Walkabout

From dawn on the shoreline around the world famous Cape Split, to travelling along the upper hiking trail, Walkabout’s Season Premiere visits the land of Evangeline ending at sunset along the Harvest Moon Trail in Grand Pre.From dawn on the shoreline around the world famous Cape Split, to travelling along the upper hiking trail, Walkabout’s Season Premiere visits the land of Evangeline ending at sunset along the Harvest Moon Trail in Grand Pre.

Starting on Rogart Mountain which was named for the place the mountain’s Scottish settlers arrived from, Walkabout explores one of the highest points in mainland Nova Scotia, followed by a stop for maple syrup before heading to the nearby town of Truro to visit Victoria Park which was established in Victorian age tradition.

Both Lunenburg’s Gaff’s Point and Prospect’s High Head Trail were created with the help of nature conservation organizations. This episode of Walkabout hunts for a secret beach and dives into the natural history of our coasts with a pitstop at the popular LaHave Bakery. 

Cape Chignecto is one of Nova Scotia’s most famous hiking destinations. As a day hike the, tidal creation “the three sisters” is steeped in ancient myth. Buried nearby are the remnants of a once thriving shgip building town of Eatonville, now lost to the forest. Across Cobequid Bay visitors come from far and wide to see a flowerpot rise from the ocean floor at Burntcoat Head.

The Maritimes only true Ghost Town is now a popular hike on South Mountain near Paradise Nova Scotia. Tractors and cemeteries are found abandoned in the forest. Across the valley almost nothing remains of the town in Delaps Cove where Black Loyalists once made their homes, but the memory of their struggles are still alive on the woodland trails.

It’s beautiful and its cold. Stunning vistas, and beautiful fall colours await as Walkabout explores two of the most popular hikes in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Franey Mountain and the Skyline Trail.

It’s one of the most remote places in Nova Scotia. Pollet’s Cove has fascinated hikers with its arduous journey across Western Cape Breton to what was once a small town. Just south of Pollet’s Cove you’ll find a place less remote, the Gypsum Mine Trail, now popular with people seeking out the blue waters that now fill the former mine site.

Journeying along the Eastern shore of Nova Scotia, Walkabout follows the Shearwater Flyer, Salt Marsh, and Atlantic View trails travelling through industrial sites, protected marshes, and past beaches. We end our journey on one of the trails of Taylor’s Head Provincial Park.

Walkabout starts by taking in Keppoch Mountain following a trail that spends a few days each year remembering people who have passed away before taking a hike to the top of the mountain. The only way down is by bike. Then it’s on to Canso and the fairy like Chapel Gully Trail.

On the south shore of Nova Scotia the Rum Runners Trail takes in the best of the coast from Mahone Bay through to Halifax. Walkabout journeys much of the old railway before heading off to explore nearby Blue Mountain.

Walkabout follows the northern end of the Celtic Shores Trail from Mabou to Inverness, exploring the world of music, farming, and Celtic traditions, before heading across the island to dive into the history of the Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail just across Louisbourg harbour from the famous fortress.

Walkabout takes on Musquodoboit’s challenging Admiral Lake Loop trail in search of the famous Skull Rock before heading off to one of the most popular urban parks in Nova Scotia, Shubie Park, where Ospreys await.

Thomas Raddall called Halifax the Warden of the North in his 1948 book by the same name, referring to the city’s strategic military role. In this episode Walkabout traces the history of military Halifax through visits to the trails on McNab’s Island and at Duncan’s Cove.