Canada-a-day #9: Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site which is hugely important to understanding our past.
Isle Haute, Bay of Fundy Nova Scotia
Members of the eastern Canada Explorers Club makes a visit to the mysterious island of Isle Haute High Island in the far reaches of the Bay of Fundy.
Once a stomping grounds for pirate activity, the island has since been deserted but legend has it many treasures may have been left behind and the ghosts of these grueling pirates and their victims continue to hunt this isolated island.
Exploring the Neighborhood - Episode 19
Renee of the Springhill Farmers Market tells us how she helps promote healthy local produce and the farmers that grow organic crops.
Thor has an in-depth interview with Brian Hebert of Fundy Treasures, located in Joggins, Nova Scotia. Brian details his interesting locally produced product line and provides valuable insight for business startups in the area.
Joggins
Paddle around Joggin's Bridge
Joggins Experience - Joggins Experience
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Local Geodes- Nova Scotia
Geodes found locally in South West Nova Scotia.
Geodes (Greek γεώδης - ge-ōdēs, earthlike) are geological secondary structures which occur in certain sedimentary and volcanic rocks. Geodes are essentially hollow, spherical to oblate masses of mineral matter that may form from either the filling of vesicles (gas bubbles) in volcanic to sub-volcanic rocks by minerals deposited from hydrothermal fluids, or by the dissolution of sedimentary nodules or concretions (that were deposited syngenetically within the rock formations in which they are found) and partial filling by the same or other minerals precipitated from diagenetic or hydrothermal fluids. Geodes differ from vugs in that the former were formed as early, rounded, structures within the surrounding rock, whereas vugs are irregular voids or cavities within a cross-cutting formation, usually a vein or breccia. Geodes also differ from nodules in that a nodule is a mass of mineral matter that has accreted around the nodule nucleus. Both structures had the minerals contained within, deposited from groundwater or hydrothermal processes. Geodes commonly have a chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz) shell lined internally by various minerals, often as crystals, particularly calcite, pyrite, kaolinite, sphalerite, millerite, barite, dolomite, limonite, smithsonite and quartz, which is by far the most common and abundant mineral found in geodes.
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on a roadtrip today we found thousands of Fossils
onderweg naar Joggins
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Grand Pré - National & UNESCO Heritage Site
We take a walk along the Parks Canada National Historic Site of Grand Pré, located just minutes outsides of Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Recently, the site, along with the general area was awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
The area was important in the early settlement of the North America, will farming villages that started to from in the late 1600's. It was the hard work of the early Acadians who constructed dykes to convert the salt water marsh into rich farm land. The land itseld it used today and features excellents crops from wineries to good ole corn.
When the Acadians were deported in 1755, New England Planters came to resettle the vacated lands, and usually rebuild on higher ground. Over the years, excavations revealed a treasure trove of information about the early Acadian life.
Grand-Pré National Historic Site of Canada commemorates Grand-Pré area as a centre of Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755 and the Deportation of the Acadians, which began in 1755 and continued until 1762.
The Landscape of Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, named Canada's 16th World Heritage Site
he Landscape of Grand Pré is an outstanding example and enduring model of the human capacity to overcome extraordinary natural challenges and cultural ordeals. It is a living agricultural landscape, claimed from the sea in the 17th century and still in use today applying the same technology and the same community-based management. It is also a powerful symbolic landscape for the Acadians who lived in harmony with the native Mi'Kmaq people, were dispersed by the Grand Derangement, and symbolically re-appropriated it in a spirit of peace and cultural sharing with the English-speaking community.
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dinosaur fossil Feb 23 2019
revisiting the fossil dinosaur site
The Acadian Forest, The Story So Far, Part 1
The nature soundtrack to the film is now available for download here,
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This film is a response to the loss, by clear cutting, of a piece of Acadian Forest in my local area by Wagner Forest Management Ltd in the fall of 2010. This ecosystem backed onto a large wetland and was part of a watershed for a nearby river. Phone calls to the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Biologist were brushed off.
I will always remember one special part, a small spring that had likely been there for 10,000 years beneath old Maple Trees, flowing slowly into the stream in the valley, it contained inches thick moss and lichens and ancient Liverworts and waterplants and also recording the Ravens nest, the adults feeding their young as Ovenbirds sang on the forest floor. Both gone now. The trees made into hardwood flooring. Amazing really.
The reason for making this film is an attempt to draw attention to the increasing loss of the indigenous forests of Maritime Canada and the North Eastern United States to industrial forestry, while also highlighting the responding loss in the flora and fauna of this bioregion.
The film explains how the forest industry, with government help through lack of protection, slowly turns a thriving habitat into a tree plantation, while also shedding light on the forestry PR department's favorite myth that replanting is a good thing.
If you think it will help, please share this film, tweet it, blog it, facebook it, play it to your friends and frien-emies, your classrooms, your children, your elected officials. Then go and make your own film about the loss of an eco-system or a place you love in your own bio-region and post it to vimeo. Pay it forward, if you will. We all need to become 'ACTIVists'. Thank you for watching.
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80 Million Year Old Palm Fossils on Salt Spring Island, Canada
Palm Fossils
found quartz crystals by the bay of fundy at old barns
Exploring the Neighborhood - Episode 25
Thor chats with Jamie Hicks of Cobequid Big Game Outfitters and J’s Backcountry Quest located in Amherst Nova Scotia.
