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A rainy day at Port Williams

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Katherine

Cornwallis River – Port Williams Rain, water, wood – a rather soothing combination for a person that grew up on the east coast of Vancouver Island. I don’t mind the rain, but this particular moment in my life, sitting in … Continue reading →

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The houses of Nova Scotia

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Katherine

One of the beautiful houses of Nova Scotia – Lawrencetown

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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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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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Walton Harbour – Minas Basin

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Katherine

Walton Harbour – looking north onto the Minas Basin I had stopped here to take a look at the Walton Lighthouse, and lingered a bit longer on a rainy day to enjoy the beauty of the outlet of the Walton … Continue reading →

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Walton Harbour Lighthouse

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Katherine

Walton Lighthouse Built in 1873, the 9.4 meters tall Walton Lighthouse is the last original lighthouse in Hants County. It was once the brightest light on the Minas Basin in the upper Bay of Fundy, guiding ships into Walton Harbour … Continue reading →

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