We arrived into North Sydney, Nova Scotia from the overnight Newfoundland ferry and drove through Cape Breton to Caribou Munroes near Pictou, Nova Scotia. We passed, again, all the great signs that Nova Scotia has which are all different and unique. We drove through Pictou and past the ferry
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Butter Pot Provincial Park – Holyrood, Newfoundland
The drive from Terra Nova National Park to Butter Pot Provincial Park is only a few hours so we had a chance to stop by Canadian Tire and pick up some oil and an oil filter for our Sprinter oil change. Along the way is some great town names such
Continue readingNewman Sound Campground – Terra Nova National Park – Newfoundland
We headed south from New World Island (near Twillingate) and on to Gander where we visited our nephew and loaded up on supplies (DEF for our diesel engine) at Canadian Tire. It was wonderful to see him and enjoy a fantastic meal at Rosie’s which included a Turkey Mess and
Continue readingDildo Run Provincial Park – Hillgrade, Newfoundland
We departed Deer Lake and headed east on Trans Canada Highway through Grand Falls Windsor and onto Lewisporte. Lewisporte looked like a lovely area with a deep water port which is ice free and provides ferry services to Labrador along with aviation fuel for Gander International Airport. Welcome to
Continue readingGreen Point Campground – Gros Morne National Park – Newfoundland
We departed the southwestern part of Newfounland and headed north to Gros Morne National Park going through (or near) Corner Brook and Deer Lake. There are several campgrounds in Gros Morne National Park and we selected an oceanfront campground in more of the northern section of the park which
Continue readingJ. T. Cheeseman Provincial Park – Channel-Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland
J.T. CHeeseman Provincial Park sits about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northeast of the ferry terminal at Port Aux Basques in Newfoundland and is the first campground after departing the ferry. It is right off the main highway which is Trans Canada Highway (TCH). By the time the ferry is docked
Continue readingArm of Gold Campground – Little Bras d’Or, Nova Scotia
What a fun little campground! I don’t believe I have ever described a campground or RV Park like that before. BUT it was! We only stayed one night because we were catching the Maritime Atlantic ferry to Newfounland the next day. This campground is just a few miles from the
Continue readingBroad Cove Campground – Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Nova Scotia
On the eastern side of Cape Breton Highlands National Park is another campground called Broad Cove Campground. It sits on the southeast entrance to the park. We stayed here for a few nights so we could spend time exploring the eastern side of Cabot Trail and the park. Campground:
Continue readingCheticamp Campground – Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Nova Scotia
We departed from Havre Boucher and drove over the Canso Causeway onto Cape Breton Island. We made it!! Our first stop, the Cape Breton Island Visitor’s Center for a short break and to check things out. And then on we drove to the Cabot Trail and on into Cape Breton
Continue readingHyclass Ocean Campground – Havre Boucher, Nova Scotia
We left Chester and headed east to Havre Boucher on our way to Cape Breton Island. The Havre Boucher area seemed like a good place to stop and spend the night before crossing over to the island. Hyclass Ocean Campground is about 4 or 5 miles off Highway 104
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