Halifax, the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has the second largest natural harbor in the world. The location first drew the British here in 1749. Today, two major toll bridges span the bay and connecting Halifax with Dartmouth, amalgamated with Halifax since 1996.Economically, Halifax has always benefited most from war times. The […]
Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy located between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick is known for the world’s highest tides. Low tide and high tide in the Bay of Fundy can be watched particularly well at Maitland nearby Truro. The highest tides of all times with 21 m was measured here. Depending on lunar phases and the […]
Halifax – Nova Scotia
Halifax, the capital of the province of Nova Scotia forms together with Dartmouth and Bedford a coherent settlement area for well over a quarter million people. Dartmouth and Halifax are separated by the harbor and since the mid 18th century connected by a ferry. In addition, two major toll bridges span the bay. Since time […]
Cabot Trail – Cape Breton – Canada
The Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island is one of the most beautiful scenic roads in North America. At the sandy beaches in Long Point Provincial park the wind sweeps us the sand over the skin. The weather nevertheless matched our ideas of Cape Breton. During our journey the weather in Nova Scotia has changed. […]
Fortress of Louisbourg – Nova Scotia
The Fortress of Louisbourg, a recommended destination for the whole family, is on the Cape Breton Island in the province of Nova Scotia and one of the National Historic Sites of Canada. In the true to original rebuilt parts of the town, history comes alive. Louisbourg was originally founded by the French and expanded into […]
Ferry ride Prince Edward Island
Ferry ride Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia – Impressions After the visit of Prince Edward Island, we take the ferry at Wood Islands back to Caribou on the mainland in the evening hours. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button […]