Travel to Nova Scotia

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Just as sailors down through the centuries took up crafts to wile away the long hours at sea, Joe Winters, as a member of the Canadian Navy, discovered the importance of a creative hobby. It was during his ten years in the navy that Joe introduced himself to carving and painting.

In 1996 Joe retired from the naval dockyard in Halifax and returned to his native South Shore where his work became known and appreciated. From his Liverpool workshop Joe has created many great pieces including cigar store Indians, bears, cats, sea captains and fishermen. He was also commissioned by the Region of Queens to carve a member of the King’s Orange Rangers, circa, 1783, in full battle gear.

Joe creates much of his art from real life put onto original lath boards from demolished homes. He uses rocks, sand, wood and many other artifacts to adorned his original work. His works never adorn the local galleries because they sell as soon as they are hung on the walls!

In addition Joe is called “The Wizard of Wood” for his creative restoration skills on great pieces of wood that adorn older homes. A peerless painter he brings many homes in the Queens Region to life every year.

For more information on Joe Winters:

marlynjoe@eastlink.ca

(902) 356-2503

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Kejimkujik’s Seaside Adjunct is situated in Port Joli at the end of the St. Catherine’s River Road (approximately a fifteen minute drive from White Point Beach Resort). This beautiful park is best experienced by taking one of two trails.

The Awesome Trails

One of the two trails, the shorter one, is a leisurely walk with basic walking shoes. Its length makes it popular with children and older ones who cannot walk too far but want to experience a grand trip complete. There are plenty of sightseeing rocks, twist and turns which make it fun for kids. There is also the added attraction of wildlife, beautiful wild flowers, berries, and many rare species of plant life. At the trail’s end is a panoramic view of ocean, pounding waves, basking seals and a white sandy beach that stretches for miles.

Proper hiking boots or good running shoes should be worn when taking the longer of the two trails. This path crosses over rocky beaches, traverses narrow bush paths and includes all of the shorter trip plus large meadows and boardwalks
Trail Fees

There is now a nominal fee, during the regular season, to enter the park with a reasonable “family rate” ($7.50) being offered. Unfortunately, no bikes permitted on the trail.

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1.00 CAD

=

1.01589 USD

 

So what is this doing to tourism down on the South Shore? Well, no one who has a business dependent on tourism is shooting up fireworks. The strong dollar has put a damper on room sales and real estate, that’s for sure.

 

But is it? To combat the absence of the American dollar White Point Beach Resort has increased its advertising in Canadian markets and, most notably, locally. Die hard Yankee dollar fans are beginning to see a silver lining in the rising dollar’s dark cloud in that the empty rooms once reserved for our American visitors are now being taken up by people from Nova Scotia and Canada.

 

In addition their Vacation Club, in conjunction with Resort Condominiums International, has brought a new type of clientèle, some of which have never appreciated the northern areas.

 

The inclusion of the Golf Course under the the White Point umbrella has also added benefits to the resort. Under the guidance of golf pro Dave Kemshead the 9-hole PGA course is one of the wonders of Nova Scotia sport whose vistas parallel Pebble beach.

 

So, dollar be damned. Take a vacation!

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I first heard of Freewheeling Adventures at a Nova Scotia tourism conference in 1995. Since then owner Philip Guest has led to the happy rolling of thousands of travelers through Nova Scotia. In fact he has been doing this since 1987 and has branched out to other countries as well.

The idea is that the bicyclists pedal through areas and there is a van which accompanies them and makes sure the travelers get into their accommodations. As well the driver and guide fix any bikes that need repairs. Sometimes they have picnics which are are catered with extravagant meals. If the trips are broken up into regions the van loads up the bikes and the riders and transports them.

Every summer, from my entertainment perch below the moose head at White Point Beach Resort, I used to see the Freewheeling gang weekly.. Their guides would always bring them into the lounge for a sing-a-long.

Here are their trips by Geographic Area:

• Atlantic Canada
  • Nova Scotia: The Lighthouse Route – South Shore Secrets
  • Nova Scotia: Cabot Trail
  • Nova Scotia: Fundy Tidal Adventure
  • Nova Scotia: Evangeline Adventure Yarmouth to Wolfville New
  • Nova Scotia: Lighthouse Route Kayak, Bike, & Hike
  • Nova Scotia: Cape Breton Kayak, Bike & Hike New
  • Nova Scotia: Lighthouse Family Frolic
  • Nova Scotia: Annapolis Valley Family Frolic
  • Nova Scotia: Inn Based Kayaking.
  • Nova Scotia: Kayak and Luxury Camping
  • Nova Scotia: Biking and Yoga Getaway
  • Prince Edward Island: Cavendish to Cartigan New
  • Prince Edward Island: Indian River Mid-summer Magic & Cycling Adventure
  • Prince Edward Island: Western PEI Kayak, Bike & Hike
  • Prince Edward Island: The Confederation Trail from West to East New
  • Prince Edward Island: Prince Edward Island Family Frolic
  • Newfoundland:Viking Trail
  • Newfoundland: Avalon Peninsula

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An undertow was always something you read about in mystery novels and saw on Discovery Channel but never thought existed near you. I use to think about this until a couple of adventurers were swept off the rocks at Peggy’s Cove by a rogue wave. This happened a few years ago and only one body was recovered.

What Is It?

An undertow can be compared to a rip tide which is caused by wave action which sends a narrow but powerful current of water from the shore out to sea. On beaches it occurs when incoming waves create an underwater sandbar close to shore. The landward waves force water water in between the sandbar and the shore until a section of this sandbar collapses. A submarine current then races out to sea taking all debris with it. Even a strong swimmer has problems escaping its grip.

An undertow can occur in any underwater terrain and is wider than a rip tide. The way to escape a rip tide or an undertow is not to swim against it. This will just tire you out. Instead swim with it while consistently pulling over to the left or right.

Undertows are more prevalent the day after a storm because the wave action is intense. It is best to stay out of the water during this time.

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