The River John Country Homes Christmas Tour will take place Nov. 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Nov. 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. with proceeds going to Remembrance Garden for the Royal Canadian Legion.
The tour will feature three country homes, village churches and a tea and craft sale at the Royal Canadian Legion. Each of the homes and churches will be decorated for the holidays with their own personal touches from the homeowners.
The homes and churches include:
Bayview Lodge, 3850 Highway 6, Brule owned by Velvet Langille and Ralf Feix. This dream home became a reality for this couple in 2004 and overlooks the view of the mouth of John River Bay and Cape John on the north, Brule Harbour and Brule Point to the west and the Cobequid Mountains to the south.
Most of the 200 logs used to build the home were used on Elbert Murray’s land on McBain Road, Pictou County. The 4,800 square-foot log home includes a spacious kitchen and dining area, cathedral ceiling and large staircase.
The Lookout House, 3861 Highway 32 owned by John and Connie McNutt.
The Lookout House is a large, three-storey home in the small community of Brule. It was built in 1892 by sea captain Patrick Mockler who installed a widow’s walk on the roof so he could view his shipyard and ships in the harbour. The house was empty for a number of years until the McNutts decided to make it their home.
Frondeg House, 550 Highway 6, Marshville, owned by Leah and John Pembridge.
The original structure of this home was built circa 1850 by the Douglas family and since the late 1970s the home has been renovated many times by previous owners. John purchased the home in 1988, and in 2003, the couple started more extensive renovations and added the property into their rental accommodation business. The two-level, four-bedroom home with two full baths features a large country kitchen, adjacent sun porch and a scenic view of the countryside.
Salem United Church is home of the oldest congregation in the village. The present building is the third church to serve the congregation and was built in 1870.
St. George’s Church is the oldest of three church buildings in River John, dating from 1860. The interior was extensively renovated in 1983. The church takes its name from George Munro Grant, a Pictonian and one of Canada’s most distinguished scholars and theologians.
All visitors must wear stockings or slippers in the homes and children under 10 are not permitted on the tour. No cameras are allowed and people are asked to respect all doors and roped off areas.
Tickets are $10 each and available at the River John Legion or by calling 902-351-2553, 902-351-2836 or 902-895-2566.
The River John Country Homes Christmas Tour will take place Nov. 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Nov. 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. with proceeds going to Remembrance Garden for the Royal Canadian Legion.
The tour will feature three country homes, village churches and a tea and craft sale at the Royal Canadian Legion. Each of the homes and churches will be decorated for the holidays with their own personal touches from the homeowners.
The homes and churches include:
Bayview Lodge, 3850 Highway 6, Brule owned by Velvet Langille and Ralf Feix. This dream home became a reality for this couple in 2004 and overlooks the view of the mouth of John River Bay and Cape John on the north, Brule Harbour and Brule Point to the west and the Cobequid Mountains to the south.
Most of the 200 logs used to build the home were used on Elbert Murray’s land on McBain Road, Pictou County. The 4,800 square-foot log home includes a spacious kitchen and dining area, cathedral ceiling and large staircase.
The Lookout House, 3861 Highway 32 owned by John and Connie McNutt.
The Lookout House is a large, three-storey home in the small community of Brule. It was built in 1892 by sea captain Patrick Mockler who installed a widow’s walk on the roof so he could view his shipyard and ships in the harbour. The house was empty for a number of years until the McNutts decided to make it their home.
Frondeg House, 550 Highway 6, Marshville, owned by Leah and John Pembridge.
The original structure of this home was built circa 1850 by the Douglas family and since the late 1970s the home has been renovated many times by previous owners. John purchased the home in 1988, and in 2003, the couple started more extensive renovations and added the property into their rental accommodation business. The two-level, four-bedroom home with two full baths features a large country kitchen, adjacent sun porch and a scenic view of the countryside.
Salem United Church is home of the oldest congregation in the village. The present building is the third church to serve the congregation and was built in 1870.
St. George’s Church is the oldest of three church buildings in River John, dating from 1860. The interior was extensively renovated in 1983. The church takes its name from George Munro Grant, a Pictonian and one of Canada’s most distinguished scholars and theologians.
All visitors must wear stockings or slippers in the homes and children under 10 are not permitted on the tour. No cameras are allowed and people are asked to respect all doors and roped off areas.
Tickets are $10 each and available at the River John Legion or by calling 902-351-2553, 902-351-2836 or 902-895-2566.
