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  • Nocturne Halifax Dark Lager Beer Review

    We try the latest from Propeller Brewing – a Munich style Dark Lager, in celebration of Nocturne Art at Night, an annual evening visual arts festival in downtown Halifax on october 13 2012. At 4.8%, this pours very dark with a soapy tan head and lots of carbonization. You’re thinking stout but the liquid makes…

    October 18, 2012
  • Garmin GPSMAP 62 – Customizing Profiles

      We’ll be looking at profiles on our garmin gpsmap 62. Let’s assume that we do a number of activities with our device, but need to customize the same screen based on activity.

    October 18, 2012
  • Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness

    Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness

    From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide Guide category: Walk In The Park Length: 2.9 km (return) Difficulty: 2C Duration: 1 hour Book trailhead: N44 39.990 W65 27.690 Litter ReceptacleParkingPets on leash / Dog friendlyStay on trailTrailhead Hidden day use area off route 8, includes a small beach. Situated between Kejimkujik National Park and Annapolis…

    October 18, 2012
  • Willard S. Boyle Monument

    Willard S. Boyle Monument

    This is the Willard S. Boyle Monument that started to take shape late in the fall of 2011.    

    October 18, 2012
  • Halifax Local Tasting Tours

    Halifax Local Tasting Tours

    “Take a bite out of Halifax” is the motto of Emily Forrest’s Local Tasting Tours.

    October 18, 2012
  • Ocean Kayak Caper Classic Review

    We did a two day portage & paddle trip and our friends at Trail Shop in Halifax hooked us up with a couple of kayaks to try out.

    September 23, 2012
  • Kejimkujik Paddle And Portage Trip Planning Guide

    Kejimkujik Paddle And Portage Trip Planning Guide

    Plan a Kejimkujik paddle and portage trip with route, weather, navigation, camping and safety considerations for Atlantic Canada paddlers.

    September 16, 2012
  • Executive Chef at Le Caveau Restaurant

    Executive Chef at Le Caveau Restaurant

    Interview with Jason Lynch, executive chef of Le Caveau restaurant at Domaine de Grand Pré winery, in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia.

    September 16, 2012
  • Paddle & Portage – Packing

    Paddle & Portage – Packing

    We go over the packing list of what I’m bringing for the two day paddle & portage trip.    

    September 14, 2012
  • Cuvée Boréal Bluets

    We sample a blueberry beer from Boréale, mainly from products from Quebec. This doesn’t look like a beer, more like a fritzy fruit drink with the blueberry coming in so slightly. Very subtle beer taste. Drink this ice cold on a hot summer day and this ends up being a very refreshing brew.

    September 14, 2012
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