Growing up in the maritimes, I always knew it was the greatest place on earth.  I mean, what’s not to love, McLobsters, Donairs, The Rankin Family, Roch Voisine, oh and the friendly people, but come on, the music and the food are world class, and now I have proof! Lonely Planet has released its Top [...]

HEY FOLKS, REMEMBER THIS STUFF? —————————————————- Chilly winter-style weather is due to arrive in Atlantic Canada this weekend as an unseasonable storm moving up the U.S. East Coast barrels towards the region. Environment Canada has issued snowfall and rainfall warnings for several areas in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The anticipated snowstorm [...]

Canadian Press DIEPPE, N.B. – A New Brunswick man who reported his utility trailer stolen earlier this month was quick to call police when he spotted it being towed behind a stranger’s vehicle on the weekend. RCMP say they received a call from the man on Sunday afternoon. Officers later intercepted the suspect vehicle at [...]

Haligonians tend to pride themselves as drinkers. (note: a Haligonian is a person from Halifax) The city is filled with pubs, restaurantes, and bars, partly due to the tourism, partly due to the fact that it’s a University town, and partly due to the celtic atmosphere that has evolved with the city. Old buildings, sail [...]

8 Rockin’ Breweries in Halifax Nova Scotia! is a post from: I Backpack Canada