Thank You & Looking Forward
What a season! It’s hard to believe it’s September, but that’s a sure sign of a good summer. This will be my last blog of the year. So, I’ve got for you my many thanks and two notes on looking forward, … Continued
The End is Near: Walking Tours wrap up August 30th
Sheesh. How is it late August already? I’m hesitant to even type those words. However, as much as I resist it, it’s still true. The summer is sticking around and I’m hopeful for a September still full of beach days. … Continued
Unique Margaree Map Now Included in Tour
When one travels in a new place, a good map is an important part of the adventure. A map is used to help keep you on track, to provide context and to provide options for the main routes and those less … Continued
Tours Thursday Only This Week, but Ideas in Lieu!
Though I’ve had lots of help, I am but a lone owner-operator-blogger-amateur-historian-enthusiastic-tour-guide here at Margaree Walking Tours. This weekend, I will be out of province and, therefore, the tours run only on Thursday this week. However, I have a reminder and a … Continued
First Week and a Snazzy New Logo
The first week was a lovely one. Quiet, yes, but a lovely week nonetheless. When you give feet to an idea, you’re never quite sure how it will turn out. And thankfully with local guidance, friends’ word of mouth and family … Continued
Good, Dear, Good! : Local Free Feedback Tours Complete
Last week was quite a week. It included the last scramble of fact-checking and history buffing with the first round of invitations drop-off and poster printing. And then it was the first public Margaree Walking Tours, open to everyone in the … Continued
Free Feedback Tours
Before the Margaree Walking Tours starting up regularly on July 9th, I’m having a trial run and everyone is welcome. I’ve been working on the research, but there may be important tidbits or key characters that should be included and … Continued
Margaree Harbour and an Enlightened Idea
As we get settled into our little cabin in Fordview, there’s lots of moving, fixing and cleaning to be done as with any seasonal spot at the beginning of the summer. I’ve been lucky enough to friends and family here … Continued
The Best Ride: The Cabot Trail
There are some great drives on Cape Breton Island, though the most touted is certainly the Cabot Trail, and for good reason. It’s a stunning loop of the northern tip of the Island – circling the Highlands and dipping from … Continued
And So It Begins . . .
The Margaree Walking Tours has been an idea I’ve been mulling and slowly discussing, debating and revising for well over a year now. With feedback from friends and family and community, the soft launch is finally here! The website and … Continued