In June 2022, 200 TMACers arrived in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia for our 2022 TMAC Conference & Media Marketplace. While a search in social channels using the hashtag #TMACYAS will render a feast for the eyes - and generate a strong desire to travel to this unique, spectacular seaside stretch within Southwest Nova Scotia, it'll also whet your appetite for lobster, lighthouses and lingering friendships waiting to be discovered. 

Our participating travel media members, found inspiration for travel stories around every corner. Below is the growing collection of published and posted works to date, and this list will continue to be updated monthly - as they are submitted.

What was it like to host our TMAC conference? Take a listen to local podcast Outside My Window – as they interview attending delegates, Co-Chair Pam Wamback, local host Chair Neil MacKenzie, CAO Donna Hatt, Mayor Pam Mood, MLA Honourable Colton LeBlanc and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gssc661LNHo&t=3s

TMAC Travel Stories and Post by TMAC Members:

TMAC MEDIA MEMBER           

STORIES/POSTS

Andrew Powell

Tusket Islands Fishing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Zl1PRcvDA

Trout Point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgR40Eee7eU&feature=youtu.be

Arelene & Robin Karpan

How to Visit the Hopewell Rocks:
https://photojourneys.ca/2022/08/how-to-visit-the-hopewell-rocks/

18 Photos to Lure you to Prince Edward Island
https://photojourneys.ca/2022/08/18-photos-to-lure-you-to-prince-edward-island/

Going Bloomin’ Bonkers at Kingsbrae Gardens, New Brunswick
https://photojourneys.ca/2022/07/kingsbrae-gardens-new-brunswick/

18 Photos to Lure you to PEI
https://photojourneys.ca/2022/08/18-photos-to-lure-you-to-prince-edward-island

Carolyn Ray, JourneyWoman

Soak in Nova Scotia's Charm at Peggys Cove Now Accessible to All
https://journeywoman.com/destinations/soak-in-nova-scotias-charm-at-peggys-cove-now-accessible-to-all

Carolyn Heller 

Plan a Road Trip Through Nova Scotia's Diverse Cultures
https://stories.forbestravelguide.com/plan-a-road-trip-through-nova-scotias-diverse-cultures#cmpid=cheller

Hotel-Scoop: The Muir Hotel: A Luxury Waterfront Lodging in Halifax https://www.hotel-scoop.com/the-muir-hotel-a-luxury-waterfront-lodging-in-halifax/

Claudia Layroe

Muir makes waves on the Halifax Waterfront
https://vacay.ca/2022/07/muir-makes-waves-on-the-halifax-waterfront/

Coreen Hildebrand 

Meet Clare Nova Scotia
https://www.maritimesmaven.com/new-blog-1/2022/9/4/meet-clare-nova-scotia

Dave Slaght, Travel Tales of Life

Deep Sky-eye Observatory in Nova Scotia Night Sky
https://traveltalesoflife.com/deep-sky-eye-observatory-nova-scotia-night-sky

Gary Cralle

Exploring Down-east in Yarmouth Nova Scotia Walk, Eat, Drink, repeat
https://www.garycralle.com/post/exploring-down-east-in-yarmouth-nova-scotia-walk-eat-drink-repeat

Portraits by Karsh at Pier 21
https://www.garycralle.com/post/portraits-by-karsh-at-pier-21

Cape Sable Lighthouse as Time Goes By
https://www.garycralle.com/post/cape-sable-lighthouse-as-time-goes-by

Exploring Down East in Yarmouth NS Part 1
https://www.garycralle.com/post/exploring-down-east-in-yarmouth-nova-scotia-part-1

Climb the Light 
https://www.garycralle.com/post/climb-the-light

The Little Stone Bridge
https://www.garycralle.com/post/the-little-stone-bridge

East Pubnico Harbour Lighthouse
https://www.garycralle.com/post/east-pubnico-harbour-lighthouse

Wade to the Lighthouse
https://www.garycralle.com/post/wade-to-the-lighthouse

Good ol Bootlegging and Beer
https://www.garycralle.com/post/good-ol-bootlegging-and-beer

Leigh McAdam

Brier Island, Nova Scotia Guide
https://hikebiketravel.com/brier-island-nova-scotia-guide/

Liz Campbell

Acadians from Nova Scotia and Louisiana Bond in Biennial Reunions. Are Pets de Soueurs Tastier than Gumbo?
https://www.eastwestnewsservice.com/acadians-from-nova-scotia-and-louisiana-bond-in-biennial-reunions-are-pets-de-soeurs-tastier-than-gumbo/

Paul Knowles

Acadian sites offer window into important Canadian history and culture:
https://www.travelmedia.ca/sites/default/files/news-items/3289/acadian-sites-p-knowles.jpeg

In Nova Scotia Find the Landscapes that Inspired Maud Lewis
https://www.toronto.com/life/in-nova-scotia-find-the-landscapes-that-inspired-maud-lewis-canada-s-most-famous-self/article_7016ac54-0211-518d-b6d8-4b71968adb6d.html

Exploring the history of Canada's Black Loyalists:
https://www.travelmedia.ca/sites/default/files/News Item/3289/Column 70 - Black Loyalists P Knowles.pdf 

