Sunday mornings I usually take time to catch up on stories I may not have time to read through the week. Thought I would share some that caught my eye this week, maybe you will enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee.
Tourists flock to Nova Scotia for exotic experiences – Nova Scotia – CBC News
This is an encouraging story and also one to put some thought to. Tourists are coming in record numbers and “experiences” are what is driving visitors to our province. I think there are lots of ways to package our Nova Scotia life and would love to see more of the kind of unique offerings like Dining on the Ocean Floor. Exciting!
Nova Scotia had a bumper tourism year in 2016, drawing about 170,000 more visitors than it did in 2015.Tourism Nova Scotia said that’s the third year in a row numbers have risen and the best numbers since 2002. In total, 2.2 million visitors came to the province in 2016. Ben Cowan-Dewar, board chairman of the Crown corporation, said the agency is focusing on getting visitors to “spend more and stay longer.””One of the things that drives visitations more than anything else is experiences,” he said. “The more great opportunities for terrific opportunities, the more they’re focused on coming.”
Source: Tourists flock to Nova Scotia for exotic experiences – Nova Scotia – CBC News
JOHN DeMONT: We will deal with tomorrow when it gets here – Local Xpress
I really enjoyed this piece by John DeMont. Despite the worry in the world and in our own province, we are still a place filled with small towns and characters. For most of us, we wouldn’t want it any other way.
I had my own personal reasons for being in good spirits: some long-lingering book work was finally in the can, a cup of Sunday morning coffee with an old friend yesterday yielded not a single shred of bad news. Mostly, I was happy about where I lived. Because, at a time when the world is engulfed in all sorts of scary, nasty stuff, Nova Scotia is still the kind of place where more than one thousand readers shared a recent Local Xpress story headlined: Anger erupts after Apple Blossom Festival parade moved to New Minas.
Source: JOHN DeMONT: We will deal with tomorrow when it gets here – Local Xpress
You Could Live Here! 4561 HWY 331 in West Dublin
Oh my…this is one charming spot! Cozy features like wood floors and a wood stove, but a bright interior and ton of natural light makes this so appealing. Of course there is also the gardens, garden shed, and of course…an outdoor shower! Can you imagine spending your summer weekends at the beach, then coming home to this! This looks like a house in a Hallmark movie that I would want to live in….guess what? You can! 🙂
This property is listed with Carol Alexander of Keller Williams Select Realty.
This charming country home sits in privacy amongst the trees and gardens. This four square house is light filled with all wood floors throughout, cozy dining room with wood stove, efficient kitchen, 3 BRs upstairs with a lovely bathroom, main floor laundry. The front opens unto an old fashioned covered veranda, perfect for a Sunday morning coffee, and the upstairs opens onto a deck. Outside is a garden shed, 3 sided wood storage shed and a great outdoor shower. The beaches are close by as is the LaHave ferry and the famous LaHave Bakery. Whether you are looking for a summer home or for year round living this property is definitely worth a look see.
*Bonus feature this Sunday Morning…
You Could Work Here! Career opportunities at White Point Beach Resort
If you have to work…and most of us do…wouldn’t it be pretty sweet in work at one of the most beautiful resorts in our province? White Point Beach Resort just posted that they are looking to fill 61 positions for the upcoming season. They also have a pretty great employee benefits package. Check it out….it’s always a Great Day at White Point. 😉
61 Positions are now available for 2017! (Posted Feb. 25/17)As Nova Scotia’s oldest privately owned beachfront resort, our growth is continual. We are always looking to add new members to our outstanding team.Working at White Point means welcome guest from all over the world and introduce them to White Point and Nova Scotia. Our team works together to ensure that every moment becomes an unforgettable memory for our guests, whether that means pointing them in the direction of the beach or simply adding extra sprinkles to their child’s chocolate sundae. Nova Scotia has always been known for its outstanding hospitality, and at White Point we strive to exceed our guests’ highest expectations.Full-time and part-time positions are offered seasonally and year round. Rates of pay vary by position.Wait until you see our Employee Benefits Program – check it our now!
Source: Career opportunities at White Point Beach Resort
Thanks for joining me for a Sunday morning coffee, Enjoy the day!
