Category Archives: history

Bridgetown Regional High School

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Katherine

Endangered Chimney Swifts roosting in the chimney of the former Bridgetown Regional High School are delaying demolition of the heating plant. The school operated from 1951 to 2017.

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Winter waves

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Katherine

Winter waves on the Bay of Fundy at Margaretsville, Nova Scotia

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Margaretsville Lighthouse

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Katherine

The Margaretsville Lighthouse was built in 1859 as the town was an important transportation hub, being connected to Saint John by steamship and to various parts of Nova Scotia by rail. The lighthouse, a square wooden tower with sloping sides, … Continue reading →

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Port Lorne Baptist Church

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Port Lorne Baptist Church – one of the churches of Nova Scotia

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Narrows Lock

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Narrows Lock – Lock 35 on the Rideau Canal When trying to excavate the canal cut through the watershed divide at Newboro, hard bedrock was encountered. In order oo speed up construction and reduce the amount of excavation at Newboro, … Continue reading →

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Narrows Blockhouse

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Narrows Blockhouse The Blockhouse at Rideau Canal Narrows Lockstation overlooks the Rideau Canal. The lower storey is constructed of thick, stone masonry while the upper storey is built of squared timbers. Defence features include loopholes and a second-floor entrance accessed … Continue reading →

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Port Lorne Wharf

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Katherine

Port Lorne wharf The Port Lorne wharf was the first wharf built on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. In 2014, a mid-January storm caused massive destruction to the wharf . During the storm an 80 foot section of … Continue reading →

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The churches of Nova Scotia

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Katherine

Vivian Morris Chapel – Port Lorne – one of the churches of Nova Scotia

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The barns of Nova Scotia

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Katherine

One of the barns of Nova Scotia

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The churches of Nova Scotia

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Katherine

Wilmot Mountain Baptist Church – Mount Rose

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