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The churches of Nova Scotia

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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Bridgetown railway bridge

The Dominion Atlantic Railway (DAR) bridge over the Annapolis River in Bridgetown The Windsor and Annapolis Railway (W&A) constructed its mainline between Windsor and Annapolis Royal through the area in 1868, crossing over the Annapolis River at Bridgetown on a … Continue reading

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Phinney Cove United Baptist Church

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

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Winter waves

Winter waves on the Bay of Fundy at Margaretsville, Nova Scotia

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Margaretsville Lighthouse

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

Port Lorne Baptist Church – one of the churches of Nova Scotia

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Narrows Lock

Narrows Lock – Lock 35 on the Rideau Canal When trying to excavate the canal cut through the watershed divide at Newboro, hard bedrock was encountered. In order oo speed up construction and reduce the amount of excavation at Newboro, … Continue reading

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Narrows Blockhouse

Narrows Blockhouse The Blockhouse at Rideau Canal Narrows Lockstation overlooks the Rideau Canal. The lower storey is constructed of thick, stone masonry while the upper storey is built of squared timbers. Defence features include loopholes and a second-floor entrance accessed … Continue reading

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North Bay – echoes of the past

AN/FPS-508 Search Radar Antenna and a CF-101 Voodoo at 22 Wing, CFB North Bay in North Bay. The Voodoo was marked with tail number 101067 in 1995, but is actually Voodoo 10154 22 Wing North Bay has two unique properties … Continue reading

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AN/FPS-6 Height Finder Radar

AN/FPS-6 Height Finder Radar antenna at 22 Wing, CFB North Bay in North Bay

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