Category Archives: A bit of Nova Scotia

Gus The Gopher Tortoise

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Katherine

Gus is a 103-year-old gopher tortoise living at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History and is considered to be an icon of Halifax. He is believed to be the world’s oldest living gopher tortoise. Gus can be found on supervised walks through the museum … Continue reading →

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Bridgetown Rail Bridge

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Katherine

Part of the Harvest Moon Trailway, this old rail bridge crosses the Annapolis River, slightly upstream of Bridgetown. I like bridges, rivers, and all things related to rail systems. And, I enjoy flying drones as I visit and explore parts … Continue reading →

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Bridgetown Rail Bridge

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Katherine

Part of the Harvest Moon Trailway, the old rail bridge crosses the Annapolis River, slightly upstream of Bridgetown. The bridge has a few interesting features that can be seen if you look up and about the rusting metal of the … Continue reading →

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Annapolis River – Bridgetown

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Katherine

Two DJI drone-powered aerial views of the Annapolis River and Bridgetown, Nova Scotia

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Annapolis River – Bridgetown

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Katherine

The Annapolis River in Bridgtown The two square ponds on the north bank of the river upstream from Bridgetown are part of the Carleton Corner wastewater treatment plant. They are settling lagoons, and can be accesed at the the end … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Park

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Katherine

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Park, on the bank of the Annapolis River in Bridgetown

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On The Back Road

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Katherine

Just a back road in the Annapolis Valley.

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Paradise Hydroelectric

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Katherine

I like all things hydroelectric, especially when a bit of sleuthing and perseverance is required to visit them. Nova Scotia Power is a bit tight-lipped when it comes to such things, and if not for seeing a surge tower in … Continue reading →

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Annapolis River

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Katherine

A drone-powered aerial view of the Annapolis River, in Middleton, Nova Scotia The Annapolis River is one of western Nova Scotia’s major rivers, stretching about 120 kilometres from Caribou Bog to the Annapolis Basin. Its estuary is strongly influenced by … Continue reading →

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Annapolis River

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Katherine

A short drone flight over the Annapolis River, terminating at the Big Scoop restaurant in Middleton.

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