of danger. But I guess some people just can’t help themselves. Over the years, several people have been swept into the ocean by a rogue wave and drowned.
We strolled around town until it was time to head out to the airport. It was a rather uneventful, but full flight back to Toronto.
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I’ve missed these posts and vicariously traveling with you. I enjoyed this trip!!! 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
Thanks, Dawn. I’m a bit behind on my posting, but it’s better late than never! We had such a fabulous time in Nova Scotia and couldn’t have asked for better weather. It would have been nice to stay for a few days (or few weeks) longer though! Hope all is well with you these days.
Wow! What a fantastic visit you had! Thanks for taking us along. I haven’t had a real visit to NS in many, many years – just stopovers – so it was fantastic to see and read about yours. I didn’t realise that Peggy’s Cove would be that busy that late, but it does seem that more people are choosing to travel in the shoulder months now. And M is growing so fast!!! (They always do but I’m always surprised anyway.) She seems like a very happy little girl. Cheers.
A fantastic holiday for them, Lynette!
Definitely. 😊
Nova Scotia is one of those places we keep coming back to. I must say, it was nice to stay in the same spot this time and just plan day trips. I didn’t realize the fall would be so popular either, but apparently it is with cruise ships! I know what you mean about how quickly kids grow! Our little M has already changed so much since last September when we were in Nova Scotia.
This looks like an amazing trip. Would love to visit one day!
We couldn’t have asked for better weather for it. I just wished we could have stayed longer!
Like Dawn said, I’ve missed these posts, Linda! I love your photography, such crisp, clean photos. I would absolutely love to visit the places you guys went to, wonderful! The scarecrows are so fun as are the miniature places.
It’s sad that people have drown at the lighthouse, common sense says you stay away from certain things and places. Baby M is so adorable! It’s so fun to meet her, guys!
Thank you for this wonderful tour, I have loved Canada for so many decades from the times I have been there, met wonderful people and spent one year in Amherstburg, south of Windsor. Be well and safe. ❤️
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, John. You are too kind. We had such a lovely time in Nova Scotia and really lucked out with the weather. The scarecrows in Mahone Bay were really neat. It’s a small community that really take pride in where they live.
Despite all the warnings, some people just don’t have enough common sense to listen. Thankfully there were no accidents on the day we visited Peggy’s Cove.
I hope you’re able to return to Canada someday. I may be biased, but I think it’s a pretty amazing country to live and explore!
I think Common Sense left Earth in the 1980s. I’d love to see many parts of Canada, a very beautiful country! I’ve been following the referendum in Alberta, they have had enough of Ottawa! Every country has turmoil…
Hard to beat Nova Scotia in the autumn Linda. You got full value for your short stay and it looks like M enjoyed herself. I can’t count how many times we have been to Halifax and never taken the citadel tour. The idiots at Peggy’s Cove will not likely end anytime soon, as the Insta and influencer crowd go further and further in their cavorting. Now you’ve got me longing for the Maritimes in the fall. Happy Monday Linda. Allan
We certainly did. We’ve been to Nova Scotia a couple times before, but this was our first time staying put in the same spot and not moving around every 1-2 nights. I must say, it was really nice. You’re absolutely right about those idiots at Peggy’s Cove. Sadly, we’re noticing them around a lot more lately, especially out on the trail and around wildlife.
We were in Nova Scotia about a week or so before you. Too bad we couldn’t have timed things better and had an opportunity to meet! We were in Halifax for only one night, and then went on to PEI, crossing the Confederation Bridge just days before the Terry Fox run. Thanks so much for sharing these places we didn’t get to explore. 😊
That’s right! I remember you were also heading to the Maritimes last fall. I’m sure our paths will cross one of these days. We’ve actually never been to Minnesota before but based on all your state park visits, clearly there’s a lot of good hiking there!
