Baddeck Real Estate

Well…you can curl, ski,snowmobile,hike with snowshoes,skate and stroll around the Village. Winter certainly slows down the activity in the Village but it’s not dead. Most of the shops and restaurants are still open and there is always a fundraising dinner or luncheon in a community Hall. Watching  local High School sporting events is always a pleasure.  Minor Hockey keeps Mom and Dad busy throughout the winter in hopes of making it to Provincials in their respective level.

Visit Baddeck any time of year…you won’t be disappointed.

Have a super day!

Terri Brewer

Catherine E. Harvey Realties Ltd.

Baddeck, NS

902 295 2364 ph, 902 295 3019 fax

902 295 3472 home

It’s here….the much anticipated festival of music starts tonight with the show Island to Island: The Cape Breton-Ireland Musical Bridge at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre at 7:30 pm. People from all around the world join the locals in celebration of Celtic music in venues all over the Island.

The festival lasts nine days and exposes Cape Breton and Celtic culture to the rest of the world through music and work shops. The uniqueness of the festival is that it is not limited to a single community but encourages visitors to travel to many communities to enjoy the music while enjoying one breathtaking view after another.

Celtic Colours International Festival has grown by leaps and bounds since 1997 when the first festival was launched in Cape Breton.  Awards include the 2007  Tourism Industry Association of Canada Event of the Year and Attractions Canada Top Cultural Event 2001 plus several more.

Hoping  the 2009 Colours is a raging success as were previous years. Cheers!

Wishing one and all a super day.

Terri Brewer

Catherine E. Harvey Realties Ltd.

Baddeck, NS

902 295 2364 ph, 902 295 3019 fax

902 295 3472 home

The Labour Day holiday is a result of labour union movement to celebrate the achievements of workers. Their idea of a fair work day was eight hours of work, eight hours of leisure and eight hours of rest. My focus today will be on what you can do in your leisure time in and around Baddeck. I like to hike to the Uisge Ban Falls then picnic in the park area. There are many more hiking trails not far from Baddeck. North River Falls are more of a challenge as are the Fairy Hole Trail.   If hiking is not your thing then why not try a boat tour?

 The Amoeba is still taking people out to explore the lake and feed the bald eagles as well as a Puffin Boat Tour of the Bird Islands. You can take in a museum or explore the Mini-Mall shops. Regardless of your choice of recreation, Baddeck and area offers some unique scenery  whether you are on land or water. Enjoy your stay and relax on Labour Day, take some photos and I will post them with credit going to you.

Wishing everyone a super day!

Terri Brewer

Catherine E. Harvey Realties Ltd.

Baddeck, NS

902 295 2364 ph, 902 295 3019 fax

902 295 3472 home

www.harveyrealties.com

terri@homezilla.com

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The latest buzz around the Island is our recent accolades in global travelers magazines. It’s humbling to be recognized above such places as the tropical Island of Bali in one magazine then placing third in Travel and Leisure magazine in Best Islands in the World category.  Cape Breton is so diverse in its scenery and vistas from the coastal cliffs of northern most part of the island to the sweeping hills of the Margaree Valley.

Some suggestions for a weekend visit to Cape Breton should include such activities as kayaking, canoeing, whale watching , hiking, touring and of course golfing. Also, there are boat tours, cycling groups, adventure tours and ceilidhs.

If that’s not enough excitement for you, try shopping, dining, museum exploring, swimming or fishing. Adventure in Cape Breton is limited to your imagination…have fun!

Wishing one and all a super day!

Terri Brewer

Catherine E. Harvey Realties Ltd.

Baddeck, NS

902 295 2364 ph, 902 295 3019 fax

902 295 3472 home

www.harveyrealties.com

Tomorrow is the first day of summer, at last! After what seemed like a winter that went on forever we can now enjoy the outdoor beauty of Cape Breton. Speaking of outdoors…or doors themselves, I’ve encountered a couple of oddly ( but pretty) coloured moths hanging around on my door today.

The green one is about 3 inches in length and the pink and yellow one is much smaller. I am on a mission to identify their origin. Anyone have any suggestions?

Baddeck was host to the Silver Dart Centennial Air Show this past Wednesday and what a show it was. The aerobatic F18’s with their ear-splitting sound effects were a highlight for me and my deck guests…all of whom swore they were having a coronary after the jet arrived from behind ,  without  advance notice for the spectators.

It’s National Aboriginal Day, a great way to learn more about the Mi’kmaq historic culture and rich history. Did you know the first known inhabited Mi’kmaq site in the Maritimes dates back more than 10,000 years?

Don’t forget to visit the three Canadian war ships that have arrived in Sydney Harbour. Also, the Wagmatcook  weekly gatherings are in full swing for the summer. Check out their weekly shows.

Remember…where you can and when you can, buy local.

Wishing one and all a super day!

Terri Brewer

Catherine E. Harvey Realties Ltd.

Baddeck, NS

902-295-2364 ph, 902-295-3019 fax

902-295-3472 home

 www.harveyrealties.com

terri@homezilla.com

June 22, 09

Thanks to John Johnson of the Victoria Standard ( our local paper in Baddeck ) for indentifying the Luna Moth and I have found out the pink and yellow moth is a Rosy Maple Moth. Cheers everyone.

