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- Day 4
- Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 2:45 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
CanadaNicholas Brook45°55’6” N 59°58’30” W
Lobster Kettle
September 4, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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 BRead more
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 2:53 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 3 m
- CanadaWilliams Head45°55’18” N 59°58’6” W
The Louisbourger Chip Wagon
September 4, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 3:26 PM
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- CanadaThe Barachois45°54’36” N 59°58’48” W
Royal Battery Trail
September 4, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofRead more
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 4:07 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- CanadaBattery Point45°53’36” N 59°59’30” W
Fortress of Louisbourg Nat'l Hist. Site
September 4, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 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 destroyedRead more
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 4:42 PM
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- CanadaEast White Point Cove45°53’30” N 59°59’6” W
Fortress of Louisbourg part 2
September 4, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 6:24 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
- CanadaMines Point46°14’18” N 60°13’18” W
Low Point Lighthouse
September 4, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Another lighthouse. Are you counting them?
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 6:46 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- CanadaRatchford Brook46°15’0” N 60°9’12” W
Fort Petrie Museum
September 4, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The buildimg was closed but they have a collection of World War 2 artifacts. We took a look at the outdoor stuff.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 7:19 PM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
- CanadaWash Brook46°8’24” N 60°10’48” W
Fortune Star Chinese Restaurant
September 4, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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 VegasRead more
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 8:03 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 125 m
- CanadaMorrison Lake46°7’36” N 60°23’48” W
Airbnb #2 - The Hummingbird Suite
September 4, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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 treatsRead more
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 9:19 AM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 45 m
- CanadaMunroes Brook46°14’36” N 60°33’42” W
Englishtown Ferry
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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.
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 9:23 AM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- CanadaSouth Haven Brook46°12’30” N 60°35’42” W
Cape Breton Highlands Nat'l Park
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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.
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 11:03 AM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- CanadaBlack Cove46°39’18” N 60°22’24” W
Middle Head Hiking Trail
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A lovely little hike!
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 11:45 AM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 48 m
- CanadaBlack Cove46°39’24” N 60°22’0” W
Middle Head Hiking Trail part 2
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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 IRead more
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 12:41 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
- CanadaCameron Brook46°40’55” N 60°24’23” W
Bean Barn Cafe
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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 theRead more
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- CanadaLadies Head46°44’6” N 60°19’54” W
Lakies Head
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A neat scenic stop on the side of the road.
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 1:12 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- CanadaStill Brook46°46’36” N 60°19’60” W
Black Brook Cove Beach
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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 doingRead more
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 1:55 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 4 m
- CanadaVictoria Beach46°48’24” N 60°19’6” W
Neil's Harbour Lighthouse
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Another lighthouse!
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 2:25 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- CanadaYellow Plaster Head46°54’0” N 60°27’48” W
St Paul's Lighthouse
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
And another!
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 3:00 PM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 55 m
- CanadaVictoria County46°48’35” N 60°43’58” W
The Lone Shieling Trail
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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.Read more
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 3:16 PM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- CanadaGrande Anse River46°49’42” N 60°47’52” W
Whale Interpretive Centre
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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 haveRead more
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 3:45 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 197 m
- CanadaBig Cove46°49’0” N 60°50’13” W
More Cabot Trail
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
A few random images I managed to grab during the drive.
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 6:08 PM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- CanadaLe Platin46°37’29” N 61°0’59” W
St Peter's Church
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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 forRead more
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 6:29 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- CanadaAnse à Digue46°37’54” N 61°0’42” W
Wabo's Pizza
September 5, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 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 eachRead more
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- Day 6
- Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 8:00 AM
- 🌧 21 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- CanadaCaveau Point46°38’30” N 61°0’8” W
Airbnb #3 - Shoreline Shed
September 6, 2018 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 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'tRead more
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- Day 6
- Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 9:34 AM
- 🌧 21 °C
- Altitude: 23 m
- CanadaLittle McDaniel Pool46°19’24” N 61°0’54” W
