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Halifax

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

An exciting variety of sights, attractions and people make up the Halifax region. Nature has blessed this area with sandy beaches, rugged shorelines and colourful gardens.This fine location was the site of the first British town in Canada, founded in 1749. Since then, the area has evolved to be home for a diverse mix of people. Charming fishing villages, farming communities and Atlantic Canada’s largest city.

Culinary & Wine:

Fresh, local foods and wine paired with expert chefs makes Halifax a popular and unique culinary destination.From the oldest farmer’s market in North America to having some of the freshest seafood available,Halifax is a delight for your taste buds.

Entertainment & Music:

From comedy clubs to pubs playing traditional Maritime music, to major festivals like the TD Halifax Jazz Festival and the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax entertainment delivers on lively options year-round.

Outdoor Activity:

Halifax offers outdoor activities to suit everyone – sea kayaking, rock climbing, snow shoeing,kilometers of hiking, sailing, surfing, skiing, and golf,just to name a few. Or if running is more your style, the Scotia Bank Blue Nose Marathon is the biggest annual race weekend in Atlantic Canada.

Arts & Culture:

Home to one of the oldest Art colleges in North America,Halifax’s arts and culture scene is rich and alive. From art galleries, to live theatre, to the many cultural Halifax festivals, including the International Busker Festival and the Atlantic Film Festival, Halifax has got the scene covered.

Area Schools:

  • William King Elementary School
  • J L Isley High School
  • Joseph Howe Elementary
  • Halifax Central Junior High

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Hacketts Cove

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Hacketts Cove is located in the Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region on Nova Scotia’s Bluenose Coast. It is said it is Mother Nature’s Playground.

The Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region, encompassing the shores of the scenic St. Margaret’s Bay, offers you a wide range of attractions and experiences. Many of the area’s assets are tucked away on side roads or in scenic coves and harbours that are just waiting to be explored. Just 30 minutes from downtown Halifax.

Besides the stunning natural beauty of this area there are a whole host of exciting activities and experiences to savour. The region is noted for its hiking trails, kayaking adventures, whale watching, birding activities, and golf courses and pristine beaches offer fun for the whole family

The restaurants and cafes in the area offer the freshest Nova Scotia seafood. Lobster is their specialty but don’t miss a feed of mussels or a meal featuring the wonderful St Margaret’s Bay haddock.

Shopping includes many small, locally owned gift stores, galleries and craft shops which feature primarily Canadian and Nova Scotian artists and crafts people.

Accommodation varies from oceanfront campgrounds to cozy cottages to friendly bed and breakfasts and inns. You will find something to suit every requirement and budget.

Area Schools:

  • East St. Margarets (PR-06)
  • Five Bridges (07-09)
  • Sir John A. MacDonald (10-12)

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Falmouth

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Falmouth, Nova Scotia

Falmouth and area was known as Pisiquid by the Acadians. Having migrated from Port Royal (current day Annapolis Royal), the Acadians first settled the area in the early 1680s as the 1686 census lists a number of families on well established farms utilizing productive dyked fields.During Queen Anne’s War, in response to the French Raid on Deerfield, Massachusetts, in the Raid on Pisiquid (1704), Benjamin Church burned the many villages of the two parishes (Ste. Famille and Notre Dame de l’Assumption) that made up the district to the ground and took prisoners to Boston. One of these prisoners was Acadian leader Noel Doiron. As with the other Acadian districts of the Bay of Fundy region the Acadians of Piziquid were deported in the fall of 1755.

By 1760 the land left vacant by the deportation of the Acadians began to be resettled by New England Planters. Amongst these new settlers was a young Henry Alline, who in the 1770s would start a Great Awakening religious revival. His New Lights ideas and followers quickly spread across the region and into northeastern New England.

Falmouth is home to Avon Valley Greenhouses, Sainte-Famille Wines, the Avon Valley Golf & Country Club, numerous farms and several small businesses. Falmouth District Elementary School is also located in Falmouth. The village is located exactly halfway between the North Pole and the Equator.

