Lobster Kettle
4 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Their door handle seemed broken and we couldn't get in. Weird. We were tight on time because we left a little late and a few other unexpected delays on the road so we are just going to go with plan BOkumaya devam et
The Louisbourger Chip Wagon
4 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Plan B? Food truck! I had the clams and fries and Matt had the shrimp and fries. They were decent. The cold drink hit the spot though. It was quite hot today and all our drinks in the car were warm.
Royal Battery Trail
4 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
So... not really much to see. It's a few piles of rocks.
It's a place where there once was a battery, that failed. Not sure what else to say about it. There's some info on the signs I took photos ofOkumaya devam et
Fortress of Louisbourg Nat'l Hist. Site
4 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
A National Historic Site, named after King Louis XIV of France, it was one of the most extensive (and expensive) European fortifications constructed in North America. It was unfortunately destroyedOkumaya devam et
Fortress of Louisbourg part 2
4 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
A few more photos. We were still at the park at closing time and they have a cannon firing ceremony to close off the day which was really cool to see.
Low Point Lighthouse
4 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Another lighthouse. Are you counting them?
Fort Petrie Museum
4 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The buildimg was closed but they have a collection of World War 2 artifacts. We took a look at the outdoor stuff.
Fortune Star Chinese Restaurant
4 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Long day.. time for dinner and there isn't much to choose from in Sydney, Nova Scotia. At least that's where we thought we were. According to the photos I took we seem to be somewhere between VegasOkumaya devam et
Airbnb #2 - The Hummingbird Suite
4 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We pulled in and were immediately greeted with big hugs from our host. Super friendly. We stayed in their walkout basement and it was very spacious. She stocked our little kitchen with lots of treatsOkumaya devam et
Englishtown Ferry
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
No luck with the ferry. We will drive around. The ferry wound have taken us to that little peninsula you see in photo 3. That is the Sainte-Anne / Port Dauphin National Historic Site.
Cape Breton Highlands Nat'l Park
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Driving through the National Park along the Cabot Trail. So many beautiful views but hard to take photos while driving. I just sat back and enjoyed with my eyes for the most part.
Middle Head Hiking Trail
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A lovely little hike!
Middle Head Hiking Trail part 2
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
More pictures from our hike. There were a LOT of squirrels. I'm pretty sure some were throwing pine cones at me from the trees. Others were right on the trail and they blend into the ground so well IOkumaya devam et
Bean Barn Cafe
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Parks Canada has partnered with a few cafes where you can order a picnic lunch box to go so you can have lunch somewhere out in the park with a view. You can also buy a picnic blanket or upgrade theOkumaya devam et
Lakies Head
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A neat scenic stop on the side of the road.
Black Brook Cove Beach
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We found a nice little beach with picnic tables to have our Parks Canada Perfect Picnic lunch.
Lobster sandwiches, apples, oat squares, cinnamon buns and bottled water. It was great! I recommend doingOkumaya devam et
Neil's Harbour Lighthouse
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Another lighthouse!
St Paul's Lighthouse
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
And another!
The Lone Shieling Trail
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Dominated by 350 year old sugar maple trees, this area is one of the largest old growth forests in the Maritimes. One of the most protected areas of the park, access is restricted to this short trail.Okumaya devam et
Whale Interpretive Centre
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
A little spot for a quick break from the car. We learned about different types of whales, and about the importance of whale conservation to save the species after past whaling practices haveOkumaya devam et
More Cabot Trail
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
A few random images I managed to grab during the drive.
St Peter's Church
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We decided to explore Cheticamp a bit to kill some time before dinner since we weren't starving after the picnic we had earlier. We came upon this neat looking Church which seemed incredibly big forOkumaya devam et
Wabo's Pizza
5 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Pizza for dinner tonight! Pizza right on the waterfront, actually! Trying to go with more local choices, we were torn between the Seafood Pizza and the Donair Pizza. We ordered a smaller one of eachOkumaya devam et
Airbnb #3 - Shoreline Shed
6 Eylül 2018, Kanada ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
We spent the night in the cutest garden shed converted into accommodations! Its small and cosy and incredibly adorable! Cinnamon buns for breakfast... seems to be a theme out here but I don'tOkumaya devam et
