Summer conclusion – South Shore Connectors blog

Summer conclusion – South Shore Connectors blog

I’ve spent a lot of my summers wishing I were somewhere else, and not fully appreciating my home province. When we accepted this position, it was apparent that being South Shore Connectors would not simply be another summer job, but an adventure.   We are both so...
Exploring by kayak – South Shore Connectors blog

Exploring by kayak – South Shore Connectors blog

For our final day of exploring as South Shore Connectors, we took to the water. We spent the day kayaking around the LaHave Islands in Lunenburg County. Our trip began with a launch from Crescent Beach, and we soon discovered that this is a great place for kayaking....
Rails-to-trails – South Shore Connectors blog

Rails-to-trails – South Shore Connectors blog

The rails-to-trails on the South Shore are one of our greatest assets for recreation. With a nearly continuous trail that runs the entire length of the South Shore with very minimal inclines, rail trails are great for beginner cyclists. They provide an excellent route...
The Hawk – South Shore Connectors blog

The Hawk – South Shore Connectors blog

Occupying a thin strip of land that branches out from Cape Sable Island, The Hawk extends like an arm into the Atlantic. It is the Southern-most point of Nova Scotia, and if your line of vision could sweep out in a straight line in front of you destinations as far...
Being a beginner – South Shore Connectors blog

Being a beginner – South Shore Connectors blog

Marika’s perspective on being a beginner As someone who has never been involved in sports and absolutely dreaded going to gym class as a kid, I would in some ways be one of the least likely candidates to take on a job that involves being physically active almost 24/7....
Sailing Shelburne Harbour – South Shore Connectors blog

Sailing Shelburne Harbour – South Shore Connectors blog

While in Shelburne last summer, we were fortunate enough to experience the ultimate Nova Scotian past time: sailing. We couldn’t have had a better day to do it. A huge thanks to the crew of the Allie Kat for taking us out, despite the fact that neither of us had any...