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Friday, 28 July 2017

Digby Scallop Days

Digby Scallop Days is Coming!


Planning our upcoming Nova Scotia Roadtrip was based on this year's Scallop Days festival in Digby. I have been to Nova Scotia many, many times, and yet the only time I ever visited Digby was for an overnight stay in order to get the ferry early the next morning.

Nova Scotia Traveller / Roguetrippers are huge fans of festivals. We have done day trips and road trips across Canada & the USA focused on a particular festival, and this year, one of our trips is dedicated to DIGBY, and the world's greatest Scallops.

Digby Scallop Days takes place this year from August 10-13th, 2017.
We will be there on Saturday August 12th.

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There is still plenty of time to plan your trip to make it to Digby for Scallop Days.






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Monday, 3 July 2017

Nova Scotia Roadtrip

We are planning our Nova Scotia Province wide road trip that we have planned for August.
We will be embarking on an epic road trip that will cover as many areas of Novas Scotia as possible. While we may not be Able to hit every great small town, tourist destination, or attractions, we will definitely be doing our very best to make this the most EPIC road trip.

Beginning at the Nova Scotia Tourism information booth in Amherst, Nova Scotia, we will gather up all of the brochures, and maps that we will need to help us along our travels. We will head straight to Parrsboro for some great Dinosaur adventures & exploration with a stop at the Fundy Geological Museum, which we absolutely love.

From there, we will drive along the coast of the Bay of Fundy to Five Islands, and then a stop at Masstown Market for some Fish & Chips at the lighthouse, and some amazing baked goods and gifts at the market.

With stops along the way to Truro, New Glasgow, (Pictou), Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury, we will make our way to the Cabot Trail. Along the Cabot trail, we will make stops on Inverness &  Cheticamp; where we will spend some time, and enjoy great seafood, and Whale watching.

The Cabot Trail is one of the most scenic drives in North America, and we will be enjoying every coastal vista, and beautiful spot for photos along the way. Having been on the Cabot Trail many times in my life, I will be bringing people who have never seen it. This will be quite a treat for them, as you can see many wildlife, including many moose, and much more.

After the Cabot Trail, we will head to Sydney area, to visit some family, enjoy some beer at the Breton Brewing, and then a stop at Fortress of Louisbourg. Fortress of Louisbourg is one of the many great attractions in Canada that will be free of charge as part of Parks Canada Canada150.  #showusyourpass

From there, we head to Stewiacke for one of our favourite stops on a Nova Scotia Road trip- Mastodon Ridge. As RogueTrippers, we will be wearing our Matching "FLINTSTONES" t-shirts, to ensure the best photo opps for our visit to Flintstones house. A relatively new addition to Mastodon ridge is a great Craft Distiller, ColdStream Clear craft distillers of vodka, rum, and spirits.  If you have never tried Coldtream Clear, I highly recommend their products. Their Christmas seasonal flavours are the BEST I have ever had.  Candy Cane, Peppermint patti,  and more.

Peggy's Cove is a must stop destination for that iconic Postcard photo.  The Sou'Wester restaurant is a nice place to enjoy a good seafood meal.

Mahone Bay and Lunenburg are the great coastal towns that absolutely are stunning. I have always had an affinity for Mahone Bay. The image of the 3 churches is another iconic Nova Scotia postcard photo. Don't forget to make a visit to Oak Island. It is Haunted, and has a history of pirates. FUN!

I have to make a stop at Grand Pre for the 'home' of Evangeline.

And...that brings us to Digby, where we are heading to for Digby Scallop Days.
We love a good festival, and great seafood, and what could be better than to enjoy Scallops in the home of the "Best Scallops on the World"?
Our plan is to stay at the Digby Pines Hotel, one of the great accommodations in the province of Nova Scotia.

At the end of our trip, we will embark on the NFL Ferries from Yarmouth to Portland, Maine.
This will bring our trip to a conclusion.

