CABOT TRAIL - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
I dare you NOT to be romanced by the above picture! It's impossible. For the past two weeks, I have been holidaying on the breathtakingly beautiful island of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. For those of you not familiar with Canadian geography, Nova Scotia is on the Atlantic Coast of Canada, North of New England in America.
Pleasant Bay Fishing Village - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has one of the most rugged coastlines in North America with all sorts of coves, inlets, beaches and cliff faces. The island of Cape Breton, in particular, is peppered with adorably rustic little fishing villages. If you want a charm offensive ...this island has it all.
Fishing Boats - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Historically, Nova Scotians (The people of Nova Scotia), made their livelihood as seafarers, boat builders and fishermen. Today, this proud link to the Atlantic is stronger than ever as residents of local villages still depend largely on the fisheries as a primary industry.
Nova Scotian Thistles
Hold on a minute. Aren't those gorgeous little buds thistles? Surely they are a Scottish flower? Yes they are, but they also grow wild on the rugged hillsides of the Cabot Trail. For those of you who haven't guessed it, Nova Scotia actually means New Scotland. (Cape Breton boasts it's own Gaelic College. The Celtic Colours Festival, in October, is not to be missed.)
BADDECK - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
If you want storybook charm, you must visit the tiny village of Baddeck. Home to The Alexander Graham Bell Museum (Inventor of the telephone).
Baddeck Sailing - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
A nautical culture thrives nearly everywhere on this island. Some big Hollywood names have enjoyed sailing their super yachts on The Bras d'or Lakes.
The Cabot Trail - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Maybe a little windswept, but definitely in love with the intoxicating smell of the salty air and the soothing sound of the waves crashing against the rocks.
Atlantic Canadian Lobsters - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Ask me about the food... Nova Scotia boasts some of the best, freshest, seafood in the world. Most restaurants buy their fish straight from the fisherman on the wharves. In most cases, the fish you are eating for dinner was caught that same morning. How can you do better than that?
For more information on Nova Scotia, there is a very useful guide called DOERS & DREAMERS. You can check it out on-line or order a copy.
Photo courtesy of "Doers & Dreamers 2013 Nova Scotia Travel Guide"
Happy Travels!
Yours truly,
Lord Frewbe
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