Leaving the Maratimes

We took the Ferry from Nova Scotia to New Brunswick.  This picture of the fall colors was breathtaking as we traveled northwest to Quebec.

Rivers meander through the rolling hills.

The bright blue water of the lakes.

I am standing in line at the famous Schwartz's Restaurant in Montreal.  This restaurant is famous for it's smoked meat sandwich.

The restaurant is busy from opening to close.  Celine Dion owns Schwartz's.

The famous smoked meat sandwich. 

After leaving Montreal we drove to Oakville, Ontario.  We stayed at a Provincial Park on the outskirts of Oakville.  Early October was quiet in the Park.

The hiking trails were endless.  Ed would bike them daily.  This trail followed a ravine for miles.

The trees getting ready for a long winter, shedding leaves on the ground like a blanket.

The Ovens Natural Park and Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

We stayed in another beautiful area while in Nova Scotia.  This is the Ovens Natural Park, a privately owned park south of Lunenburg.  It was the sight of a gold rush 100 years ago.

At low tide, people would pan for gold on the beach.

There were many trails to hike into the caves along the shore.

Fishing boats would cruise past the park all day long.

One of the many caves.  I am standing on a platform jutting out of the cliff, looking into the cave.

Low tide at the world famous Peggy's Cove; south of Halifax.

The postcard picture of the lighthouse.

The erosion of the rocks from wind and water was amazing.

A view of the homes across the cove.  They are exposed to some of the Atlantic's savage weather.

Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail

Driving on the causeway to Cape Breton.

The Cabot Trail is an amazing place to visit.

We camped across the bay from Cheticamp, a small village on the North West side of Cape Breton. It is at the south entrance of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. My grandmother was born here.

A view of Cheticamp driving from the south.

The Cabot Trail highway went for miles along the picturesque rugged coast. 

Imagine living on this piece of land.

This was a perfect place for a picnic. 

We finally made it to Meat Cove; the north west tip of the Cabot Trail.... Lands End...
There is a campground and cabins.  The campground had campers and 5th wheels; I don't think a Class A could make it because of the road.

  A view of the coast driving back to Cheticamp.  The highway carved into he hills is postcard perfect.

One of many brightly painted gift shops on Main Street in Cheticamp.

No matter where we stopped, the view was breathtaking.

The Cabot Trail is a popular tourist attraction.  We chose to leave our bus at the campground.

Awesome....
Cabot Trail meet the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

We left Cheticamp and drove to the east side of Cape Breton, Lewisburg.  This is a view of Fort Lewisburg across the bay.  The fort is a national historic site.  It is a reconstruction of the 18 century fort.  The fort had many battles between the English and French.

A Dory rests on its side.

A woman working on her needle point.

Every employee is dress in character of the 18th century.  They educated the visitors on the history of the fort.

A view of the reconstructed homes and shops.

The marshlands beyond the fort.

A priest enjoying a walk in the sunshine.

Nova Scotia

The Cove on an overcast day seem gloomy to some, but pure beauty to another.  I took this photo at the Dingo in Armdale;  it was one of my favorite places to play with my cousins and friends.  So many wonderful memories of Nova Scotia.

While in Halifax, Ed and I toured Alexander Keifh's brewery.

The guides dressed in character and told the history of the brewery.  They were entertaining and wonderful singers.

Yes, Ed is in his happy place.

These photos are the Blue Rock area, outside of Lunenburg.

I enjoy taking photos at low tide; so much of the waters  mysteries are revealed.

Resting boats after a day of fishing and sailing.

Low tide of a fishing community.

The coast of Nova Scotia is peaceful pictures like this one.

I believe this rack is for drying fish.

As the tide goes out, it gently rests the boats.

This sign totem was in a yard.  It was quite interesting.

Ed and I were fortunate to attend the relaunch of the Bluenose II in Lunenburg.  We are forever grateful to my childhood friend Shirley, and her husband Bill.  They told us about the launch; Bill happens to work at Clear Water Seafood, we were able to watch the launch from one of the large fishing ships.

The Bluenose on dry dock.

This is a photo of Lunenburg from the pier.

A golf course across the harbor from Lunenburg.

Lunenburg is known for the vibrant colored buildings.  This is one of many; most of the buildings are shops and restaurants.

The launch of the Bluenose was exciting.  She was towed as the masts weren't in place, that would happen later.The weather did not cooperate that day.

The harbor was full of boats.

Ed, Shirley and Bill after a wet but wonderful day.