O Canada Newfoundland

Six hour ferry from North Sydney, NS.


Carries cars, rvs, trucks, and people.

Took 2 days to drive across the island to St.John's. Newfoundland has its own time zone, 1/2 hour different from Atlantic Coast time. So we were quite confused. Asked a local about why, and he suggested they just wanted to be different!
Spent one night in Eastport. On way to cute restaurant on water, saw icebergs off shore. Really cool.

Stayed in the city park 2 nights in St.John's. Visited easternmost point (by direction Jack) in North America, Cape Spear.

Visited Signal Hill, first radio communication across Atlantic, and beautiful view of ocean and St. John's.

Boarded ferry for 16 hour ride from other end of island, Argentia. Because of that time issue (that's my excuse) we barely made it, last to board.

 

Had to wash away my anxiety with a beer, Iceberg of course.

Next stop, thru New Brunswick and back to the USA.

O Canada Nova Scotia

First stop in Nova Scotia, Peggy's Cove just west of Halifax.

Sea, lighthouse, and music!

Toured Halifax on July 1, Canada Day. This is celebration similar to our July 4. If I remember correctly this is the day that four provinces, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Upper Canada (Quebec), and lower Canada (Ontario) formed the federation of Canada back around 1867.
We hoped to watch the great fireworks display but because it doesn't get dark until about 10:30 we had to travel home and missed it.

Halifax harbor on July 1, Canada Day.

Next stop Baddeck, Cape Breton Island. Closer to North Sydney and the ferry to Newfoundland. Had to wait several days for space on the boat so explored the area a bit. Looked for some fine dining. Can't beat this!



Chicken I think.

Visited Alexander Graham Bell museum. He is considered father of Canada's first flight just after the Wright brothers his group won a contest to fly a minimum distance. Later developed other aircraft and hydro planes. Played golf at Bell Bay.
Golf at Cabot similar to Bandon Dunes. They even got Ben Crenshaw to build a second course. All on the water with great views.
Attended couple of Ceiligh's where there is plenty of Scottish music. Bagpipes and fiddles.
Hurricane Arthur felt here with not much rain but lots of wind. Closed up the coach sides for a night to insure we didn't fly away.
Finally on to North Sydney for 6 hour ferry ride to Newfoundland.