Nova Scotia/Cape Breton Island

Just got back from a month in the Canadian Provinces, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, spent some time in Quebec, Halifax and mostly Cape Breton Island. Seafood was outstanding. Visited the obligatory Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg.
Returned to the US via Digby, to St John NB by ferry. We approach Digby through the Annapolis Valley where we experienced the Tidal Bore, ate giant Fresh Digby Scallops and Haddock. Came back through Acadia and the Adirondacks.
Ferried across Lake Champlain. Great weather and about 5500 miles.
Photos in no particular order.

 

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Great trip.
Cool pics.
I made about 3 trips to NB and Nova Scotia from Arkansas hauling Ranger boats. Went as far as Lower Sackville near Halifax.

 

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Wow, what a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

 

Things are going to get interesting in Canada. Marijuana is legal commencing October 17.
Four plants per household. Get your seeds and weed at the designated Provincial liquor stores.

 

the tide variances are crazy. we don't see anything like that in the Florida panhandle

 

"Crashing into the narrowing channel that separates the shores of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick this creates the most extreme tides in the world. Framed by a jagged, often pristine coastline of windblown headlands, mist-bound forests and hidden caves, the bay is an area of wild, primal beauty".

Bay of Fundy tides are the highest in the World. Up to 55 feet. We saw about 25 feet variance in Digby and watched tidal bore come in. They have tourist attractions, ride the Bore in inflatable boats. The day we were there it wasn't that dramatic.

The drive from Quebec City through New Brunswick is amazing in its wilderness. Forests that go for 100s of miles.

 

https://www.novascotia.com/sites/default/files/bay_of_fundy_brochure.pdf

From Cape Blomidon to Port Royal the drive is just fantastic. Tall headlands, rich farm valleys, coastal fishing villages, quaint towns!!

We stayed one night at Blomidon Provincial Park over looking the Bay. Just freaking incredible views. Our campsite was about an acre in size. Seriously. There were only about 7 sites occupied in the entire Park.

 

Great pics and I love your rig. I was working in rural New Brunswick for a few weeks in Aug/Sept and remember passing a rig just like yours on the highway... maybe it was you

Blomidon is one of my favourite Nova Scotia campgrounds, love those huge sites! Did you make it to the Grohmann knife factory in Pictou? It’s always worth a visit. Not far from Pictou is Caribou Provincial Park, we frequent that campground regularly, big private sites and a sandy beach.

If you liked Cape Breton, you’ll love Newfoundland, but that’s a trip in itself...

 

Great pics and report! Glad you enjoyed a small part of Canada!

 

Blomidon Site. ^^ great views and very quiet. Good hikes.

Newfoundland, Labrador and PEI are still on the list.
We have now spent time in the balance of the Provinces.

After four to six weeks my Wife is usually ready to return home.
The good news is she's always game and enthusiastic about the next trip.

Next two trips. North GA, Unicoi State Park for five days next week.
Back to FL for 6 weeks this Winter.

Alaska is looking positive for next summer.

The Rig? It may have been us. End of the first week of September we were going from Quebec to NS.

 

Did you happen to drive the Cabot Trail? Fortress of Louisbourg?

 

Didn't get to that particular Fort, although we were told we should visit. We didn't get east of Baddeck unfortunately. Didn't get around to the other side of the Lake other than by Boat.
We spent a couple time blocks walking around Halifax.
Visited Mahone Bay area in conjunction with Peggy's Cove.
Visited Lunenburg, walked town, had lunch.
We stayed at Baddeck RV Park near Bras D Or. Walked town a few times. Had dinner at Silver Dart. Sister in Law and Husband flew into Halifax and stayed at the Silver Dart.
We went up the Cheticamp side one day. Hiked Skyline.
Next day we took a boat tour on the sailing ship Amoeba. They called in a local eagle.
Next day we went the other side, Inganish. Hiked the cliffs and beach areas. Had lunch at the Keltic Inn, Great fish tacos.
Went to the Bell Musuem, that was very cool. Lots of local history and technology.
We went to Fort Anne, and Port Royal Habitation, and Annapolis Historic Gardens.

 

Tried this and liked it at the Port Royal Farmers Market. Great Farmers Market.



Booty from the trip.
If you are a potato chip aficionado order a case of Route 11 (VA) through Amazon.
Great Chips. We visited the Factory this round. They have a limited edition Yukon Gold which are really good, but sell out early.
We also liked the Canadian Covered Bridge red potato chips.

 

A few more misc shots.
If you have the opportunity NB, and NS are worth the trip.