Nova Scotia

[impressive]

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[Guest]

Only that Halifax people are warm and friendly, in my experience.

And the drive from Halifax, south to Liverpool on a Sunday night after dark is one of the loneliest drives I've ever taken. A house, a light, or another car appears maybe every 20 minutes.

Everyone in Halifax told me I should visit Prince Edward Island. Haven't, but want to. If you liked the Anne of Green Gables story, you will want to see PEI.

 

[CharleyH]

Bestest buddy & I are planning a biking trip through Nova Scotia for next year. I figure we'll be driving to Maine & then taking the Portland-Yarmouth ferry. Beyond that, I've no details.

Any tips/hints from folks who've been there?

JUST RETURNED FROM THERE! Actually, did the whole Canadian east coast: NS, PEI, New Brunswick and Quebec (ok, minus NFLD - too far north). Busy advertising my new poem (see sig line) for a few seconds, and working, so I will tell you of my travels and give you a slide show when I return later.

BEAUTIFUL - is all I can say right now, except LOBSTER YUM!

Edit to add: New poem was indeed written on the shores of PEI at 1:00am, but it's more romantic than a description. Stil, it is an import from that part of the inspiring world, which is much more than Anne of Green Gables.

 

[CharleyH]

Okay. Unfortunately, we did not have time to see too much of Nova Scotia. We spent WAY too much time in PEI and New Brunswick, but we did get to Halifax, which was a gorgeous, small city, and if you are looking for nightlife, then you will find it at the waterfront boardwalk. It was 1:30 when we left, and it was still hopping with revelers, as much as it was saturated by lovers.

We entered Nova Scotia at Tidnish, at the most Northern tip, and on the border of New Brunswick, and decided to take an off road route along the coast to Malagash before spinning into the mainland and heading for Truro.

What struck me about this region was how much it resembled PEI, and so it should, being on the Northumberland Straight. The gravel on the side roads was green, and contrasted beautifully with the clay fields and sprawling red sand beaches. It is a farmland area, so beware the smell at times, yet oddly enough, there was a constant scent of BBQ. (I think because there are so many beaches in this area.) We past through Pugwash, which supposedly has the warmest beach in N.S., but did not stop since we were on a mission to hit Halifax.

There really was not much in the interior, except a town called Stewiacke, and it's only claim to fame was that it is the halfway point between the North Pole and the Equator. The area is much more mountainous than I imagined, which may, or may not be good for bike riding. Lots of moose, though.

If you decide to go the coastal route, then make sure, and positively MAKE SURE you hit up Peggy's Cove. It is spectacular! It is 36km from Halifax, and getting there would be a challenge of winding roads that roller coaster up and down. What you will notice is how the landscape suddenly, and without warning, drastically changes from lush and tree lined to complete rock. The town is quaint, small, and seriously I have never seen a town like it anywhere. All the weathered, and yet new houses which maintainan old charm, are embedded in the rock, and the town itself winds up to the lighthouse. It was so peaceful that it was eerie, and so beautiful that you won't ever forget it. It was almost (we went in off-season, though) as if you had left this world and stepped into a time past.

We spent a lot of time exploring the wave-washed rocks at the top of the town, near the lighthouse. The waves were 2 – 3 metres at least, and simply sitting on the edge of a cliff, watching them batter the rocky shore, you could feel the awesome power that the ocean wields, and I, at least, was saturated in utter humbleness at the tip of the Atlantic's overpowering fingers. The sunset was as amazing as any I have seen, even if it became overcast just before it set.

I will downsize a couple of pics and attach them in a bit.

Otherwise, the Fundy region was somewhere that I wanted to hit up. I did end up on the New Brunswick side of the bay, which was spectacular, but can't comment on the Nova Scotia side.

Something to consider, anyhow.

Hope this helps a bit, and will be back with some photos.

 

[Hulder]

I can't help you, but i do hope to go to Canada, hopefully next year. Take pictures and make sure you tell us all about it!


Hugs!

 

[impressive]

MWAH! Thank you, love!

