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A moment in time in Harbourville

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Katherine

Looking down at the lobster boat Fundy Breeze, and the scallop draggers Shell Stalker and Dakota & Boys in Harbourville.

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Battery Harbour

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Katherine

Battery Harbour is one of those places that I am drawn to for the fading history that is indicative of the downturn in coastal fisheries across Canada. The way that harbours and fish processing plants allowed to fall into disrepair … Continue reading →

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Battery, Battery Point, or Victoria Beach?

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Katherine

Battery Harbour? According to the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act listing for the Victoria Beach Lighthouse, it overlooks the buildings at Battery Harbour. To the west below the Victoria Beach lighthouse, Battery Point juts out into the ocean from the land, … Continue reading →

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Basin Bruin II

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Katherine

The fishing boat Basin Bruin II in Battery Harbour

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Lequille Hydro Plant

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Katherine

Lequille Hydro Plant I took a little side trip to see if I could find the hydro generating plant that was downhill of a surge tower that I spotted while heading home from a trip to Annapolis Royal. Sure enough, … Continue reading →

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A little fish boat – Battery Harbour

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Katherine

A little fish boat on Victoria Beach – Battery Harbour on the Annapolis Basin

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Bay of Fundy cliffs – winter

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Katherine

Cliffs on the shore of the Bay of Fundy The ice stalactites were amazing, as were the caves that have been carved by the pounding of the relentless ocean waves.

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Margaretsville Lighthouse

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Katherine

Margaretsville Lighthouse viewed from the cobble beach at low tide

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Down the river – Port Williams

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Katherine

Cornwallis River – Port Williams It was a cold winter day and I was happily sitting in a toasty warm brew pub on the north bank of the Cornwallis River. A very good local beer, and a great view of … Continue reading →

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St. John’s Anglican Church – Port Williams

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Katherine

St. John’s Anglican Church St. John’s Anglican Church was built between 1804 and 1812. The building was designated as a Nova Scotia heritage place on 10 March 1987.

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