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Cruising Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia may be just a long daysail from Maine, but it’s another world, with uncrowded anchorages, easy-to-access harbours and, above all, friendly people (too!).

Cruising: It’s a Fine Life…If You Don’t Weaken

January 25, 2021May 29, 2017 by Colin Speedie

Colin writes about a cruise that didn’t turn out as planned—something all cruisers will face at some point. All you can do then is pick yourself up and keep going. We saved this one from last season to motivate all us northern hemisphere cruisers to get stuff fixed and get out there.

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Halifax, Nova Scotia—Life In The Big City

January 25, 2021November 22, 2014 by Phyllis

Big city living aboard Morgan’s Cloud.

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Shelter Cove, Nova Scotia—An Aptly-Named Anchorage

January 25, 2021October 13, 2014 by Phyllis

Deserted beaches and partridgeberries, only two of the many benefits of the aptly-named Shelter Cove.

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Liscombe Lodge, Nova Scotia—A Marine Motel!

January 25, 2021November 7, 2014 by Phyllis

Liscombe Lodge makes a fun stop with its mix of nature walks and hotel amenities.

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Sable Island, Nova Scotia—A Remote, Desolate, and Gorgeous Place

January 25, 2021February 23, 2019 by Molly Barnes

When the GFS GRIB data suggested that in twelve days there would be calm seas at Sable Island, Molly and family were inspired to organize a visit to this remote, desolate and gorgeous place.

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The Bras d’Or Lakes—And Now For Something Completely Different…

January 25, 2021March 10, 2018 by Colin Speedie

Colin takes us to the legendary among cruisers, idyllic and sheltered Bras d’Or Lakes of Nova Scotia.

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