DH & I are planning a trip next year (we were going to go this year, but bought dining room furniture and a TV instead – so now when we have dinner at our new table, we pretend we’re on vacation! LOL!)
Anyhow, we’ve never been to the east coast, and what we’d like to do is fly into Montreal and rent a car. We want to explore some of Quebec, then we thought we’d drive/ferry over to the Maritimes, and fly home from there. We’re planning on 2 – 3 weeks.
I’ve always wanted to go to the Maritime provinces – they look so beautiful from the pictures of seen and I’m really looking forward to it!
Can any of you locals recommend any sites to visit? Great cities, etc.? Useful websites?
I know it’s a ways away yet, but I like to plan early!
Thanks! :)
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Like SuzieG I didnt mean to overlook your question either, I know my way from my house to the grocery store to the antique store, so not much help. If you need a step by step guide to T.O I can be of much bigger help.
I guess there's a thing about lobsters here, but I wouldn't know, I only eat the real kind :D The Scandinavian kind.
the trip from Montreal thru New bruinswick - once you hit the NB border the highway is single lane. We were usually on a mission and didn't do much site seeing in New Bruisnwick. Stop in Grand FAlls to see the ravine.
Stop at the info booth when you hit Nova Scotia. They usually have bagpipers and getting your picture taken at the little lighthouse is a must.
If you want to go out of your way
http://www.capedor.ca/ I love this place but haven't been there for awhile. I told someone to go there last year and they loved it. Book ahead to stay over night.
Are you going to PEI? Can't see to much driving over the Confed bridge. The beaches onthe north side are to die for. Go see some of the islands lighthouses. They are usually out of the way but some have fantastic views. My favorite is Cape Tyron.
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Shores/9034/PE/
These pictures do not show the cliff on the other side of the lighthouse. Great view.
If you come thru Truro NS must stop for a walk in Victoria PArk. I can't get over how wonderful the place is. Lots of hills.
After moving here i still can't get over how nice everyone is. I have been told people come here for holidays and just stay.
Sorry, I didn't mean to overlook your question. If you still need information, I'd be pleased to help. I was on and off the forum lately and didn't have time to answer.
Thanks for your tips! I'm so looking forward to going - even if it is a year or so away.
From what I've read so far, and pictures I've seen, the maritimes look like a place I would really love.
I've been to France, and many people have told me I should go to Quebec for a little taste of France - can't wait!
Thanks again :)
there is a post with my name in the title! Yepee! Haven't actually seen much of NFLD myself. The ferry is the worst of it -around 6hrs, but after that it is beautiful. Gros Morne National Park is a must see. Bost toars , hiking etc.. if you like the outdoors. There are cabins, so you don't have to rough it. Do you have kids? Here is a wbsite that might be of some help.
www.gov.nl.ca/tourism/welcome/default.htm
Have fun!
I just posted a long reply Paula, and it disappeared. Don't you hate when that happens!
Dekota is right - Cabot Trail is a MUST see. It's here on Cape Breton Island. There's a causeway, no ferry. If you want to go to Newfoundland, there is a ferry from North Sydney, which is on Cape Breton. The Cabot Trail can be done in a full day, with a stay in Baddeck - really quaint village. You can take a boat tour of the Bras D'or Lakes from there. Or, you can overnight in Ingonish or Cheticamp and do the Trail in a more leisurely fashion. It is really beautiful.
On the mainland, Halifax is great. Excellent nightlife if you like a "pub" atmosphere with our great East Coast music. You should do Peggy's Cove too - near Chester, Mahone Bay.
I travel NS for work, so if you need help with driving routes, restaurants, hotels, let me know. Keep me posted on your adventure!
Well, Halifax is the Hub of the maritimes, and that's where I am. Stuck in the middle@!!! But there is so much to sea!! LOL
If you're going to go to Quebec, old Quebec is the best stop to make. Montreal is great for shopping and nightlife, but if you're a tourist, don't miss old Quebec. It's like taking a step back in time.
You won't need a ferry from there, though... just drive into New Brunswick, and head straight for Moncton :-) I don't know much about NB, though so I don't know where to tell you to visit. When it comes to Halifax (Nova Scotia), the South Shore (Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, CHester), and into Halifax, then to the other side, into Wolfville and Kentville. Once you're in Halifax, it's just a 5 hour drive to the Cabot Trail, which is a MUST SEE!!!
Keep me posted on your plans. I can certainly suggest many places to stay. Including here :-)
you will love it all.....I never get tired of going there. Lobster rolls on the side of the road from a vendor while you sit watch fishing boats bounce in the waves. The smells, the tastes, the people... all wonderful.