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Once the capital of Acadia, LaHave (originally Le Hève) is located at the mouth of the 97 km long LaHave River.
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My shot of East LaHave in the winter sunlight was photobombed by this pair of mallards winging their way upstream.
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Pulling into the driveway late in the afternoon I snapped these lengthening shadows from the car.
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One of my favorite homes in Maders Cove. It has fantastic views of the bay. Sadly, it is only occupied by its owners for a few weeks each summer.
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The quiet coastline at Mader's Cove, on Mahone Bay.
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Lunenburg's Rose Cottage, as it appeared shortly after construction was completed in 1866.
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Founded in 1753, Lunenburg was one of the first British attempts to settle Protestants in Nova Scotia. The town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its streets are lined with historic homes.
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A view across the harbour, snapped at the intersection of Pelham and Kaulbach Streets in Lunenburg.
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A view of the frozen Park Creek, from Indian Path Road in East LaHave.
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The cable ferry leaves West LaHave on the hour and half hour, and departs East LaHave quarter to and quarter after the hour. The brief ride across the river is free of charge.
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Since 1832 there has been a cable ferry connecting communities on both sides of the LaHave River.
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Driving onto the cable ferry that connects West LaHave and East LaHave.
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Living in Nova Scotia shields us from much of the world's current madness. There's a pleasing 19th-century vibe about this province.
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"Let's have our morning coffee inside..."
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The snow began early this winter. Most years it doesn't arrive until January.
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Getting-up at dawn so Fiona can go out to pee has its rewards.
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The winter sun can rise-up like a giant flame.
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A day of fishing wears a girl out!
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'Tollers' are happiest when wet! A double coat keeps them warm even in frigid water.
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Fiona on our wharf, looking for small fish. Webbed feet aid a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever when swimming.
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Moments from becoming sushi.
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Fiona 'fishing' this past autumn.
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Fiona 'fishing'.
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The 'Wolf Moon' rising above the LaHave River and the community of East LaHave, on 13 January 2025. Photographed through our kitchen window.
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The 'Wolf Moon' rising above the LaHave River and the community of East LaHave, on 13 January 2025. Photographed through our kitchen window.
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Fiona greeting the new day.
