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Photography by Jonathan Ley »
Nova Scotia »
The Southern Coast

Aboard the Bluenose II — Aboard the Bluenose II
A crew of dedicated sailors keeps the Bluenose II ship-shape and tidy.

Bluenose II — Bluenose II
The original Bluenose was the fastest ship in her day - the early 20th century. That boat was essentially forgotten and lost. But, the Bluenose II was built to the original specifications, and functions as an ambassador for Nova Scotia and all things sailing

Boardwalk over the Marsh — Boardwalk over the Marsh
This boardwalk affords a nice stroll over some wetlands on the coast of Nova Scotia.

Boathouse — Boathouse
A small boathouse is reflected in the serene waters not far from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

Coastal Plains — Coastal Plains
The windswept plains of Kejimkujik National Park Seaside.

Downy Woodpecker — Downy Woodpecker
This Downy Woodpecker paused only for a moment on a birch tree in coastal Nova Scotia.

Fowl Profile

I'm not sure if the Helmeted Guineafowl is a strikingly ugly or beautiful bird.

Helmeted Guineafowl — Helmeted Guineafowl
This African bird has been introduced in many places throughout the world, in part to control tick populations. It's surprising they can survive Nova Scotia winters, but it seems to be the case.

Kejimkujik National Park Seaside — Kejimkujik National Park Seaside
This part of Kejimkujik National Park is a rare bit of wild coastline on Nova Scotia's eastern shore. A beach nearby is an important habitat for nesting Piping Plovers.

Lighthouse Reborn — Lighthouse Reborn
A couple decades ago, Canada offered all their lighthouses for $1. The catch was that you had to make the lighthouse open to the public. Many of them have been adopted by local historical societies.

Lighthouse — Lighthouse
LIghthouses in Nova Scotia are much smaller than those of us on the west coast are used to. Most of these were intended to just light a small area, like a bay or inlet.

Lunenburg Morning — Lunenburg Morning
A view of Lunenburg at sunrise - tidy buildings over calm waters.

Magnolia Warbler — Magnolia Warbler
This Magnolia Warbler barely rested a moment in the branches of a flowering tree.

Northern Parula — Northern Parula
These birds winter in Cuba and Central America, but in the summer head north to forests like those in Nova Scotia.

Peaceful Waters — Peaceful Waters
A couple small boathouses in the calm waters of coastal Nova Scotia

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse — Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
This is a bit of a distorted perspective on the Peggy's Cove Lighthouse - a reflection in a small pool on the granite rocks around the place.

Scene at Peggy's Cove — Scene at Peggy's Cove
Looking around Peggy's cove, this could be 1918 or 2018 who is to say?

Shelburne, Nova Scotia — Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Shelburne is another colorful coastal town, with neatly trimmed buildings and historical stories all around.

The Colors of Lunenburg — The Colors of Lunenburg
The buildings of Lunenburg are colorful and neat... with perhaps just a touch of whimsy.

View from the Shore — View from the Shore
Looking out over the calm sheltered waters near Lunenburg