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  • Melancholy Mountain

    Melancholy Mountain

    The mountain near Lake Major was named after a tragic event in 1842 where two girls wandered off and died of exposure. These little girls came to be known as the “Babes in the Woods,” and were buried at the cemetery at the Woodlawn United Church as they were found, laid together in one coffin.…

  • Partridge Island

    Partridge Island

    From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide Guide category: Summit Trails Length: 3.3 km (return) Difficulty: 4C Duration: 2 hours Book trailhead: N45 22.454 W64 19.775 ParkingStay on trailTrailhead A short steep climb with excellent views of Blomidon and Cape Split. A quick hike from Ottawa H ous e Museum, across the beach, to the…