Scenic Driving Atlantic Canada: Exploring the Most Spectacular Back Roads of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador

by Chloe Ernst

Overview

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, and Newfoundland & 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.

Inside you’ll find:
Itineraries ranging from 5 miles to 196 miles in length
Route maps for each drive
In-depth descriptions of attractions along the way
Historical information and suggested side trips
Tips on accommodations, camping, and travel services

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493036073
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/01/2019
Series:	Scenic Driving
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	296
Sales rank:	1,074,575
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

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 chloeernst.com. She lives in Vancouver, BC.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

How to Use This Guide xvii

New Brunswick

1 Fundy Island-Hopping: Campobello Island to Deer Island 2

2 Drive the Ocean Floor: St. Andrews to Covenhoven via Bar Road 10

3 Fundy Trail Parkway: St. Martins to Seely Beach 17

4 Hopewell Rocks: Hillsborough to Fundy National Park 26

5 Saint John River: Grand Bay to Fredericton to Lower Prince William 34

6 Miramichi Riven: Miramichi to Boiestown 43

7 Acadian Peninsula: Grande-Anse and Caraquet to Miscou Island 49

8 Acadian Shore: Shediac to Bouctouche to Kouchibouguac National Park 56

Nova Scotia

9 Glooscap Trail: Truro to Parrsboro to Cape Chignecto 65

10 Annapolis Valley to Fundy Tides: Windsor to Grand Pré to Wolfville to Halls Harbour 74

11 Brier Island: Annapolis Royal to Digby Neck to Brier Island 83

12 LaHave River: Lunenburg to LaHave to Rissers Beach 92

13 Lighthouse Route: Peggy's Cove to Oak Island to Mahone Bay to Lunenburg 99

14 Day Trip Beaches from Halifax; Dartmouth to Lawrencetown Beach to Martinique Beach 109

15 Cape George-The Little Cabot Trail: Antigonish to Cape George to Sutherlands River 119

16 The Cabot Trail: Ingonish Beach to Meat Cove to Chéticamp 126

Prince Edward Island

17 The Confederation Bridge: Cape Jourimain to Victoria to Rocky Point 138

18 Acadians, First Nations & Oysters: Summerside to Malpeque Bay via the Acadian Coast and Lennox Island 146

19 Wind Turbines & Stompin' Tom: West Point to Skinners Pond to North Cape 154

20 Green Gables & Red Sands: New London to Cavendish to Dalvay-by-the-Sea 160

21 Ferries & the Titanic: Wood Islands to Panmure Island Provincial Park 170

22 Singing Sands: Souris to East Point to New Harmony Heritage Road 177

Newfoundland & Labrador

23 The Tablelands: Wiltondale to Woody Point to Trout River 186

24 Labrador Coast & Basque Whalers: St. Barbe to Point Amour to Red Bay 195

25 Vikings: St, Anthony to L'Anse aux Meadows 203

26 Beothuks & Icebergs: Lewisporte to Boyd's Cove to Twillingate 210

27 Hidden Beaches & Abandoned Outports: Terra Nova National Park to Eastport to Salvage 218

28 Bell Island: Portugal Cove to Wabana, Bell Island 226

29 Irish Loop: Bay Bulls to Ferryland to Cape Race to Salmonier 233

Appendix A More Information 245

Appendix B Agencies & Organizations 264

Index 265