Cape D'or LightHouse, Advocate Harbour, N.S., Canada
Cape D'or LightHouse, Advocate Harbour, N.S., Canada
Music: Farewell To Nova Scotia, by The Irish Rovers
Drone Flight over Cape d'Or Lighthouse, Nova Scotia, Canada: #NSLighthouseProject
Filmed on a chilly day in March 2016 for our #NSLighthouseProject, experience the cliffs, rocky terrain, ocean and lighthouse at Cape d'Or, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
French explorer Samuel de Champlain named Cape d’Or (Cape of Gold) when he sailed by in 1607 and noticed glimmers of gold in the basalt cliffs; though the metal was copper rather than gold, the name stuck.
The first navigational aid on Cape d’Or was not a light, but rather a steam fog whistle, which was established in 1874. The Cape didn’t receive a light until 1922.
The present lighthouse, consisting of a one-story fog signal building with a light tower rising from one corner, was built in 1965, but became automated in 1989.
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The Cape D'Or Lighthouse in Parrsboro - Nova Scotia, Canada
The Cape D'Or Lighthouse is located in the Bay of Fundy, Parrsboro. It is a celebrated destination landmark rich in history, and also serves as a popular four-bedroom accommodation for tourists.
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Bay of Fundy (part 2) - the Cape d'Or lighthouse and Advocate Bay
October 23, 2011. I drove to Advocate Harbour to the Cape D'or lighthouse. Check out the view of the Bay of Fundy. Sorry - the wind gets loud at times.
(and no...I'm not giving you the finger when I wave. I'm holding my BlackBerry in my hand so I could only put my pointer finger up when I waved.)
Cape d'Or Lighthouse
Cape d'Or lighthouse located near Advocate Harbour on the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia,CA.
Cape D'or, Advocate Harbour NS
Bay of Fundy, Rip tides, lighthouse, beautiful
Cape D'or Nova Scotia
Took a visit recently to Cape D'or Nova Scotia on the Bay of Fundy. It is a beautiful place and wanted to share it.
Cape d'Or - Hiking in Nova Scotia
Quick stop at Cape d'Or lighthouse & Restaurant. This was a manned lighthouse until it was automatized in the 1980's. Today, the light keeper's house is now a restaurant and guest house.
Samuel de Champlain visited the Bay of Fundy in 1604 and legend has it that he named this area of cliffs Cap D'Or because the copper reminded him of gold. However, the copper was known to the local Mi'kmaq far before that time. I have heard that artifacts have been found, but have not seen any myself.
Champlain found copper on the west side of the point, later mines operated on the east side, still some shafts from in Horseshoe Bay. The following link is a map of the area by an avid NS hiker
In the early 1900's, the cape was mined for copper by a New York company. When tough times arrived, the mine shut down and the housing units were shipped off across the Minas Basin in other communities.
the Cape is also where you will encounter the Dory Rips, where the Bay of Fundy and Minas Basin creates different swirls of current, all hitting the cape in different directions.
Expect to take about an hour to explore. There are 2 walking trails (as per the map at the parking lots) Lookoff & Minas trail. We would suggest walking the look off trail as the Minas Trail is not maintained and can be a hazard.
Plan your visit so that you arrive at low tide to take advantage of the cliffs.
Some more information about Cape d'Or lighthouse
Tide Charts
GPS Track File of the Hike
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Pitx » Thing For Itself
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Cape D'Or Lighthouse~Aerial View
French explorer Samuel de Champlain named Cape D’Or (Cape of Gold) when he sailed by in 1607 and noticed glimmers of gold in the basalt cliffs. Turns out the metal in the cliffs was copper rather than gold, but the name stuck, and today many come to the cape to enjoy the golden sunsets, which seem to be specialties of this spot.
Cape d'Or, Nova Scotia
Cape d'Or Lighthouse
EW, Canada - 20 - Cape d'Or, Nova Scotia No More
Music: Laszlo - Fall To Light
Spent a big chunk of the day editing at Two If By Sea over some Anchored Coffee (good coffee and pastries but the cafe is a madhouse) and lost another big chunk driving up to Cape d'Or from Dartmouth. So, short video today. Also, that meal up at The Lighthouse on Cape d'Or was spectacular. Spent a while chatting with the folk there; highly recommend.
Cape D Or Nova Scotia
Cape D Or Nova Scotia
Cape d'Or Lighthouse
One of my favorite lighthouses in the province of Nova Scotia.
Stunning Sunset at Advocate Harbor, Nova Scotia, Canada - DJI Phantom 2 & Canon 5D Mark III
Artist: Ryan Farish
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How to spend a day in Advocate Harbor Nova Scotia
Advocate Harbor, Nova Scotia is a hidden gem that you should totally check out. There's plenty to do but we're on a mission to come up with 50 road trips for under $50 so today was all about exploring the FREE things that are available.
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MTP05 NS Joggins Fossil Cliffs and Advocate Harbour
MTP05 ~ Western Nova Scotia
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~ Cape d'or @ Advocate Harbour
and The Dory Rips
Cape D'Or Lighthouse Fog Horn
The fog horn in action at the Cape D'Or Lighthouse in Advocate Bay, Nova Scotia.
Fortress of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia - Canada HD Travel Channel
The Fortress of Louisbourg, a recommended destination for the whole family, is on the Cape Breton Island in the province of Nova Scotia and one of the National Historic Sites of Canada. In the true to original rebuilt parts of the town, history comes alive.
