Nova Scotia
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From: Joisey
Nova Scotia
Some friends and I are planning a trip around NS this summer. For the most part we will travel the coast from Yarmouth, Halifax, Cabot Trail, then back down the western shore. My question is, will we need to have Canadian money, or will a ATM card and American money suffice?
Also, if anyone has any must sees or do's along this route, please chime in! (10 day trip)
Thank you in advance!
Knees
Also, if anyone has any must sees or do's along this route, please chime in! (10 day trip)
Thank you in advance!
Knees
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Just went to NS in August 2018, Ill chime in when Im not on mobile, in the mean time, google Cabot biker, this will give you plenty of info...I used my CC a lot, but converted 100USD, some of the food places we stoped at liked cash.
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Here is a link to our NS trip. The thread isnt very complete as cell signal can be weird up north.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...ie-72-a-4.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...ie-72-a-4.html
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Money is a non-issue. All the towns near the border will take US money. After that, the ATM machines only will give you money with the Queen on them. No worries there at all.
Give Cabot trail and Cape Bretton a couple of days for sure, amazing part of this world that is achievable from home on a Motorcycle. Take the turn off for Meat Cove, have lunch and a beer at the camp ground at the end of the road, life experience.
FYI, it is far away from Jerzey. I am from the Island and by the time we got to Cape Bretton, it was same mileage as going to Daytona Beach. Completely doable in 10 days, but take a good look at the mileage and plan accordingly. I would go back.
We did I-95 to Route 9 in Maine crossing in Calais to Canada then to St John for the overnight. Small and easy border crossing, Next day we road to the bridge to Prince Edward Island for some mussels.
Next morning ferry to Caribou then up to Cape Bretton. Spent 4 days there for a wedding then back down direct not going thru PEI.
Maine is a boring ride, nothing to look at, like going thru the Carolinas heading to Florida. Good luck.
Give Cabot trail and Cape Bretton a couple of days for sure, amazing part of this world that is achievable from home on a Motorcycle. Take the turn off for Meat Cove, have lunch and a beer at the camp ground at the end of the road, life experience.
FYI, it is far away from Jerzey. I am from the Island and by the time we got to Cape Bretton, it was same mileage as going to Daytona Beach. Completely doable in 10 days, but take a good look at the mileage and plan accordingly. I would go back.
We did I-95 to Route 9 in Maine crossing in Calais to Canada then to St John for the overnight. Small and easy border crossing, Next day we road to the bridge to Prince Edward Island for some mussels.
Next morning ferry to Caribou then up to Cape Bretton. Spent 4 days there for a wedding then back down direct not going thru PEI.
Maine is a boring ride, nothing to look at, like going thru the Carolinas heading to Florida. Good luck.
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Here is a link to our NS trip. The thread isnt very complete as cell signal can be weird up north.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...ie-72-a-4.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...ie-72-a-4.html
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Money is a non-issue. All the towns near the border will take US money. After that, the ATM machines only will give you money with the Queen on them. No worries there at all.
Give Cabot trail and Cape Bretton a couple of days for sure, amazing part of this world that is achievable from home on a Motorcycle. Take the turn off for Meat Cove, have lunch and a beer at the camp ground at the end of the road, life experience.
FYI, it is far away from Jerzey. I am from the Island and by the time we got to Cape Bretton, it was same mileage as going to Daytona Beach. Completely doable in 10 days, but take a good look at the mileage and plan accordingly. I would go back.
We did I-95 to Route 9 in Maine crossing in Calais to Canada then to St John for the overnight. Small and easy border crossing, Next day we road to the bridge to Prince Edward Island for some mussels.
Next morning ferry to Caribou then up to Cape Bretton. Spent 4 days there for a wedding then back down direct not going thru PEI.
Maine is a boring ride, nothing to look at, like going thru the Carolinas heading to Florida. Good luck.
Give Cabot trail and Cape Bretton a couple of days for sure, amazing part of this world that is achievable from home on a Motorcycle. Take the turn off for Meat Cove, have lunch and a beer at the camp ground at the end of the road, life experience.
FYI, it is far away from Jerzey. I am from the Island and by the time we got to Cape Bretton, it was same mileage as going to Daytona Beach. Completely doable in 10 days, but take a good look at the mileage and plan accordingly. I would go back.
We did I-95 to Route 9 in Maine crossing in Calais to Canada then to St John for the overnight. Small and easy border crossing, Next day we road to the bridge to Prince Edward Island for some mussels.
Next morning ferry to Caribou then up to Cape Bretton. Spent 4 days there for a wedding then back down direct not going thru PEI.
Maine is a boring ride, nothing to look at, like going thru the Carolinas heading to Florida. Good luck.
I have heard a lot about meat cove. Any idea how long the ride is off the Cabot?? I would like to try and fit it in. Also, about how many miles of it is dirt?
We are going to take the ferry from Portland. Ride up the eastern side along the shore to cape breton, then back along the western side.
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Thanks for the info!
I have heard a lot about meat cove. Any idea how long the ride is off the Cabot?? I would like to try and fit it in. Also, about how many miles of it is dirt?
We are going to take the ferry from Portland. Ride up the eastern side along the shore to cape breton, then back along the western side.
I have heard a lot about meat cove. Any idea how long the ride is off the Cabot?? I would like to try and fit it in. Also, about how many miles of it is dirt?
We are going to take the ferry from Portland. Ride up the eastern side along the shore to cape breton, then back along the western side.
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Meat Cove has about 5-10 miles of very hard packed dirt/ almost clay. Not challenging really, but if it had rained, not sure it could be a mud pit. The day we did it was fine, no issues at all and it had rained on and off all week. We had lunch at Bay of St. Lawrence not knowing there would be food at the camp ground. When we got there food and beer, but some weird rule about buying food to buy beer. Still a real cool detour. One way in, one way out, so you get to do the dirt twice.
Google Maps says about 8 miles from the turn off.
Google Maps says about 8 miles from the turn off.
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I.ll chime in with a couple of things-------get a Canadian Card from your auto ins co[it,s free] and call your wireless subscriber and add your dates to the plan[it,s cheaper than just using your phone without it--] I,ve traveled into Canada many times,these two things are a MUST
Depending on time of the year you,re going -mornings can be thick fog-----enjoy the scenery it is outstanding
Depending on time of the year you,re going -mornings can be thick fog-----enjoy the scenery it is outstanding