Welcome to our province and to Kejimkujik National(not provincial) Park. I grew up about 3 km from this park so I know it very well. Next time stop by Mill Falls It's beautiful on the river too.
Always nice to see Nova Scotia from the eyes of others around the world. Flattered that you two chose this part of the world to settle in. Makes me realize how lucky I have been living in Nova Scotia all my life. Enjoy your channel. Jaques is such a mystery...hilarious!!!🤣
You can trust me with this one ... bear bells actually work. Grissley's are prolific in the western regions of Canada and typically reach 300 to 400 kilos. You definitely want to give a 350 kilo bear some advance warning that you are in the neighbourhood .... lol.
Hi Craig, thanks for your message! We spent about 2 weeks in Truro when we first arrived and in our next video we head back there for a quick visit - keep an eye out for it!
My family and I used to do the back woods portage camping trip every 2 years there. Sometimes it would take 5 days sometimes 4 but man what a great spot!
If you like maple syrup, I would suggest Sugar Moon in Earltown. It is a log building and they have fantastic meals with everything maple. They collect and process the syrup on site in the spring and give tours of their operation as well. There are hiking trails that start right from their parking lot, definitely a must do day trip at the lest. Include the north shore for a long weekend trip.
I saw a sign at a Canadian park that advised hikers to wear bear bells. It also advised that the best way to know if there are bears around is to look for bear scat (poop). You would know if it was bear scat if there was little bells in it! LOL
For the most part bears will just run away from you unless it is the Spring where there is a danger if they see you as a threat to their cubs. My biggest fear in the woods is tics lol.
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Back in the eighties I used to go camping for the may 24 long weekend(Victoria day weekend) with my aircadet squad in KEJI( short long name of that park I am not even going to attempt to spell) I assume you can still camp there although with the pandemic not sure if that has changed so you may want to try camping there this spring or summer coming.
Hi Donald! We plan on going back to camp sometime. This year they were actually renovating so the spots that were available got booked out real quick and we (read Carli) aren't ready yet for back country camping but we hope to do that too.
Salmon marinated in maple syrup with a touch of lemon then bbq-ed or baked is also yummers! ;-) Love yet another of your episodes. Where was that you went for lunch? It looked fabulous :-p
Well that sounds positively delicious! Love a bit of salmon! We had lunch at the Crow's Nest in Digby and ordered the warm lobster sandwich and pulled pork sandwich with "frings" as the side (home friend and onion rings) as per Adele (owner of Tranquil Times B&B) recommended to us!
The getting done thing is a good point here. It bothers me a lot that stuff just randomly isn't all done electronically, and changes get done, they just happen so SLOWLYYY. Especially here in halifax. If you are excited about maple syrup 100% hit up sugar moon farm. Its a fun tour with some fresh maple syrup
Hi Brandon! Yes, definitely strange for us returning to paper and hard copies - especially since we come from a developing country, we thought it would all be digital here, but I guess your reliable mail service never made it necessary! Sugar Moon Farm is high on our list for day trips, we're just waiting for them to reopen their tours as we want to full experience!
As a Maritimer,NB,just make noise ie,talk that'll keep bears away....and Keji is a National Park...lol...actually the only inland Natl Park in Atlantic Canada....enjoy your life in Beautiful Atlantic Canada... :)
@@NewintheNorth It's a meal such as what they may have served in a lumber camp in my grandfathers day, they may have had a potato scallop on the table also.
@@NewintheNorth Well,baked beans - at least "old fashioned"style would have brown sugar in the recipe - so often here in Canada maple syrup is a natural tasty,somewhat healthier replacement. Makes sense,no?
@@wjdietrich Definitely makes sense, but the flavour is strange to us when paired with baked beans haha... we love it on things like oatmeal or pancakes though!
It’s funny to us how non-Canadians are afraid of bears. I’ve never thought to wear a bell or buy bear spray in my life. Of course, in the Rockies, bears are more serious because they’re grizzlies, not black bears. But really, eastern canadian bears aren’t something we really worry about. They’re more afraid of you. Id be afraid of tics, mosquitoes, and getting lost.
