Loydene
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Post by Loydene on Feb 20, 2019 20:13:15 GMT
I'm so excited! I just learned that I can bootstrap on my sister's conference trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - at the end of May this year then we will travel around a bit to see what we can see!
So -- I'll look at Trip Advisor, I've already signed up for FaceBook pages and ordered a guide book from the NS tourist site ... but I like to hear from the Pea-ple ....
What to see and do in and around Nova Scotia and Halifax? She will have reservations at the Westin (for the conference) but we aren't stuck there. Should we get a car and travel around the island? WWTPD -- I think that means "what would the Peas do?"
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J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on Feb 20, 2019 20:21:10 GMT
Definitely spend some time on the waterfront in Halifax. Walk around the Citadel. Spend an afternoon in the Public Garden. Get a car and go out to Peggy's Cove - one of my favorite little places in Nova Scotia.
Have fun! I love Halifax.
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Post by kkooch on Feb 20, 2019 20:38:05 GMT
You definitely need to get a car and drive around. I was there but like 30 years ago. It's one of those places that photos don't do it justice. So beautiful.
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Post by flanz on Feb 20, 2019 20:38:47 GMT
I have a friend who lives there and has been in Halifax for over 20 years. I just asked her for tips via FB.
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 20, 2019 20:46:33 GMT
Grocery shop! Canada has the best groceries. Their cheese bricks are like sheets of cheese instead of bricks, they have Cool Whip in a can and the lid is adorable, besides they have the best candy.
If you have ever read Anne of Green Gables visit the old graveyard. It is really neat even if you haven’t read the books, but even better if you have. If you are a fan of Anne I also recommend what was Spofford Avenue in the books but is really Young Avenue, the houses really are beautiful.
We went to the museum on the waterfront too, it was definitely worth a visit. We only had A short amount of time in Halifax but we saw all the things listed above me and agree they must be done. We really loved the Public Garden.
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 20, 2019 21:19:53 GMT
Pier 21 is a "must visit". This is like Ellis Island in New York. It is an interactive museum documenting the immigration into Canada. There is a huge violin outside of the Pier. Eat fresh lobster and blue mussels. Yummy! That is the museum I was taking about, I couldn’t remember the real name. There is also a mini Pikes Place Market Situation right there where we had a delicious lunch.
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Post by snowsilver on Feb 20, 2019 22:10:11 GMT
Nova Scotia was my absolute favorite place on earth (until I went to Abereiddy, Wales and Cornwall) and it is STILL almost my favorite place. I have been a number of times...we even considered buying a vacation home there. Halifax is the best small city you can imagine. Very easy to get around in. The Public Gardens are magnificent. You could spend HOURS in the Maritime Museum (and I have). There are great restaurants. I know Peggy's Cove has already been mentioned and I always cringe a little when it is recommended because I love it so much that I dread the thought of it being spoiled by too many tourists. I've been there during a major storm. I've been there at night when we were almost the only ones there and the locals came out and actually lived their lives. I've been there when there were crowds and crowds of visitors. It is simply magnificent no matter what the circumstances. There is so much to see in Nova Scotia. By far one of the most most glorious things is the Cabot Trail which is considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world. But it is a long way from Halifax and you have to allow at LEAST a full day to drive it. But it truly is spectacular. I am envious of your trip. I haven't been up for a few years and DH and I were just saying that it's time to go again.
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Loydene
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Post by Loydene on Feb 20, 2019 22:15:24 GMT
Thank you everyone! I appreciate your input and suggestions. We can take some time - maybe up to a week to 10 days -- so suggestions for out and about are welcome. Is there enough to do and see around Nova Scotia ... should be consider going someplace else as well?
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 20, 2019 22:21:32 GMT
Thank you everyone! I appreciate your input and suggestions. We can take some time - maybe up to a week to 10 days -- so suggestions for out and about are welcome. Is there enough to do and see around Nova Scotia ... should be consider going someplace else as well? Have you considered a few days on Prince Edward Island? Even for someone that hasn’t read Anne it is a beautiful place to visit. My dream is to win the lottery and move there, I live in the PNW which I have always heard is a beautiful place to live, but PEI puts it to shame. Lots of lighthouses, amazing beaches with red sand, cliffs that take your breath away, some of the best food I have ever eaten in my life. If you can I highly recommend spending a few days there.
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Loydene
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Post by Loydene on Feb 20, 2019 23:06:12 GMT
Thank you everyone! I appreciate your input and suggestions. We can take some time - maybe up to a week to 10 days -- so suggestions for out and about are welcome. Is there enough to do and see around Nova Scotia ... should be consider going someplace else as well? Have you considered a few days on Prince Edward Island? Even for someone that hasn’t read Anne it is a beautiful place to visit. My dream is to win the lottery and move there, I live in the PNW which I have always heard is a beautiful place to live, but PEI puts it to shame. Lots of lighthouses, amazing beaches with red sand, cliffs that take your breath away, some of the best food I have ever eaten in my life. If you can I highly recommend spending a few days there. I guess I need to read Anne (of Green Gables??) embarrassed admission.
