Category Archives: Hants County

Nova Scotia Textiles

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Katherine

A view of the former Nova Scotia Textiles factory in Windsor

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Thumb Hill Creek

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Katherine

I had been meaning to explore the white cliffs that are just to the north of Highway 101 and St. Croix – I found the time to poke about so I did. At first, I thought this was the St. … Continue reading →

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The Spitfire Arms – Windsor

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Katherine

The Spitfire Arms Alehouse – Windsor, Nova Scotia

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The giant pumpkin

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Katherine

The Howard Dill pumpkin statue in Windsor, N.S. Howard Dill was a competition winning giant pumpkin breeder who patented a pumpkin seed variety called Atlantic Giant.

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Inside the brewery

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Katherine

The shiny things inside Schoolhouse Brewing in Windsor, Nova Scotia

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Volkswagens

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Katherine

A Volkswagen Beetle convertible, and a camper van  at the Avon River Days Show & Shine, in Windsor Nova Scotia

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1933 Chevy rat rod

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Katherine

A 1933 Chevy rat rod at the Avon River Days Show & Shine, in Windsor Nova Scotia

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Trecothic Creek And Windsor Railway

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Katherine

Riding the 1/8th scale Trecothic Creek And Windsor Railway

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Walton Harbour – Minas Basin

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Katherine

Walton Harbour – looking north onto the Minas Basin I had stopped here to take a look at the Walton Lighthouse, and lingered a bit longer on a rainy day to enjoy the beauty of the outlet of the Walton … Continue reading →

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Walton Harbour Lighthouse

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Katherine

Walton Lighthouse Built in 1873, the 9.4 meters tall Walton Lighthouse is the last original lighthouse in Hants County. It was once the brightest light on the Minas Basin in the upper Bay of Fundy, guiding ships into Walton Harbour … Continue reading →

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