Map points of interest Part 5 My expectations are low after the thrill of Joggins fossil cliffs- UNESCO WHS, followed up by the Cape d’Or Lighthouse hike, and Partridge Island: Rock-hounding, hiking. Spencer’s Island, Nova Scotia How could Parrsboro measure up? I roll into town and stop for gas. The lady behind the counter greets me like I am... Continue Reading →
Spencer’s Island-The Mary Celeste.
Points of Interest around Cape Chignecto, Nova Scotia Part 4 When I was a child I had a book of ghost stories from Nova Scotia. One of the stories was about the ghost ship called the Mary Celeste. I read it so many times, how could I not stop at Spencer's Island, where she was built?... Continue Reading →
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Cape d’Or Lighthouse hike
Points of Interest, Cape Chignecto, Nova Scotia part 3 I pull into the Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. The entrance gate is pulled shut so I can't drive in, but I see a car parked in the lot and park beside it. My hope is the car belongs to someone working in the office. As I... Continue Reading →
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Partridge Island: Rock-hounding, hiking
Points of interest on Cape Chignecto, Nova Scotia part 2 I had heard about a beach where you could walk the shore at low tide and search for amethyst. I don't remember how I found it, I just remember driving my truck across a rocky beach. Then I proceeded to walk with my head down... Continue Reading →
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Joggins fossil cliffs- UNESCO WHS
Part 1 I think I may have broken the law today. I trespassed. I stepped over the chain barrier that said DO NOT ENTER, and proceed onward to a wooden path that was also blocked by boards nailed across the entrance. I climbed them like a ladder and jumped to the other side. The yellow caution... Continue Reading →
