We went to the concert held by the Symphony Nova Scotia with our friend who visited us from British Columbia. With excitement in the air, we eagerly anticipated the performance featuring vocalist Reeny Smith. Conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser added a modern twist, encouraging us to capture the moment with our cell phones. The collaboration between the […]
Embark on an adventure just an hour’s drive northwest from Burgundy Dream B&B and find yourself in the quaint town of Wolfville. Along its vibrant Main Street, amidst a kaleidoscope of unique shops, lies The Church Brewing Co. Housed in a renovated 17th-century church, this restaurant and brewery promises a blend of historic charm and […]
If April defines spring, then Nova Scotia’s spring is notably chilly. Buds remain tightly closed, and the world is painted in hues of brown, devoid of green. If the blooming of flowers signifies spring, then spring arrives late in Nova Scotia. It’s not until May in our garden that the coltsfoot flowers unfurl and the […]
In the Halifax and its surrounding area within a 10-kilometer radius, there are about 10 ice skating rinks. Additionally, when the lakes freeze, outdoor rinks are also added. I went ice skating for the first time in about 20 years. When I stepped onto the ice, my legs were shaking with fear, but I slowly […]
At this time of year, we visit Johnson River Falls, a nearby waterfall, annually. Three years ago, the trail was very icy, but this year, there’s an incredible amount of snow. The trail has been somewhat compacted with snowshoes, but walking with boots occasionally sinks into the snow. We walked tirelessly across the snowy expanse. […]
Nova Scotia, which was hit by record-breaking snowfall about a week ago, has once again been blanketed with 40cm of snow overnight, barely allowing the previous snow to melt. This morning was sunny, and the sun sparkled on the snow, making it dazzlingly beautiful. Sam skied down the freshly powdered driveway. But let’s be real, he […]
Sam has received the ski instructor certificate and he started instructing ski at Ski Martock in Windsor, Nova Scotia in January 2024. The other day, I went there with Sam for skiing, marking my first time on the slopes in nearly 5 years. Martock is a small ski resort with only 4 runs, 1 lift, […]
Nova Scotia was hit with a rare heavy snowfall. The daily snowfall at our B&B was a good workout just to get rid of the snow from our driveway. We decided to do something with the heavy snow and created Igloo. We toasted with sake in Igloo. Main dish is Oden which is a type […]
The 36CBG Band delivered a mesmerizing Holiday Concert at the central library in Halifax. From traditional to classical, pop, and Latin, we seamlessly performed a diverse selection of 12 pieces without intermission. Held in the library’s freely accessible concert hall, the audience remained captivated throughout the hour and a half performance, thoroughly enjoying the musical […]
