Nova Scotia

The Cove on an overcast day seem gloomy to some, but pure beauty to another.  I took this photo at the Dingo in Armdale;  it was one of my favorite places to play with my cousins and friends.  So many wonderful memories of Nova Scotia.

While in Halifax, Ed and I toured Alexander Keifh's brewery.

The guides dressed in character and told the history of the brewery.  They were entertaining and wonderful singers.

Yes, Ed is in his happy place.

These photos are the Blue Rock area, outside of Lunenburg.

I enjoy taking photos at low tide; so much of the waters  mysteries are revealed.

Resting boats after a day of fishing and sailing.

Low tide of a fishing community.

The coast of Nova Scotia is peaceful pictures like this one.

I believe this rack is for drying fish.

As the tide goes out, it gently rests the boats.

This sign totem was in a yard.  It was quite interesting.

Ed and I were fortunate to attend the relaunch of the Bluenose II in Lunenburg.  We are forever grateful to my childhood friend Shirley, and her husband Bill.  They told us about the launch; Bill happens to work at Clear Water Seafood, we were able to watch the launch from one of the large fishing ships.

The Bluenose on dry dock.

This is a photo of Lunenburg from the pier.

A golf course across the harbor from Lunenburg.

Lunenburg is known for the vibrant colored buildings.  This is one of many; most of the buildings are shops and restaurants.

The launch of the Bluenose was exciting.  She was towed as the masts weren't in place, that would happen later.The weather did not cooperate that day.

The harbor was full of boats.

Ed, Shirley and Bill after a wet but wonderful day.

Prince Edward Island

Ed and I spent a week on PEI.  We drove the jeep around the Island each day.

A fishing boat arriving with its catch at the end of the day.

This old building stood out with the ocean in the background.

This sign made sense, it was on the docks.

A meandering stream heading to the ocean, I love the vibrant colors.

A cozy community on the inlet.

We camped at Cavendish National Park.  The beach was quiet and peaceful.

This is one of many Inuksuk made from the red rock on the beach.

This one was erected at low tide.

Stormy sea from hurricane Leslie.

We took the Ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia.

Quebec

Ed and I visited Quebec City.  This is one of many beautiful buildings in the plaza of old Quebec.

The streets were busy with tourists from around the world.

This T Shirt caught my eye; I had to buy it for Ed.  He wears it with pride, as we lived in he Rockies.

A side street in the City, It accommodates retail as well as residents.

A view of the City of Levis across the St Lawrence River.

One of many street performers in the City.

 The lobby of a hotel in the old city.

A view of the Chateau in the old town.

The fort is an active army base...

We took a drive to Orleans Island which is across the river from Quebec City.

We left Quebec City and headed to the Gaspe Peninsula.  The views of the St Lawrence were spectacular.

Church steeples tower over many towns on the coast.

The properties are well manicured everywhere.

Forillon National Park is at the end of Gaspe Peninsula.  The settlers had a rich history of fishing in the 19th century.

We spent the day in Forillon Park, visiting many beautiful sites.

The beach house, in the 1900's and ramp carry the cod to the processing area on the homestead in the nest photo.

The cod was processed by the families.  Here, you see the drying racks made of wood.  The drying process took 3 weeks.

Forillon National Park.

Lighthouses are essential on the coast. This lighthouse is on the north side of Forillon Park.

Rocks jutting out of the water have amazing views.  This is the view entering the town from the south on highway 132.

Another view of the rock from the north.