Bears are pretty big, so they're very scary to us... also, we are used to having Rangers in our parks who walk with people on guided yours. It is very rare that you would be allowed to walk around alone where there are dangerous predators in a National Park, so we feel very exposed! That being said, it really is a blessing to be able to walk alone and it is quite an experience!
Definitely heading back there next year for a camping trip! The lunch was at the Crow's Nest in Digby and was truly spectacular. Definitely no to the maple baked beans!
Baked beans with maple syrup goes back to the time of the Indians - Berkeley Wellness says "Massachusetts settlers adopted the Indian custom of slow-cooking beans with bits of meat (venison) and maple syrup, but changed the meat to salt pork and the sweetener to molasses." As a Massachusetts-born descendant of Nova Scotians [who emigrated from New England to Nova Scotia themselves] I have eaten these all my life. They are delicious. Give them a chance.
8:41 I can see that your husband actually talks, but never on camera. Is there any particular reason why? Nice videos and I'm glad you're enjoying Nova Scotia and Canada overall.
@@NewintheNorth Nice!! Keep the videos coming. I showed your channel to my wife, she's interested in moving to Canada too. She didn't like Nova Scotia though because she's a city girl and found NS to be too much of bushland. We went to Toronto last year and it was also too quiet for her. Don't know what to do.
Defin a BC thing, too, the dogs. We have THREE! Dogs are definitely more of a family member in Canada than I ever experienced in S.A. A word to the wise: when you take the plunge and get one (or two or THREE!?), be sure to get pet insurance. Desjardins is the best by far in our experience and we have it for all three of our furbabies. We are planning to move to NS in the next few months to a year so I am enjoying your perspective. Interested to see how you find the winter! In Vancouver it is truly mild so we shall see ... !
@@karene.4196 that's good to know! And yes have heard that pet insurance is a thing here, haha! Good luck with the move... This little spot is quite special.
Luckily no venomous snakes in NS (a nice change coming from South Africa where most snakes are very dangerous!) No bears, unfortunately-the bell on Jacques' bag probably did its job!
Welcome to our province and to Kejimkujik National(not provincial) Park. I grew up about 3 km from this park so I know it very well. Next time stop by Mill Falls It's beautiful on the river too.
Pronunciation of the park name was great. I use to camp there sometimes. Maple syrup is very big in Quebec and Ontario also .
Always nice to see Nova Scotia from the eyes of others around the world. Flattered that you two chose this part of the world to settle in. Makes me realize how lucky I have been living in Nova Scotia all my life. Enjoy your channel. Jaques is such a mystery...hilarious!!!🤣
Thanks for your message! NS really is a special place we are so happy to be here. Jacques is definitely a mystery!
Welcome to Canada. You are living in my home province. I enjoy your adventures.
Awesome channel 😃 Keep on making videos and sharing the Nova Scotian experience ❤
Looks like you went to the Crow's Nest in Digby for lunch :) The original location is over in Parker's Cove. Very good seafood there.
Yeah! It was recommended to us by Adele from Tranquil Times B&B (what a gem!). Some of the best food we've had in NS!
You can trust me with this one ... bear bells actually work.
Grissley's are prolific in the western regions of Canada and typically reach 300 to 400 kilos. You definitely want to give a 350 kilo bear some advance warning that you are in the neighbourhood .... lol.
Agreed! We're pretty used to intentionally making noise when hiking, cause in South Africa you gotta let the snakes know you're coming 🐍
Welcome to Nova Scotia :) It only gets better! I live in Truro. Hope you guys are doing well and having fun!
Hi Craig, thanks for your message! We spent about 2 weeks in Truro when we first arrived and in our next video we head back there for a quick visit - keep an eye out for it!
Love your channel. As an ex-pat Nova Scotian elsewhere, I find it cool to watch it all thru your eyes. Keep up the great posts.
Hi Trevor! Thanks for your message. Can't wait to get going for 2021!
The back n forth between you and your husband is too funny , it reminds me of the comedy duo of Penn n Teller ..
That's why I don't let him talk-it would be worse :P Just kidding. - Carli
My family and I used to do the back woods portage camping trip every 2 years there. Sometimes it would take 5 days sometimes 4 but man what a great spot!
