Category Archives: Nova Scotia

Rebecca Louise No. 1

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Katherine

The lobster fishing boat Rebecca Louise No. 1 in Westport, Brier Island

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Peter Island Lighthouse

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Katherine

The uninhabited Peter Island marks the southern entrance to Sweetcake Cove on Brier Island, and Grand Passage between Brier Island and Long Island. It is famous for its octagonal red and white wooden lighthouse, built in 1909 and designated a … Continue reading →

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Margarets Justice

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Katherine

Waiting for the ferry Margarets Justice to take us from Brier Island to Long Island

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White Owl

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Katherine

The lobster fishing boat White Owl, sitting on the Bay of Fundy seabed in Margaretsville, Nova Scotia. Her seagoing days may be over, but she lives on for me. This was a bit of a stormy day, with beautiful clouds, … Continue reading →

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Gaspereau River

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Katherine

Gaspereau River Train Bridge The Gaspereau River stretches about 24 km, flowing from Gaspereau Lake on South Mountain, just south of Kentville, to its mouth at Hortonville on the Minas Basin. The lower 6.5 km is tidal up to Melanson, … 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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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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The Walter Gray

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Katherine

The small deck ferry Joshua Slocum was built in Halifax in 1973 by Halifax Metal Workers for the Minister of Highways. It entered service on the short run between East Ferry, and Tiverton, Nova Scotia. Fitted with twin steerable props – one … Continue reading →

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Spurr Brothers Orchards and Market

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Katherine

A beautiful winter day to fly a drone over the snow-covered orchards at the Spurr Brothers market in Wilmot, Nova Scotia

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The Frozen Pond

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Katherine

A winter day at a little pond in Melvern Square I have previously visited this little pond in Melvern Square to capture the beautiful range of colourful leaves in the spring and fall, taking a camera and a drone with … Continue reading →

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