It’s starting to look like summer around here. Unfamiliar faces line the streets and cafes and  parking lots are littered with foreign plates. There are so many attractions in and around Baddeck for visitors to enjoy. We have the Alexander Graham Bell Museum where you can marvel at his pioneering spirit and enjoy hands-on activities that take you back to the 1900’s.

 You can golf at Bell Bay Golf Club and enjoy a peaceful round on this 18 hole, world class course then dine at Alexander’s restaurant which comes highly recommended. Tours by land or water, take a scenic tour of the Cabot Trail with Bannockburn Tours or enjoy a sail on the Ameoba around the lake. Is culture of interest to you? Check out the Gaelic College with it’s gaelic language classes and ceilidhs( pronounced Kay-lee).

Whatever your interests are, I am sure you will find your visit to be pleasant and filled with happy memories and I hope you are left with a desire to return to our charming Village.

Wishing one and all a super day!

Terri Brewer

Catherine E. Harvey realties Ltd.

Baddeck, NS

902 295 2364 ph, 902 295 3019 fax

902 295 3472 home

www.harveyrealties.com

terri@homezilla.com

Jocelyn Bethune’s book, Historic Baddeck, is now available and her book signing was a big success. Congrats to Jocelyn.  Seasonal businesses are beginning to show signs of life and there are a few unfamiliar faces along the streets. The High Wheeler is open as well as Wong’s..two of my favourite haunts. I see the Yellow Cello is busy and there’s a new  accessories boutique in the Mini Mall run by Terri MacAulay. The condos are looking terrific and Alex and Mabel seemed to weather the winter well.

Looks like Baddeck and surrounding areas are ready for tourists and former Cape Bretoners who have planned a visit this summer. Boats will soon be bobbing in the lake and bus tours will be the everyday norm. I would like to invite everyone to visit Baddeck. It’s a charming little village and big on hospitality!

Wishing one and all a super day!

Terri Brewer

Catherine E. Harvey Realties Ltd.

Baddeck, NS

902-295-2364 ph, 902-295-3019 fax

902-295-3472 home

www.harveyrealties.com

terri@homezilla.com

The Cabot Trail Relay is a 298 kilometer, 17 stage , 24 hour relay race around beautiful Cape Breton. The event this year will feature 70 teams of 17 runners ( the most teams to date) , will start on May 23, 09 at the Gaelic College and finish up at approximately 9:45 AM in Baddeck on the 24th of May.

Participating teams hail from Nova Scotia,  New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Maine, Massachusetts and Minnesota.  A great way to kick off the tourist season with so many fine runners and their support people visiting the area.

With the success and growth of the race, organizers have been able to generously give bursaries to the four local high schools in the area. The economic boost to the area is much appreciated.

The trail itself poses challenging terrain as well as the spectacular scenery for which the Cabot Trail  is renown.  One can imagine the gorgeous sunsets and cool breezes that greet the runners as the wind their way along the endless twists and turns that await them.

The amazing comradeship of these volunteers, support people, runners and community members is exceptional. The final stage of the event consists of a steak or lobster dinner at the arena, a feat carried out with expert timing and precision. Having personally witnessed the dedication and pride the organizers of this event have realized, I know future runs will be exceptional as well.

Wishing one and all a super day!

Terri Brewer

Catherine E. Harvey Realties Ltd.

Baddeck, NS

902 295 2364 office, 902 295 3019 fax

902 295 3472 home

www.harveyrealties.com

terri@harveyrealties.com

To buy or not to buy…the Bank of Canada dropped its key interest rate to 0.5%. Historic! Now is a great time to buy property as we will, albeit eventually, come out of the recession and the rates will slowly climb back into the clouds again. While most people with disposable cash are hanging on to it, some are realizing it’s a buyers market and a great time to make a purchase, especially if it is for investment purposes.

 As soon as the market changes people become realistic about selling property. In good times where an average turn around time might be 60 days, it now takes much more time and sometimes requires a drop in price to see fruition. The buyers mindset is…if I am going to risk my money in volatile times, I want a great deal!

Let us hope this recession runs its course in due time and by the time the snow is gone we’ll be back in business and back to a fair market for both buyers and sellers….see photo below!

Wishing one and all a super day!

Terri Brewer

Catherine E. Harvey Realties Ltd.

Baddeck, NS

902 295 2364 ph, 902 295 3019 fax

902 295 3472 home

Sunday February 22, 2009…100 years less a day since the first flight in Canada  took place on the frozen ice of Baddeck Bay, and I was there. After waiting for 90 minutes and thinking my toes and fingers were getting close to being frostbitten, it happened. The replica of the Silver Dart made history by getting off the ground and into the air with the roar of the crowd in the background.

Hundreds of people braved the bitter cold to watch the flight and the CBC was on hand to bring the news to the masses. It was exciting and exhilarating to watch this historic event taking place just down the road from where I live. 

Baddeck was alive with activity Saturday and Sunday, as hundreds of visitors explored the community and Bell Bay Golf Club, where a decommissioned CF-18 cockpit was housed for all to see. Fighter jets were making noisy passes over the Village all weekend and stores and restaurants were bursting from the seams bringing a welcomed economic boost to an otherwise dead February.

Thanks to everyone involved for putting on an excellent show. Your dedication and hard work is appreciated by everyone. I hope I am around in fifty years to see the 150th anniversary!

Take care and have a great day!

Terri Brewer

Catherine E. Harvey Realties Ltd.

Baddeck, NS

902-295-2364 ph, 902-295-3019 fax

902-295-3472 home

www.harveyrealties.com