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During the summer of 2002, Brian and I visited the Maritime Provinces in Eastern Canada: Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
"The beauty and lure of the sea is always close at hand here. Stunning coastal scenery, picturesque centuries-old villages, world-class historic sites, and a wealth of family attractions have turned these three Maritimes Provinces into one of Canada's top vacation destinations.
New Brunswick's ruggedly beautiful Bay of Fundy is matched by the gently rolling landscape of Acadian villages tucked into quiet coves and long sandy beaches. With its sparking bays and anciente weathered fishing towns, Nova Scotia embodies the romance of the sea. Elegant country inns and historic sites bring the past to life. Canada's smallest province, Prince Edward Island, is best known for its vibrant green farmlands, red bluffs, and deep blue waters, enjoyed by cyclists, anglers, and hikers" (excerpt from Eyewitness Travel Guide to Canada).
Feel free to read the complete travelogue of our Maritimes 2002 adventures.
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Day 1
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Our hotel room at the Hôtel Le Florimay in Montmagny, Québec.
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Day 2
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Sitting in front of Gordon's house in Dartmouth.
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Gordon's relaxing deck in his backyard.
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A pensive Thom sitting on the granite rocks of Peggy's Cove.
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Facing the majestic Atlantic Ocean.
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A tired Brian.
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With the Peggy's Cove Lighthouse in the background.
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A general view of Peggy's Cove granite rocks.
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Some interesting flora and fauna we found in Peggy's Cove.
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Some interesting flora and fauna we found in Peggy's Cove.
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deGarthe's Memorial to Nova Scotian fishermen.
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How many more postcards do I have to write?
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I'm done!!! Time to send them.
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Climbing Citadel Hill, with the Old Town Clock in the background.
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The Old Town Clock, with the Halifax Harbour in the background.
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At the Harbourfront Walkway, with the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge in the background.
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Watching the Dartmouth Ferry leaving from the Halifax Harbourfront Walkway.
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Taking a rest beneath town memorial to merchant seamen.
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Seagull atop sculpture in the Halifax Public Gardens.
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Halifax container terminal, viewed from Point Pleasant Park.
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Walking down one of the many trails at Point Pleasant Park.
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Day 3
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The wonderful deck at The Captain's House.
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Our good friend Gordon.
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Tanning.
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Brian, with the beautiful Chester Back Harbour in the background, view from The Captain's House.
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With Gordon on the left and the Mahone Bay Three Churches at the back.
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At the Lunenburg waterfront, with the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic on the right.
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Visiting the shops and galleries on Lincoln Street.
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Happy faces at The Old Triangle. From the left: Brian, Gordon and Barry.
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Day 4
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The Annapolis Valley from The Lookoff.
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The Minas Basin from The Lookoff.
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Aerial view of Cape Split.
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Another aerial view of Cape Split.
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At the tip of Cape Split.
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At the tip of Cape Split.
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At the tip of Cape Split.
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At the tip of Cape Split.
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Enjoying a wonderful dinner at The Five Fishermen.
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Day 5
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Our tour guide at the Miner's Museum.
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Ready to go down the coal mine shaft.
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In the depths of a coal mine shaft.
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On our way to Cape Breton, we found a mount dedicated to me!
Later I found out it is actually the name of a town.
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One of the many scenic views along the Cabot Trail.
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Cabot Trail, at Lakies Head.
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View of Cape North, from Markland Resort.
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View of White Point, from Markland Resort.
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Day 6
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View of Cape Smokey from the beginning of the hiking trail.
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Enjoying the fantastic view along the trail.
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The beautiful blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Looking back towards the starting point of the trail.
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Hiking along the Cape Smokey Trail.
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At the head of Broad Cove Mountain Trail.
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It was a perfect day for hiking.
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View of Cape Smokey from the first lookoff on Broad Cove Mountain Trail.
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View of Ingonish from the top of Broad Cove Mountain.
