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The Delicious History of Cranberries in Canada

Published: 04/12/2010 by Susanna McLeod in Fun

Made into pemmican for centuries by Aboriginals, cranberries are now a holiday favourite. The fruit was first farmed in North America on the east coast of Canada and USA.

The Silver Dart: 100th Anniversary of Flight

Published: 04/12/2010 by Susanna McLeod in Fun

Canada's First Flight of Powered, Heavier-Than-Air Plane in 1909. Constructed of silk balloon cloth, pipe, wood, tape and wire, and with a Curtiss 40-hp engine, JAD McCurdy flew the Silver Dart on Feb 23, 1909 at Baddeck Bay, NS.

Touring Cape Breton by Motorcycle

Published: 05/05/2010 by Susanna McLeod in Fun

Cape Breton is an island destination of remarkable landscapes and people, it has long been regarded as Nova Scotia's masterpiece. A motorcyclist's dream...

The First Pirate to be Hanged in Canada in 1809

Published: 04/12/2010 by Susanna McLeod in Fun

A passenger on the 'Three Sisters' ship, Edward Jordan took control of the schooner, viciously murdering several men. He was hanged and left on the gibbet as warning.