When Chris White was downsized from his outside sales job in 2017, he started thinking about what was next, how he would reinvent himself and what made him really happy. He took on a job as a bus driver for the flexibility to be active and outdoors—and wound up loving it—but this summer, he’s following […]
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What to do in Five Islands, Nova Scotia
The Bay of Fundy is a geologically unique treasure right in the heart of our province. A road trip to the Five Islands area (and beyond) abounds with awe-inspiring natural sights—many of which can be fit in over the course of a weekend. Get your camping and hiking gear ready! WHERE TO STAY Make it […]
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What to do on Nova Scotia’s south shore
O ceanophiles rejoice along the south shore of Nova Scotia. Stretches of stacked rock cliffs, white sand beaches and turquoise water highlight this part of the province. The expanse of shoreline means there’s so much to explore—so much that you can do two types of weekend road trip to soak it all in. SOUTH SHORE […]
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Adventure time: a summer bucket list
Tube the Gaspereau River It’s as simple as it sounds—grab a tube, hop in it and float your ass down the bubbling valley river. Find your friendly roadside tube rental for this bucket-lister, but heads up—make sure you check the river levels before heading out (look up Gaspereau River Tubing on Facebook, its expertly updated). […]
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Heavy pedalling: three bike routes to try
Re-tape your bars and shine your spokes folks, summer is back and to celebrate we’ve put together a trio of our favourite bikes rides in HRM. Whether you’re a laid-back cruiser or a road junkie, these routes will keep your hair blowing in the wind and your mind heavily caffeinated. Caution: These trips aren’t fixie-friendly. […]
