Our final stop in Nova Scotia was the town of Pictou. We planned to stop there for a few days before boarding the Northumberland Ferry to Prince Edward Island. This 75-minute ferry operates seasonally and transports pedestrians and vehicles between Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island. When we were in Cape Breton, … Continue reading “The Birthplace of New Scotland” – Pictou, Nova Scotia
No trip to Cape Breton Island would be complete without a visit to the famed Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. It’s a living history museum and the largest reconstruction site in North America. Here there are over 60 buildings and 2 bastions that have arisen from the ashes of the destroyed fort. Built between … Continue reading “Gibraltar of the North” – Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
Having spent over six weeks in the Maritime provinces, we have learned a lot about Canada’s history. The British, the French and the Acadians all came and settled on land that the Mi’kmaq have called home for time immemorial. There was often conflicts between all four groups as they sought to access the land and … Continue reading Fiddlin’ around – Cape Breton
One of the main reasons that people come to Cape Breton is to drive the scenic Cabot Trail. We were no exception. We went to the Visitor Center in Baddeck and were told that to see all the vistas you really should drive the loop road twice: once clockwise and another counterclockwise. Our original plan … Continue reading Cruisin’ on the Cabot Trail
Cape Breton is in the northern part of Nova Scotia and it is actually an island. Its culture and landscape are very different from other parts of the province. It is more mountainous, which reminded us of Scotland, and there is a large Gaelic community there. Baddeck is a small, quiet town (at least while … Continue reading “Mr. Watson …” – Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Piddlin' Around 