Welcome to Stewiacke!!

Welcome to Stewiacke, Nova Scotia!!

As the sign says, the halfway point between the North Pole & the Equator.... very cool right? Well, I thought so anyway. lol There are lots of things packed in this nook just off the highway in Stewiacke, NS. A great rest stop during those long treks accross Nova Scotia, or just a good place to stop in general. Coffee, Gas, Food, Gift Shop, Ice cream, Mini Golf, Mastadon Ridge AND of course that invisible line between the North Pole and the Equator.



Today I am going to show you around a little bit and show you some of the things you will see at Mastadon Ridge.

There is a large gift shop / Museum here. We did not go inside, but just from what I've read there are some artifacts inside, more about the history of Mastadon Ridge, and parts of the bone structure of the Mastadon found here in Stewiacke.


There are many interesting carvings, and displays within the park.  Ponds, with frogs, and plant life, walking trail, nicely landscaped. Set on a large hill, just off the highway gives an amazing view of the surrounding area.

There are plenty of information signs set on the path side in the park telling you all about the people, animals and history of the area.

Just outside of the park there is a hiking trail, and off to the right there are wide paths cut in the tall grass as a place to take your Pups for a walk.

Here at Mastadon Ridge there is a life sized replica statue of a Mastadon, and there is information about the skeleton that was discovered in this area posted nearby as well as lots inside the gift shop I'm sure as well.

Just a note, there is also a stone structure, we called it the Flinstone's House, as well as a Flinstone car AND a "Dino". I will show you some of our family photos with these items in a post tomorrow as this post is already getting photo heavy.

This Mastason is rather large, but I was actually rather surprised that it wasn't bigger considering it is an exact replica.  Again, I will share some family photos tomorrow that will show some size comparisons to people.



Here is a picture of the Globe set up at the "line" for the halfway point between the North Pole & the Equator.  I thought it was really neat that they put the star on Nova Scotia on the line.

and below is a photo of myself at the line.... 4985km to the north or to the south (3097 miles for all of my imperial friends and followers).

Anyway, like I said earlier, I thought it was a neat little fact, and I'm happy to have had the opportunity to stop and spend some time in the area, even though it was a quick stop.

I will end this entry for now, but I will return tomorrow to share those family photos with some of the other fun things in the area. Until then......


Happy & Safe Travels
~Jenn