Jamie talks about his background, starting and developing the business, the hunting lodge, his global customer base and his upcoming new television show. We also discuss the challenges for young hunters including the increased roadblocks to obtaining wildlife and gun licenses plus the secrets of fishing in Cumberland County and stories on hunting local Bear, Deer, Moose and Coyotes
FULL TOUR: Atlantica Oak Island Resort in Nova Scotia
Come check out one of the most beautiful resort hotels in all of Nova Scotia. If you're looking for place to stay in Nova Scotia's south shore then this video is for you.
Atlantica Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre is an oceanfront property with guestrooms, oceanfront chalets and seaside villas, situated in the community of Western Shore in Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore region. Enjoy our serene and peaceful atmosphere in our stunning surroundings with breathtaking views of picturesque Mahone Bay and the legendary Oak Island.
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Atlantica Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre is a great location to enjoy the best of the beautiful Nova Scotia’s south shore.
Atlantica Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre’s spa will provide you with the best opportunity to relax and the great variety of food in La Vista restaurant in combination with the Fireside Lounge will give you many opportunities to enjoy our amazing resort. With 105 guest room and 13 oceanfront chapels of three seaside villas, you will get all the opportunities to enjoy the best views and amazing comfort. Each is a private escape, featuring designs and furnishings inspired by our striking surroundings. Relaxing, rejuvenating and making yourself at home never felt so good.
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While staying with us, explore the South Shore’s scenic coastal vista, historic attraction, as well as the captivating and vibrant communities along the way. Visit Lunenburg – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – explore the historic waterfront, take a walking tour of the town and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. Other nearby experiences includes Ross Farm, Nova Scotia’s Living Museum of Agriculture; the charming town of Mahone Bay; and the scenic fishing village of Peggy’s Cove. The South Shore area also boasts jogging and cross-country ski trails, boat cruises, sailing, golfing, sandy beaches.
Our accommodations include 103 hotel units (King, Queen, Double, Twin): with 4-piece bath, television, telephone, clock radio, coffee maker, hair dryers, iron and ironing board, wireless Internet access and air conditioning; some with balcony and an ocean view.
Our 12 housekeeping 2-bedroom chalets and 3 villas (Queen, Double, Twin) include a 4-piece bath (jacuzzi), television, telephone, fireplace, and a deck with a barbecue. Cots are available. Guest features include a licensed fireside lounge and dining room, patio deck, a full-service spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tub, sauna, tennis, marina, playground, mini-golf, beach and a marina. Conference and banquet facilities are also available. All our rooms are non-smoking. Pets are welcome; but visitors must advise us when making a reservation.
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fossils tin can beach Saint John NB Mar 18 2019 pearl, bead, and archaic tool
finding three items
Extreme Beachcombing at Shippersea Bay
On the northeast coast of England on the North Sea is the remote bay that is home to elusive dragon sea glass. Learn more about the dangerous trek to this beach and the sea glass and sea pottery treasures it hides.
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Thank you to everyone for their photos and videos of Shippersea Bay.
Please use extreme caution when visiting any beach, especially those with treacherous access routes like Shippersea Bay. Pay attention to tides, weather, and know the local phone number for emergencies. Stay safe!
Ep.46 The Lost Abandoned CALCA COPPER MINE
EPISODE 46: We're back at mighty Cape D'Or! This time heading for a lost adit that was part of the Calca Brook Copper Mine. We couldn't find it for the last 3 years, and had given up. Well no wonder - it was spotted in a really difficult location! Today, we mark this little mine off our list - FINALLY
We are a group of Abandoned Mine explorers in Nova Scotia. Abandoned Mine Hunting is somewhat of a cross between the hobby of urban exploration, caving (spelunking), and history enthusiast. If this is your kind of thing, be sure to subscribe so you will always be informed of each new episode.
IF YOU KNOW OF AN ABANDONED MINE IN ATLANTIC CANADA, we'd love to hear from you. Send a private message. We may just come and do an explore and episode featuring your site !
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SPECIAL NOTE: While this type of exploration is almost always kilometers back in deep forest, it cannot always be guaranteed that the land we are hiking is public (Crown). These forgotten old mines/claims are almost always over 100 years old. It is also common that most mine workings have some kind of natural cave-in covering their mouth, after nearly a century of erosion. So some explores may involve preparation of clearing that cave-in, and/or dealing with letting spring water (flooding) out of the adits. These facts, along with the inherent danger of abandoned mines, force us to remain anonymous. We are responsible for our own risks & actions (not yours), but be clear we are not promoting this activity. Only showing you what we do. As with any typical Urban Exploration type channel, our faces and commentary will always be masked. If you are seeing an Episode, it means we are already weeks or month(s) finished with that site and never going back. The delay is intentional, as nothing shown here will be in realtime.
It cannot be stressed enough - abandoned mines or mine sites can pose a ton of lethal threats. *We are not kids looking for kicks* Keep in mind that our group is made up of responsible adults, each with specific skills, and cross-Canada experience with over 100+ mine walks. Most 10 times larger and deeper than will ever be found in Nova Scotia! Specific research is always done beforehand. Required equipment and backups are a must. While it is indeed possible to safely explore an abandoned mine, DO NOT ENTER A MINE without being experienced, or going with an experienced explorer. If you don't know what you're doing, STAY OUT STAY ALIVE is the best policy.
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fossils tin can beach Saint John NB Mar 9 2019 green pearl find
finding a green pearl