Before we begin our very Canadian post, we would like to wish all our dear American friends a Happy 4th of July. As you may recall, Hailey is actually a transplant to Canada. She was born in Ohio and move to Canada when she was about 6 months old with a convoy of pups from overrun rescues. We celebrate without fireworks!
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This will be the second part of my trip with my mom and sister to the east coast of Canada.
On our second full day, we piled into the jeep and headed to Peggy's Cove. This famous little fishing town was named by Champlain after his mother. It boasts the year round population of about 30, so at pretty much any given moment there are more visitors than residents.
Besides the fresh seafood, the cove is famous for the lighthouse.
A piper busked at the rocks leading to the lighthouse |
We visited June 1, the lobster season ended May 31st so there were traps everywhere. |
After our exploration of Peggy's Cove we drove along the coast to the charming little town of Lunenburg. This town was one of the first settlements in which the British attempted to displace the First Nations people by settling Protestants. Founded in 1753, it is now a Unesco World Heritage Site because it is the best example of planned British colonial settlement in North America. That is because it has retained the original layout and many of the original wood buildings.
Here we explored the town by horse and buggy. We were toured around by Jack. He was a feisty horse, who would have loved to run the streets if he had been allowed!
Over the yellow door is what is believed to be the oldest stain glass window in Canada |
This is the former school |
Known as the wedding cake house |
Memorial to the people lost to the sea |
Home of the Bluenose who was not in port when we came |
It was a lovely long weekend. If you have the opportunity to visit Eastern Canada, do!
oh this is so beautiful!!! and even a piper was there..... LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect weekend, and one I would have loved to do with you.. I am in love with JACK and that wedding cake house... all those houses are fantastic. I love old frame buildings and the first photo of Peggy's cove is beautiful... I enjoyed my quick trip to your beautiful Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful towns and Jack is such a handsome boy! We would love to visit eastern Canada!
ReplyDeleteI'll be heading down to PEI in August, trying to decide if I should go on to Nova Scotia. After seeing your pictures maybe I will.
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ReplyDeleteOh yes, I second that suggestion... it's like a separate land, isn't it? Am so glad you found the same joy and interest as I did. YAM xx
What a lovely town! Thanks for sharing those pictures.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely putting Halifax on our bucket list...what a quaint little town!
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit Nova Scotia some time.
ReplyDeleteThat old school building is spectacular. I'm wondering what it is used for these days?
Cheers, Gail.
K10 my parents went to Peggy's Cove years ago. The never took photos. LOL They talked about that trip forever now I see why. That first photo is frame worthy. Look at the the light house.
ReplyDeleteJack cracked me up. He looks like he's giving you the stinky eye.
Hugs HiC
We love to visit small quaint towns and
ReplyDeletethis looks like a perfect place to visit.
Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
Peggy's Cove reminds Mom of her childhood summers at the seashore. What a quaint spot!!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNo fireworks at our house either, there are more than enough all around us:(
Happy Fourth of July!!!
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Such gorgeous little towns, would love to visit them.
ReplyDeleteHope to visit eastern Canada some day.
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Thanks for taking us along on your trip. What a beautiful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular photos! LOVE, love, love seaside village scenes and lighthouses-something we don't have around here.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the fantastic photos. We love seeing Jack, he looks so adorable. Looks like a wonderful place to take a nice trip. Giving us some ideas now. Have a great rest of your weekend.
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Wow, those are fabulous photos. The ocean setting is so glorious. Thank you so much for taking us with you.
ReplyDeleteMy dad said that he'd love to go visit. Thank you for the great photos.
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