Monthly Archives: January 2019

Fort Point Museum

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Katherine

Fort Point Museum Fort Point is located on a narrow point of the LaHave River, across from Kraut Point and Romkey Head on Dublin Bay. You might think that this being Fort Point, that the lighthouse would be the Fort … Continue reading →

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LaHave Ferry

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Katherine

MV Scotian on the LaHave River crossing The LaHave Ferry is a cable ferry that crosses the Lahave River east of LaHave. The ferry allows connections between Highway 331 and Highway 332 without having to travel to Bridgewater on one … Continue reading →

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LaHave Islands Marine Museum

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Katherine

LaHave Islands Marine Museum – Jenkins Island Originally a United Methodist Marine Access church, the LaHave Islands Marine Museum was opened in 1978 and is a Municipal Registered Heritage Building.

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George Island fishing shed

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Katherine

A beautiful fishing shed overlooking Little Channel on George Island, at the south end of the bridge that crosses over Crooked Channel to connect with Bush Island

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A bit of George Island

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Katherine

A beautiful fishing shed on George Island

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Lobster boats – Bush Island

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Katherine

Lobster boats at the Government Wharf on the southwest tip of Bush Island

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Ryan Atlantic II and Hannah Atlantic

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Katherine

The former HMCS Cormorant, Hannah Atlantic, and Ryan Atlantic II in Bridgewater In the Showcase network television show Haven, the Cape Rouge is a fishing boat owned by a character named Duke Crocker.  In real life, it is one of … Continue reading →

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St. John Evangelist Anglican Church

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Katherine

The back entrance and a view of Crooked Channel St. John Evangelist Anglican Church is a small Victorian Gothic Revival building located on Bell Island in the LaHave Islands, on a hill overlooking Crooked Channel. The church was built and … Continue reading →

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The donair

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Katherine

Behold – the donair. A Halifax delicacy that is both tasty and messy The Halifax donair was invented in the 1970s by Peter Gamoulakos. Donair meat is spiced ground beef that’s shaped into a large loaf and roasted on a … Continue reading →

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Shipyards Landing – ducks

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Katherine

Two nice ducks at Shipyards Landing, alongside the Lahave River – Bridgewater I had stopped here to get a few images of the ships tied up across the Lahave River, and I took a few minutes to photograph the ducks. … Continue reading →

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