Wednesday 28 March 2012

Explore Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island in an RV!

The Shores of Baddeck_Cape Breton Island http://CaperPhotos.Com 
Shores of Baddeck
By krazyfella - Flickr 

Explore the beauty of Canada's Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island out the large windows of an RV. Sight-see pristine Lakes, pretty coastline, and maybe even some whales.  Pick up an RV from Halifax and spend some time exploring the cultural town.  Halifax is proud of it's outdoors and nature.  Have a picnic in a beautiful park, go for a swim (if it's warm enough), or work the legs on a hike of one of it's many majestic trails.  Explore away!

Cabot Trail
Cabot Trail
By Jeremy Nathan - Flickr
From Halifax it's a four hour drive up to Baddeck a town situated on the stunning Bras d'Or Lakes, reached by a world famous scenic drive with spectacular views of the seaside terrain and rolling seascapes.
 Take leisurely strolls along the lake's boardwalk and wharf, looking out for the pretty lighthouse, eagles and many sailboats.  Browse the many art and craft shops and take a look at Alexander Graham Bell's mansion or national historic site. You can rent a kayak lakeside and explore the waters keeping a watchful eye out for puffins and other amazing seabirds.
In Beddeck stay at:


Once you've had your fill of Cape Breton, head over to Prince Edward Island via the ferry from Caribou, Nova Scotia to Wood Island, PEI.  Drive through the magnificent scenery to Charlottetown.  Here you can tour restored historic buildings including Founders Hall and Province House National Historic Site.  Take a seal watching tour out in the harbor where you're almost guaranteed to see some seals as well as many sea birds and perhaps some dolphins.  If there's one thing you don't miss, make sure it's the Lobster at New Glasgow. 

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Lobster in New Glasgow
 By smallestbones - Flickr


Leave the island behind and head over to Moncton via the Confederation bridge.  Hopefully you might catch an outdoor summer concert but otherwise visit the many museums or historic buildings.  Check out the Hopewell Rocks, also known as the Flowerpot Rocks , 40 minutes away.  The rocks are caused by tidal erosion from the extreme tidal range and can only be walked around  between three hours before and after low tide.

Flowerpot Rocks
 Flowerpot Rocks 
 By Anthony J - Flickr

If you're staying in Moncton stay at:
Otherwise rest your head in St. Andrews-by-the-sea at:
 In St. Andrews-by-the-Sea take some time out to stroll around the Kingsbrae Garden.  This horticulture masterpiece is one of Canada's top ten gardens.  The garden is a magnificent collection of color and mature trees and shrubs.

Hills on the Evangeline Trail
Evangeline Trail
By Robin Denyar - Flickr

After St Andrews, head to Digby.  Watch the tide rise up to a height of 16.5 meters at the headwaters.   Follow the Evangeline trail along the Fundy Coast, passing European history, farms, fishing villages and delightful apples orchards.  Consider joining the Brier Island Whale and Seabird cruise to an area that Humpback, Finback, dolphins and many seabirds frequent.
In Digby consider staying at:

From Digby you can head back to Halifax and conclude your journey.  However, there are still many more sights to see on the way.  Endless wildlife viewing areas, lookouts, bays, walking trails and pretty parks are roadside on the way. 

Find an RV at RV Rental Sale Finder Canada and have a fantastic  journey through this amazing part of Canada.







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