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If you are a Tourism operator or business in any of these areas, and would like us to Review your business, We are looking for Corporate sponsors for this Epic Road trip.
We would love to stay in your Hotel, eat at your restaurant, experience your museum, or attractions.

Send us an email to make arrangements. We will blog about your business on our 2 travel and tourism blogs, create posts on Instagram, twitter, and Facebook.
email Address:  greg@roguetrippers.com



Thursday, 11 May 2017

International Museum Day


May 18th, 2017 is International Museum Day. 


Every year, on May 18th, we celebrate International Museum Day. This is a day which celebrates the many great museums, and galleries around the world, dedicated to preserving, displaying, and curating culture, arts, and History.
On this special day, many museums offer free admission to all visitors.
This is a great opportunity for you to discover, and explore some of the great artifacts, and cultural antiquities with the family without breaking the bank.

In Nova Scotia, we have a vast wealth of Museums that will be participating in International Museum Day.

At Nova Scotia Traveller, we have visited many of the museums across the province, and we encourage all visitors to Nova Scotia, and locals to get out and visit these amazing institutions.

Take the family to visit the Museums of Nova Scotia

International Museum Day


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Wednesday, 19 April 2017

Thirsty Traveller Roadtrip

Nova Scotia, We are coming for you.


At Nova Scotia Traveller, we appreciate craft breweries and distilleries, and there has been a huge boom in the Craft distillery / brewery industries in Nova Scotia.

In August of 2017 we will be riding around Nova Scotia on the quest to sample the best spirits and brew that Nova Scotia Craftspersons have to offer.

On a recent road trip out east, we managed to make time to visit a few that were spectacular, and we intend to hit more when we are there in August.

Some of the great places we managed to visit in the past were:

ColdStream Clear, at the base of Mastodon Ridge, in Stewiacke (pictured)
IronWorks Distillery in Luneburg
Breton Brewing in Sydney, NS


We know there are many more to try, and try them we will.
But we want your help in doing so.
Tell us where to go - and we will blog about them,

What is your favourite Craft Distillery and Craft Brewery in Nova Scotia?

Are you the owner of a Distillery, and want us to visit?  Drop us a line. We would love to connect with you.
email me at: travel@roguetrippers.com

ColdStream Clear Stewiacke



Wednesday, 12 April 2017

Tourism Community

TOURISM OPERATORS, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. 

Do you own or operate a tourism business in Nova Scotia?
Perhaps you operate a boutique hotel, Bed & Breakfast, or short term stay accommodations.

Our goal at Nova Scotia Traveller blog is to promote tourism to Nova Scotia: Canada's Ocean Playground. We know there are so many reasons to visit Canada's most beautiful province, but we want to encourage more tourism, and bring visitors from all over the world.

If you are the owner/operator of a business that relies on tourism to stay in business, let us help promote your business.
Send me photos of your business, and an email detailing what it is you do, and I will post on my blog, Facebook, and twitter feed.

  • Whale Watching
  • Camping
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • Community Events
  • Roadside attractions
  • Landmarks & attractions
  • Parks & Recreations
  • Day trip providers
  • Tour operators
  • and, lets not forget......
  • Restaurants, craft breweries, craft distilleries, and Seafood Shanties. 


We are here to help you grow your business.

email me at
travel@roguetrippers.com

email subject: #NovaScotiaTraveller blog Post.


Cranberry Cove Bed & Breakfast in Louisbourg
Nova Scotia Traveller



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Friday, 30 September 2016

#VisitNovaScotia

When do you start planning your travel plans for the next summer?
If you haven't made a decision where to go next summer with the Family, why not make Nova Scotia your summer destination.

With so many great places to seem, so many things to do, and so much great food to enjoy, Nova Scotia has something for everyone.

Whale Watching in Brier Island is not to be missed.
Visits to Lunenburg for the colourful landscape, and The BlueNose II.
Cape Breton Island, and the Cabot Trail is one of the top scenic drives in the world.

If you think Nova Scotia will be on your bucket list, Plan your visit today.
www.novascotia.com


#VisitNovaScotia

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