We are headed out in a couple of weeks toward Nova Scotia. I would appreciate any "Must Do...Must See recommendations through PA. Upper New York state, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia. Any and all driving tips, recommended parks, and must see and do appreciated.

You don't say when you will arrive in N.Y./New England and Maritime Provinces but if it is early May, you might want to check that tourist attractions and campgrounds are open.

Lobster. And more lobster.Did I mention Lobster?

Tripalot: Exact dates open as of now but most likely hit the Nova Scotia area early to mid June.

And lot of CG do not open until June. Many great places to see, what are your interests? In NB there is the tidal bore. The water is reversed into the river during high tide. The river increases up to 25' in depth. Do Not!!! Go near or on the river bed during low tide. The mud is so soft, like quicksand, it is very dangerous. The tide change is a must to see wherever you can. Hopewell rock is another place to see how high the tides are. St Andrews, a cute town. You can whale watching from there. Nova Scotia, Lots of history Follow the coastline all the way around. Cape Breton Highlands is a must. The people there are some of the most welcoming folk you will ever find. No matter who they are you are made to feel at home. Halifax you must do downtown and the Harbour front. You may see some of our Naval ships docked. There is a casino, market, something for everyone downtown. We like to stick to the coastal towns and villages. Places like Halls Harbour, you pick your lobster fresh from the boat. It is cooked for you and you eat it right on the pier. Lobster rolls are also must to try. Don't get sucked into thefamous fast food chains lobster roll. It is nothing like the real thing! If you time it right, you can watch the tide come into this small village while eating your lobster. Also try some dulce...it is eaten like chips Let us know what you like and it will help. Wherever you end up in our eastern provinces, I am sure you will be hard pressed to find anywhere as welcoming.

Fundy National Park and Hopewell Rocks in NB. Lunenburg NS, Halifax Harbour and Citadel Hill, then the Cabot Trail to Cape Breton and Fort Louisbourg. Might as well cross over to PEI for a few days while you're at it. Lots to see and do.

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Tripalot
Explorer
Apr 13, 2014
You don't say when you will arrive in N.Y./New England and Maritime Provinces but if it is early May, you might want to check that tourist attractions and campgrounds are open.
obgraham
Explorer
Apr 13, 2014
Lobster. And more lobster.
Did I mention Lobster?
USMC46
Explorer
Apr 13, 2014
Tripalot: Exact dates open as of now but most likely hit the Nova Scotia area early to mid June.
loulou57
Explorer
Apr 13, 2014
And lot of CG do not open until June.

Many great places to see, what are your interests? In NB there is the tidal bore. The water is reversed into the river during high tide. The river increases up to 25' in depth. Do Not!!! Go near or on the river bed during low tide. The mud is so soft, like quicksand, it is very dangerous. The tide change is a must to see wherever you can. Hopewell rock is another place to see how high the tides are. St Andrews, a cute town. You can whale watching from there.
Nova Scotia, Lots of history Follow the coastline all the way around. Cape Breton Highlands is a must. The people there are some of the most welcoming folk you will ever find. No matter who they are you are made to feel at home. Halifax you must do downtown and the Harbour front. You may see some of our Naval ships docked. There is a casino, market, something for everyone downtown.
We like to stick to the coastal towns and villages. Places like Halls Harbour, you pick your lobster fresh from the boat. It is cooked for you and you eat it right on the pier. Lobster rolls are also must to try. Don't get sucked into thefamous fast food chains lobster roll. It is nothing like the real thing! If you time it right, you can watch the tide come into this small village while eating your lobster. Also try some dulce...it is eaten like chips

Let us know what you like and it will help. Wherever you end up in our eastern provinces, I am sure you will be hard pressed to find anywhere as welcoming.
camp-n-family
Explorer
Apr 13, 2014
Fundy National Park and Hopewell Rocks in NB. Lunenburg NS, Halifax Harbour and Citadel Hill, then the Cabot Trail to Cape Breton and Fort Louisbourg. Might as well cross over to PEI for a few days while you're at it. Lots to see and do.
K_Charles
Explorer
Apr 13, 2014
obgraham wrote:
Lobster. And more lobster.
Did I mention Lobster?

Save room for Digby scallops.
Pipeman
Explorer
Apr 13, 2014
You may even try dolts & escargot.......
path1
Explorer
Apr 13, 2014
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Little_Kopit
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
NB
-Grand Manan Island
-Campobello Island
-Kings Landing
-Acadien Historic Village
-Hartland Covered Bridge
-Tidal Bore
-St. John City Market
-Music Festivals

NS
-Digby area historic sites
-5 Islands Prov. Park
-Historic Properties, Halifax
-Louisbourg reconstructed living history Fortress
-Northern Cape Breton Island
-Local Museums
-Music Fesitvals

PEI
-Orwell Cove living history Village
-2014 series of events in celebration of 1864 Conference to form Canada
-Charlottetown Farmers Market
-Historic Charlottetown
-New Glasgow Lobster Suppers
-Beaches
-Music Festivals, especially Festival of Small Halls in June
-Take ferry to PEI, Confederation Bridge from. You pay on leaving, bridge costs less.

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FC
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
While in New Brunswick, visit St Martins and drive the Fundy Trail. Its about 10 miles long??? and has many pull offs for photo opportunities and hiking trails. Follows along the Bay of Fundy. Our favorite short drive in New Brunswick. Also in St Martins there is a small take out restaurant called the "Cove". Great fish and chips.
You can leave your RV in Saint John and this makes an easy one day touring.
JM2CW