Small Adventures in Our Hidden Paradise
After our first exciting adventure on our property, we decided to regularly embark on small excursions. Although the cleared land looks barren and bleak at first glance, there is always something new to discover. Pictures from different parts of the property show Diana, who takes her guard duties very seriously, diligently alerting us to every […]
Our Trip to Arichat
A trip to Arichat, a charming little seaside town. It was a beautiful day when we set out to explore the town and its surroundings. Our loyal companion, our dog Diana, was of course along for the ride and, as always, thoroughly enjoyed the car journey. Pictures from the drive. A Quick Look at Arichat […]
Our Start into the Adventure of Preparing the Property
With great enthusiasm and a clear vision, we are beginning to make our property livable. Preparing the land is a necessary step in realizing our dream of a sustainable life surrounded by nature. The property in Cape Breton offers us the ideal foundation for our permaculture project. Here, we don’t just want to live but […]
First Adventure on Our Beautiful Property
The approximate boundaries of our property. Our property is a beautiful, elongated rectangle covering approximately 70 hectares. Our neighbor told us that the land was mainly a coniferous forest with a few deciduous trees and clusters of birches before the previous owner had about 25 hectares logged again by the Nova Scotia-based paper mill, Northern […]
Together for a Greener Future: Your Support Matters!
KI generated Imagine a world where forests thrive, the air is clean, and sustainability is the key to a better life for everyone. This vision drives us at AlpineRootsMapleBranches, a project dedicated to self-sufficiency and permaculture. But to turn this vision into reality, we need your help. Why Your Support is Important: The challenges our […]
Happy Canada Day
As the days grow longer and the warmth of summer envelops Canada’s vast and diverse landscapes, we celebrate one of the country’s most cherished days – Canada Day. This annual celebration, held on July 1st, marks the day in 1867 when the provinces came together to form one nation, Canada. It’s a day that unites […]
Arriving in a New Adventure: Our First Days in Canada
After a long journey, we’ve finally arrived in Canada and are now settled in the house we rented, which we had found earlier through our online networks. The house is located close to the property we purchased. Our German landlords, who own this vacation home, traveled here specifically to meet us in person and welcome […]
From Vienna to Sydney, Canada (Cape Breton) – The Best Travel Options by Air and Sea
The journey from Vienna, Austria, to Sydney (YQY), Canada, on Cape Breton Island is a real adventure. Here are the best options and steps to help you plan, especially if you’re traveling with pets. Our Travel Group Since we are traveling with three beloved pets, it’s essential for us to find the most gentle travel […]
A New Start in Canada: Residency and Work Permits Explained
The dream of living and working in Canada draws numerous people each year. To turn this dream into reality, it’s essential to understand the various residency and work permits that Canada offers. In this article, we provide an overview of the most important permits. However, there are many other options we won’t dive into here […]
Canada Calls: Packing and Shipping Our Container – Part 1
Deciding to emigrate to Canada was an exciting and challenging journey for us. One of the biggest tasks has been, and still is, packing and shipping our container. Here, we’d like to share the decisions we made during the packing process. Finding a Shipping Partner An unexpected hurdle was finding a suitable partner to ship […]