Listen to the Music
https://www.travelmedia.ca/sites/default/files/News Item/3289/Column 72 - Canadian music P Knowles.pdf

Rod Charles

Vacay.ca Wins Multiple Awards at National Showcase in Nova Scotia
 https://vacay.ca/2022/07/vacay-ca-wins-multiple-awards-at-national-showcase-in-nova-scotia/ 

Ron Pradinuk 

Acadian experience awaits in Nova Scotia
https://www.travelmedia.ca/sites/default/files/News Item/3289/Acadian experience awaits in Nova Scotia - Winnipeg Free Press.pdf

Halifax is a Shining Nautical Star
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/2022/09/17/halifax-is-a-shining-nautical-star

Food, Fun and Other Worldly Mystery Awaits in Southwest Nova Scotia
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/2022/08/06/food-fun-otherworldly-mystery-awaits-in-southwest-nova-scotia

Seeing New Brunswick from the Water Looking In
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/2022/11/26/seeing-new-brunswick-from-the-water-looking-in

Ursula Maxwell-Lewis

Maud Lewis: Legendary Nova Scotia Folk Artist:
https://www.travelmedia.ca/sites/default/files/news-items/3289/ursula-maxwell.jpeg

Spotlight on the Arts: Maud Lewis https://issuu.com/acsspotlight/docs/spot_0922_web/7

Sherri Telenko

Dog Friendly Yarmouth Nova Scotia - Our Maritime Journey Continues
https://dogtrotting.net/archives/24849

Can I take my Dog to a National Park?
https://www.cuteness.com/13772952/can-i-take-my-dog-to-national-parks-in-canada

Port Royal Historic Site, Nova Scotia is (Mostly) Dog Friendly
https://dogtrotting.net/archives/24992

Is Digby, Nova Scotia Dog-Friendly?
https://dogtrotting.net/archives/24699

Jennifer Bain, Getting On Travel

Nova Scotia Adventures Forest Bathing UFO's and More
https://gettingontravel.com/nova-scotia-adventures-forest-bathing-ufos-and-more/

How Evangeline Tells Acadian Deportation Story
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2022/08/how-evangeline-tells-acadian-deportation-story

Exploring All Five Stops in Halifax Defence System
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2022/07/exploring-all-five-stops-halifax-defence-complex

Walking Among Kejimkujik's Troubled Hemlocks
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2022/07/walking-among-kejimkujiks-troubled-hemlocks

If Keji's Ancient Rocks Could Talk
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2022/07/if-kejis-ancient-rocks-could-talk

Vanessa Chaisson

Explore Georges Island National Historic Site
https://www.turnipseedtravel.com/blog/explore-georges-island-national-historic-site

Axe Throwing in Shelburne Nova Scotia
https://www.turnipseedtravel.com/blog/axe-throwing-in-shelburne-nova-scotia

This Small Town in Nova SCotia is Canada's UFO Capital
https://matadornetwork.com/read/shag-harbour-ufo

Sue Slaght, Travel Tales of Life

Marble Lady of Yarmouth Nova Scotia
https://traveltalesoflife.com/marble-lady-of-yarmouth-nova-scotia

Burntcoat Head, Bay of Fundy
https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQumPGpX_7/

Will Tang, Going Awesome Places

Best Nova Scotia Lighthouses in the Southwest
https://goingawesomeplaces.com/best-nova-scotia-lighthouses-in-the-south...

Lauren Yakiwchuk, JustinPlusLauren

Vegan Restaurants in Halifax
https://justinpluslauren.com/vegan-restaurants-halifax

Jane Canapini, Grownup Travels

Yarmouth Walking Tours Done Right! 
https://www.grownuptravels.com/yarmouth-walking-tour-nova-scotia

Craig Silva

Big Thank you to Town of Yarmouth
https://www.instagram.com/p/CfQ2jbcpxCM/

Lindsay Davies, I've Been Bitten

Things to do in Yarmouth and the Acadian Shores
https://ivebeenbit.ca/things-to-do-in-yarmouth-the-acadian-shores/

Kathryn Dickson, KATHRYN Anywhere

Awesome Things to do in Yarmouth!
https://kathrynanywhere.com/things-to-do-in-yarmouth

Jody Robbins

Trout Point Lodge is Wildly Peaceful
https://www.pressreader.com/canada/windsor-star/20220723/282230899429970

Yes you can still snag an affordable beach vacay if you go to new Brunswick
https://calgaryherald.com/travel/yes-you-can-still-snag-an-affordable-beach-vacay-if-you-go-to-new-brunswick

Yashy Murphy, Parenting to Go

Nova Scotia Road Trip Itinerary
 https://www.parentingtogo.ca/nova-scotia-road-trip-itinerary/

Nova Scotia Road Trip
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cftl7tSsnTZ/

Sandra Phinney Magical Encounters with Maud Lewis in Nova Scotia
https://journeywoman.com/destinations/canada/nova-scotia/magical-encounters-with-maud-lewis-in-nova-scotia/
Shelley Cameron-McCarron Lighthouses and Landscapes: Why you'll want to linger in Southwest Nova Scotia
https://www.everythingzoomer.com/food/recipes/2022/09/12/lighthouses-and-landscapes-why-youll-want-to-linger-in-southwestern-nova-scotia/