What a fabulous post Linda. I enjoyed’ travelling’ along with you as you explored Halifax and the surrounding area. It was fascinating to read about the life of Maud Lewis and of her artistic talents. The sister of a neighbour of ours is a doctor and she lived and worked for several years in Halifax so the dear elderly neighbour used to show me photos and describe her visits to her sister and I remember that she adored Peggy’s Cove. The sister now works in Vancouver so she has gone from one coast to the other. Hope you enjoyed a happy Easter.
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Marion. Maud Lewis didn’t have an easy life and yet her paintings have such a whimsical quality about them. How lucky that your neighbour’s sister has lived on both the east and west coasts of Canada. The scenery is so different, but equally beautiful. Hope you had a happy Easter as well!
A great road trip itinerary. We made a similar one some thirty years ago. Bet so much has changed.
Thanks for your kind words. Halifax has changed quite a bit these past few years. There has been a lot of construction and urban redevelopments. Thankfully it hasn’t lost its charm.
Oh, what a beautiful trip, Linda. It brought back so many warm memories of when T was 2, same age as M, when we visited Halifax en route to New Brunswick. Loved revisiting Peggy’s Cove and Lunenberg with you. One of my retired colleagues now lives in Lunenberg and we visited her and what a charming home and community she now lives in.
As always, you see so much more a place than we do. We drove by Mahone Bay and wished we got to visit. It looked like such a charming town. And I love the Maud Lewis exhibit and her work. What a fascinating life she had and such a legacy we still enjoy today!
Glad to hear this brought back fond memories of when you visited NS when T was around the same age as M. I’m a huge fan of the Maritimes and all the cute lighthouses and small charming fishing towns (which is why we’re going back out east this summer)! Lunenburg would be a lovely place to live in retirement.
The first time we visited Mahone Bay M was about 8 months old. She was sleeping so we simply just drove through the town. It was really nice to return and explore on foot, especially with all the scarecrows around. It’s another very lovely community.
Maud Lewis didn’t have an easy life. And yet her paintings give a sense of cheerfulness. It’s too bad she didn’t know how famous she became after her death, but that’s typically the case with artists.
I’d love a visit to NS again – and include the Cabot Trail this time. You’re gonna have a wonderful time this summer!
OMG, little M looks so big now🥰 She seems to enjoy the trip, already a real adventurer. We’ve never been to Kejimkujik National Park, thank you for the introduction, maybe it’s time for another visit😊
Have a lovely day! xx
It’s crazy how much she’s grown! She’s such a good little traveller and just loves being outside. I’m glad she’s able to do a bit of hiking on her own now as she’s getting pretty heavy to carry! Keji is a bit underrated, but there’s surprisingly quite a bit to do. The seaside section was especially scenic in the fall. You really can’t go wrong with visiting NS! Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Linda
Hi. Nova Scotia is magnificent!
Isn’t it? It’s all very cute, colourful and charming!
The Maritimes is on our fall radar for this year and your post might swing NS into the top running. I’ve been to Halifax for a work conference but didn’t leave the downtown core and didn’t have time for a Citadel walk. Thanks as always for taking us along. Little M is a cutie!! Bernie
You really can’t go wrong with a visit to NS anytime of the year, but it’s especially beautiful in the fall. I highly recommend. Happy trip planning. And hopefully by then you’ll be fully healed!
What a tragic life Maud Lewis had; but her works seem quite whimsical and lighthearted. Her pain; probably emotional as well as the arthritic pain, doesn’t seem to show in her work. I’ve wanted to visit this part of Canada for many years, it looks beautiful and welcoming. Little M is so cute!
It’s pretty incredible that despite all her hardships and pain, her artwork was always so cherry and bright. And I loved how every inch of her tiny home was covered with her paintings and drawings. I hope you’re able to visit eastern Canada someday. It’s charming and very different from the west coast.
Thanks for a delightful tour. Loved the colorful scarecrows, peaceful water scenes, and colorful walks.
