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ACROSS CANADA DAY: 4 July 13~ Family & Falls

We have been in Niagara Falls! We are spending a few days with Martin & Rebecca, seeing their new home, enjoying Rebecca’s delicious cooking… and enjoying the beautiful Falls and sights that bring tourists from all over the world to their city.

Niagara Falls area is touristy! It’s beautiful though! Quite amazing really! We have been there many times, but in between visiting and quality time we had to pop down to see them…in the day…and at night!

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Niagara Falls…it’s been so wonderful but it’s time to move on…

ACROSS CANADA DAY: 3 July 12~ Niagara On The Lake

About 30 km from Niagara Falls is a beautiful town, Niagara On The Lake. Tourists often describe it as “the prettiest town in Ontario” It’s where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario and it is Ontario’s wine region with vineyard after vineyard. There are also markets and fresh fruits. There’s a lot of History and Historical places to see at Niagara on The Lake, however, knowing my husband’s “love” for history…we don’t tend to focus on that aspect, but there’s lots to see and learn.

Niagara on the Lake is my favourite place in this area. We always visit when we are at Martin & Rebecca’s. It’s a place that I can keep going back to, just to wander the streets and shops, peek in the art galleries, have a coffee, maybe a bite to eat and a glass of wine, watch the sights, watch people. It’s my idea of a relaxing few hours of my vacation. What a wonderful ( very HOT 35 degrees) day!

Here are some pictures of our lovely day…

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ACROSS CANADA DAY: 2 July 11~ Hello Mr. Prime Minister

Today is another travel day with a quick stop for bagels. Bagels in Quebec, especially Montreal Bagels are the BEST in the world. It’s all in the way they are prepared and baked. Oven roasted…YUMMOS!

And then on to Canada’s capital. It was a quick stop.Ok it was more of a pause and drive by… When the kids were younger and in school, we spend some time here exploring and learning first hand about Canada’s capital and city, Ottawa. Today we stopped for a few pics and to wave Hello to “Justin & Sophie” 😀 and have a picnic along the beautiful Ottawa River.

Every summer, artist John-Felice Ceprano, does some amazing work with rocks. Ceprano lifts stones and slabs to create “rock balance art.” Every summer he expands the collection of sculptures at Remic Rapids adding to his creations using only materials found on-site. Such a cool spot along our travels.

A quick diversion to my old home city of Port Perry. A few pics of my Uncle & Auntie’s farm. A few pics of our Manchester home. I lived there in the early 70’s before my parents moved to Nova Scotia in 1975. And since we were in Port Perry…dinner was at Haugen’s Restaurant where Mom ( & my cousin Peggy) used to work. And look who joined us? It was so wonderful that Peggy & Brian drove down from Lindsay to have dinner with us.

Driving down the busy 401…are we having fun? Just a wee bit tired!!!

And then it was on to David’s twin brother’s home…Martin & Rebecca live in Niagara Falls. We took advantage of the fact that we were a little late arriving to get a few night shots of the falls…

We just enjoyed their company at our home in Nova Scotia, and now they are back home. And it is here that we will spend a few days visiting, checking out their new place ( they moved last Fall when Rebecca & I were in China) and seeing a couple of our favourite spots before we move on to the next part of our travels.

It’s late…time for sleep in Niagara Falls Ontario.

ACROSS CANADA DAY:1 July 10~ Old Quebec City

We are in Old Quebec City for the night after a looooooong day of driving. Oh well, we have been through these parts many times before and will again so it’s just a push on driving through today with pit stops and coffee stops and more pit stops.

We are staying in a quaint hotel Auberge du Tresor right in the heart of Old Quebec. We have stayed in this area on past Anniversaries, I LOVE it!

Had a nice dinner, actually at a “Rabbit Restaurant” lol French Onion soup on this rainy day and Rabbit Poutine were my choices.

We looked around a bit and now we need a good rest.

Tresor, that’s my absolute favourite perfume! Who knew it was a hotel too?

Goodnight from our amazing view across the street from the Chateau Frontenac.

Our 30th Anniversary Across CANADA Road Trip!

After all the planning…It’s here and I am so excited!!!! 3 weeks of FUN and ADVENTURE with my sweetie traveling across our beautiful country.

Originally, we hoped to have enough time to do it all by car BUT with only 3 weeks we will driving and flying and renting a car. Either way it will be fun! We will see some places we saw 29 years ago, and make some new memories, as well as stop at some places we have been wanting to see for a long time.

Itinerary is planned, suitcases are packed, and after a good night’s sleep tonight….OFF we go bright and EARLY in the morning!!!!!

Planes, Trains, Automobiles, Ferries…it’s gonna be a FUN Adventure!

Port City

If you have been reading my blog for any amount of time you know that I love the waterfront in Halifax and it’s especially fun if there is a cruise ship visiting.

Today was a day in the city with Martin & Rebecca. Seaport Market, Cruise Pavilion & Shops (because there was a ship in) Harbour walk, a visit to the new and very modern Halifax Central Library , and a quick visit to the Hydrostone Neighbourhood and Market. Did I mention we enjoyed a Lobster sandwich and Fish Tacos …

Picturesque Places

I love when family and friends come to visit. It usually means that we get to show them the most picturesque places in our area. I never tire of this…

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We had a fabulous day!

Adventure Awaits…

I picked up a copy of the 2016 Nova Scotia “Doers & Dreamers” book as well as the Culinary Guide.

Oh the possibilities & choices….

I love our East Coast province ❤ and I love summertime to explore and see and try new things!

This is such a great picture captured by a local photographer… Catherine Rose Photography.

Enjoy your last day of June!

Just a little muddy

James was away on the weekend volunteering at a really cool event!

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13450722_538227676362636_287863643973629266_n LOTS of really cool obstacle course events!

He came home a wee bit muddy…

But I do what I always do…

As good as new! Phff! Just a little bit of mud 😀

He also managed to get to a really interesting place along the coast and get some photos. NOW I have another place to add to my list this summer.

Burnt head Cove by James Goode Photography — Burntcoat Head Park by James Goode Photography

Burntcoat Head by James Goode Photography

Nova Scotia has so many beautiful places.

Where are you traveling this summer?

Step back in time this weekend

A gorgeous summer weekend and off we go to Liverpool for a Historic Festival.

(And a little snack of Lil’ Orbits donuts)

What are Privateer Days?

Privateers were privately owned ships that were authorized by government to raid ships from other countries – “a form of legalized piracy on the high seas” The men who served aboard these ships were also referred to as “privateers.” After the American Revolution, American privateer ships ranged up and down Nova Scotia’s South Shore, ambushing merchant shipments, disrupting commerce, and occasionally stealing ships right out of Liverpool’s wharves. Desperate to defend their homes, their families, and their livelihoods, many leading citizens of the Town of Liverpool petitioned the British government for the right to retaliate against these ocean raiders. In 1777, these citizens were granted authorization to launch privateer ships of their own. Liverpool quickly emerged as one of British North America’s leading privateer ports, eventually deploying more privateer vessels than even the much larger city of Halifax. Although privateers no longer roam the seas, and the day of the great sailing ships has passed, Liverpool’s significance in maritime history lives on in the town’s nickname to this day: PORT OF THE PRIVATEERS.

Privateer Days is the Annual Festival in Liverpool to celebrate and remember this colourful privateer heritage.

It was fun to watch this small reenactment along the waterfront with a gun salute and cannonball fired!