Moon Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island

by Andrew Hempstead

Overview

Spot moose and porcupines on a secluded hike, relax in a candy-colored fishing village, and immerse yourself in Canada's maritime history with Moon Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island. Inside you'll find:

• Flexible itineraries including a coastal road trip and a multi-week Nova Scotia adventure, designed for foodies, families, outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and more
• Top experiences and activities: Take a scenic drive along the coast, tour North America's oldest working brewery, or stroll around the town that inspired Anne of Green Gables. Feast on fresh lobster, crab, and salmon or sample traditional Acadian rappie pie. Board and explore historic ships harbored at a UNESCO World Heritage Site or learn how to forge metal and spin cloth at the living history settlement of Kings Landing 
• Best outdoor adventures: Keep an eye out for the world's rarest whales, kayak along the craggy coast, and take in a colorful sunset on a harbor cruise. Hike through wildflower-filled meadows or bright fall foliage, kayak the alongside the craggy coast, or bike the beach boardwalks. Walk between giant sea stacks during low tide and let the sound of waves lull you to sleep at an oceanfront campsite 
• Strategic advice from Canadian Andrew Hempstead on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Background information on the environment, culture, and history
• Essential tips for families with children, travelers with disabilities, and more

Experience the natural beauty and fascinating history of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island with Moon's expert tips and unique experiences.

Expanding your trip? Try Moon Atlantic Canada or Moon Canadian Rockies.
 

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640494565
Publisher:	Avalon Publishing
Publication date:	11/16/2021
Series:	Travel Guide
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	28 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Poking around the side streets of downtown Halifax, canoeing in Kejimkujik National Park, sampling rappie pie along the Acadian Coast, and surfing the waves of Lawrencetown Beach-Andrew Hempstead has done all of this and more.
As a professional travel writer, Andrew spends as much time as possible out on the road. During his travels, he experiences the many and varied delights of Nova Scotia the same way his readers do.
Since the early 1990s, Andrew has authored and updated more than 60 guidebooks, and supplied content for regional and national clients like Expedia and KLM. His photography has appeared in a wide variety of media, ranging from international golf magazines to a Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum.
Andrew and his wife Dianne also own Summerthought Publishing, a Canadian regional publisher of nonfiction books. He is a member of The Diners Club® World's 50 Best Restaurants Academy. Andrew has also spoken on travel writing to a national audience and has contributed to a university-level travel writing textbook.

Table of Contents

Discover Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island 8

10 Top Experiences 12

Planning Your Trip 20

The Best of Nova Scotia 22

Family Time 23

Top 10 Cultural Attractions 24

The Maritimes Tour 25

Best Hikes 27

Best Whale-Watching 29

Nov Scotia 31

Halifax 32

Sights 35

Recreation 50

Entertainment and Events 53

Shopping 57

Food 58

Accommodations and Camping 64

Information and Services 69

Getting There 69

Getting Around 71

South Shore 73

Halifax to Mahone Bay 76

Mahone Bay 80

Lunenburg 85

Lunenburg to Shelburne 93

Shelburne and Vicinity 98

Yarmouth 101

Fundy Coast 104

La Côte Acadienne 108

Digby and Vicinity 110

Annapolis Royal 116

Kejimkujik National Park 121

Annapolis Valley 122

Wolfville and Vicinity 125

Central Nova Scotia 132

Halifax to Truro 136

Glooscap Trail 140

Sunrise Coast to Pictou 144

Pictou 147

Pictou to Cape Breton Island 151

Marine Drive 153

Cape Breton Island 162

Port Hastings to Baddeck 165

Baddeck and Vicinity 169

Chéticamp 174

Cape Breton Highland National Park 175

Ingonish and Vicinity 182

The Northeast 185

New Brunswick 191

Saint John and the Fundy Coast 192

Saint Join and Vicinity 195

St. Andrews and Vicinity 210

Fundy Isles 216

Upper Fundy Const 219

Saint John River Valley 225

Fredericton and Vicinity 228

Up the Saint John River 238

Acadian Coast 244

Moncton 248

Southeast from Moncton 256

Strait Coast 258

Miramichi River 264

Bale des Chaleurs 267

Prince Edward Island 273

Charlottetown and Queens County 274

Sights and Recreation 279

Entertainment and Evens 283

Shopping 285

Food 285

Accommodations and Camping 288

Transportation and Services 290

The South Shore 291

Charlottetown to Cavendish 293

Cavendish 300

Prince County 308

Summerside 311

Malpeque Bay 313

Région Évangéline 317

Western Prince County 319

Eastern Prince Edward Island 326

Along Northumberland Strait 330

Murray Harbour to Souris 332

Souris and Vicinity 338

North Shore 339

Background and Essentials 345

Background 346

The Landscape 346

Plants and Animals 350

History 355

Government and Economy 360

People and Culture 363

Essentials 369

Transportation 369

Recreation 374

Accommodations 380

Travel Tips 383

Health and Safety 384

Information and Services 386

Resources 388

Suggested Reading 388

Internet Resources 392

Index 395

List of Maps 405