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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
History and Climate of Cape Breton Island
History & Culture
The Island has a long and storied past, even before Europeans discovered it the native Mi'kmaq were its first residents. John Cabot, who likely was the first European to come ashore, claimed the Island for England in 1497. The French, Scottish and Irish peoples settled in different areas of the Island, while the 'ownership' changed hands frequently between the French and British. The French constructed a Fortress at Louisbourg to help protect their interests. Even though it was twice captured by the British it remained part of the French colonies until it was ceded to the British under the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
The 1800's saw an influx of Highland Scots as a result of the Highland Clearances in Scotland where landlords forced their tenants off the land. As the French and Irish were also settling the area, this led to a unique blend of culture which you feel today through its music and language such as Gaelic which a few older ones still speak.
In 1885 Alexander Graham Bell purchased land near Baddeck, at the time a small village. He started building an estate not only to live with his wife Mabel but for research and experimentation in laboratories he built. They called the land Beinn Bhreagh (Gaelic for 'beautiful mountain'), and from here he experimented with hydrofoil technology and also launched the AEA Sliver Dart from the iced-over Bras d'Or Lakes, which was the British Empire's first powered flight.
The 1900's were a time of industrial expansion with coal and steel at the forefront, albeit with much turmoil as labour disputes broke out and unions were established. Today in some mining towns William Davis Miner's Memorial Day is celebrated to remember the coal miners who died at the hands of coal companies. Due to the immense numbers of cod and lobster off the coast of Cape Breton, fishing became a large part of the economy and culture. Later, overfishing led to the collapse of this industry, although to this day fishing is still a viable business. Modern Cape Breton has a wide mix of tourism, fishing, agriculture and forestry.
Climate
Cape Breton's climate is mild thanks to the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean. The weather you will experience depends on the time of day and if you are close to the lakes or the ocean. So while you might be warm driving through the valleys in Margaree at noon, when you reach Cheticamp on the coast in the evening you might need to throw on a sweater. For general reference:
* Spring from 1 °C (34 °F) to 17 °C (63 °F)
* Summer from 14 °C (57 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F)
* Fall about 5 °C (41 °F) to 20 °C (68 °F)
* Winter about −11 °C (12.2 °F) to 5 °C (41 °F)
The Island has a long and storied past, even before Europeans discovered it the native Mi'kmaq were its first residents. John Cabot, who likely was the first European to come ashore, claimed the Island for England in 1497. The French, Scottish and Irish peoples settled in different areas of the Island, while the 'ownership' changed hands frequently between the French and British. The French constructed a Fortress at Louisbourg to help protect their interests. Even though it was twice captured by the British it remained part of the French colonies until it was ceded to the British under the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
The 1800's saw an influx of Highland Scots as a result of the Highland Clearances in Scotland where landlords forced their tenants off the land. As the French and Irish were also settling the area, this led to a unique blend of culture which you feel today through its music and language such as Gaelic which a few older ones still speak.
In 1885 Alexander Graham Bell purchased land near Baddeck, at the time a small village. He started building an estate not only to live with his wife Mabel but for research and experimentation in laboratories he built. They called the land Beinn Bhreagh (Gaelic for 'beautiful mountain'), and from here he experimented with hydrofoil technology and also launched the AEA Sliver Dart from the iced-over Bras d'Or Lakes, which was the British Empire's first powered flight.
The 1900's were a time of industrial expansion with coal and steel at the forefront, albeit with much turmoil as labour disputes broke out and unions were established. Today in some mining towns William Davis Miner's Memorial Day is celebrated to remember the coal miners who died at the hands of coal companies. Due to the immense numbers of cod and lobster off the coast of Cape Breton, fishing became a large part of the economy and culture. Later, overfishing led to the collapse of this industry, although to this day fishing is still a viable business. Modern Cape Breton has a wide mix of tourism, fishing, agriculture and forestry.
Climate
Cape Breton's climate is mild thanks to the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean. The weather you will experience depends on the time of day and if you are close to the lakes or the ocean. So while you might be warm driving through the valleys in Margaree at noon, when you reach Cheticamp on the coast in the evening you might need to throw on a sweater. For general reference:
* Spring from 1 °C (34 °F) to 17 °C (63 °F)
* Summer from 14 °C (57 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F)
* Fall about 5 °C (41 °F) to 20 °C (68 °F)
* Winter about −11 °C (12.2 °F) to 5 °C (41 °F)
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Cape Breton Island Waterfront View Home for Sale
History of home:
Wood cladding dramatically changed the exterior of this house, which originally contrasted twentieth-century and medieval building techniques. The house was built around 1911 by M.R. Chappell Ltd. The interior is finished in oak and originally contained three fireplaces. The house was used as a facility for naval officers during world war 2, and later became ana annex for Isle Royale Hotel.
Features of home:
* 25 rooms
* 3 floors
* 2 fireplaces
* Harbour front view
* Historic north end with museums dating to the 1700's
* 2 minute drive to Sydney yacht club
* Concrete foundation and primary level
* New roof in 2005
* Large paned patio windows with views of sailboats and yachts
* Large deck to enjoy the gentle cape breton summer nights
* Steps away from the Sydney boardwalk where you can enjoy local Cape Breton musicians, dazzling buskers, friendly neighbourly chats and gentle breezes
* Sail from Sydney harbour along the eastern Atlantic ocean to eastern ports in
the United States.
* Gaze into the harbour for a rare glimpse of a whale, seal or bald eagle soaring
nearby
* 5 minutes to downtown Sydney
* 20 minutes to local airport
* 15 minutes to Cape Breton University which has international campus extensions
in Cairo, Egypt
* 400kms from Halifax, Nova Scotia
* 45 minutes from beautiful Baddeck and its Bell Bay golf course
* Several golf courses on Cape Breton island
* Enjoy natural scenery at its best with marine and wildlife viewing
* Sea kayaking, hunting, fishing and much more
Wood cladding dramatically changed the exterior of this house, which originally contrasted twentieth-century and medieval building techniques. The house was built around 1911 by M.R. Chappell Ltd. The interior is finished in oak and originally contained three fireplaces. The house was used as a facility for naval officers during world war 2, and later became ana annex for Isle Royale Hotel.
Features of home:
* 25 rooms
* 3 floors
* 2 fireplaces
* Harbour front view
* Historic north end with museums dating to the 1700's
* 2 minute drive to Sydney yacht club
* Concrete foundation and primary level
* New roof in 2005
* Large paned patio windows with views of sailboats and yachts
* Large deck to enjoy the gentle cape breton summer nights
* Steps away from the Sydney boardwalk where you can enjoy local Cape Breton musicians, dazzling buskers, friendly neighbourly chats and gentle breezes
* Sail from Sydney harbour along the eastern Atlantic ocean to eastern ports in
the United States.
* Gaze into the harbour for a rare glimpse of a whale, seal or bald eagle soaring
nearby
* 5 minutes to downtown Sydney
* 20 minutes to local airport
* 15 minutes to Cape Breton University which has international campus extensions
in Cairo, Egypt
* 400kms from Halifax, Nova Scotia
* 45 minutes from beautiful Baddeck and its Bell Bay golf course
* Several golf courses on Cape Breton island
* Enjoy natural scenery at its best with marine and wildlife viewing
* Sea kayaking, hunting, fishing and much more
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