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Halifax Parade of Lights is an exciting event held every November
Parade of Lights is an annual event in Halifax, NS sponsored by the local paper Chronicle Herald. Many local businesses participate to make this an unforgettable event for kids and families. Also, know as the holiday parade of lights it takes place around November 18 each year. The days are already very short and it […]
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Visit Kentville, NS and see amazing pumpkin people
Pumpkin people festival is an amazing display of straw people with pumpkin heads that decorate the streets of Kentville before Halloween. This fall festival is free of charge and draws lots of visitors to the area. Town of Kentville has more information including a map of the pumpkin people displays. There are many other activities […]
Giant pumpkin regatta draws big crowds in Windsor, NS
After you enjoyed the pumpkin parade, walked around Haliburton House estate, and had lunch, now will be the time for the highlight of the day – the giant pumpkin regatta. The race takes place every year in early October at the Pisiquid lake in Windsor, NS. More details can be found at the Tourism Nova […]
Take a road trip to historic Haliburton House this fall
Fall is wonderful in Atlantic Canada and especially in Nova Scotia. The air is clear and crisp and the trees display amazing colors. It is a great time to be outdoors and enjoy nature. Haliburton House is a historic home and estate that is open to visitors and is charming in the autumn. The place […]
See world largest pumpkins at annual parade in Windsor, NS
Windsor, Nova Scotia, is a beautiful small town about 50km southwest of Halifax. Each October, very special events happen here – a giant pumpkin parade. The Dill family farm is famous for growing the world’s most giant pumpkins. They are so big that people started carving them and making them into pumpkin boats. The Dill […]
RMS Queen Mary 2 enters Halifax harbour on 175-th Cunard Line anniversary
RMS Queen Mary 2 is a beautiful cruise liner and a flagship of Cunard Line. FPImages presents 25 ship pictures as she enters Halifax, NS, Canada harbour for 175-th Cunard Line anniversary on July 10, 2015. This cruise began on July 4 in Liverpool, UK to commemorate the first regular transatlantic voyage between England and […]
Nova Scotia winter storm is a great chance to take beautiful winter pictures
Nova Scotia’s winter of 2015 turned out to be one of the snowiest winters in recent years. It was also a winter that had sustained temperatures below freezing and that caused a lot of snow accumulations over time. Major snowfall winter photo story Usually, Nova Scotia winters have many freeze and thaw cycles that allow […]
New Year’s Day Reception at Government House in Halifax, Nova Scotia
New Year’s Day reception is an annual tradition in Canada, that Queen’s representatives provide for general public. This reception is also known as New Year’s Day Levee and can be traced back to 16-th century. Nowadays, this is a great opportunity to visit Government House and shake hands with Lieutenant Governor. New Year’s Day reception […]
Visiting Lieutenant governor residence is a rare opportunity to see Halifax’s famous landmark
Lieutenant governor residence in Halifax, Nova Scotia is also known as Government house. It is an official residence of the Queen’s representative in this province of Canada. The role of the lieutenant governor these days is mostly ceremonial and symbolic. The government house hosts receptions for Royal visitors and other high-ranking government officials. Lieutenant governor […]
Watch Native American Fancy Dance and learn about Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Culture
Native American fancy dance is a traditional and colorful dance performed at many pow-wows across North America. Native American people living in Nova Scotia, Canada are known as Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq first nation. Visiting annual powwow must be on the list of things to do in Nova Scotia. Native American Fancy Dance Photo Gallery It […]
Enjoy Nova Scotia Hiking Trails and take amazing winter wonderland pictures
Nova Scotia hiking trails are great in the winter season and will delight you with beautiful winter wonderland pictures. Visiting Nova Scotia hiking trails in the winter season requires careful planning. To plan a trip you have to check on the weather, road conditions, accessibility of the hiking trail. If hiking alone it is a […]
