{"id":1973,"date":"2023-12-12T02:09:20","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T02:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melsatlas.com\/?p=1973"},"modified":"2023-12-12T02:10:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T02:10:50","slug":"eastern-canada-review-who-go-things-to-do-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melsatlas.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/12\/eastern-canada-review-who-go-things-to-do-see\/","title":{"rendered":"EASTERN CANADA SIDE TRIP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I took a side trip with Jeff (whom I met in Michigan) to drive from Buffalo, NY to and through (via a storm damaged and flooded Vermont and New Hampshire) New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island, Quebec City and Montreal. Yes, I know Canada is not part of the U.S., but sometimes it felt like it. Well, except it seemed that everyone we encountered was so very nice, helpful and polite. And it was so clean everywhere, no trash lining the sides of the road. And the campgrounds were spotless, quiet, and equipped with nice sinks and bathrooms that did not traumatize. There were also great signs scattered about. Canada is wonderful…and then there are the winters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bathroom sign at Hopewell Rocks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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An amazing licorice ice cream at Trueman Blueberry Farms in Aulac, New Brunswick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

HOPEWELL ROCKS. Located in the Bay of Fundy (New Brunswick) you find this impressive tidal range where the the water level fluctuates by as much as 152 feet between low and high tide during a span of about 6 hours. During low tide you can walk through the thick mud (do not wear your nice shoes) and check out the rocks from the ocean floor. We spent the day there to see high and low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hopewell Rocks low tide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Jeff at Hopewell Rocks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Furry rocks at Hopewell Rocks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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More Hopewell Rocks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Mud that looks like Gold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Low, low tide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

CAPE BRETON ISLAND. We were not sure we had time to make it here, but so glad we added to the agenda. It is simply beautiful. We camped at two different spots, each on opposite ends of the island, Cheticamp and Broad Cove. Both are lovely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View from the Skyline Trail, Cape Breton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Skyline Trail, Cape Breton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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More Skyline Trail views<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Morning rainbow at Broad Cove Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A few minutes walk from our campsite.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Near Igonish Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

LUNENBURG. We arrived here days before some devastating flooding so got to see it in its full beauty and mist. We found what seemed like a sketchy campground but turned out to be very cool, clean, and quiet, Little Lake Family Campground. The shower setup was very cool and I wish I had taken photos. Lunenberg is historic with great architecture. The most memorable stop on our tour through town was at the small and unassuming catholic church where the volunteer on duty, a very charming older man, made a hard sell for me to join. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the more dilapidated buildings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pristine row houses and brief clear skies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Waterfront in Lunenburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. I don’t have photos from here probably because it reminded me so much of the Bay Area with its rolling hills and at times, dense fog. Charlottetown is modern and lively with buskers and many outdoor dining options. We drove much of the island during our two days and it is generally charming. Jeff was a bigger fan than I. One thing to keep in mind is that the bridge toll is just over $50 so make sure to work that into your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

QUEBEC CITY. I love Quebec City! I felt like I was in a foreign country. And yes, I know Canada is a foreign country, but other than in Quebec it does not really feel that way other than for the reasons I gave at the beginning of this post. It is definitely European here from the architecture to the street layout to all the signs written only in french. Adjoining Old Quebec is the Saint-Roch district which has a great city feel and where you can find quality coffee and baked goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View of Old Quebec <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Buildings in Old Quebec<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Parc Montmorency<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Quebec City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Place d’Armes, Quebec City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Crew Collective and Cafe in Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

MONTREAL. Montreal felt a bit more mid size city American like. I was here years ago and my memories were fonder than my present, but it is still a nice city, lively, and felt safe to walk around. My only photo is from the cafe above which is in an opulent building which once housed the Royal Bank of Canada. If in Monteal, this is one spot I would put on the go see list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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