Liscomb Bay, Nova Scotia Canada

Nova Scotia, Canada

Nova Scotia is Canada's second-smallest province; it was a British colony before Canada was formed in 1867. The Mi'Kmaqus, the native people, have existed in Nova Scotia for more than 10,000 years, living off the land and sea. The early days of European exploration brought French and English navigators followed by Germans, Highland Scots and New England Loyalists, among others.

This island province features an amazing variety of landscapes, from highlands that rival Scotland's rugged fjords to rolling farmland and a vast network of rivers, ponds and lakes. Centuries of pounding waves and grinding ice have sculpted the coastal rocks and reduced sandstone cliffs to stretches of sandy beach. The vegetation of Nova Scotia is rich in variety - from abundant crops to vibrant wildflowers. Each of its wild habitats - bogs, dry barrens, tidal wetlands, open fields, dense spruce woods and climax hardwood forests - has its own distinctive plant life.

" 'Infinite riches in a little room,' wrote Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe. He might have been referring to Nova Scotia, which packs an impossible variety of cultures and landscapes into an area half the size of Ohio."
- Fodors's Guide to Nova Scotia

Liscomb Bay

Northern Nova Scotia features a rugged coastline on its Atlantic side, where LFF's Smoke Point and Liscomb Bay properties are located. This area east and north of Halifax contains several contrasting landscapes within a few miles. The road toward Cape Breton passes fishing villages, forests and cranberry bogs. An amazing array of wildlife includes ospreys, bald eagles, moose, deer, and of course, whales, in the waters off Cape Breton and Brier Island.

"This 12-acre lot on Liscomb Bay has a long family history. Three brothers were born in the small cabin that still stands on the land. The land was left to the brothers in 1931 by their parents, unfortunately the will had never been probated. As all three brothers aged and left to move into assisted living facilities, the family put the lot up for sale. However, the property could not be sold until the will was probated. The brothers could not afford to hire an attorney and complete the process. Land speculators had no interest in fronting the probate costs to help the brothers. So the land stayed unsold for several years until LFF came along. I put them on my trip schedule when I went to Tennycape and drove up to to Sherbrooke (East side of Nova Scotia) where the youngest brother Maynard was living. We had a great visit talking about the history of the area, his family and his life. It was the absolute highlight of my trip. I offered to complete the legal work and to pay Maynard's asking price. He accepted with a big smile and a strong handshake. After months of red tape, the will was probated, the brothers held clear title and sold the land to LFF. At the brother's request, the apple tree their mother planted by the front door will be saved, in honor of the family and their history at Liscomb Bay."
- Pat O'Neil

A large oceanfront resort, Liscomb Lodge, is located at Liscomb Bay. An increasing number of small developments are being constructed along the coast, north of Halifax. Liscomb Bay is a two-hour hour drive from Halifax, with minimal traffic.

The LFF property is approximately 12 acres with 1500 feet of oceanfront. The original family homestead is there but overgrown by weeds. The land is approximately 50% wooded, sitting at a slight incline from the ocean. Fishing, clambakes, fossil hunting are all here for future enjoyment. Sailboat watching is also a fun and ongoing activity. The lot is surrounded almost entirely by Crown land (permanent wildlife refuge), ensuring privacy in the present and future. Electric lines are in place and a usable gravel road exists as well.

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