“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.”
- John Lubbock

As I turned on the heat in my car to make my morning drive from Halifax to the Resort, it hit me… “it’s coming”. The start of the cooler mornings and evenings, followed shortly by children heading back to school and the packing away of flip flops, not to mention the shorter days; sadly we are approaching the end of summer.

Then my thoughts turned to what have I done this summer? Did I get in all that I wanted to? We all start the summer with great intentions of great adventures…. Days at the beach, adventure tours, hiking, picnics, boat tours, kayaking and the list goes on and on. So did you? Did you have that campfire by the water? Swim in the ocean?

Before you start to readjust for the fall… give summer one last proper farewell. Many tourism operators offer great deals this time of year (and of course we are one of them!). Search one of the many online sites (Expedia, Travelocity or Novascotia.com) to take advantage of some great packages and last minute deals.

Don’t get me wrong – fall in Nova Scotia is spectacular but we all know how quickly the dreaded “W” word follows. So pack up the kids (or maybe just your partner) and discover Nova Scotia…. And be sure to call us when you are your way – we will have your room ready!

- Joanne

“I think the environment should be put in the category of our national security. Defense of our resources is just as important as defense abroad. Otherwise what is there to defend?” – Robert Redford

I can’t think of a time when this was more true than now. Employees and guests of Oak Island Resort (and most of the other Nova Scotia Resorts) always seem to be drawn to the outdoors. Maybe it is the magic of the ocean, the hiking trails or just the fresh air. Given the events that have taken place around the globe in the last couple of years; from earthquakes to global warming, from the situation in the Gulf of Mexico to the volcano in Iceland, I fear that these resources won’t be around forever to enjoy. I personally have a small obsession with the ocean and nature and the thoughts of losing the ability to enjoy the outdoors worries me greatly.

Our natural resources are a very important part of tourism in Nova Scotia. People from all over the world come here to enjoy the kayaking on the ocean, biking and hiking along the coast, deep sea fishing, dining on fresh local delicacy’s such as lobster, clams, and mussels. The opportunities are endless. The operators in the tourism industry are well educated in helping you find that perfect place to go or thing to see so head out and come visit us… let us show you what we are so privileged to have. Just remember to defend the environment so that we can enjoy it for many more years to come. Oh and of course we would love to welcome you to the Resort; we offer many getaway packages to get you out to explore the area!

- Joanne

As seen from the sky on a perfect summer day