Beautiful Rural Nova Scotia, Canada

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Rural Nova Scotia has a coastline that is around 13,000 kms (8,000 miles) which includes everything from rugged shoals, steep cliffs to sandy beaches
So this blog will focus on the rural area of the Province & all its diverse beauty

The Golden Age of Piracy was during 1690-1730 when Nova Scotia was largely unsettled by the Europeans which lead to an unlawful area
 Because of this, it was a great location with all its inlets and coves for the privateers to hide themselves, plus material wealth or loot from the spoils of combat 

The last major pirate trial in Nova Scotia was in 1844 thus ending this saga of history

Because of all the rumors of hidden treasures to be found here in our Province (especially Oak Island located in Mahone Bay.....think of the History Channel; The Curse of Oak Island) people have been searching and digging for over 200 years with not much luck, which adds to the folklore to the Pirate story of Nova Scotia

Lobster Season varies depending on the region to keep the industry healthy from overfishing
Another interesting fact if a Lobster License does comes up for sale (very rare occurrence) it will cost up to 1 million dollars plus then the boat and gear

One of the most visited places in North America is Peggys Cove which is an area formed by the glaciers millions of years ago.
(For more on Peggys Cove look for my blog on this site)

KeyTip; it is free to walk around by please be careful on the black part of the rocks near the Atlantic Ocean.
If you get washed off, the survival rate is very low because of hypothermia or being bashed against the granite by the waves

 Some of our sights as we leave Peggys Cove
 KeyTip; i would recommend continuing onto The Lighthouse Route to Chester, Mahone Bay & Lunenburg ( UNESCO Heritage Site)

Love the weather beaten look 
Actually some of these buildings get stripped for its wood then used as interior designs
 Everyone looking for that original vibe

 

Nova Scotia is considered a peninsula as we are connected to the next Canadian Province of New Brunswick by a 28 km ( 17 miles) wide piece of land
But as you can see the ocean is never too far from our view..... so 95% an island 

 

Another industry that most would not have guessed
Rockweed, Irish Moss and Kelp are harvested which requires a license under The Fisheries Act

 

Low Tide at Minus Basin for now.
But when High Tide comes in it can reach 12-16 meters (40-54 feet) 

There is also over 3000 lakes in Nova Scotia
 So it is very common to have a property on some form of water here in our Province 

 

Water Sports here on our Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia  includes many forms
But during Hurricane Season (June - November)
we get surfers from around the world because of the increased storm activity which brings larger swells and more reliable waves

The Fall Season is when we get our majority of Cruise Ships ( 200+ in total for the season ) to view our  colors, natural beauty and living on the Atlantic Ocean that we all take for granted 

From the Town of Yarmouth that was founded in 1761 and still has that charm

Up Close with the colorful Lobster Gear which serves a purpose
For identification, safety, help spot their gear amidst the waves plus different colors to separate traps from other fishermen

 

Sunrise in the Town of Digby 
Known for its scallops, close to do whale watching and located near the highest tides in the world with the Bay of Fundy

 

The Royal Western Nova Scotia Yacht Club in Digby

Paying homage to our French Acadian heritage in Claire Nova Scotia
The history spans over 400 years beginning with the French settlement in the 1600s in present day Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and parts of Maine as Port Royal being its capital
The area was always being contested by France & England which eventually created The Great Upheaval with forced deportations

Street Art in Port Royal with Fort Anne nearby (oldest in Canada) that was built to protect the settlement 

Exploring Argyle and more Acadian Culture

Having the full lobster experience (bib on, water going everywhere, cracking shells 😂)
 at Shaws Landing on my way to Peggys Cove

Back on the road to make next adventure