So we went to Digby for whale watching recently! 🐋 Honestly, booking a place during peak season was such a headache, but we luckily found this old guesthouse and it turned out to be so good.
The house looks quite old from the outside but inside it’s super clean and well-kept. It has 5 bedrooms and a really nice kitchen. Since we had a big group, we just bought some groceries and cooked dinner together. It actually saved us quite a bit of money and was super fun! Felt like we were living in a big family home.
I actually woke up early on the second day (very rare for me lol) and walked around the yard. The morning air was so fresh and misty, with wild flowers and apple trees everywhere. And guess what? Two cute neighbor's cats—one black and one white—just strolled over and started cuddling my legs! 🐱 They were so friendly and not shy at all.
Our schedule was pretty chill: we did the whale watching, visited a local winery, and the rest of the time we just relaxed. It was so nice to not rush around for once.
Honestly, you don't need a luxury hotel to have a good trip. This cozy old house and the cute morning cats made my Digby trip so memorable. Definitely a 10/10 vibe! ✨
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Lunenburg has been on my itinerary for its historic district, and seeing the Bluenose II docked at the harbour was the highlight of the afternoon.
Most people might recognise the silhouette from the back of the Canadian 10-cent coin. While the coin features the original 1921 Bluenose—a legendary undefeated racing schooner—the ship you can board today is the Bluenose II, a replica built in 1963 to preserve that heritage.
Standing on the deck, the contrast between the tiny engraving on the coin and the actual scale of the ship is quite striking. The towering double masts and heavy rigging take up the entire view against the coastline.
It is more than just a photo stop. For someone who enjoys historical details, understanding how this ship represents Nova Scotia's shipbuilding legacy made the visit much more meaningful. A quiet, recommended stop if you are in the area.