Category Archives: Guiding

Reasons to Winter Camp

Posted on March 3, 2015 by landonkb

The winter months are cold as every Canadian knows. Most people lock themselves indoors by a fire or under blankets. A great alternative to hibernating is winter camping! I don’t think most people realize how great of an experience this … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on January 9, 2015 by landonkb

Halifax is white with snow and the air is brisk, winter has finally come. For many this is a time to hibernate indoors and dream of past and plan future adventures. Winter is not a time for me to be … Continue reading →

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Summer is Over

Posted on August 29, 2014 by landonkb

With another overnight trip to Seal Cove, the season has ended. With my final night spent on a beach watching the lightning,hearing the roar of thunder, the pounding of torrential rain and tucking my clients tent underneath the cooking tarp. … Continue reading →

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Acts of Kindness

Posted on August 14, 2014 by landonkb

August has arrived! The guiding season is in full swing and we’ve been working seven days a week. It has been excellent. This past Friday I left with 2 clients on a three day trip around Cape Chignecto. We had … Continue reading →

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Arthur’s Aftermath

Posted on July 11, 2014 by landonkb

        Nova Scotia received it’s first hurricane of 2014, Arthur. In Advocate Harbour the winds reach category 1 and along the eastern shore the swell hit 22′. As quickly as it arrived, it left. Returning to work Monday to start … Continue reading →

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Journey Around Cape Chignecto

Posted on July 5, 2014 by landonkb

After reading the forecast earlier in the week, we cancelled our tours for this week end with the impending hurricane. Sitting in my Halifax apartment drinking hot coffee, it feels like the appropriate time to write a post about the … Continue reading →

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A Day on the Bay of Fundy Guide

Posted on June 29, 2014 by landonkb

The picture from my post titled, “Story to Come…” was from a day trip I was guiding this past Friday. Working as a sea kayak guide at Nova Shores in Advocate Harbour, NS has its rewards. Paddling the Bay of … Continue reading →

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