If you like maple syrup, I would suggest Sugar Moon in Earltown. It is a log building and they have fantastic meals with everything maple. They collect and process the syrup on site in the spring and give tours of their operation as well. There are hiking trails that start right from their parking lot, definitely a must do day trip at the lest. Include the north shore for a long weekend trip.
Thanks for the tip! It's on our list for next Spring/Summer for sure 🍁
Welcome to ns ,from the valley. So many spots to explore, have fun and enjoy every minute.
I saw a sign at a Canadian park that advised hikers to wear bear bells. It also advised that the best way to know if there are bears around is to look for bear scat (poop). You would know if it was bear scat if there was little bells in it! LOL
Haha! That's a good one 🐻
You forgot maple dipped donuts, my favourite!
the provincial parks are the best , $15 a night for camping , you can't beat that ..
Great videos. Please keep them coming
For the most part bears will just run away from you unless it is the Spring where there is a danger if they see you as a threat to their cubs. My biggest fear in the woods is tics lol.
Yes, we've since heard that the ticks are more likely than the bears :)
yup socks always!!!
I like your videos, keep it up!
Ryan from Calgary
Thanks Ryan! Stay safe there in Calgary!
Love your channel 💝
Hi Michelle, thanks for your message! We really appreciate it 😎
Howzit. No more videos?? Keep going and looking forward to the new adventures.
We're working on a new one at the moment! It's a little different and a bit longer than the usual so taking longer to edit, but we are on it! Thanks for the support!
Welcome to N.S. you should definitely check out the royal gardens in Annapolis royal. Also McNabs island.
Thank you! We'll definitely be heading back that way next year as there is so much to see. Thanks for those tips!
@@NewintheNorth send me a message or something if you have any questions
Cheers!
@@lukecainen2973 Thanks we really appreciate that!
Back in the eighties I used to go camping for the may 24 long weekend(Victoria day weekend) with my aircadet squad in KEJI( short long name of that park I am not even going to attempt to spell) I assume you can still camp there although with the pandemic not sure if that has changed so you may want to try camping there this spring or summer coming.
Hi Donald! We plan on going back to camp sometime. This year they were actually renovating so the spots that were available got booked out real quick and we (read Carli) aren't ready yet for back country camping but we hope to do that too.
Salmon marinated in maple syrup with a touch of lemon then bbq-ed or baked is also yummers! ;-) Love yet another of your episodes. Where was that you went for lunch? It looked fabulous :-p
Well that sounds positively delicious! Love a bit of salmon! We had lunch at the Crow's Nest in Digby and ordered the warm lobster sandwich and pulled pork sandwich with "frings" as the side (home friend and onion rings) as per Adele (owner of Tranquil Times B&B) recommended to us!
@@NewintheNorth You probably drove past my house on your way from TT to Digby.
In Edmonton no dogs in stores or buses unless they are service dogs. Should have had a tour of the b and b.
The getting done thing is a good point here. It bothers me a lot that stuff just randomly isn't all done electronically, and changes get done, they just happen so SLOWLYYY. Especially here in halifax. If you are excited about maple syrup 100% hit up sugar moon farm. Its a fun tour with some fresh maple syrup
Hi Brandon! Yes, definitely strange for us returning to paper and hard copies - especially since we come from a developing country, we thought it would all be digital here, but I guess your reliable mail service never made it necessary! Sugar Moon Farm is high on our list for day trips, we're just waiting for them to reopen their tours as we want to full experience!
As a Maritimer,NB,just make noise ie,talk that'll keep bears away....and Keji is a National Park...lol...actually the only inland Natl Park in Atlantic Canada....enjoy your life in Beautiful Atlantic Canada... :)
We were definitely making loads of noise with that bell! Thanks so much for comment 🍁
What 2 trails did you do in Keji? They looked so beautiful . Enjoying your videos. Keep them coming
We went to Peter Point and then the short version of the Waterfall Trail! It really is a stunning park.
You should try the baked beans with pancakes and fried pork.
That sounds like another strange combination! We already struggle with the Maple Baked Beans - very strange 😂
@@NewintheNorth It's a meal such as what they may have served in a lumber camp in my grandfathers day, they may have had a potato scallop on the table also.
