Monthly Archives: June 2011

Paddle Nova Scotia Google Group June 27, 2011

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

Lovely Sunday James and I left Blue Rocks under cloudy skies, but after going out around Eastern Points and looping around the Stonehurst channel before exploring the hidden water ways on the way back to Eastern Points, the skies had … Continue reading →

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Mis-Adventures in Urban Gardening

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Leh

It was back in late April that I began my first gardening attempt of the year. I have a 4×4 raised box with a pile of old dirt. I started the project by chance when I walked past a driveway … Continue reading →

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Paddle Nova Scotia Google Group June 25, 2011

Posted on June 25, 2011 by admin

Pleasant River (Queens Co.) last Wednesday On Wednesday four of us canoed down a portion of beautiful Pleasant River and of the nearby scenic Shingle Lake, scouting the route of the July 23 (Saturday) trip to the area. It is … Continue reading →

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Paddle Nova Scotia Google Group June 24, 2011

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

Kayak Music Video Check out this paddling/banjoing music video I shot on the Folly River and Pennant Run with Zac Crouse… pretty interesting! [link] Thanks, Kelsey Thompson Professional Kayaker[link] Mobile: (902) 897-7789 I’m making a movie, check it out: [link] … Continue reading →

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Paddle Nova Scotia Google Group June 21, 2011

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

clean-up of Lukes Island (St. Margaret’s Bay, HRM) Join Us for the Monthly Island Beach Clean Up on Sunday, June 26th 10am – Noon, Luke Island St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association is inviting everyone to join in on this summer’s … Continue reading →

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Paddle Nova Scotia Google Group June 20, 2011

Posted on June 20, 2011 by admin

Musquodoboit River today Two canoeists and three sea kayakers came out on today’s official CKNS trip down the rain-swollen Musquodoboit River. It was very, very high and Jam Falls and Blue Falls in Musquodoboit Harbour were pretty well washed out. … Continue reading →

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Paddle Nova Scotia Google Group June 18, 2011

Posted on June 18, 2011 by admin

great news for N.S. paddlers and friends of the wilderness N.S. says land protection goal in sight 220,000 hectares chosen, exceeding 12 per cent target By IAN FAIRCLOUGH Staff Reporter Fri, Jun 17 – 4:54 AM Environment Minister Sterling Belliveau, … Continue reading →

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Paddle Nova Scotia Google Group June 17, 2011

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin

Northwest Arm Well it seems everyone was doing white water on the Sackville R. Congrats and it sounds like a blast.. I have to try it sometime in a "smaller" kayak. I went to the NW Arm this evening in … Continue reading →

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Paddle Nova Scotia Google Group June 16, 2011

Posted on June 16, 2011 by admin

Sackville River TOMORROW (not TONIGHT) The Sackville is now at 2.0 m and still rising. And the rain continues. I have decided, for a variety of reasons, to come out tomorrow late afternoon, rather than tonight. It will be sunny … Continue reading →

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Paddle Nova Scotia Google Group June 15, 2011

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin

Paddle to the Ocean 3rd Video Update If anyone has been following the Paddle to the Ocean videos I’ve been posting I just posted the 3rd one from the trip from Beachburg to Ottawa. Check it out [link] Thanks, Kelsey … Continue reading →

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