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Canadian Forces Base Cornwallis – The Coach House

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Katherine

The Coach House – one of the buildings at the former Canadian Forces Base Cornwallis The Coach House is a garage for the former mansion at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cornwallis. It was taken over by HMCS Cornwallis in 1942 … Continue reading →

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Canadian Forces Base Cornwallis – barracks

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Katherine

One of the barracks at the former Canadian Forces Base Cornwallis HMCS Cornwallis began as a training facility for new entry seamen and subsequently expanded to include the Leadership Division for naval officers, and summer training for cadets in the … Continue reading →

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The bridge to Bush

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Katherine

 The bridge over Crooked Channel, connecting George Island to Bush Island

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Geordge Island fishing shed

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Katherine

A beautiful fishing shed overlooking Little Channel on George Island, at the south end of the bridge that crosses over Crooked Channel to connect with Bush Island

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A bit of George Island

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Katherine

A beautiful fishing shed on George Island

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Anderson Cove

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Katherine

The smoke house and winch shack – Anderson Cove There’s a story that fisherman and fish plant owner Bobby Longmire fixed up an old winch shed at Anderson Cove and turned it into a small museum.  There’s no hint of … Continue reading →

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The churches of Nova Scotia

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Katherine

One of the churches of Nova Scotia – Young’s Cove, Hampton, Nova Scotia This one was a mystery as there were no signs on the building, and although I had checked my usual sources, I could not find any information … Continue reading →

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Phinney Cove United Baptist Church

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Katherine

Phinney Cove United Baptist Church – one of the churches of Nova Scotia

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Bridgetown Regional High School

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Katherine

Endangered Chimney Swifts roosting in the chimney of the former Bridgetown Regional High School are delaying demolition of the heating plant. The school operated from 1951 to 2017.

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Port Lorne Baptist Church

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Port Lorne Baptist Church – one of the churches of Nova Scotia

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