@@aldenfloyd5432 Wow! That is amazing thank you so much sharing. Potato scallops sound yum
@@NewintheNorth Well,baked beans - at least "old fashioned"style would have brown sugar in the recipe - so often here in Canada maple syrup is a natural tasty,somewhat healthier replacement. Makes sense,no?
@@wjdietrich Definitely makes sense, but the flavour is strange to us when paired with baked beans haha... we love it on things like oatmeal or pancakes though!
It’s funny to us how non-Canadians are afraid of bears. I’ve never thought to wear a bell or buy bear spray in my life. Of course, in the Rockies, bears are more serious because they’re grizzlies, not black bears. But really, eastern canadian bears aren’t something we really worry about. They’re more afraid of you. Id be afraid of tics, mosquitoes, and getting lost.
Bears are pretty big, so they're very scary to us... also, we are used to having Rangers in our parks who walk with people on guided yours. It is very rare that you would be allowed to walk around alone where there are dangerous predators in a National Park, so we feel very exposed! That being said, it really is a blessing to be able to walk alone and it is quite an experience!
@@NewintheNorth Then you’re very brave! Good for you for getting out there and enjoying the park!
SUCH a beautiful park!!
Definitely heading back there next year for a camping trip! The lunch was at the Crow's Nest in Digby and was truly spectacular. Definitely no to the maple baked beans!
Baked beans with maple syrup goes back to the time of the Indians - Berkeley Wellness says "Massachusetts settlers adopted the Indian custom of slow-cooking beans with bits of meat (venison) and maple syrup, but changed the meat to salt pork and the sweetener to molasses." As a Massachusetts-born descendant of Nova Scotians [who emigrated from New England to Nova Scotia themselves] I have eaten these all my life. They are delicious. Give them a chance.
if you're considering a pet , consider a rottweiler or Rhodesian Ridgeback since you're Saffas , don't get a fifi le meal, for hiking and camping LOL
HI there, not to pick nits but Keji is a National Park not a Provincial Park.
Oh right! Sorry about that one!
black bear are in hybernation by Autumn
Thank goodness for that! But it really is fun watching Jacques jingle that bell
maple bacon is the best .
Jacques agrees!
8:41 I can see that your husband actually talks, but never on camera. Is there any particular reason why? Nice videos and I'm glad you're enjoying Nova Scotia and Canada overall.
He only talks when he sees there is no mic mounted on the camera... very sneaky!
@@NewintheNorth Is his language Afrikaans or Englsih? Or any other of the 11 languages you guys have in S.A?
@@timsummers870 We both speak Afrikaans and English, and Jacques also speaks some isiXhosa!
@@NewintheNorth Nice!! Keep the videos coming. I showed your channel to my wife, she's interested in moving to Canada too. She didn't like Nova Scotia though because she's a city girl and found NS to be too much of bushland. We went to Toronto last year and it was also too quiet for her. Don't know what to do.
@@timsummers870 Toronto is pretty big, but maybe try Vancouver as well? Looks like a pretty cool place!
Try the maple baked beans
We have! Definitely prefer the original :P
@@NewintheNorth Hereby take away temporary Canadian Citizenship!!! :P
@@Lanteigne333 Haha! Everything else maple is good though 😜
Defin a BC thing, too, the dogs. We have THREE! Dogs are definitely more of a family member in Canada than I ever experienced in S.A. A word to the wise: when you take the plunge and get one (or two or THREE!?), be sure to get pet insurance. Desjardins is the best by far in our experience and we have it for all three of our furbabies. We are planning to move to NS in the next few months to a year so I am enjoying your perspective. Interested to see how you find the winter! In Vancouver it is truly mild so we shall see ... !
@@karene.4196 that's good to know! And yes have heard that pet insurance is a thing here, haha! Good luck with the move... This little spot is quite special.
#3 - perhaps - dog - 🐕 - better conversationalist than - 👨!
This may well be true! :D
did you see a venomous snake or bear?
Luckily no venomous snakes in NS (a nice change coming from South Africa where most snakes are very dangerous!) No bears, unfortunately-the bell on Jacques' bag probably did its job!