Nova Scotia Attractions visit historic Fort Anne
One of the oldest famous landmarks in Canada Fort Anne must be on everyone’s list of things to do in Nova Scotia. French explorers founded Port Royal and fought many battles with the British over this piece of land. Annapolis Royal is a beautiful small town and is easy to get to from Halifax, Nova […]
Explore Nova Scotia attractions and peresrvation of Acadian heritage
Nova Scotia is known as Canada’s playground. Rightfully so. Nova Scotia attractions include lots of outdoor adventures – hiking, sailing, surfing. There are many national and provincial parks with camping facilities. Nova Scotia also has many historic places and museums, like a replica of the Acadian house in Annapolis Royal. Acadia was the name for […]
Spring flowers at botanical gardens, 15 pictures of flowers
Botanical gardens are very special places to visit especially when it’s time to bloom for spring flowers. Find a botanical garden nearby, plan a trip and take your camera to take great pictures of flowers. If your road trip ideas include being in Nova Scotia, then historic botanical gardens at Annapolis Royal must be on […]
Historic Botanical Gardens in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada
Historic botanical gardens of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, offer a nice walk and are a delight to anyone interested in nature. Annapolis Royal is about 3 hours drive from Halifax. Plan a trip to this area, and you can also enjoy other Nova Scotia attractions: Fort Anne, Kejimkujik National park, Upper Clements Park. You can […]
Nova Scotia Hiking Trails, 10 Forest Pictures
Nova Scotia hiking trails are a great opportunity to get outside and replenish your photo gallery with nature pictures. If you are looking for things to do in Nova Scotia, plan a trip and include a walk through beautiful Nova Scotia forest. Hiking trails may take you to see the ocean, river, or waterfall, there […]
Identify and Take Abstract Images During Hiking, 12 Abstract Art Images
A hiking trail is usually a place where you take scenic nature pictures, waterfalls pictures, or pictures of wildlife. However, if you keep your eyes open and pay attention to details, you can find a lot of subjects suitable for abstract art or industrial images. FPImages shares a series of black and white photos taken […]
Nova Scotia Hiking Trails with Waterfall – Delaps Cove, 10 waterfall pictures
Delap’s Cove hiking trail following the Bay of Fundy coast is scenic and picturesque. There are two trails there, and the one FPImages is writing about in this post is called Bohaker trail. Bohaker trail ends up in the cove with the same name. That is the place where Nova Scotia forest comes to Bay […]
Nova Scotia Hiking Trails with Waterfall – Delaps Cove, 15 nature pictures
Province of Nova Scotia outdoor adventures has many hiking trails with waterfall. Delaps Cove hiking trail is one of them. Located close to beautiful Annapolis Royal, Delaps Cove hiking trails with waterfall is a must for anyone who wants to plan a trip in this area. There are two hiking trails here – Bohaker trail […]
Nova Scotia Hiking Trails with Waterfall – Dawson Brook Falls
Nova Scotia hiking trail to Dawson Brook Falls is very close to Halifax and is easy and short. If you plan a trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia this season, think about exploring great outdoor adventures this province has to offer. Nova Scotia hiking trails are plenty and many of these trails will reward you with […]
Nova Scotia hiking trails with waterfalls – Millet Falls, waterfall pictures
Nova Scotia hiking trail that leads to Millet Falls starts as a gravel road at first. When you reach an open area with a large pine tree to the right of that tree, hiking trail winds through the forest. Relatively large forest road to the left of the pine tree goes along the Mint River […]
Nova Scotia forest pictures at Millet Falls hiking trail
Nova Scotia, Canada has many hiking trails with waterfalls. Looking for things to do in Nova Scotia? Plan a trip and think about outdoor adventures in this province. There are many rivers and lakes in Nova Scotia forests and many waterfalls, making it great for outdoor adventures enthusiast. To see the waterfall and take outdoor […]
Martgaretsville lighthouse and Nictaux Falls – exploring Nova Scotia