Okay. Unfortunately, we did not have time to see too much of Nova Scotia. We spent WAY too much time in PEI and New Brunswick, but we did get to Halifax, which was a gorgeous, small city, and if you are looking for nightlife, then you will find it at the waterfront boardwalk. It was 1:30 when we left, and it was still hopping with revelers, as much as it was saturated by lovers.

We entered Nova Scotia at Tidnish, at the most Northern tip, and on the border of New Brunswick, and decided to take an off road route along the coast to Malagash before spinning into the mainland and heading for Truro.

What struck me about this region was how much it resembled PEI, and so it should, being on the Northumberland Straight. The gravel on the side roads was green, and contrasted beautifully with the clay fields and sprawling red sand beaches. It is a farmland area, so beware the smell at times, yet oddly enough, there was a constant scent of BBQ. (I think because there are so many beaches in this area.) We past through Pugwash, which supposedly has the warmest beach in N.S., but did not stop since we were on a mission to hit Halifax.

There really was not much in the interior, except a town called Stewiacke, and it's only claim to fame was that it is the halfway point between the North Pole and the Equator. The area is much more mountainous than I imagined, which may, or may not be good for bike riding. Lots of moose, though.

If you decide to go the coastal route, then make sure, and positively MAKE SURE you hit up Peggy's Cove. It is spectacular! It is 36km from Halifax, and getting there would be a challenge of winding roads that roller coaster up and down. What you will notice is how the landscape suddenly, and without warning, drastically changes from lush and tree lined to complete rock. The town is quaint, small, and seriously I have never seen a town like it anywhere. All the weathered, and yet new houses which maintainan old charm, are embedded in the rock, and the town itself winds up to the lighthouse. It was so peaceful that it was eerie, and so beautiful that you won't ever forget it. It was almost (we went in off-season, though) as if you had left this world and stepped into a time past.

We spent a lot of time exploring the wave-washed rocks at the top of the town, near the lighthouse. The waves were 2 – 3 metres at least, and simply sitting on the edge of a cliff, watching them batter the rocky shore, you could feel the awesome power that the ocean wields, and I, at least, was saturated in utter humbleness at the tip of the Atlantic's overpowering fingers. The sunset was as amazing as any I have seen, even if it became overcast just before it set.

I will downsize a couple of pics and attach them in a bit.

Otherwise, the Fundy region was somewhere that I wanted to hit up. I did end up on the New Brunswick side of the bay, which was spectacular, but can't comment on the Nova Scotia side.

Something to consider, anyhow.

Hope this helps a bit, and will be back with some photos.

 

[SensualCealy]

I have a good friend that lives in Belmont, he and his family own a blueberry farm and from what I hear, they are the best blueberries in Canada! lol

People on the east coast are family people, you come to visit, you are then family. Don't be afraid to stop and ask the locals where they think their places to see are.

Enjoy, you may even get an invitation to an old fashioned clam bake!
C

 

[impressive]

I have a good friend that lives in Belmont, he and his family own a blueberry farm and from what I hear, they are the best blueberries in Canada! lol

People on the east coast are family people, you come to visit, you are then family. Don't be afraid to stop and ask the locals where they think their places to see are.

Enjoy, you may even get an invitation to an old fashioned clam bake!
C

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE blueberries!

 

[CharleyH]

If photoshop was working properly, that is.

EDIT TO ADD: But of course, Lauren rescues me.

Just a small sample, Imp.

 

[Lauren Hynde]

Here are the photos Charley's been having trouble with!

The first one - with the lighthouse - is Peggy's Cove, and the second is one is Bay of Fundy, high tide, New Brunswick side. Both are gorgeous, in my opinion

 

[impressive]

Here are the photos Charley's been having trouble with!

The first one - with the lighthouse - is Peggy's Cove, and the second is one is Bay of Fundy, high tide, New Brunswick side. Both are gorgeous, in my opinion

Oh, neat! Thank you, BOTH!

 

[The_Fool]

Here are the photos Charley's been having trouble with!

The first one - with the lighthouse - is Peggy's Cove, and the second is one is Bay of Fundy, high tide, New Brunswick side. Both are gorgeous, in my opinion

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