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 20, 2019 23:14:40 GMT
Have you considered a few days on Prince Edward Island? Even for someone that hasn’t read Anne it is a beautiful place to visit. My dream is to win the lottery and move there, I live in the PNW which I have always heard is a beautiful place to live, but PEI puts it to shame. Lots of lighthouses, amazing beaches with red sand, cliffs that take your breath away, some of the best food I have ever eaten in my life. If you can I highly recommend spending a few days there. I guess I need to read Anne (of Green Gables??) embarrassed admission. No, there is plenty to do without seeing the LM Montgomery or Green Gables stuff. There are some amazing lighthouses, including the one that got the distress signal from the Titanic. The Bottle House Museum which is a series of houses made out of glass bottles. Several historical living museums, and seriously the most amazing scenery you have ever seen. Some of the museums are all LM Montgomery centered, so you could skip those, but there are several that just lightly touch on her but have really neat exhibits, and of course there are several that don’t have anything to do with her at all. We had some amazing lobster rolls while on the Island, an abundance of deep fried Mars bars and the Dairy Bars which have ice cream the likes of which I have never seen. Tea Cup Rock is an amazing thing to see, the Singing Sands beach is very cool, and the red beaches are quite lovely. If you have 10 days I think you could easily spend 3 on the island and have plenty to do. It is a neat ferry ride over or a terrifying bridge drive, but it is easy to get to.
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Post by janroe on Feb 20, 2019 23:15:11 GMT
Thank you everyone! I appreciate your input and suggestions. We can take some time - maybe up to a week to 10 days -- so suggestions for out and about are welcome. Is there enough to do and see around Nova Scotia ... should be consider going someplace else as well? I grew up there, my mom and siblings are still there. Lots to see in Halifax...Point Pleasant park, pier 21 and the dockyards are all in the same area. Over the bridge to Dartmouth or ferry over. Millions of restaurants, lots of seafood. If you have time, rent a car and go to Cape Breton, PEI, or just travel the coast towards Lunenburg. Then there is the bay of fundy....highest tides in the world. I love to go home, as often as possible. Also a large casino.
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Post by J u l e e on Feb 20, 2019 23:41:18 GMT
If you have ten days, definitely Drive the Cabot Trail. You could probably do PEI as well - Charlottetown is full of fun shops and restaurants. And the South Shore of Nova Scotia is so lovely - Lunnenberg and Chester.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2019 23:42:20 GMT
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Post by J u l e e on Feb 20, 2019 23:48:00 GMT
While a strange site to recommend, there is the Swiss Air Flight 111 Memorial Site a short drive from Peggy's Cove that was a really peaceful place to see. I like to read about the history that has happened in areas where I visit and read about this crash after visiting the site (I had heard about it at the time, but only read more about it after visiting the memorial).
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Post by flanz on Feb 21, 2019 1:26:58 GMT
Pier 21 is a "must visit". This is like Ellis Island in New York. It is an interactive museum documenting the immigration into Canada. There is a huge violin outside of the Pier. Eat fresh lobster and blue mussels. Yummy! Wow! I didn't know there was a museum there. My parents immigrated through there at different times. Thank you.
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Post by flanz on Feb 21, 2019 1:29:19 GMT
Thank you everyone! I appreciate your input and suggestions. We can take some time - maybe up to a week to 10 days -- so suggestions for out and about are welcome. Is there enough to do and see around Nova Scotia ... should be consider going someplace else as well? I grew up there, my mom and siblings are still there. Lots to see in Halifax...Point Pleasant park, pier 21 and the dockyards are all in the same area. Over the bridge to Dartmouth or ferry over. Millions of restaurants, lots of seafood. If you have time, rent a car and go to Cape Breton, PEI, or just travel the coast towards Lunenburg. Then there is the bay of fundy....highest tides in the world. I love to go home, as often as possible. Also a large casino. Bay of Fundy changing tides is def. on my bucket list!
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Loydene
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Post by Loydene on Feb 21, 2019 3:43:04 GMT
Thank you for the names of specific towns -- there appear to be several along the road ways and it is difficult to know which might be worthwhile. I'm starting to think in terms of a road trip. There seem to be distinct areas -- and now I want to be sure to include PEI ....
I'm appreciative of all information!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2019 3:47:55 GMT
I would consider pei a must.
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Post by Karene on Feb 21, 2019 4:24:08 GMT
I was born on the South Shore, so I definitely recommend a leisurely drive along the coastal roads from Halifax down at least to Lunenburg. South of Halifax before Peggy's Cove there is a pennisula with a small village called Lower Prospect. You can go sea kayaking here. We enjoyed it. My ancestors moved from Lunenburg to Lower Prospect in the 1850s. They came to Lunenburg in 1750s. Walk around Lunenburg and see the distinct architecture of the houses. Try and see if you can take a boat tour. It might be too early in May for whale or puffin watching. You can also kayak at Blue Rocks which is right near Lunenburg. We did that too. Check out the sandy beaches all along the South Shore. The South Shore is my favourite place on earth. link to kayaking in Lower Prospectlink to kayaking at Blue Rocks
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Post by tanya2 on Feb 21, 2019 5:11:43 GMT
I love Nova Scotia! Definitely go to Peggy's Cove, the Swiss Air memorial, and Lunenburg. And drive to the Bay of Fundy. We didn't get to do the Cabot trail when we were there so it's still on my list of things to see. And have fresh seafood in Halifax! Especially the mussels. www.novascotia.com
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Post by pancakes on Feb 21, 2019 5:19:46 GMT
Are you into hiking? There is some truly beautiful nature there.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Feb 21, 2019 13:14:22 GMT
The Westin is nice - I've stayed there a few times. What to do? Walks along the boardwalk, pop into Rum Runners for some rum cake, take a boat tour of the harbour, take a drive up through Cape Breton or down to Mahone Bay/Lunenburg (stop at Peggy's Cove along the way), go to Pier 21 and the Maritime Museum, walk up to the Citadel and take in the view. There are lots of great places to eat - many of them away from the boardwalk.
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