Margaretsville Lighthouse is a scenic spot on Bay of Fundy shores of Nova Scotia, Canada. Many visitors come to see the beautiful Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia and they usually visit main points of interest such as Annapolis Royal, Kentville, Grand Pre, Briar Island. However, there are many more small places to explore and enjoy […]
Bald Eagles annual watch at Sheffield Mills
Bald eagles annual watch happens every year when hundreds of bald eagles come to Sheffield Mills, Nova Scotia from fall to spring. The best months to watch these magnificent birds are January and February. Sheffield Mills is a community about a 1-hour drive from Halifax. There are a lot of poultry farms in the area […]
Annual Pow-wow of Native Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq event not to miss
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Native American people are indigenous to the Maritime provinces of Canada. This photo story showcases the 2009 Powwow at Dartmouth commons. Each year location can vary and Doers & Dreamers guide is a good place to start planning a trip. Dartmouth commons was a great location with easy access and nice picture-perfect […]
Celebrating Canada Day at Halifax Citadel and waterfront
Canada Day is a significant holiday for all Canadians. In Halifax, Nova Scotia, one of the major events of this day is the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo parade. There are several options for what to do after the parade. One can visit Public Gardens and relax there after the noisy crowds. Visitors can continue […]
Canada Day Royal Nova Scotia international tattoo parade
Canada Day is July 1 and it is celebrated across the country. Each year Halifax, being the largest city on Canada’s east coast presents Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo parade. Parade follows Spring Garden road – the main downtown street in Halifax and then goes around the Citadel via Brunswick street. The parade starts around 10 […]
Tall ships display their beauty at Parade of Sail in Halifax Harbour
A large sailing tall ship under full sail is one of the most beautiful sights in the world. And when there are about 50 tall ships sailing by then, it is a real treat for spectators. This is exactly what people came to enjoy on July 20, 2009, during the Tall Ships Halifax Parade of […]
Bark Kruzenstern visiting Halifax Harbour during Tallships 2009
Bark Kruzenstern is one of the largest sailing ships in the world. The black hull is a feature unique to this vessel. The ship was built in 1926 in Germany. Technical data: length: 114.40 m, beam: 14.02 m, sails area : 3,400 sq.m. This sailing vessel visited Halifax during Tallships 2009 race. Some of the […]
Annual Victorian Christmas at Halifax Citadel Presented by Parks Canada
Annual Victorian Christmas is organized by Parks Canada and is a re-enactment of traditional Christmas as celebrated by Queen Victoria’s soldiers every year at the end of November. Halifax Citadel is an excellent venue for this event. It is also a great opportunity to photograph a unique setting and capture the atmosphere of a long-gone […]
Scenic beauty of Halifax Public Gardens
Halifax Public Gardens are located right in downtown Halifax, the largest city on the Atlantic coast of Canada. This park provides Haligonians with a lovely green retreat within the city. It is an excellent place to spend a lunch break, have a picnic, read a book or simply relax on the bench. There is a […]
Nova Scotia Road Trip Ideas Include visit to historic Shelburne
Nova Scotia, road trip ideas are easy to find and plan if you use Doers & Dreamers guide. The town of Shelburne is about 3 hours drive from Halifax, NS, Canada. Its waterfront district has many old buildings creating the feel and look of 18th century and is a great location for architectural photography. Shelburn, […]
Fort Point Lighthouse park in Liverpool Nova Scotia
Liverpool is a small town in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is situated in the region known locally as South Shore which has lots of picturesque lighthouses. Liverpool, NS Lighthouse Park Photo Gallery About half way from Halifax to Yarmouth, Liverpool is a good destination for a road trip and to stop and […]
Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009
All of the photos in this series were taken during Tall Ships Halifax 2009. It was the start of the Atlantic Challenge Race’s last leg from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Belfast, Ireland. This was also one of the best tall ships gatherings in years. This race was a joint venture between Sail Training International […]
