Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island: With Newfoundland & Labrador

by Curtis, Wayne

• ISBN13: 9780028635088
• ISBN10: 0028635086
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Come along with Frommer2s as we explore Canada2s pristine Atlantic provinces. You2ll discover quaint fishing villages and lovely bucolic countryside, where you can enjoy whale watching, sea kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking, and more. You2ll feast on amazingly fresh seafood, and meet the locals in the most atmospheric bars and pubs. Our author has traveled every inch of this vast region, and he2s chosen the best places to stay: rustic lodges, elegant B&Bs, mom-and-pop motels, secluded campgrounds, and grand old resorts. He2ll even take you on a memorable adventure to the far-flung provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, where you2ll enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery on the continent. With Frommer2s in hand, it2s a snap to design the Canadian adventure that2s right for you.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	vii
The Best of the Atlantic Provinces	1	(7)
The Best Active Vacations	1	(1)
The Best Spots for Observing Nature	1	(1)
The Best Scenic Drives	2	(1)
The Best Hikes & Rambles	2	(2)
The Best Family Activities	4	(1)
The Best Places for History	5	(1)
The Best Picturesque Villages	5	(1)
The Best Inns	6	(1)
The Best Bed & Breakfasts	6	(1)
The Best Local Dining	7	(1)
Planning a Trip to the Atlantic Provinces	8	(21)
Visitor Information	8	(1)
Entry Requirements & Customs	9	(1)
Money	10	(2)
When to Go	12	(1)
The Active Vacation Planner	13	(1)
National & Provincial Parks in Atlantic Canada	14	(2)
Health & Insurance	16	(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	17	(3)
Getting There	20	(3)
Cyber Deals for Net Surfers	22	(1)
Getting Around	23	(2)
Tips on Accommodations	25	(4)
Fast Facts: Atlantic Provinces	26	(3)
Nova Scotia	29	(94)
Exploring Nova Scotia	29	(3)
The Great Outdoors	32	(2)
Minas Basin & Cobequid Bay	34	(8)
Annapolis Royal	42	(5)
Kejimkujik National Park	47	(2)
Digby to Yarmouth	49	(9)
South Shore	58	(12)
The Dauntless Bluenose	63	(7)
Halifax	70	(17)
The Eastern Shore	87	(3)
Amherst to Antigonish	90	(9)
Cape Breton Island	99	(21)
Cape Breton Island Highlands National Park	120	(3)
New Brunswick	123	(55)
Exploring New Brunswick	123	(3)
The Great Outdoors	126	(1)
Passamaquoddy Bay	127	(9)
Grand Manan Island	136	(4)
Saint John	140	(8)
Fredericton	148	(11)
Fundy National Park	159	(4)
Moncton	163	(5)
Sackville	168	(1)
Kouchibouguac National Park	169	(3)
Acadian Peninsula	172	(4)
Mt. Carleton Provincial Park	176	(2)
Prince Edward Island	178	(42)
Exploring Prince Edward Island	179	(1)
The Great Outdoors	180	(2)
Queens County	182	(11)
Lobster Suppers	191	(2)
Prince Edward Island National Park	193	(2)
Charlottetown	195	(10)
Kings County	205	(7)
An Excursion to the Magdalen Islands	211	(1)
Prince County	212	(8)
Newfoundland & Labrador	220	(65)
Exploring Newfoundland & Labrador	221	(1)
The Great Outdoors	222	(3)
Southwestern Newfoundland	225	(6)
Gros Morne National Park	231	(7)
Journey to the Center of the Earth	234	(4)
The Great Northern Peninsula	238	(4)
Central Newfoundland	242	(6)
Iceberg Spotting	246	(2)
The Crusade for Confederation	248	(1)
Terra Nova National Park	248	(4)
The Bonavista Peninsula	252	(5)
The Baccalieu Trial	257	(4)
St. John's	261	(12)
The Southern Avalon Peninsula	273	(5)
Labrador	278	(7)
Index	285