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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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Miss Mall Bay aground in Lunenburg

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Katherine

The fishing boat Miss Mall Bay aground in Lunenburg The 13.5o meter long Miss Mall Bay, ex Miss Mae II was built by in 1974 by Deschamp & Jackson Boatbuilders Ltd. in Shelburne Nova Scotia. She is owned by Merasheen … Continue reading →

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Port George

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Katherine

My first visit to Cottage Cove in Port George was at low tide the day before a nice storm hit Nova Scotia. The beach is a mix of rock and cobble, with lot’s of interesting things to poke at. Not … Continue reading →

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Storm waves – slow motion

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Katherine

A slow motion look at storm waves – Port George, Nova Scotia side of the Bay of Fundy

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Storm waves

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Katherine

Spring storm waves at Port George on the Nova Scotia side of the Bay of Fundy and some video…

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Port George marine haul-out

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Katherine

At one time Port George had a shipyard and carried on a large volume of sea trade in timber and agricultural produce with Boston and Saint John. Not much remains now, other than one pier, a concrete boat ramp, and … Continue reading →

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Port George Lighthouse

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Katherine

Port George Lighthouse The 7.6 meters high Port George Lighthouse was built in 1889 when the Port George pier was constructed. The lighthouse was originally positioned at the outer end of the town’s eastern pier and was relocated to the … Continue reading →

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Annapolis Basin dykes

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Katherine

Sometimes a side trip along a dirt road or a trail can lead to interesting adventures and a greater understanding of the history of an area – this path near Port Royal is a good example. It’s not really a … Continue reading →

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