We had the opportunity to go whale watching in the Bay of Fundy. First we looked up whale watching tour companies online and we settled on one that we thought was well established. The lady on the line that I spoke with offered to include us in the whale sight seeing cruise on one of…
Intex Excursion Pro Inflatable Kayak Ocean Test
I had the opportunity to take the Intex Excursion Pro inflatable kayak on a seaworthiness test. We live in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, so there are many opportunities for kayaking adventures. Since we live in a very small apartment, a hard-shelled kayak would have been out of the question. We took a look…
Things To Know Before Camping
Maybe you are new to Canada or grew up in a city your entire life. You may have noticed that many Canadians do the camping thing or many of your friends go camping and love it. You may be thinking I would like to try camping out for myself. What things do you need to…
Can You Bring An Inflatable Kayak Backwoods Camping?
I have spent years canoe camping throughout Ontario parks such as Algonquin, as well as planning numerous white water canoe trips. After getting married my wife and I moved to Nova Scotia Canada. Nova Scotia provides numerous opportunities for Canoe and Kayak camping. Of course the obvious choice is the many ocean islands and tidal…
The Best Tent Camping In PEI
Prince Edward Island is a beautiful place to visit. The entire province seems like a postcard with its quaint colorful buildings and picture-perfect properties. You may be looking for accommodations that are more budget-friendly why not try tent camping? So the question is where to camp in PEI? Here is a list of a few…
Is It Cheaper To Tent Camp Or Stay In a Hotel?
So you want to visit another city and are looking to save some money? When it comes to taking a vacation away from home the greatest expense that we will incur (other than a plane flight) depending on the length of stay will be the lodging costs. Hotels are infamous for being money holes, where…
Best Tent Camping Near Quebec City
Thousands of people visit the walled portion of Quebec city every year. It is one of the few places you can visit in North America that feels like you are in the old world, in Europe somewhere. Visiting during peak season is a great time for the many festivals and events. However, finding somewhere to…
Where Can You Camp Near Halifax?
If you are wanting a city that has historical interest, has a maritime feel to it, and has everything you need, Halifax is a great place to visit, or move to. Hotels tend to be on the expensive side. So have you thought about camping? Where can you camp near Halifax? There are campgrounds that…
Where Can I Go Mackerel Fishing In Halifax?
Mackerel is a relative of the mighty tuna. They may be small but their speed and stamina is similar to tuna. They are also a beautiful fish and good to eat if prepared well. Where can you go mackerel fishing in Halifax? From around June to late fall mackerel can be found just about anywhere…
How To Go Dispersed Camping?
Some people grow up doing car camping, camping in RV’s and going to campgrounds where people are packed together like sardines to maximize the profit of the private campground. These experiences can be a lot of fun if you like the campground that you are in and your neighbors are friendly and respectful. However, at…