Thanks for your lovely comment. There are lots of beautiful sights and sites in NS. And we couldn’t have asked for better weather.
For all the information and beautiful photos, just one pic capture my heart the most: the smiling M. I was seriously reading until M’s smile bump me, and it’s just super cute. I wonder why Maud live in poverty, yet her paintings are so beautiful. I enjoyed the photos, Linda.
Thanks for your lovely comment, Hazel. Our little M loves being outside, which is such a wonderful thing. I’m glad she’s enjoying all our adventures and is such a good little traveller.
My pleasure, Linda. Enjoy your weekend with your beautiful family.
Thanks! You as well!
Love and gratitude!
We love Nova Scotia. For us, it is the most beautiful state to live in America. We lived in Montreal for many years and had a summer house in Nova Scotia.
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There’s a good reason we keep coming back to Nova Scotia. It’s such a charming area. How lovely that you had a summer house there when you lived in Montreal. I can totally see us retiring there when we’re older.
Nova Scotia is beautiful – I can see why you can spend a few days here! Thank you for the interesting story about Maud Lewis and her paintings and all the other beautiful places you showed us. Love that photo of your cottage in the evening – it must have been a welcoming place to rest after each day’s explorations. For me, your best photo is definitely the one of Little M among the autumn colours (I can’t believe how big she has gotten).
It was really lovely to stay in that cottage. It was so peaceful and quiet there. Plus it’s always nice to stay somewhere with a kitchen so we can make our own meals. Our little M loves being outside in nature. You should see how much bigger she’s gotten since the fall!
I’m an ex sailor for the Cdn Navy, lived in Hfx for 9 years, now back in Que and missed the Nova Scotia way of life. Going fm Fundy bay to Peggy’s cove, Cabot Trail and Hfx water front etc … this province has all you need to keep you busy.
Looks like the perfect mix of sight seeing and relaxing! Nova Scotia sure is beautiful. I am sure M loved the faerie garden. She sure is adorable! I thought it was funny the mannequins don’t have any heads at the Knaut-Rhuland House Museum.
It was a nice balance between spending time at the cottage and going on excursions. And it was really nice to stay in the same place the entire time rather than having to pack up and move every day or two. M had a wonderful time exploring the outdoors. Now that you mention it, the headless mannequins do look kind of funny!
Thanks for the virtual tour of these beautiful places. I have to admit (even if I live in Canada) we haven’t never been to Nova Scotia.
Hopefully you’ll make it there someday. It’s such a delightful part of Canada.
Like most Canadians, I love Nova Scotia. Mahone’s Bay, Lunenburg, Perry’s Cove. You hit the hot spots. My worst memory though is from Kejimkujik Park where we saw dozens and dozens of snakes on the trail. It was awful, and I read this section with a little anxiety. 😊 Maggie
Oh gosh, that hike with all those snakes sounds traumatizing! I’m so glad we didn’t encounter any on our hike through the seaside section of Keji!
It was horrible. I was on edge the entire time. I’ll never return.
I probably would have just abandoned the hike and turned around. And here I thought there was nothing worse than mosquitoes. But I think snakes might top that level of fear.
The problem was that it was on the walk back to the car, so I didn’t have a choice!
I love this post- Nova Scotia remains one of my absolute favorite places. Luneburg and Peggy’s Cove I think are some of the most lovely places. Great pictures of this beautiful area 🙂
Thanks for your lovely comment. Nova Scotia is one of my favourite places too, which is probably why we keep returning! It was nice to visit in the fall when things were a bit quieter.
Looks like such a beautiful trip. The photos you shared are amazing.
And oh my goodness, Baby M is getting so big. It feels like just yesterday she was an infant in your arms, now such a precious little walking Angel.
May the Lord Continue to Bless you and your family, today and always🙏
Thanks for reading and leaving a comment. It’s crazy how quickly kids grow! Our little M is such a good little traveller and just loves being outside. It’s been fun experiencing the world through her curious eyes. Have a wonderful weekend.
