Nova Scotia – Louise and Brian McLeod Travel Blog

Day 42: Port aux Basques Nfld, North Syndey, NS to Amherst, NS

The ferry was indeed delayed last night by 2 hours, leaving at 2 a.m. instead of midnight. We spent about 6 hours in line prior to boarding. We were quite comfortable. We stretched out on the 2 banquettes. I had downloaded a couple of movies on my phone that I connected to our television siteContinue reading “Day 42: Port aux Basques Nfld, North Syndey, NS to Amherst, NS”

Day 20: Mira PP to Marine Ferry

Woke up to full sunshine this morning, a delightful treat after the last two days. Since we both have meetings that last beyond noonhour, there will be no sightseeing as we also need to catch the ferry to Newfoundland this afternoon. We have to be at the ferry terminal 2 hours prior to sailing. BreakfastContinue reading “Day 20: Mira PP to Marine Ferry”

Day 19: Glace Bay and Louisburg

It poured rain most of the night. There was a small lake between us and the campsite next door when we got up. We are in this campsite for 2 nights. We had wanted to do the historic fortress of Louisburg today but decided to wait until this afternoon. We drove to Glace Bay insteadContinue reading “Day 19: Glace Bay and Louisburg”

Dat 18: Broad Cove, Cape Breton Highlands, NP to Mira Provincial Park, NS

As predicted, we had a lot of rain last night. It had stopped by the time we got up and we could pack up without getting wet. We finish the Cabot Trail today. It’s warm but cloudy/misty. Our first stop was a quick visit to Keltic Lodge, an iconic 1940s lodge and legendary golf club.Continue reading “Dat 18: Broad Cove, Cape Breton Highlands, NP to Mira Provincial Park, NS”

Day 17: Baddeck, NS to Broad Cove Campground, Cape Breton Higlands National Park

Today we started touring the Cabot Trail ending with camping in Cape Breton Highlands National Park tonight. We’ll finish the rest of it tomorrow. Today is mainly scenery, some local history including a stop at the Acadian museum in Cheticamp. Honestly, as a crafter, this museum completely blew me away. It’s more than a museum,Continue reading “Day 17: Baddeck, NS to Broad Cove Campground, Cape Breton Higlands National Park”

Day 16: Linwood Harbour to Baddeck, NS

Another gorgeous morning. The weather is just perfect. A few gnats about while we were having breakfast outside so the Thermocell is in play. Brian is inside wrestling with reservations, canceling old ones, remaking new ones. We are now into our third week. Hard to believe. I need to take the freezer apart and takeContinue reading “Day 16: Linwood Harbour to Baddeck, NS”

Day 15: Caribou, NS to Linwood Harbour, NS

After exiting the ferry, we stopped in Pictou to refresh our provisions then headed to Antigonish, NS for lunch. At one point in our lives, we could have spent a lot of time here. Antigonish is home to Saint Francis Xavier University (St. FX). One of our daughters was accepted to attend University here butContinue reading “Day 15: Caribou, NS to Linwood Harbour, NS”

Day 11: Laurie Provincial Park to Murray Beach PP via Truro NS and Sackville, NB

Today is more or less a travel day, before we drive over to Prince Edward Island tomorrow. We spent the morning visiting friends in Truro, NS. We want to stop in Sackville, NB. My husband’s grandmother went to school there where she graduated from Mount Allison University with a bachelors degree in 1916! After graduating,Continue reading “Day 11: Laurie Provincial Park to Murray Beach PP via Truro NS and Sackville, NB”

Day 10, Halifax to Laurie Provincial Park

Sun was shining in all its glory after having a day off yesterday. It’s father’s day. We decided to do things in Halifax we haven’t done before: the Canadian Museum of Immigration and the cemetary where the Titanic victims are buried. Halifax. NS Halifax is the capital city of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.Continue reading “Day 10, Halifax to Laurie Provincial Park”

Day 9: Lunenburg to Halifax

It’s raining and we are in no hurry to get out of bed. We don’t have a long drive today and we have seen what there is to see in Lunenburg. A little shopping was needed before leaving Lunenburg. Given the weather, we decided to stop at Peggy’s Cove on the way. We’ve been hereContinue reading “Day 9: Lunenburg to Halifax”