In the third installment of a three-part series, we delve into the mysteries of the ghost ships at Five Fathom Hole, examine the stone foundations on an island near Gagetown, and bid farewell to summer weather with a wintry walk through the abandoned minefields of Minto.
NB Kayak Trip (Oct 2023) – Part 3: Five Fathom Hole & Gagetown Island Read More »
In the second installment of a three-part series, we paddle to Partridge Island to explore the remains of a WWII-era fort and the site of one of Canada’s most famous quarantine and immigration stations.
NB Kayak Trip (Oct 2023) – Part 2: Partridge Island Read More »
The Terra Nova Sulphite Company began as a hopeful new industry to a small town, but after coming into financial troubles the mill was shutdown and abandoned.
Terra Nova Sulphite Company Mill Read More »
In the first installment of a three-part series, we embark on a kayaking adventure to New Brunswick, near the town of Hampton to explore the scenic Hammond River.
NB Kayak Trip (Oct 2023) – Part 1: Hammond River & Darling Lake Read More »
The wreckage of an ill-fated B-36 Peacemaker sits on a mountain in Trinity Bay serving as a poignant memorial, offering breathtaking views and a crucial piece of history.
Burgoynes Cove B-36 Crash Site Read More »
Located in the community of Frederickton, Newfoundland is what remains of the cargo vessel, the SS Ahern Trader.
Shipwreck of The SS Ahern Trader Read More »
Today, the rusted remnants of Britain’s last wooden warship protrudes above the water just 50 meters from shore in a small cove near Lewisporte, Newfoundland
The Last Wooden British Warship; HMS Calypso/Briton Read More »
Nestled on a hill near the quaint community of Mill Village, the remnants of the Teleglobe Satellite Station stand as a silent testimony to Canada’s pivotal yet often overlooked role in global telecommunications.
Teleglobe’s Mill Village Satellite Station Read More »
An evening paddle from Africville to Wrights Cove in Halifax Harbour.
Halifax Harbour Paddle: Africville to Wrights Cove Read More »
Exploring a shipwreck near the charming town of Chester, Nova Scotia.
Chasing Shipwrecks: Middle River, Nova Scotia Read More »
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