Scenic Driving Atlantic Canada Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador

by Ernst, Chloe

• ISBN13: 9780762764815
• ISBN10: 0762764813
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-14
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press

Summary

Pack up the car and enjoy 29 drives through the rich history and beautiful coastal scenery of Atlantic Canada-including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering nearly 2,000 miles of riding pleasure, this indispensable highway companion maps out short trips for exploring the region's scenic byways and back roads. Discover classic treasures such as the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, the Irish Loop on the Avalon Peninsula, and the Anne of Green Gables route near Cavendish, as well as little-visited fishing outposts. Along the way, savor a plate of lobster, swim along red sandy beaches, or sail out to Tancook Island.

Author Biography

Chloë Ernst has written guidebooks and travel articles for Frommer’s, the Toronto Star, and online magazines. After growing up sailing amongst Mahone Bay’s treasured islands, she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and Spanish from the University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Look for updates on her travel adventures at www.chloeernst.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xv
Scenic Region: New Brunswick	p. xv
Scenic Region: Nova Scotia	p. xvi
Scenic Region: Prince Edward Island	p. xviii
Scenic Region: Newfoundland & Labrador	p. xx
Geology	p. xxi
Natural World	p. xxii
Outdoors Advice	p. xxii
Emergencies & Preparedness	p. xxiii
How to Use This Guide	p. xxiv
The Scenic Drives
New Brunswick
Fundy Island-Hopping: Campobello Island to Deer Island	p. 2
Drive the Ocean Floor: St. Andrews to Covenhoven via Bar Road	p. 10
Fundy Trail Parkway: St. Martins to Big Salmon River	p. 17
Hopewell Rocks: Hillsborough to Fundy National Park	p. 25
Saint John River: Grand Bay to Fredericton to Lower Prince William	p. 31
Miramichi River: Miramichi to Boiestown	p. 38
Acadian Peninsula: Grande-Anse to Caraquet to Miscou Island	p. 44
Acadian Shore: Shediac to Bouctouche to Kouchibouguac National Park	p. 50
Nova Scotia
Fossil Coast: Truro to Parrsboro to Cape Chignecto	p. 58
Annapolis Valley to Fundy Tides: Windsor to Grand Pré to Wolfville to Halls Harbour	p. 64
Brier Island: Annapolis Royal to Digby to Brier Island	p. 73
LaHave River: Lunenburg to LaHave to Rissers Beach	p. 80
Lighthouse Route: Peggy's Cove to Chester to Mahone Bay to Lunenburg	p. 86
Day Trip Beaches from Halifax: Dartmouth to Lawrencetown Beach to Martinique Beach	p. 94
Cape George-The Little Cabot Trail: Antigonish to Cape George to Sutherlands River	p. 101
The Cabot Trail: Ingonish Beach to Meat Cove to Chéticamp	p. 107
Prince Edward Island
The Confederation Bridge: Cape Jourimain to Victoria to Rocky Point	p. 116
Acadians, First Nations & Oysters: Summerside to Malpeque Bay via the Acadian Coast and Lennox Island	p. 123
Wind Turbines & Stompin' Tom: West Point to Miminegash to Skinners Pond to North Cape	p. 130
Green Gables & Red Sands: New London to Cavendish to Dalvay-by-the-Sea	p. 136
Ferries & the Titanic: Wood Islands to Panmure Island Provincial Park	p. 144
Sinqing Sands in the East: Souris to East Point to New Harmony Heritage Road	p. 150
Newfoundland & Labrador
Mantle in the Tablelands: Wiltondale to Woody Point to Trout River	p. 158
Labrador Coast & Basque Whalers: St. Barbe to Point Amour to Red Bay	p. 165
Vikings: St. Anthony to L'Anse aux Meadows	p. 173
Beothuks & Icebergs: Lewisporte to Boyd's Cove to Twillingate	p. 180
Hidden Beaches & Abandoned Outports: Terra Nova National Park to Eastport to Salvage	p. 188
Bell Island: Portugal Cove to Wabana, Bell Island	p. 195
Irish Loop: Bay Bulls to Ferryland to Cape Race to Salmonier	p. 202
More Information	p. 212
Agencies & Organizations	p. 231
Index	p. 232
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