Driving in Eastern Canada
I've just returned from a week-long vacation in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, two of Canada's maritime provinces. We rented a cottage near Shediac, N.B., and took day trips to attractions and museums in the area.
To me, driving through the countryside is part of the fun of a trip. I really enjoy looking at homes, shops and gardens as I travel. New Brunswick's scenery includes dramatic coastline, forests, farms, rivers and even covered bridges - 64 of them, to be exact.
In fact, Hartland Covered Bridge, the world's longest covered bridge, is in New Brunswick. It's 1,282 feet long and one lane wide. Crossing the St. John River via the bridge is a great way to start exploring New Brunswick if you're arriving from Maine.
If you're thinking of driving in eastern Canada, find out more about road conditions and amenities in Canada's maritime provinces.
Photo © Nancy Parode
Comments
This is useful information. Thanks for providing it to readers who might be interested in traveling in Canada.
I enjoy visiting Canada (a lot). I’ve travelled to British Columbia and the Niagara region and brought back great memories; I’ve even driven from Anacortes, WA to Richmond, BC just for a good Greek dinner. I have to admit that the Maritimes have a fantastic blend of cultures; breath-taking scenery from the mountains to the shore and uniformly friendly residents all packed into a pretty small space - they’re a hidden holiday gem for anyone who lives north of Washington, DC or east of Cleveland. Well worth the drive and a great place for a honeymoon.
Quebec is next on my target list, but I think I’ll have to wait until hydrogen cars are available before I set out for the Prairies and the Dempster Highway - fuel prices in CA are topping 5.20 USD a gallon. Even in a Prius that’s about one hundred USD for 1600 km of driving, and Canada is HUGE!
A beautiful and often-missed part of Canada! Many don’t realize what a treasure the Maritime provinces are. Full of quaint towns, breathtaking scenery and interesting culture. Thanks for the article!
Thanks for all the nice comments. If you’d like to see photos, I just posted a new image gallery of the Fundy Coast.