the Tall Ships are coming...

From July 29 to August 1, 2017, Halifax, will be host city of the last portion of the Tall Ships Regatta going to Le Havre in France. The best of Nova Scotia will be showcased through music, culinary, historical and family friendly experiences on both sides of the harbour and in outport communities around the province. Nova Scotia’s sailing ambassador Bluenose II will be front and centre during the event, highlighting their seafaring history and sail training passion.

Other Nova Scotia stops include:

•Pictou - June 30 to July 2, 2017
•Pugwash - June 30 to July 2, 2017
•Port Hawkesbury - June 30 to July 2, 2017
•Halifax - July 29 to August 1st, 2017
•Sydney - August 4 to August 6, 2017
•St. Peter's - August 4 to August 6, 2017
•Louisbourg - August 4 to August 6, 2017
•Lunenburg - August 10 to August 12, 2017
•Shelburne - August 14 to August 15, 2017
•Digby - August 15 to August 16, 2017
•Annapolis Royal Sail Past - August 16, 2017 (stop only)

Learn more about the RDV Tall Ships Regatta at http://www.rdv2017.com/en/http://www.rdv2017.com/en/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RDV2017/

Learn about the participating ships at http://rdv2017ns.com/the-tall-ships/

BEST COAST COFFEE GALLERY

Sad news... BEST COAST COFFEE GALLERY will not be open in 2017.  Despite the closure, we look forward to crossing paths this summer with the operators, Wendy and Tony, and hope that they will reopen in 2018.

Heather Gems

HEATHERGEMS is a unique and imaginative range of Scottish jewellery and giftware, made in Pitlochry, Scotland from natural heather stems.

And here is Gem Heather visiting HEATHERGEMS today (slightly modified photo).

And here are Heather and Laura (daughter) at the Centre of Scotland, which is near the village of Newtonmore (where Laura resides).

These Eyes

Who's lookin' at ya... these eyes (thanks to Google Doodles).

Privateer Days

Venture to Liverpool, Queens County, Nova Scotia, for a fun-filled weekend of events! See a Battle Re-enactment, Historic Encampment, Rum Run, Live Musical Entertainment in the Main Stage, Annual Duck Race, Reptile Zoo, Artisan and Crafter`s Market, Fireworks and Much More - it happens all weekend long!

The excitement occurs on June 23rd-25th, 2017, for this Nova Scotia Signature Festival.

Website: http://www.privateerdays.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privateerdays/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/R5mI0gIx5RI

Entertainment Line-up