Music In the Harbour

Mist and Rainbows

Today is Nov 28 2009 and there is still no snow just mist and rainbows . This rainbow was over the church in Baxter's Harbour this morning . Here is a quote to go with the picture

: Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue and the dreams we dare to dream really do come true.

Supper and Music in the Harbour

Saturday Nov. 28 Chili and Fish Chowder supper at the Baxter's Harbour Community Hall , after supper music will be at the church .There will be Celtic Old Time and Folk music. Some of the performers are Laura Roy, Cathy Aresenault and Kate Adams , Everett Schofield & friends also performing Ben Potvin and Peter Gale.

Supper will be at 5:00 pm
Concert at the church 7:00 Pm
$10.00 all inclusive [ children free will offering.]

Come out for very entraining evening in the Harbour.

Halls Harbour Webcam

Halls Harbour Webcam
Just click on the link above to see Halls Harbour , Nova Scotia

Just A Quote

I found this quote and it just sounded like it was describing the beaches in Baxter's Harbour :

I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm.” .

N.S. Power installs test tidal power turbine

A turbine that will test the potential of tidal power has been successfully installed in the Bay of Fundy.
The turbine began turning in the Minas Passage, about 10 kilometres west of Parrsboro on Thursday afternoon.
The 400-tonne device was installed on the seabed by Nova Scotia Power and its partner OpenHydro.
The Nova Scotia government has contributed $9 million to the tidal power project.
The province has set a target of producing 25 per cent of its electricity from renewable resources by 2015.
Research suggests that tidal power in the Minas Passage could create up to 300 megawatts, enough to power 100,000 homes.

Waterfall

Nancy, Jana and I went for a hike today in the harbour . Seen a beautiful waterfall , still researching the name .

Older Photo Of Hall's Harbour

I found this photo on the web , it is a picture of Halls Harbour unknown date but I know it was not taken yesterday . I found this photo in The Nova Scotia Archives , it was taken by W.R. Mac Askill .

Prize Winning Pumpkin Carving

Nancy who lives in the Harbour did this pumpkin carving for her work where they held a pumpkin carving contest . She won !!!!! She carved this just by looking at a picture, WOW , nice job.

H1N1 (Human Swine Influenza) | Health Promotion and Protection | Government of Nova Scotia

H1N1 (Human Swine Influenza) Health Promotion and Protection Government of Nova Scotia

The link above is from the Government of Nova Scotia for the latest information on the H1N1.
I know that is not what we usually post but I feel it is important to try and keep updated as much as possible about this flu .

Happy Halloween !!!!!!!

When witches go riding,and black cats are seen,the moon laughs and whispers,‘tis near Halloween.

Hoping that everyone has a safe and fun Halloween !!!!!!!!!

Heavy Frost

Last night there was a very heavy frost, so heavy it looked like snow.

Tidal Power Project Article [Tidal Power Groups Formed]

A large tidal power turbine, built for Nova Scotia Power, is towed in the Bedford Basin on Monday. The 10-metre turbine will be deployed in the Minas Passage of the Bay of Fundy, to see what impact it has on marine life, how well it stands up in a harsh environment and the future feasibility of tidal power in the area.

Nova Scotia’s tidal energy project are getting some advice.
The provincial government has appointed two new committees, including scientists, fishermen, academics and the public, to oversee the tidal demonstration project in the Bay of Fundy.
One committee will provide advice on monitoring the project’s environmental effects and the second will serve as a liaison between people involved in the project and the surrounding communities.
Anna Redden, director of the Acadia (University) Centre for Estuarine Research, and Donald Gordon, a retired scientist with the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, will co-chair the environmental committee.
Its role will be to review the monitoring programs and available data and make recommendations for keeping track of the environmental effects of tidal power technologies in the Minas Passage, Ms. Redden said in a news release Monday.
The community liaison committee will be co-chaired by Lois Smith, a Parrsboro municipal councillor, and Joe Kozak of the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy.
Nova Scotia Power and its Irish partner, OpenHydro, are testing their tidal technology this week in Bedford Basin before launching the underwater turbine in the Bay of Fundy. The turbine could produce one megawatt of electricity, enough to power 300 households.
Nova Scotia Power and OpenHydro constitute one of three groups of companies involved in the pilot project that the provincial government announced in 2007 to test tidal power technology in the bay.

I thought this would be interesting for the blog as it is about the tidal power project in the Bay .

I found this article in The Chronicle Herald today [oct 27 2009]

Ice in the Harbour

I was going through some old photos and I came across these. They were taken in 2003 , the amount of ice in the Bay that year was unbelievable.

