Motorcycle Journeys Through Atlantic Canada

by Gillis, Rannis

• ISBN13: 9781884313844
• ISBN10: 1884313841
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-15
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl

Summary

One of the most popular destinations for North American motorcyclists is Nova Scotia and its famous Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. This new travel guide written by local motorcyclist and travel writer, Rannie Gillis, is the complete resource for any two-wheel traveler wanting to visit the high points of this beautiful part of Canada. The book covers not only Cape Breton Island and the Cabot Trail but also the rest of Nova Scotia, as well as the neighboring provinces of Labrador, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and eastern Quebec including the wild and wonderful Gaspe Peninsula. Each trip has a detailed route description, easy-to-follow maps, and unique photographs -- all brought to life by Gillis' informed and colorful narration. Local customs, history, tips for rider-friendly restaurants, ideas on unique lodging, comfortable campsites, and information on the border crossing between the US and Canada are included.

Author Biography

Rannie Gillis is a seasoned motorcycle traveler who lives in Nova Scotia and has written several popular travel books about Cape Breton Island and Labrador. He grew up in North Sydney and still lives in the family homestead about two miles from the Cabot Trail within sight of the ferry landing to and from Newfoundland.  During good weather, he typically rides the entire Cabot Trail about twice a week!  A colorful raconteur and historian, he is the perfect guide to help other riders planning a trip to Atlantic Canada.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 5
Introduction to Atlantic Canada	p. 7
Québec	p. 15
The Charlevoix	p. 26
Saguenay	p. 38
Laurentian Triangle	p. 50
Côte-Nord	p. 56
Gaspésie	p. 82
Navigators Route	p. 96
New Brunswick	p. 107
Fundy Coastal Drive	p. 110
Down the Walloostok	p. 124
Miramichi River Route	p. 140
Acadian Coast	p. 144
Acadian Peninsula	p. 152
Appalachian Range Route	p. 158
Prince Edward Island	p. 163
The Land of Green Gables	p. 170
North Cape	p. 178
Red Sands Shore	p. 188
Points East	p. 192
The Magdalen Islands	p. 202
Nova Scotia Mainland	p. 209
The Evangeline Trail	p. 212
Lighthouse Route	p. 232
The Glooscap Trail	p. 248
Northumberland Shore	p. 256
From Coast to Coast	p. 262
Follow the Rugged Coast	p. 270
Cape Breton	p. 279
Ceilidh Trail & Lake Ainslie	p. 282
The Cabot Trail	p. 290
Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lakes Circuit	p. 306
Isle Madame Route	p. 320
Colliery Route and Marconi Trail	p. 326
Newfoundland and Labrador	p. 339
Western Rambles	p. 344
Rose Blanche	p. 347
Cape Anguille and the Codroy Valley	p. 349
The Burgeo Road	p. 351
Port au Port Peninsula	p. 357
Bay of Islands	p. 359
Bay d'Espoir & Connaigre Peninsula	p. 362
The Avalon Peninsula	p. 370
Viking Trail	p. 384
Labrador Straits	p. 398
Index	p. 410
About the Authors	p. 415
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