Tag Archives: Atlantic Canada

Camp Norway

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Katherine

Camp Norway memorial, looking toward downtown Lunenburg In 1940 Norway had the third largest ocean going merchant fleet in the world, with about 1100 ships. When Nazi Germany invaded the country on the 9th of April of that year, 1024 … Continue reading →

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A quiet day at Bayport

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Katherine

A quiet day at Bayport, looking over Lower South Cove toward Feltzen

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The big white golf ball

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Katherine

You may know what the big white golf ball is if you live bear CFB Greenwood, but if you’re just traveling around the Annapolis Valley this large white object on Stronach Mountain might be a bit of a curiosity. Area … Continue reading →

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Kiviuq I – ex Tulugarnaq

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Katherine

Kiviuq I in Lunenburg Arctic Fisheries Alliances (AFA) owns and operates two 30 metre (99’) steel fixed-gear fishing vessels: the Suvak (ex Genny and Doug) and the Kiviuq. They are sister ships and are equipped with freezing-at-sea capabilities. The Suvak … Continue reading →

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Church Grove Cemetery Company

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Katherine

In 1851, Rev. Robert Stewart came from Ireland to the community of Wilmot and Melvern Square, preaching in the local schoolhouse. In 1853-54 the Covenanter Congregation was officially organized and David Cruikshanks and Daniel Morrison were named elders. The church … Continue reading →

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Melvern Square United Baptist Church

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Katherine

Melvern Square United Baptist Church – Stronach Mountain Road

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The houses of Nova Scotia

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Katherine

One of the abandoned houses of Nova Scotia – Annapolis Valley

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High tide, low tide – Harbourville

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Katherine

High tide in Harbourville, looking down at the lobster boat Fundy Breeze, and the scallop draggers Shell Stalker and Dakota & Boys. And Fundy Breeze and Shell Stalker at low tide.

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High tide, low tide – Harbourville

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Katherine

Dakota & Boys, Shell Stalker and Fundy Breeze – Harbourville Dakota & Boys, Shell Stalker and Fundy Breeze at high tide, and then Shell Stalker and Fundy Breeze at low tide. And then we have Krista M at a high … Continue reading →

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Radio Controlled Trains – Wright’s Cove

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Katherine

Radio controlled trains – beware! There I was in town-town (the city, HRM…) with some time on my hands, so I decided to take a drive down Wrights Cove Road to see if I could get a glimpse of Wrights … Continue reading →

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