What a great trip! I want so badly to return to Nova Scotia, as I didn’t have a chance to visit anything on this itinerary. I especially love the quaintness and colors of Lunenberg and the hike at Kejimkujik. The fall colors and the ocean are a really pretty contrast. Also, adorable photo of little M 🙂
I’m sure you’ll make it back there someday. It was really nice to visit in the fall when it’s much quieter and the weather is more pleasant. The fall colours were beautiful and are supposed to be even more outstanding in Cape Breton.
What a beautiful place!! Firstly, I can’t believe how big Baby M got – she’s now toddler M! I also love Maud’s artwork, those 3 cats in a row are just too cute. I think I’d really enjoy the vibe in Novia Scotia, and would love to visit one day 🙂
Oh I know! And you should see toddler M now! She’s busy running around and talking up a storm. Maud Lewis’ artwork is very whimsical and cute. It’s funny that despite her hardships in life, her paintings always remained bright and colourful.
Loved the scarecrows, they almost look human! I hadn’t heard of Maud Lewis, glad to learn about her difficult life. I spent a week once based at a friend’s house in Lunenburg. Nova Scotia definitely captured my heart. And my, Baby M has grown!
The town did such an amazing job with all those scarecrows. Each one was homemade and had its own unique look to it. How lovely that you got to spend a week with your friend in Lunenburg. It’s such a charming town. I can totally see us retiring in that area someday. And yes, baby M has definitely grown. She’s now a toddler who can’t stop talking!
This looks like a fun trip! Thank you for introducing us to Maud Lewis and her colorful artworks. I really like her style as her paintings are such a joy to look at. But this was probably her way of dealing with her conditions, which she did very beautifully. Baby M looking happy amid the shrubs is a sign that she will love exploring the outdoors just as much as her parents!
Thanks, Bama. We had a delightful time in Nova Scotia and couldn’t have asked for better weather. Despite having a hard life, it’s pretty remarkable how Maud Lewis’ artwork remained so whimsical and cheery. And yes, our little M loves being outdoors, probably even more so than us sometimes!
Linda, this was such an enjoyable trip to follow. You balanced art, history, coastal scenery, and family moments so beautifully, and Nova Scotia looks especially charming in its autumn colours. The Maud Lewis exhibit and those Kejimkujik trails were particular highlights for me—what a lovely six days.
Thanks for your lovely comment, Michael. We had a delightful time in Nova Scotia and wish we could have stayed longer. There’s a bit of something here for everyone. And it just feels like life moves just a little bit slower here.
Great summary. I loved Lunenburg, Mahone Bay during our 4 wk.long bike trip in Nova Scotia, PEI and New Brunswick. That was over 25 yrs. ago.
Thanks Jean! Lunenburg and Mahone Bay are such lovely little communities. Everything is so colourful, charming and nicely maintained.
Really enjoyed this: Nova Scotia in the fall feels like it’s built for this kind of trip.
The waterfront in Halifax oozes charm and I loved the introduction to Maud Lewis and her work, which feels very charming and of course entirely rooted in the place. What a sad story her life was in many ways, but somehow she rose above it all and made the best of it, creating all that fabulous art. The Scarecrow Festival looks like a hoot and such brilliant craftsmanship all round. Lunenburg is picture perfect, and I was just thinking surely they got out to a national park and boom, there it is. Another fabulous hike for the collection. I cannot get over how fast Baby M is growing, the passing of time can be an alarming thing.
We’ve been to Nova Scotia a few times, but this was our first time visiting in the fall. I must say, it was really nice. The weather was pleasant and we found everything way more peaceful. Maud Lewis didn’t have an easy life. Despite her hardships and condition, it’s pretty amazing how her artwork was so cheery and bright. It sounds like painting was a wonderful escape for her. Those scarecrows were something else! It’s pretty neat how the whole community gets involved. You can tell each one was handmade. And yes, baby M is now a toddler and is getting bigger by the day! I wish I could just hit the pause button sometimes.
oh! I always get so scared of scarecrows (we don’t really do them here in Australia) – fabulous post as always!