Another Season

Today is a dark ,cold ,damp day at the harbour. Early this morning there was a hail, snow mix for awhile.Most of the cottagers have packed up for another season I hope that everyone has a great winter and that everyone is back early in the Spring ready for another great summer at the harbour. I want to thank Anne for helping me set up this blog while she was here this summer. Ann is ready to leave the harbour for the winter so good luck with all your travels , hope to see you back soon in the Spring.

Exploring Fraser Brook

This brook is located in Baxter's Harbour Anne , Jana and I went exploring . There is a number of small waterfalls , unsure of the name but some people refer to them as the three pools.

More Fall Photos

These Fall photos were taken when I was out for a hike in Baxter's Harbour, I especially like the red maple leaves on the white birch.

Relaxing

I am posting this photo on a grey , dark Oct. afternoon and I thought this would be the perfect

photo to post. Now that is what you call relaxing !!!!

Reflections Of Fall Colors

This photo was not taken in Baxter's Harbour but on the Valley floor.I had to post it because Fall is such a beautiful season in the Annapolis Valley .

Happy Thanksgiving

Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving everyone from the Harbour !!!!!!

Autumn leaves

Red Sky At Night Sailor's Delight

The old saying goes red sky at night a sailor's delight , fine weather ahead. The next day was beautiful. I only wish that I was at the beach for this picture.

Old Photo Of Hall's Harbour

This old black and white photo is of Hall's Harbour the next harbour down from Baxter's Harbour. I wish I knew the date on this photo.

Rhythm Of The Bay

I discovered this poem on another blog written by Donna Sheehy , I then placed it on one of my photos of the Bay.

After-Glow

This photo was taken after the sun had set and the water was glowing from the setting sun on the Bay . I found this frame to go with this picture , I thought it just went together.

Cape Split Rips

This video is of the Rips at Cape Split. They are so amazing to watch .

Cape Split

On any beach in Baxter's Harbour you have the view of Cape Split. This photo was taken at the end of Cape Split, it shows some of the Rips . What an amazing view of the Bay Of Fundy , well worth the long hike to get there.

Cape Split from Baxter's Harbour

Baxter's Harbour is one of the best places to view Cape Split from.

This photo shows the rip tide off of Cape Split (the white line in the water to the left of the Cape).

Cape Split and more

A few more old photos, the first is the view of Cape Split, probably taken from a boat in the Bay since I don't think they had zoom lenses then.

Horse-drawn hay wagon and horse and buggy...

Saw mill workers...

Black Hole Waterfall

This video was taken Aug 31 2009 at the Black Hole Falls in Baxter's Harbour . This was the heaviest flow of rushing water I have ever seen at these falls. It was amazing to see but made for an interesting hike . It was well worth it.

Long Beach waves

Long Beach surf, with Cape Split in the distance.

A pile-up of snails on the beach, waiting for the tide to come in.

After the storm

Hurricane Bill passed by Nova Scotia on August 23, Lunenburg, Guysborough and Richmond Counties saw the most spectacular effects but here in the Harbour it was relatively benign.

Here are a couple of photos showing the Baxter's Harbour waterfall before and after the storm.

Before:

After:

The W.H. Baxter

This schooner was built 1905 in Canning, Nova Scotia, and sold to U.S.
interests in 1913. 331 net tonnage.

Sun Setting In The Harbour

The sun setting in the harbour on a still summer's evening provides great reflections on the water.

Kayaks in the Harbour

This video is a bit blurry in places but I thought it was neat how they sailed through the rocks in the harbour. The bay hardly had a ripple that day with many people enjoying the harbour both on land and on the water.

Hall's Harbour At Midnight

This photo is of Hall's Harbour the next harbour down from Baxter's Harbour. It was taken at midnight at almost full tide.

A Walk To Paddy's Beach

A walk to Paddy's Beach wouldn't be complete without a stop at the Baxter's Harbour waterfall. Here it is at low tide.

The waterfall has more water flowing than usual for this time of year due to all the rain we have had this summer.

A walk to Paddy's beach (2)

This Paddy's Beach cottager is outside enjoying the Bay of Fundy fog !


There are beautiful gardens down at Paddy's Beach, maybe it is all that fog we have been getting this summer.

A walk to Paddy's beach (3)

A walk to Paddy's beach (4)

These photo's are of Gary and Zel 's flower gardens.

A walk to Paddy's beach (5)

A walk to Paddy's beach (6)

Ken and June's flowers all in bloom.

The Baxter's Harbour Church

Today this church has a bell tower on the front, and there are tall trees behind it.

Inside the Baxter's Harbour Church