Category Archives: Nova Scotia

On top of the pilings…

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Katherine

Old fishing floats on the top of pilings… I saw these fishing floats on the top of pilings at Parkers Cove on the Minas Basin, north of Granville Ferry and Annapolis Royal, on the south-east shore of the Bay of … Continue reading →

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Luke-N-Ladies

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Katherine

The fishing boat in Luke–N-Ladies in Parkers Cove Built: 2003, Sea Pride Boat Works Limited, Clarks Harbour NS Construction: Fiberglass Gross Tonnage: 14.50 Net Tonnage: 7.30 Vessel Length (m): 11.50 Vessel Breadth (m): 4.77

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The churches of Nova Scotia

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Katherine

One of the churches of Nova Scotia – Young’s Cove, Hampton, Nova Scotia This one was a mystery as there were no signs on the building, and although I had checked my usual sources, I could not find any information … Continue reading →

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Phinney Cove United Baptist Church

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Katherine

Phinney Cove United Baptist Church – one of the churches of Nova Scotia

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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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Cutting It Close

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Katherine

The fishing boat Cutting It Close in Chute Cove, on the Bay of Fundy

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Fundy First

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Katherine

The fishing boat Fundy First in Chute Cove, on the Bay of Fundy

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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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