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View of Warren Lake from the top of Broad Cove Mountain.
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Green Cove.
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Hum... you kidding me this is a trail!!! Almost the entire 'trail' can be seen in this picture.
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White Point, from the Scenic Loop Drive.
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The small fishing village at White Point.
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Another shot of the small fishing village at White Point.
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Lobster appartments.
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At White Point, with Cape North at the back.
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The tip of White Point, cut off from the main island.
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Cross dedicated to The Unknwon Sailor.
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Day 7
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View of Cape North, from the Cabot Trail.
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View of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, over Pleasant Bay.
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View of the Skyline Trail, atop the ridge of the mountain.
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Hiking along the Skyline Trail.
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View of the Cabot Trail highway, from the Skyline Trail.
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At the end of Skyline Trail, with Chéticamp at the back.
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At the Skyline Trail boardwalk, overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
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Moose in the wild!
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Where is Waldo?
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The Cabot Trail highway, close to Chéticamp.
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The Pictou Lodge Resort.
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Sunset at the Pictou Lodge Resort.
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Brian, enjoying his dinner.
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Comfortable chairs at the Pictou Lodge Resort lounge.
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Day 8
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Waiting for the ferry in NS to cross the Northumberland Strait into PEI.
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Passing by the ferry from PEI to NS on the Northumberland Strait.
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Approaching the Wood Island Ferry Terminal on PEI.
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The facade of the Province House National Historic Site in Charlottetown, PEI.
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The Province House's Library.
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The Confederation Chamber at the Province House.
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Picture portraying the Charlottetown Conference delegates on the steps of Fanningbank, the home of the Lieutenant-Governor.
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Hey, should I be dressed like the locals in the "Olde" Charlottetown?
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One of the numerous fish farms we saw in PEI.
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Hay fields dotted the Maritime countryside.
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Testing the ocean water temperature at the PEI National Park.
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Sandstone cliffs at Orby Head in the PEI National Park.
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Sandstone cliffs at Cavendish Beach East.
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A barchois, or barrier pond, on the Cavendish Dunelands Trail.
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Visiting Green Gables.
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Another shot of Green Gables.
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The Confederation Bridge, connecting Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick.
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Day 9
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The Flower Pot Rocks at Hopewell Rocks.
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The Hopewell Rocks at high tide.
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The Hopewell Rocks at low tide
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Ready to start our hike on the ocean floor.
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I don't need to say anything, do I?
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Lovers Arch.
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Exploring Hopewell Rocks.
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Exploring more of Hopewell Rocks.
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Elephant Rock.
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About to enter The Ledges.
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The Ledges.
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Diamond Cove.
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Daniels Flats, a gigantic mud flat on the west side of the Hopewell Rocks park.
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After the hike, Lindsay has a healthy sandwich.
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Brian goes for a yummy ice cream!
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Boats docked at Alma.
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At the beginning of the Matthews Head Trail, at the Fundy National Park.
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Beautiful views along the Coastal Trail.
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Lindsay square dancing?
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At the Coastal Trail, with the Bay of Fundy at the back.
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Brian at Matthews Head.
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Resting at Herring Cove.
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Day 10
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Ready to start climbing Mount Carleton, the highest point in the Maritimes.
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On the way to the top!
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View from the fire station at the top of Mount Carleton, with Lakes Bathurst, Camp and Teneriffe at the back.
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Trianglulation station at the top of Mount Carleton.
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At the highest point in the Maritimes!
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View of the fire station at the top of Mount Carleton, with Lake Teneriffe at the back.
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Starting the descent.
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Beautiful views from Mount Carleton.
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Mamozekel Brook tumbling down Mount Carleton.
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At Williams Falls.
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Day 11
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With one of the charming waitresses at Au Petit Coin Breton.
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If you enjoyed the pictures, feel free to follow this link to read the complete travelogue of our Maritimes 2002 adventures.
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