Louisbourg was originally founded by the French and expanded into an important port city. For their protection, a fort was built, which was conquered several times by the British. The history of Louisbourg is closely linked to the history of the Acadians; those who did not swear on the crown, were deported to France or had to search for a new home in New England, Quebec and New Brunswick. After the reconquest by the French, the Acadians were allowed to return. Today, their descendants live in New Brunswick, as well as in Nova Scotia and PEI and represent a significant proportion of the population.
The present town is located in some distance from the fort. At the time of the wars, the fort surrounded the former bourgeois town and served as a protection and military defence against the British. A protection that the common people, the peasants and the poor did not enjoy. They had to eke out a living outside the walls.
An inn was reconstructed as an example of a dwelling of the ordinary people; it is surrounded by a wooden scaffold for drying fish.
The Britsh conquered the town twice. After the initial conquest it was awarded to the French in the second Aachen Peace from 1748.
This did not prevent the British from a second attempt of conquest. This time, 15,000 British with 39 warships were confronting 7000 French with 11 ships. The British took the town and destroyed it completely.
The fastening walls and ditches convey the impression of an impregnable town, but the protection of the back country was illusory. From the hills of the British peered out everything that happened in the fort and their artillery reached nearly every point. Once the British had managed to establish a beachhead on land, the town fell after a seven-week siege.
A year later, Quebec City be conquered by the British.
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Die Festung Louisbourg, ein empfehlenswertes Ausflugsziel für Familien, liegt auf der Kap-Breton-Insel in der Provinz Nova Scotia und ist eine der Nationalen historischen Stätten von Kanada. In den ab 1961 originalgetreu wieder aufgebauten Teilen wird die Geschichte wieder lebendig.
Ursprünglich wurde Louisbourg von den Franzosen gegründet und zu einer bedeutenden Hafenstadt ausgebaut. Zu deren Schutz wurde ein Fort gebaut, das mehrere Male von den Briten erobert wurde. Mit der Geschichte Louisbourgs ist die der Akadier verbunden: wer nicht auf die Krone schwören wollte, wurde nach Frankreich deportiert oder musste sich in Neuengland, Québec oder New Brunswick eine neue Heimat suchen. Nach der Rückeroberung durch die Franzosen durften die Akadier wiederkehren. Heute leben ihre Nachkommen in New Brunswick, aber auch in Nova Scotia und P.E.I und stellen einen bedeutenden Anteil an der Bevölkerung.
Die heutige Stadt liegt in einiger Entfernung vom Fort, das zur Zeit der Kriege gegen die britischen Eroberer die damalige bürgerliche Stadt umgab, schützte und militärisch verteidigte. Ein Schutz, den das gewöhnliche Volk, die Bauern und die Armen nicht genossen. Sie hatten das Leben außerhalb der Mauern zu fristen.
Als Beispiel für ein damaliges Wohnhaus der einfachen Menschen wurde eine Gastwirtschaft rekonstruiert, umgeben von einem Holzgerüst zum Trocknen der Fische.
Zweimal eroberten die Briten die Stadt. Nach der ersten Eroberung wurde sie im zweiten Aachener Frieden von 1748 den Franzosen zugesprochen.
Was die Briten nicht von einem zweiten Eroberungsversuch abhielt. Diesmal standen sich 15000 Briten mit 39 Kriegsschiffen und 7000 Franzosen mit 11 Schiffen gegenüber. Die Briten nahmen die Stadt ein und zerstörten sie völlig.
Die Befestigungsmauern und Gräben vermitteln den Eindruck einer uneinnehmbaren Stadt, aber gegenüber dem Hinterland war der Schutz illusorisch. Von den Hügeln aus spähten die Briten alles aus, was in der Festung geschah, und ihre Artillerie erreichte fast jeden Punkt. Nachdem es den Briten gelungen war, einen Brückenkopf an Land zu errichten, fiel die Stadt nach siebenwöchiger Belagerung.
Ein Jahr später konnte dann Québec von den Briten erobert werden.
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Driftwood Retreat in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia
Enjoy a magical getaway from the busy lifestyles of today. See the worlds highest tides from the decks of our fully equipped seaside chalets. Massive beams and pine cathedral ceilings provide comfortable accommodations on the Bay of Fundy.
Driftwood Park Retreat
47 Driftwood Lane
Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia
Canada, B0M 1A0
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#NSLighthouseProject: The 'River, Port & Island' Lighthouses, Nova Scotia, Canada via DJI drone
Filmed between Autumn 2015 & Winter 2016 during trips to Cumberland County, experience the landscape and lighthouses at Apple River, Port Greville and Spencer's Island.
The present Apple River Lighthouse dates from 1968, Two new keeper's dwellings were also provided for the keepers, and the old lighthouse and a dwelling were pushed over the bank and burned. However, after the fog signal was discontinued, the one-story building was torn down, leaving just the 10.5-meter tower, which has had its lantern room removed.
Port Greville Lighthouse was built in 1907. Known for shipbuilding, inflation in 1972 brought an end to this industry in Port Greville. Hopes were for shipbuilding to return after inflation, but the Groundhog Day gale of 1976 destroyed the shipyard. With shipbuilding gone, the Coast Guard deactivated the light, sawed it in half, trucked it to Sydney and displayed it at their college. But in 1998, the Coast Guard agreed to turn back the lighthouse for display at the Age of Sail Heritage Centre & Museum; it was thus cut in half again & trucked back to its home town of Port Greville.
Built in 1904, Spencer's Island Lighthouse was discontinued in 1987. However, a two-year effort resulted in the Spencer's Island Community Association acquiring the lighthouse from the government. In 2006, after major restorative work (thanks to local fundraising efforts), the light was reactivated in the tower.
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