Arcadia and Nova Scotia
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RE: Arcadia and Nova Scotia
I did the Nova Scotia run to Halifax two summers ago. Going again this summer, the end of July cuz I want to see more. Great trip -- people are soooo nice. I would do it five more times if I had the time. Try this link for the ferry. http://novascotia.com/cat/en/home/thecat.aspx
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RE: Arcadia and Nova Scotia
Planns are booked for 2nd week of July.
Been wanting to do this trip since 2001. Staying at cottages in NS for a few nights. Riding up and staying in Mass. one night then at Bar Harbor. Next morning taking the CAT ferry to Halifax. Total trip time is 12 days.
I will post when done with lotsa' pics!
Been wanting to do this trip since 2001. Staying at cottages in NS for a few nights. Riding up and staying in Mass. one night then at Bar Harbor. Next morning taking the CAT ferry to Halifax. Total trip time is 12 days.
I will post when done with lotsa' pics!
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RE: Arcadia and Nova Scotia
I did Nova Scotia in my younger days. Me and a buddy did Maine & NS in 1976, Spend July 4, 1976 in Bar Harbor, then took the ferry across to NS the next day. Found NS to be nice but too conservative, at least in those days. Bars closed at 11:00pm, got stopped by a rode block going back to the campsite. Then at the campsite were told to turn the music off. Great place to ride, but not for partying. May have changed in 31 years.
RE: Arcadia and Nova Scotia
It's "Acadia" National Park... And you'd love riding in the Park as well as the Ferry to Yarmouth.I haven't been back in years, but I understand the new CAT Fast Ferry goes between Portland, Bar Harbor andYarmouth.
I used to ride the hell out of Acadia National Park, having been born & raised in Maine.
I used to ride the hell out of Acadia National Park, having been born & raised in Maine.
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RE: Arcadia and Nova Scotia
Taking the Cat Ferry on June 7th. Planning on seeing the Bay of Fundy, Digby, Meat Cove, Cabot Trail. Maybe do a day hike in the park. Any advice on what to see would be appreciated. Really interested in the local fiddle music.
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RE: Arcadia and Nova Scotia
Wow - good info. Keep this thread going! Any updates and further info appreciated. TimC - not a problem if the place shuts down early....so do I!
You folks who have done this run....is late September too cold?
You folks who have done this run....is late September too cold?
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RE: Arcadia and Nova Scotia
We have been to a couple rally's in Canada in the past few years. Taking the CAT from Bar Harbor to Halifax is the quickest way to get there. Ride tha Cabot Trail even if it is the only thing you do! We were going to spend one day riding it we were there two days and were disapointed we had to get going to the rally. If you can stay someplace overnight on the Cabot Trail.
Have a great time you will be talking about it for years to come.
Have a great time you will be talking about it for years to come.
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RE: Arcadia and Nova Scotia
My wife and I did the N.E. trip a few years back. Arcadia N.P is excellent also check out the tide at the Bay of Fundi. When the tide is out, its completely gone, out of sight! We had never seen anything like it. We were told of a town named Truro, close to Nova Scotia, that has a tidal bore tide, butdid not get to see it.Lots of older houses in the Northest.
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RE: Arcadia and Nova Scotia
Did Nova Scotia, PEI and New Brunswick lastAugust(two up on an 883), GREAT RIDING!!, roads are great, traffic lighter than I'm used to (from New England) and the people are fantastic. Recommend the Confederation Bridge to PEI, the coast road between Truro and Advocate Harbor (twisty, great views small villages and no traffic) and Fundy National Park (the Flower Pot Rocks)...enjoy your trip!!!