Nova Scotia is filled with nostalgia. Once the home of rum-runners, rebels and privateers, this
was one of North America’s busiest seaports and France’s centre of military strength. Te Fortress was also the site of New France’s historic rum trade in the 18th century. It has been almost 300 years since rum has been held at the fortress, but it has returned. Authentic Seacoast Distilling Company Ltd., Parks Canada and Fortress Louisbourg As- sociation have unveiled the new brand — Fortress Rum — which has matured on site. Sold in traditional bottles and sealed in wax, it is available at the Fortress’ period restau- rants and through the province at select Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation stores and spirit retailers. Tis summer visitors can explore the drink that sugar
The iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse.
made on the “Louisbourg Rum Experience — Worth Pro- tecting!” Te program, offered daily from July 1 to Sept. 7, allows you to take part in a historic rum tasting and savour an 18th century rum punch. But rum is not the only spirit found in Nova Scotia. Sam- uel de Champlain started the Order of Good Cheer in Port Royal, Nova Scotia in 1606. Tis social club is the oldest in North America. In keeping with their tradition of hospital- ity, Nova Scotia introduced Te Good Cheer Trail in 2015, it is Canada’s first winery, craft brewery and distillery trail. With over 30 wineries, distilleries, pubs and breweries tak- ing part last year, visitors were able to meet the people be- hind these local creations and sample perfectly paired food and drink along the way. High profile lighthouses
Over 160 historic lighthouses serve as beacons along the Peggy’s Cove Harbour is quaint and picturesque.
Nova Scotia coastline. Te Lighthouse Route follows the South Shore of the province from Halifax to Yarmouth for a total of 339 kilometres. Along these quiet country roads visitors will get a chance to see 20 lighthouses and a world where the past remains a part of everyday life. Oxen still haul lumber, and the wooden dories tied to the docks are still used by the local fishermen.
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The Hub
Photo by Aconcagua.
Photo by Aconcagua.
Photo by Scott Munn.
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