http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog Nova Scotia, Tourism, and Travel Issues Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:18:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 © kim.kinrade@ns.sympatico.ca () kim.kinrade@ns.sympatico.ca 1440 Vacation home at White Point Beach in Nova Scotia kim.kinrade@ns.sympatico.ca No no http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog 144 144 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/09/nova-scotia-international-air-show-flies-to-yarmouth/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/09/nova-scotia-international-air-show-flies-to-yarmouth/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:14:31 +0000 kim biplanescf 18dartmouth nova scotiamilitary jetsnova scotia international air showshearwater international air showskyhawkswarbirdsyarmouth community http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=699 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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The Shearwater International Air Show was something – literally- “out of this world.” You knew summer was almost finished the the fall was coming when the roar of jets and propeller-drive aircraft was heard over Dartmouth. Then in their constant search for trimming down the budget – also called “Hit the Military First” – the [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/09/nova-scotia-international-air-show-flies-to-yarmouth/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/08/new-7-wonders-pick-alberta-instead-of-the-bay-of-fundy/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/08/new-7-wonders-pick-alberta-instead-of-the-bay-of-fundy/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:23:55 +0000 kim dinosaur provincial parkgreat barrier reefgros morne national parkhighest tides in the worldnew7wonders foundationnewfoundland and labradorunesco world heritageunesco world heritage site http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=686 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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Growing up I used to imagine what it would be like to the keeper of the Light of Alexandria. The lighthouse was built on the island of Pharos in the 3rd century B.C. , started by Ptolemy, Egypt’s first Macedonian ruler and favorite of Alexander the Great. He never lived to see it completed. For [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/08/new-7-wonders-pick-alberta-instead-of-the-bay-of-fundy/feed/ 2 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/06/blueberry-giant-or-giant-blueberry/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/06/blueberry-giant-or-giant-blueberry/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:09:38 +0000 kim blueberry capitalblueberry fieldsnova scotiatown of oxfordwild blueberries http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=675 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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While the town of Oxford, Nova Scotia bills itself as the “Wild Blueberry Capital of Canada” I wanted to search around to find out how true this was. Because of its central location Oxford is a hub for the distribution and processing of fresh wild blueberries that are grown all over Cumberland County.  In fact [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/06/blueberry-giant-or-giant-blueberry/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/04/early-bird-tickets-to-royal-nova-scotia-international-tattoo/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/04/early-bird-tickets-to-royal-nova-scotia-international-tattoo/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:03:52 +0000 kim canadian forcesinternational tattoomilitary displaysnova scotia internationalpipes and drumspipe bands http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=637 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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“The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is one of the world’s premiere cultural and entertainment spectaculars with over 2000 first-class Canadian and international, military and civilian performers. Featuring pipes and drums, massed bands, historic re-enactments, dancers, acrobats, comedians, choirs, military displays and competitions, plus a host of innovative acts in a fast-paced 2 1/2 hour [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/04/early-bird-tickets-to-royal-nova-scotia-international-tattoo/feed/ 1 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/12/19/scotch-whisky-associations-identity-crisis/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/12/19/scotch-whisky-associations-identity-crisis/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:01:20 +0000 kim glenora distilleryglen bretonscotch whiskeyscotch whisky associationsingle malt whiskeysingle malt whisky http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=549 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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Glen Breton Rare Canadian Single Malt Whisky has the distinction of being the only single malt whiskey produced in Canada – and that is using only three ingredients: barley, yeast and water. It is the perfect recipe for Scotch whisky but cannot be called ‘Scotch’ unless it is bottled in Scotland. However, the Scotch whiskey [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/12/19/scotch-whisky-associations-identity-crisis/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/12/16/joggins-fossil-cliffs-guest-blog/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/12/16/joggins-fossil-cliffs-guest-blog/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:08:34 +0000 kim bay of fundycoal agedinosaur museumdinosaursfossilsgalapagosjoggins fossil cliffsworld heritage list http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=532 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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I am honored to have a guest blog by Melanie Cookson-Carter, Operations Coordinator for the Joggins Fossil Cliffs and Centre. When I get asked how long someone should schedule for a trip to Joggins I am always at a loss for an answer. As Operations Coordinator for the Joggins Fossil Cliffs and Centre I have [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/12/16/joggins-fossil-cliffs-guest-blog/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/12/13/joggins-cliffs-a-walk-with-dinosaurs/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/12/13/joggins-cliffs-a-walk-with-dinosaurs/#comments Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:09:02 +0000 kim charles darwindinosaur footprintsdinosaur hilldrumheller albertajoggins fossil cliffspalentologysir charles lyellworld heritage site http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=510 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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“Joggins Fossil Cliffs are the finest example in the world of a natural exposure in a continuous section ten miles long, occurs in the sea cliffs bordering a branch of the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia.” Sir Charles Lyell: Principles of Geology: 1829 I am a big fan of the Tyrrell Museum of Palentology [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/12/13/joggins-cliffs-a-walk-with-dinosaurs/feed/ 2 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/11/12/travel-to-nova-scotia/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/11/12/travel-to-nova-scotia/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:09:40 +0000 kim anne murraycape breton islanddon messermichael j foxshania twainspringhill mining disaster http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=328 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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Hi, I just started blogging again on this site but changed the name from White Point Manor Blog because I don’t have the place anymore. Now, this may not be the way to do it (just changing over) but I hope I don’t get slammed from Google or Yahoo. In this blog I want to [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/11/12/travel-to-nova-scotia/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/06/ann-murray-centre/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/06/ann-murray-centre/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:49:02 +0000 kim anne murray centreAttractionscbcEventsgreat ambassadornova scotiansnowbirdsouvenirsspringhill nova scotia http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=195 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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I’m not a great Ann Murray fan but I do like her style. She is a smart cookie and a great ambassador for Nova Scotia. She started out on a CBC Haifax program Sing-a-Long Jubilee while studying to be a PhyEd teacher and broke out with the big hit Snowbird in 1970 The Anne Murray [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/06/ann-murray-centre/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/01/21/halifax-at-last/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/01/21/halifax-at-last/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:35:47 +0000 kim http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=156 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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Okay, so it took me a while to get to my own back yard! So now I can let you know that Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and the largest city in the Atlantic provinces (this may be a “duh” for most of you. With its steep streets, beautiful harbor, and the historic [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/01/21/halifax-at-last/feed/ 0