Fall Impressions from the Maritimes

For many, fall is the most photogenic season of the year in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI. The Maritimes usually enjoy a long and colorful autumn season - often until Christmas.

The photos here have been taken mostly on the South Shore of Nova Scotia - in early December!

Usually, during the third week of October, the reds will be at their peak in the Maritimes, and this is probably the most glorious time for visitors. Earlier than this, there will still be a delightful mixture of greens among the reds, oranges, and yellows.

Gathering twigs of winterberries, seagrasses, bearberries, black huckleberries, hawthorne, and elderberries, together with some pine twigs make for lovely winter decoration.

Create a lovely centerpiece for the dining table or place them in pots or window boxes and let the birds nosh on the berries during wintertime.

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November Colors

Even in November Nova Scotia's South and East Shore are colorful and magnificant. Not a grey month here!  Good food and wine everywhere, lots of activities and the freshest air in the world.  Outdoor activities – sea kayaking, rock climbing, kilometers of hiking, sailing, surfing - all this can be enjoyed through November and sometimes even December

Hiked, walked and maybe surfed enough the high waves at this time of the year? Then visit these events:

Dartmouth: Heritage Fashion
Fashion and Accessories from the Collection of the Dartmouth Heritage Museum. Showcasing not only fashion through the decades, but the accessories needed to complete the look from head to toe.
http://www.dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca/dhmExhibits.html


Halifax:  22nd Annual Victorian Christmas   November 26 - November 27
Take in choral, band and dance performances, sip on apple cider and soak up some holiday cheer at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. And don't forget to visit the charming coffee shop.

http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/halifax/visit/activ4.aspx
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/halifax/visit/visit10.aspx


Halifax: Holiday ParadeThis year’s Parade promises to kick off the season with lights, music and live entertainment on Saturday, November 19, beginning at 6:00 pm.


Antigonish: Farmers MarketIt is were locals and visitors meet and the highlight of the week for foodies: visit the Farmers Market, every Saturday morning from 9-12


Nova Scotia Dining
Sea-fresh Digby scallops from the Bay of Fundy. Plumper, juicier oysters harvested from our crystalline shores. Firmer, sweeter Nova Scotia lobster from the South Shore. Cold smoked salmon. Traditional Red Fife wheat bread. Delicious Annapolis Valley King apples. Tart, plump wild blueberries. World Class Nova Scotia Wines and Ice Wines. Local Heritage Pork. Annapolis Valley Champagne-style cider. And the list goes on. For local dining experiences and agri-outlets go to http://www.tasteofnovascotia.com/members and search by region.