Comments for Cape Breton Blog

Comment on About by Resa McLellan

Resa McLellan — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:21:21 +0000

Hello, Cape Bretoners! I am a Scottish Ethnology student at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. For my third year “Scottish Emigrant Traditions” course, we have been asked to analyse symbols that contribute to Cape Breton’s collective identity and sense of community. What has helped to maintain your connection to An t-Seann Dùthaich (‘The Old Country’) through the generations?

If you would like to submit a response to this query, kindly e-mail me at R.McLellan-2@sms.ed.ac.uk. I look forward to hearing from you.

All the best,
Resa

Comment on Cape Breton. Why I Left, Why You Should Visit by jennifer

jennifer — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:23:10 +0000

Deborah,

If you do buy a property there and get an inlaw suite please let me know. I am a single parent from Ontario relocating to Cape Breton. I love the island!

Comment on Cape Breton. Why I Left, Why You Should Visit by Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:47:11 +0000

I have been all over PEI and about 4 years ago I had the chance to visit Cape Breton. I left my heart there and for the past 4 years I have been trying to figure out how to buy something that I can afford there. I love your island. I am actually planning a trip as of next week to look at a few properties that are for sale and in my price range. Wish me luck. So I feel for all of you who left your home for one reason or another. There is a man who has made some songs about your island and his name is J.P. Cormier and he comes from Cheticamp and his song are great and some a little sad.

Comment on Cycling the Cabot Trail by Bill & Arlene

Bill & Arlene — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:28:24 +0000

An incredible photo! And what an awesome ride.

We cycled the route counter-clockwise a few years ago – basically 100km per day for 3 days. The first day was from Baddeck to Dingwall in wicked wind & rain; the second day to Cheticamp was in brilliant sunshine. Cape Breton is definitely a ride we would recommend.

Comment on nature notes by marsha

marsha — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:10:42 +0000

Thrilled to find your blog. We are planning our first trip ever to cape breton and we need all the ideas and info we can get from local folks. We are going to th lunenburg folk music festival first. Thanks

Comment on ECMAs this week and Cape Bretoners are strong as ever… by Carrol

Carrol — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:15:07 +0000

I’m rooting for Carmel!! Her sister and I were very close friends oh so many years ago! I spent many a day and night visiting with Carmel’s family…all amazing!
I’m wishing her lots of success and can’t wait for her to win some awards!! Have fun Carmel!

Comment on ECMAs this week and Cape Bretoners are strong as ever… by Zac

Zac — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:23:19 +0000

We’ll be cheering for you, best wishes!!
Isaac and Jo

Comment on ECMAs this week and Cape Bretoners are strong as ever… by Carmel Mikol

Carmel Mikol — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:16:36 +0000

Thanks so much for this shout out. ECMA’s have been wonderful so far! Looking forward to the show in Saturday!
Best,
CM

Comment on Did You Miss Celtic Colours? by Zac

Zac — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:09:18 +0000

Susan, your experience reminds me of a family from the States that wanted to move to Cape Breton, it took them a number of years to get their Visa. The husband ended up applying for a grant through ECBC to start a wood-working business. That granted him a Visa and they moved to Cape Breton. Many people also retire in Cape Breton from all around the world. Hope it works out for you!
Take care,
Isaac

Comment on Did You Miss Celtic Colours? by Susan

Susan — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:20:46 +0000

Hi, really enjoy your blog. So good to revisit all my experiences from my 2006 trip–they had to drag me out of the country, I was so in love with everything. I can’t get your gorgeous home out of my head and heart and consider emmigration from the States. Any advice? Yes I’d have to work although I’m almost 60, retirement’s not in sight. Enjoy. and Thanks