Since the Alaska roll call threads have been so useful, thought this might be a good idea.We're going to be leaving Pahrump, NV soon, heading out to explore the Maritime provinces. Looking for ideas on campgrounds, attractions and routes.Anyone else going that way, we would love to meet along the road! We took the small rig to Alaska last year, but this year we're taking the bus.

Ooooohhh! Keep us posted. That's one trip I would love to make.

I have the itinerary for two different caravans. We used a caravan for the trip to AK last year and found out we much prefer the unstructured way of travel. ;)I do not plan on stocking the pantry before leaving the US, we found we love the little Canadian mom&pop restaurants. We had planned on leaving a month ago, but hubby was delayed installing solar on our bus. Campgrounds with 50 amp power were rare last year, that's why we took the small rig. This year we won't need to run the generator for adequate power.

We're planning to head up that way again this summer for maybe a month. Will focus mostly on te Gaspe Peninsula though, which isn't technically a Maritime Province. We loved the area in 2012 and spent a couple of months there and in Maine. Highlights were:Campobello Island and the Bay of Fundy coastline of New BrunswickHalifax, NSCape Breton Island NS - worth at least a week,with a couple of days for the Cabot TrailMost of all, we loved Newfoundland.

Then again there are those who say don't tell the world you're going to be away. It's safer for your residence, even if you are paying someone to keep an eye on your place.Spring is slow to arrive in Atlantic Canada (means NL, NB, NS. & PEI), but most falls are especially lovely.& The Maritimes is just NB, NS, & PEI. 'Twas Joey Smallwood, first premier of Newfoundland & Labrador in 1949, who came up with "Atlantic Canada". Newfoundlanders notice if visitors say that.Even if this spring is slower than most this year tourists are already here.:C

Thanks NCWriter! We planned on spending time in Halifax and along the Bay of Fundy, glad to get your recommendation of Newfoundland too. Little Kopit, not letting people know you're gone is generally a good recommendation, but in our case it doesn't matter. Our neighbors know when we're gone and two of four are retired LEOs. ;) We couldn't hope for a better situation for long term RV travel.So should I change the thread title to Atlantic Canada?

ROLL CALL! Atlantic Canada and Maritimes 2014 | Good Sam Community

Little_Kopit
Explorer
May 19, 2014
Plan to come back very soon to pick up what you missed this time around.

:C
jobythebay
Explorer
May 18, 2014
We have 5 weeks.what would you chance? Thanks
jobythebay wrote:
jobythebay wrote:
Hi, we are planning a 5-week trip. I see some suggestions but for those with personal experience, thoughts??

Our tentative itinerary (based on campgrounds!):

Ferry from North Sydney to Port-aux-Basques Deer Lake - 2 nights

Twillingate area - 4 nights

S
t. Johns - 4 nights

Argentia - 2 nights

Trinity and Terra Nova Natl Park - 4 nights

Grand-Falls Windsor - 1 night

Gros Morne Natl Park - 3 nights St.

Anthony area - 3 nights

Port-au-Choix area - 2 nights

Corner Brook - 2 nights
jobythebay
Explorer
May 18, 2014
jobythebay wrote:
Hi, we are planning a 5-week trip. I see some suggestions but for those with personal experience, thoughts??

Our tentative itinerary (based on campgrounds!):

Ferry from North Sydney to Port-aux-Basques Deer Lake - 2 nights

Twillingate area - 4 nights

S
t. Johns - 4 nights

Argentia - 2 nights

Trinity and Terra Nova Natl Park - 4 nights

Grand-Falls Windsor - 1 night

Gros Morne Natl Park - 3 nights St.

Anthony area - 3 nights

Port-au-Choix area - 2 nights

Corner Brook - 2 nights
trailerbikecamp
Explorer
May 18, 2014
I agree with Little Kopit. It looks a little tight. May want to spread out those times and give yourself more time, there is a lot more to see here tha you may think.
Little_Kopit
Explorer
May 18, 2014
jobythebay wrote:
Hi, we are planning a 5-week trip. I see some suggestions but for those with personal experience, thoughts??

Our tentative itinerary (based on campgrounds!):

Ferry from North Sydney to Port-aux-Basques Deer Lake - 2 nights

Twillingate area - 4 nights

St. Johns - 4 nights

Argentia - 2 nights

Trinity and Terra Nova Natl Park - 4 nights

Grand-Falls Windsor - 1 night

Gros Morne Natl Park - 3 nights St.

Anthony area - 3 nights

Port-au-Choix area - 2 nights

Corner Brook - 2 nights

Each site looks squish to me. Most squish is Gros Morne - at least 1 week north side of Bonne Bay, at least one week south of Bonne Bay

:B
jobythebay
Explorer
May 18, 2014
SORRY THIS GOT POSTED SO MANY TIMES. ICANNOT DELETE.

Hi, we are planning a 5-week trip. I see some suggestions but for those with personal experience, thoughts??

Our tentative itinerary (based on campgrounds!):

Ferry from North Sydney to Port-aux-Basques Deer Lake - 2 nights

Twillingate area - 4 nights

St. Johns - 4 nights

Argentia - 2 nights

Trinity and Terra Nova Natl Park - 4 nights

Grand-Falls Windsor - 1 night

Gros Morne Natl Park - 3 nights St.

Anthony area - 3 nights

Port-au-Choix area - 2 nights

Corner Brook - 2 nights
AprilWhine
Explorer
May 15, 2014
Would love to read about some of your experiences lizzie!
lizzie
Explorer
May 14, 2014
The highlight of our trip in 2009 was Gros Morne National Park and our boat ride into Western Brook Pond. I have been reading my journal from the trip and will be happy to share our experiences if there is any interest. We only visited the western of the island and a bit of Labrador as we had to be back in NC by July 15. Reading these posts has lit a fire under my inertia and I have made lots of progress on my book project. Keep it up Newfie-Wanna-Bees! lizzie
Sea_Dog
Explorer
May 14, 2014
AprilWhine wrote:
Thanks NCWriter, I love puffins. Looks like I'll get my fill. ;)

Sea Dog, you compared the drive along the St Lawrence to CA 1, is it curvy with steep drops? If it is, that's a lovely drive to be enjoyed in the dinghy, not the 65' long rig. :)

Perhaps someone more local can give you better info.
I do not recall the sheer cliffs and sharp turns
such as on CA1.
We travelled in a smaller classC, I do not recall any issues at all.
AprilWhine
Explorer
May 13, 2014
Thanks NCWriter, I love puffins. Looks like I'll get my fill. ;)

Sea Dog, you compared the drive along the St Lawrence to CA 1, is it curvy with steep drops? If it is, that's a lovely drive to be enjoyed in the dinghy, not the 65' long rig. :)