The Canadian Tulip Festival was established to celebrate the historic Royal gift of tulips from the Dutch to Canadians immediately following the Second World War as a symbol of international friendship. The Festival preserves the…
Victoria Day Long Weekend 2016: Part One
Why is it always hotter in the valley? Finally the May 24 long weekend has arrived to offer respite from the dreary post-Easter blahs. Canada participates in the Victoria Day long weekend (as far as…
BLT Rails to Trails Near Timberlea Nova Scotia
Another cycle to a waterfall on a hot August day in 2015. Read More
Clyde the Baby Bird
Survival of the Fittest is the rule of the jungle. It took me a couple of years to document this story as the ending is sad. Read More
Queen Mary 2 Visits Halifax Harbour
Cycling around Halifax with a camera I had the good fortune of being downtown on a sunny day while the Queen Mary 2 was in port off Pier 21 and Georges Island. Read More
Fire Station #5 Halifax
Not much brass in a fire station After hanging out at the rotunda on the basin, I cycled into Fairview and saw the firefighters cleaning trucks and gear at Fire Station #5 on Bayers Road.…
The Rotunda on Bedford Basin
Prince's Lodge Round House Tucked away on the shore of Bedford Basin is a structure built in the 1790s by Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent as part of the estate built during Prince Edward's…
Dartmouth Bike Day
A bright, clear day to scoot around Dartmouth after taking the ferry from Halifax. This would have been the last trip with my "too small for me" Trekkie which was replaced by my Marin Muirwoods…