Tag: 2016 Newfoundland

Yesterday we drove from Charlottetown to East Point, and then along the North Shore of the Island to Greenwich and the back to Charlottetown.   We climbed to the top of the lighthouse at East Point which gave us a view of the Point and beaches.  On the North Shore we stopped into the fishing…

We left Chéticamp Nova Scotia fairly early and drove about 6 hours to Charlottetown PEI.  We decided to cross over to PEI on the Confederation Bridge.  While there is a ferry service to the island,  that was closer, co-ordinating with the schedule proved more cumbersome than necessary so we drove the extra distance. The toll for…

As a result of the delayed ferry we had compress our visit to Louisbourg and our drive along the Cabot Trail.  As it turned out, weather complemented these decisions. We left the Inn where we were staying in Lousibourg and arrived just before the gates opened.  At this time of year visitors are bussed to…

Our last stop in Newfoundland was the terminal at Argentia for the ferry to Syndey Nova Scotia. Unfortunately the departure was delayed nearly 11 hours. This delay will impact our visit to Louisbourg and the Cabot Trail.  We had dinner on board while we waited for departure; it turned out to be excellent. We all had…

Yesterday’s main event was a boat cruise out to Gull Island, off Bay Bulls, just west of St. John’s.  Prior to the cruise we returned to Cape Spear as it was along the way. We ended the day with a walk in the area we are staying in St. John’s. It was a sunny and…