Day 1,021- Keys to Canada- Lunenburg & Halifax

Battery Point- The original station was built on Battery Point 1864 (named for early fortifications like Fort Boscawen). It featured a 1.5-story keeper's dwelling with an 8-foot lantern on the roof and a fixed white light, with John A. Ernst serving as the first keeper. 

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, is a historic port town on Canada’s South Shore, renowned for its remarkablywell-preservedBritish colonial settlement and rich maritime heritage. Founded in 1753, the town retainsmuch of its original characterand charm.

In 1995, Old Town Lunenburg was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of itsexceptionalpreservation of the original 1753 grid layout, distinctive 18th- and 19th-century woodenarchitecture, and enduringmaritime culture. One of its most recognizable architectural features is the“Lunenburg bump,” a unique dormerwindow that adds to the town’s distinctive historic character.

Overlooking Halifax Harbour, the Citadel made Halifax one of the British Empire's four principal overseas naval stations

The Halifax Town Clock (also known as the Old Town Clock or Garrison Clock) on Citadel Hill in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has kept official time since October 20, 1803

The Grand Parade is a historic public square in the heart of downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. Established as a military parade ground, it has been an important civic gathering place since the city’s founding. St. Paul’s Anglican Church: Located at the southern end, the church was founded in 1749 and is recognized as theoldest surviving building in Halifax and the oldest Protestant church in Canada.

Georges Island Lighthouse (Halifax Harbour)

Day 1,000- Recap

12 countries 

6,287 pictures 

213 stops

37,284 Miles

2 cruise ships

3 trains

5 planes 

 

Day 1,011- Keys to Canada-We made it!

We went on a little walk on a local nature trail. It was neat to see the beavers handiwork. 

Sussex Craft Distillery

The Sussex Craft Distillery officially launched in late 2017 Inspired by the history of local beverage manufacturing—including the legacy of Sussex Mineral Springs and Sussex Golden Ginger Ale—the founders recognized a prime opportunity to utilize New Brunswick's local grains, fruits, and maple syrup. 

The distillery pays homage to local heritage through its product line. For example, their Ward’s Creek Whiterum acts as a tribute to the historical bootleggers and rum runners who operated throughout the backroads of the area.

Bringing in lots of entrainment. Today we listened to Jacob Chevarie and Holly Joanne Campbell they were great.

 Spur Brothers Market and Taproom

What a history one family has made. Established in 1875 by Shippy Spurr,  Spur Brothers Farm s a fifth-generation family operation in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. Spanning roughly 1,000 acres, the operation has evolved from a 62-acre hay and apple farm into a modern agricultural destination featuring a market and taproom. 

1875: Shippy Spurr started the farm, becoming one of the province's leading apple exporters and a vocal advocate for agriculture. 

1921: Shippy's son, William, joined the farm, adding potatoes and becoming one of the first growers of McIntosh Red apples. 

Present Day: The farm is currently run by Bill's children—William, Lisa Jenereaux, and Katie Campbell—marking the first generation to have women on the lease. 

Today, the farm produces over 20 varieties of apples, strawberries, onions, carrots, and soybeans. To diversify and build a local community destination, the family expanded their enterprise to include the Spur Brothers Fam and Taproom in Wilmot, where they sell fresh produce and brew their own house-made hard cider