Shubie is a family favorite, especially on weekdays when next to no one's around to scare off the wildlife. No one, except for me and the kids. ;)
Every other visit these bears have been sleeping, so we're glad to see them up and... alive. :)
These guys are called Dall Sheep (also known as Rams). During mating season, they get into ramming fights with other males. The crack from each impact can be heard for a mile or more. Fortunately, it was not mating season, which is in November/December.
Okay, this photo wasn't taken in "June," like the title of this post may make you believe. I just thought it was cute how close the (female) moose and Oliver got to each other. I was afraid he might get his fingers bitten (more on that later) but Oliver was just mesmerized by the closeness of the beast. It was taken during our first visit to the park, sometime in April, 2014. There's a few machines filled with animal food scattered throughout the park to feed the wildlife.
Geese and ducks waiting for us to throw some cracked corn their way. The geese always seem to make it up to the front row. Think it has to do with their size and the way they throw around their weight to get to the front/where they want to be. 
The peacocks get to roam free throughout the park. They like the cracked corn too.
Oliver chases them around and Charlie tells him not to because they might bite (his fingers)! Moose and peacocks and wildlife, oh my!
Trails throughout the park are mostly shaded, so it makes for an enjoyable visit during the summer months. Since kids under 5 are free and season passes are just $15/adult, this location will continue to be a frequent visit for us.
Here's a link to the park. http://wildlifepark.novascotia.ca
If you have any questions or comments about moving or about Canada or things in general or have a suggestion on where to visit next, feel free to leave a comment. I'd love to hear from you!
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