With the town of Windsor close by, there is no shortage of activities or things to do in the area.

 

Here are just a few points of interest:
• ONTREE Fun & Adventure Park
• Haliburton House Museum (home to the Windsor Hockey Heritage Centre)
• Ski Martock
• Dill’s Giant Atlantic Pumpkin Farm
• Fort Edward National Historic Site
• Dakeyne Farm Sunflower Maze, a visual feast for the eyes in the Summer.

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Fall River

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Fall River, Nova Scotia

Fall River’s name is derived from a stream running between Miller Lake and Lake Thomas which had a waterfall. These falls supplied water power for several mills during the 19th century as well as a local electrical utility during the early 20th century. The waterfall was demolished in the late 1950s as a result of the construction of the 102 or Bicentennial Highway leading to Halifax; the waterfall was located where the 4-lane expressway currently runs up the hill from the crossing of Lake Thomas to the interchange with Highway 118 at Miller Lake.

The Mi’kmaq Nation and its predecessors were known to have inhabited Fall River prior to European settlement, using the waterways for a portage route connecting with the Shubenacadie Valley.The Mik’maq reportedly used this waterway to attack the settlement at Halifax in its early days during a conflict with English settlers.

Growth:

Fall River has been expanding rapidly over the past 10 years with the construction of a Sobeys Supermarket and surrounding shopping centre. There are a number of major subdivisions in Fall River, the first being called The Schwarzwald and developed in the mid 1970s. The second subdivision is Fall River Village. Fall River Village was established in 1973 with over 1000 acres of land. The newest subdivisions are St. Andrews West and Kinloch Estates,which opened in February 2009. The subdivision itself is nestled between St. Andrews Lake and Kinsac Lake with extensive waterfrontage on both lakes.

Recreation/Parks:

  • Roberstons Park
  • St. Andrews Park
  • Gordon R. Snow Community Centre
  • LWF Community Hall

Shopping:

  • Fall River Plaza
  • Sobeys
  • Shopper’s Drug Mart

Distance to:

  • Stanfield International Airport (17 min)
  • Downtown Dartmouth (25 min)
  • Downtown Halifax (29 min)
  • Bayers Lake Business Park (24 min)

Area Schools:

  • Ash Lee Jefferson Elementary
  • George P. Vanier Junior High
  • Lockview High

 
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Eastern Passage

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Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia

Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia is a mid-sized community on the Eastern Shore. It is a part of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, and lies along the Atlantic Ocean, at the eastern side of the mouth of Halifax Harbour. Historically, fishing was the main source of income for the community, but now most of its inhabitants commute to Downtown Halifax or Dartmouth , or work in the community at typical jobs.

In 1996, Fisherman’s Cove, which combined a restored and working fishing village with gift shops and restaurants, opened as a tourist attraction.

Only 20 minutes from Downtown Halifax, Fisherman’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s oldest and newest tourist
destinations.

Enjoy the sounds of the ocean and views that’ll have you stopping for another yet another photo. Watch the fishermen come in with their daily catch; you can buy their fish right here! Take a boat ride and explore McNabs Island. You can also learn the great history of Fisherman’s Cove by enjoying a historic walk of the area.

If you like to shop, you’ll love the many shops of Fisherman’s Cove. There is a beautiful gallery where you can purchase the art of local artists and our other shops where you can purchase souvenirs, Maritime art crafts, unique folk art, and much more (visit our shops & services page).

As you wander through the shops you might see local artists capturing some of the spectacular vistas. While visiting, if you find yourself hungry, feast on fantastic seafood, tea & coffee, soups,desserts, or enjoy a delicious ice cream treat.

Local Attractions:

Enjoy scenic boat tours, romantic beach walks, bird
or whale watching
Tours are available for Devil’s or McNab’s Island
Visit the Ives Battery, Fort McNab or the lighthouse
Shark Fishing Adventure or deep sea fishing.
Golf Course, less than 5 minutes away
Shearwater Aviation Museum
Local artisan shops & Restaurants at Fisherman’s Cove

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