Land & Sea
Fishing, trapping, farming, forestry and more. These stories highlight rural occupations and the environment.
Ron Duggan – Prospect Village
Since the collapse of the inshore fishery, East Coast fisherfolk are becoming extinct and a way of life has passed. Prospect Village was no exception. Ron Duggan tells his story.
Ellen Ryan – Prospect Village
Since the collapse of the inshore fishery, East Coast fisherfolk are becoming extinct and a way of life has passed. Prospect Village was no exception. Ellen Ryan tells her story.
Meshes Of The Ocean
Ron Ingraham, a charming 97-year-old fisherman from Grand Bruit, Newfoundland recounts events from his long life.
Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove
- photos by Cassie MacGillivray and Kathryn Collicott For two centuries, the people of Ballantyne’s Cove have lived their lives by the sea and made their living by the bounty of its waters. Approximately 30 km north of the town of Antigonish,...
The Nettletons
Brian and Martha Nettleton, actual characters in Jame Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small, moved from Yorkshire, England to Nova Scotia and set up a sheep farm on Isle Madame, Cape Breton. Today,...
Alexander (Banner) Rankin Barn
70 foot long barn built in 1915 with massive L addition added later. One of the largest wooden barns in the region. Built by Alexander (Banner) Rankin - called Banner rankin because he won an Inverness county award Banner for having the most...
The Beaver Man
A heart warming look at a fascinating character and how he overcame obstacles in his youth to become one of the last professional trappers in Nova Scotia- beavers, wildcats, coyotes etc. When a LA...
Old Men Of My Village: Bob Snider
Celebrated singer/songwriter Bob Snider built himself the perfect artist's retreat just outside the village of Bear River, N.S., and learned a whole lot more than just lost chords from his neighbours....
Well Fished
Well Fished is a short documentary film exploring the lives of two young Nova Scotian women who, unlike other many their age, dream of living a life working on the Atlantic. Nova Scotia’s population and...
The Last Weir
When the last of the traditional fishing weirs on Nova Scotia's Fundy coast folded just two years ago, part of what vanished was meaningful work, and a deep sense of place. Directed by: Tim Wilson. Music...
Deer Swims to Safety: Mahoney’s Beach
This video was shot at Mahoney's Beach. A deer was stuck on an ice flow and had to swim through icy water to find safety. Produced by: Seabright Productions
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- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne's Cove
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne's Cove - In Memory
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne's Cove - Point of Confusion
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne's Cove - River Dawson
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne's Cove - Seacrest II
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne's Cove - St. George's Lady
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne's Cove - Support on the Wharf
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne's Cove - Tanya Lynn I
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne's Cove - Unmanned
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne's Cove - Yea Buoy!
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove - Ahoy
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove - Miss Ainslie
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove – Albert & Cory
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove – Bata Mairi
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove – Cat Sass
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove – Convinced Her Again
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove – Game Changer
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove – Garland's Pride
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove – Hey Man's Honey
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove – Jessica Leigh
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove – Kerry Dancer
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove – Margie's Quest
- Lobster Fishers of Ballantyne’s Cove – Marsha Lynn II