Pictou (Caribou)...

...Nova Scotia, here we are, ready to go!
But first, we have a day for this show,
an active place, is what we have here;
a location with plenty to make them cheer.

The ferries run over to Prince Edward Island from here,
that alone gives us reason to cheer,
we're excited to go over there, there's a lot for us to see,
but first spend a day in Pictou, it's a good place to be.

Top: The aerial view.
Middle: The Pictou Health Center.
Bottom: The Nova Scotia Ferry Line, we'll get aboard.

Stellaton....

...Nova Scotia, a transportation hub,
busy place, if you like trains, for that there is no sub;
the Museum of Industry is here for all to see,
to check out all the trains and machinery.

Tomorrow is our ferry ride across a stretch of sea,
Prince Edward Island bound, that's where we will be;
we'll catch that long bridge on the way back in,
and we'll visit Anne of Green Gables, to see how life was then.

Top: The buildings are a part of the Museum of Industry.
Middle: How we all got here.
Bottom: The Albion locomotive, at the museum of course.

Lochaber Mines, Lochaber Lake...

...Nova Scotia, inland from the ocean, through the lakes and woods,
a stop here at Lochaber where they mine for gold, and goods,
the mines are closed the population is down;
not a lot goes on in the former mining town.

There's some work at the Hatchery, where new fish are born,
but it won't replace mining, for those whose hands are worn;
they're used to working hard, getting paid, make ends meet,
some have gone to logging, human spirit won't be beat.

Top: The road through Lochaber.  Looks like Maine to me.
Middle(1): The Hatchery, grows stock of Trout and Salmon.
Middle(2): A stream, fishing anyone?
Bottom: Lochaber Lake, it's quite large (from the air, or map)

Sheet Harbour....

...Nova Scotia, a small town on a big coast,
lobstermen and loggers won't give up the ghost;
it just a place to make a living, it's good,
not many come here, but a lot of us should.

Trails and rivers, there's a lot to be seen,
let alone the coast line, if you know what I mean,
you could take days, and a whole photo card,
just look around - it isn't that hard.

Top: A stormy day.
Middle: Pioneer Trail, Sheet Harbor, nice walk?
Bottom: Rapids on the West River, site of former mill on the left.

Halifax....

...Nova Scotia, the big city in the east,
and a busy place, feeding the financial beast;
ships, planes and people come and go,
while others sit and watch the city grow.

This is an engine that drives the maritimes,
there is no sit and wait, no wake up chimes,
it's a long work day for those that work on scene,
and for Halifax this is what life has come to mean.

Top: The Halifax skyline.
Middle: The schooner Bluenose in the harbor.
Bottom: Thomas Too Ted, a working tug.

East River....

...Nova Scotia, the river, by the same name,
rushes to the sea, it's spring, it's the same old game;
it empties the land of the winter snow,
and of rains in the summer, it keeps up it's flow.

The village isn't much more than a house or two,
but it's quiet and lovely, made for just you;
come up and spend some time, look out at the bay,
camp in the field, spend more than a day.

Top: The East River.
Middle: The land and river.
Bottom: Mahone Bay (top) waiting for the river to empty.

Lunenburg....

...Nova Scotia, a historic seaport that works,
things run smoothly, not by fits, starts, and jerks;
it is a busy place and people have a lot to do,
but they always make sure, to have time for you.

Historic buildings and streets on steep hills,
with harbor lit nights that will give you the chills;
colorful buildings, carefully preserved too,
Lunenburg waits, beautifully for you.

Top: Lunenburg for the air.
Middle(1): Down a steep street
Middle(2): Nightlights.
Bottom: A nice view

Kejimkujik national park Pt. 2...

...Nova Scotia, just couldn't finish in one day,
too much to see, and too much to say.
The Mersey River that runs through here,
is a resource that the people hold dear.

So much to do and so little time,
maybe I should take this 'home' and make it mine;
natural beauty as a magnet is a powerful thing,
it makes the hearts of pleasures sing.

