Armageddon in Meat Cove

The recent late August downpour of rain which washed out the lone road leading into Meat Cove has added to the intrigue of this common destination – the northern most settlement in Nova Scotia.  Year after year Cape Breton visitors head north at Cape North, travel through Aspy Bay (great mussels fished here), sail by [...]

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WOW!!

Oh my gosh!!  Do you hear that?? What is that calm and soothing sound???  ….  WOW!!! That sound  is MacIntosh Brook!!! My absolute favorite spot. This walk follows a brook all the way to the end and the sound of the water takes all your cares away!   When you finally make your way to the end the view [...]

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Golf – not at all what I expected!!

I’ve always been one of those folks who disliked golf.  It just seemed so boring!  I grew up with ‘country cable’ and sometimes the only thing on was golf….announcers whispering about greens and fairways, crowds shushing at the flap of a hand or wave of a flag, long drawn out shots of a tiny white [...]

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Breakfast at the Herring Choker

What’s better than breakfast?  Breakfast at the Herring Choker with squares to go for later.  Nothing gets my mornings started off better then breakfast and coffee at the Herring Choker Deli.  We must eat there at least once a week, sometimes more.  From breakfast to lunch, they have sandwiches, wraps, and soup.  Everything is homemade.  [...]

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Ingonish Beach

WOW…. what a spot!! Just look at those waves !! This spot is amazing. What more could you ask for …sun, sand, and of course the view! Ingonish Beach has it all.  In the summer they  have a  canteen that sells ice cream, fries  and much more…, they even have a great walking trail that [...]

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Artistry and Gift Shops all wrapped into one!

We decided to tour the Cabot Trail and there are so many places on our Artisans Loop that must be visited.  Now my husband, being the shy man he is, was not sure of what he was getting himself into when we suggested he stop at every shop. But he sure joined in on the [...]

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