Category Archives: history

Fort Edward National Historic Site

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Katherine

Fort Edward is North America’s oldest military blockhouse, and a key chapter of Canada’s colonial history is located high above Nova Scotia’s historic Minas Basin in Windsor. Built in 1750, Fort Edward served as a crucial British stronghold during decades … Continue reading →

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Marconi National Historic Site of Canada

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Katherine

The Marconi National Historic Site – Glace Bay, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia I had previously stopped by the Marconi National Historic Site of Canada on a blustery snow-covered winter day, and put a summer visit on my bucket list. … Continue reading →

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Georges Island Lighthouse

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Katherine

Georges Island Lighthouse – Halifax harbour Georges Island Lighthouse is a prominent concrete lighthouse, built in 1917 on Georges Island in Nova Scotia, replacing an earlier tower built in 1876. The light-keeper’s house remains standing a few hundred feet to … Continue reading →

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Georges Island

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Katherine

We took a little trip…

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Around Georges Island

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Katherine

Heading around Georges Island National Historic Site

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Blacksmith Shop

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Katherine

A blacksmith at work in the Blacksmith Shop in the Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site on Cape Breton Island.

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Saint Mary’s Church

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Katherine

Saint Mary’s Church – Church Point, Nova Scotia Completed in 1905, Saint Mary’s Church was built in only two years by master carpenter Leo Melanson, helped by 1,500 parishioners. Its design is inspired by the famous castles of France’s Loire … Continue reading →

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