Top: Fishing the Mersey River.
Middle(1): A Porcupine enjoying the day.
Middle(2): A waterfall on one of many small streams.
Bottom: Our final Kejimkujik sunset.

Kejimkujik National Park....

...Nova Scotia, the only National Park in the Maritimes,
inland from the sea, animals of all kinds;
home of the M'cmaq (Micmac) a long time ago,
they still reside here too, and share the land and show.

This beautiful area has many sights to see,
we may have to spend two day, that's the way it's to be;
lakes and rivers, waterfalls, rocks and woods all here,
rejoice and be thankful for the moose and the deer.

Top: Some of the lakes.
Middle: Atkins Brook seen from the air.
Bottom: Along the Mersey River in the fall.
NOTE: The Micmac tribe still live in the Maritime Provence's, and some in Maine.

Liverpool....

....Nova Scotia, there aren't many sandy beaches...
..along this stretch of shore, but this one reaches..
..out to meet the need; but the water is cold;
but in Liverpool they like it, it doesn't grow old.

This is a paper mill town, uses the abundant supply..
of wood from the forest, all grown nearby.
It's an important product, becomes a way of life;
work each day in the mill, go home to a loving wife.

Top: The beach.
Middle: Main Street in Liverpool.
Bottom: Fort Point Lighthouse.

Granite Village...

...Nova Scotia, a small village tucked in a cove, alone,
save for the sound of the sea, and the wind that can chill to the bone;
known for it's beauty, the scenery is great,
we could all live with a much lesser fate.

Visits by seals, and sea birds galore,
with miles and miles of shoreline there to explore;
cold in the winter, but the beauty persists,
there are in this world far worse places that exists.

Top: Just a little ice.
Middle: A visitor.
Bottom: Blueberry bushes in fall splendor, looks nice on the granite.

Shelburne....

....Nova Scotia, just like it's namesake over in Vermont,
this Shelburne too, has all the history anyone could want;
from the buildings to the waterfront, it's just like in the past,
anyone who likes these things had better get here fast.

The pace is picture perfect in almost every way,
and it's quite a place to spend a whole day;
wander around and look, oh, my! What a town,
so I'll recommend that you come up and look around.

Top: The waterfront from across the harbor.
Middle(1): One of the old waterfront buildings (the pigeons like it).
Middle(2): The Shelburne County Museum (the green bldg.)
Bottom: The German U-boat 889 surrenders in Shelburne in May 1945!

Clarks Harbour....

...Nova Scotia, a fishing town for sure,
lots of boats in the fleet, and not a whole lot more;
days at sea, lobsters in the trap for sale,
hope for calm water, or fishing in a gale.

Home of the Cape Islander boat, a sturdy craft to use,
just good hardworking folk here with a lot to lose;
no lobsters mean no pay this week, not a good thing,
come and visit for awhile, you'll know what to bring.

Top: A windy day
Middle(1): A dory takes a ride through town
Middle(2): The fleet is in for the day.
Bottom: The shoreline.
A Note: Clarks Harbour is the southern most town in Nova Scotia.

Yarmouth....

...Nova Scotia, you can arrive by road or by sea,
but Yarmouth is one nice place to be;
scenery abounds, and the air is clean,
and on top of that, is a good place to be seen.

It's a small city, but that's the idea,
the place is refreshing, let's make that clear,
the people are friendly, the streets are clean,
see for yourself just what I mean.

Top: The Cat, Bay Ferries run a daily trip from Portland or Bar Harbor Maine.
Middle: The fleet is in.
Bottom: A part of the downtown business district.

Pointe-de-l'Église....

....Nova Scotia, also known as Church Point,
and what a lovely place, and a name to anoint...
..a special place on earth, known by whatever name,
just remember that to miss it would be a shame.

Facing to Bay of Fundy with it's very high tide,
to come here is really worth a very long ride;
the ocean and the rocky shore, what delightful sound they make,
and the views and the air is almost more than we can take.

Top: The Point.
Middle: The church.
Bottom: Church Point Light.