Trap and Field's Around the ATA article from the Atlantic Provinces ATA Delegate
April 2023
Hello from the Atlantic Provinces.
The shoot program for the 2023 Atlantic Provinces ATA Provincial Shoot is now available on www.shootatlantic.com. This year’s shoot is being held at the Highland Gun Club near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia from August 31 - September 3. If you are planning to attend, check the program and website for presquadding, hotel, ammo ordering and general shoot information.
The following is mostly for visitors from outside the Atlantic Provinces. Our shoot regularly attracts folks from abroad and I always encourage visitors to take some time, before or after the shoot, to explore our beautiful part of the world.
The town of Yarmouth is located approximately 300 km south of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Anyone flying into Nova Scotia should fly into the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. From there, it’s approximately 3 ½ hours depending on which route you take. There are plenty of things to do and see along the way, and I would strongly recommend making it a day trip.
The South Shore route is known for breathtaking views of the coast, it’s 40 plus lighthouses and home of the famous racing schooner Bluenose. The drive will take you through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Town Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, Liverpool, Mahone Bay, Shelbourne, and the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Birchtown. Lobster meals won’t be hard to find.
The route through the Bay of Fundy and the Annapolis Valley is known for the highest recorded tides in the world, vineyards, wineries, fruit orchards, agriculture and historic towns like Grand Pre, Windsor, Digby and Annapolis Royal. This will be harvest time, so stop at a roadside market for fresh corn, apples, pears and other delicious fruit. Whale watching tours out of Brier Island are also popular.
If you are travelling from New Brunswick, you can drive or take the ferry from Saint John to Digby. There’s also a ferry from Bar Harbor, Maine to Yarmouth for anyone travelling from the US.
Visit Nova Scotia Tourism (novascotia.com) for more information on how to get there and what to do during your stay. You can also reach out to me if you need some help or have any questions.
For more information on the Atlantic Provinces Trapshooting Association feel free to contact me or visit shootatlantic.com.
Regards,
Andrea
Andrea Bassan
shootatlantic.com