It’s interesting to hear that you don’t have many scarecrows in Australia. I can see why you’re a bit scared of them. I would probably be too at night!
Wow, what a fantastic trip, dear Linda. Nova Scotia looks like a truly wonderful travel destination as it offers plenty of natural beauty and rugged coastline dotted with picturesque lighthouses and quaint fishing villages. The Peggy’s Point Lighthouse has been on my wish list ever since I saw it in a travel magazine when I was just a little kid – I just love how the lighthouse is perched on a rocky outcrop offering stunning coastal views and unique photo opportunities. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
Thanks for your lovely comment Aiva. Nova Scotia has so much personality and charm. Plus there’s always something more relaxing about being by the water. Life seems to move slower here, which is a wonderful thing. I hope you’re able to make it to Peggy’s Cove someday. It’s one of the most popular spots to visit and with good reason! And you’re right, there are lots of great photo opportunities there! Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful weekend.
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You as well 🙂
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It’s certainly a beautiful shoreline, and one I’d like to visit, Linda. I’ll just have to keep following along. Thanks for sharing xx
Thanks for reading. I hope you’re able to make it to Nova Scotia someday as it’s such a delightful area. Lots of great places to take a stroll and enjoy the coastal scenery.
Looks beautiful and so peaceful. Those coastal views and fall colours must have been amazing
Nova Scotia is very cute and charming. It was especially nice to visit in the fall when the weather is pleasant and it’s less crowded. The fall colours were also quite lovely, especially on our coastal hike.
What a wonderful post. It was so fun seeing Nova Scotia through your lens. Great job exposing M to so much beauty and fun out there.
Thanks for your kind words. We really lucked out with the weather and had such a fabulous time enjoying the outdoors and coastal scenery.
Looks like you had a great holiday and managed to do a lot of beautiful visit. Thanks for this virtual visit.
Thanks for reading and leaving a comment. It was nice to get away for a few days and have a change of scenery. The east coast of Canada is so charming.
It looks like you’ve had a beautiful time away! I can’t believe how big is your little one now! How time flies!!
The fall is my favourite time to travel. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. You’re right, it’s crazy how quickly time flies. And our little one isn’t so little anymore!
Loved all the recommendations! Im hoping to go to Nova Scotia this summer/fall.
Thanks for your kind words. Wonderful to hear that you’re hoping to visit Nova Scotia. It’s such a charming province and there’s quite a bit to do. Happy trip planning!
Beautiful! Would love to visit Nova Scotia
It’s such a lovely place. We’ve been a few times and have always had a pleasant visit. There is always something so relaxing about being by the ocean.
The ocean is the greatest place to be, as long as you respect her power and you treat the ocean good. I would love to have a house boat and live on the ocean
At Kpopfam.com we’re a group of Canadian Naval Veteran working, so we spent many years in Halifax, and we often speak of the good old times.
On my personnal note, of course Peggy’s cove is a must to visit, bring your coffee sit on the rock for a couple of hours on a sunny day listen to the wave, this is pretty close to being in heaven.
You visited the citadel, what struck me to most is when they built it, I think the residend were 4 foot 3 tall … the ceiling are so low, I spent the tour bent forward not to bang my head.
Since Halifax is very rich in history there is so many thing you could have talked about, you could have talk about the 1917 explosion and the figure of the priest that is still impretted in the Argyle street church window. The old downtown shop where the wall are like 3 foot thick, the boardwalk, the busker the last korvette from WWII (now a museum), etc etc …. Is it worth taking time to go visit the Halifax Regional area ???… Yep , absolutly.