We spent 10 weeks last summer (mid-June to end of August)traveling from NC through upper NY and VT, and into Quebec. We went around the Gaspe' and drove south into New Brunswick and over to Nova Scotia. After weeks in NS we tore ourselves away and returned to NC via Maine, New Hampshire, VT, NY and etc. We did not make any long range reservations but would occasionally call one or two days ahead when we decided where we were going. We stated in State and Provencial Parks, in Canadian National Parks, and in private campgrounds. We were almost always on the water. In past years we have also camped on PEI and Newfoundland using the same process. We try to look ahead and find a place to hang out for Canada Day (but this is not an issue in Quebec). The further you get out on the Gaspe', the harder it is to find someone who speaks English but we never had a problem. Drawings, gestures, and a few common words combined with good humor will suffice. On one occasion a campground owner and I discovered that we could communicate the basics in Spanish! I truly believe that some of the kindest people in the world live in the Canadian Maritimes. We have always felt so welcome. lizzie
