Halifax, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is just somewhere I have always wanted to go! First stop was St. John, New Brunswick (see related article). Next stop—Halifax! Halifax is, after all, a...

Fort Howe, New Brunswick

FORT HOWE The Fort that stands now was actually a replica of the original. It was built in the 1700’s during the American Revolution “just in case” the battle worked its way north, which it didn’t. In essence, the fort was never used. Inside you get a tour and there’s little gifts to buy, including...

Reversing Falls, New Brunswick

Reversing Falls. It is a place where the tide runs both ways. Tide in, water rushes in; tide out, water reverses. It’s like a river, and falls, that are flowing in different directions depending on the time of day you get there! I didn’t do the...

St. John’s, New Brunswick

After two days at sea, we arrive in the beautiful town of St. John, New Brunswick. There’s the beautiful Victory in the background, taken from Fort Howe (see below) OK, so New Brunswick is the home to Moosehead Beer, an added plus! At the pier were lines for cabbies, and we hooked up with a great guy by...

Cruising to Nova Scotia from NY

When I found out the Carnival cruise boat Victory was headed there out of New York, it was easily a go! We wouldn’t have to fly, as New York is but a three hour drive (yes, that would keep the cost down, boosted only by the dreadful thought of having to pay for parking in New York City for a...