Final Route

The almost final route, actually it will change most probably during the drive. I have only 10 days so I have to choose carefully. I have not been to Cape Breton, so here I might add a night extra, meaning will have to drive one day rather long from Baddeck to Beaver Harbour and Saint Andrews in New Brunswick.

So the plan after 3 day stopover in Iceland (if volcano eruption is not an issue ...) is now:

• 20-06 Day 4: Arrival Halifax - stay in Salmon River Bridge (Nova Scotia, NS, Salmon River House)
• 21-06 Day 5: Salmon River Bridge (NS) -> Cape Breton (NS)
• 22-06 Day 6: Cape Breton (NS)
• 23-06 Day 7: Cape Breton (NS)
• 24-06 Day 8: Cape Breton (NS)
• 25-06 Day 9: Cape Breton (NS) -> Beaver Harbour (New Brunswick, NB) -> Saint Andrews (NB, Rossmount Inn)
• 26-06 Day 10: Saint Andrews area (NB, Rossmount Inn)
• 27-06 Day 11: Saint Andrews (NB) -> Saint John (NB) -> Ferry -> Digby (NS) -> Kingsburg (NS, Beach House)
• 28-06 Day 12: Kingsburg - Lunenburg area (NS, Beach House)
• 29-06 Day 13: Kingsburg - Lunenburg area (NS, Beach House)
• 30-06 Day 14: Kingsburg (NS) -> Halifax (NS) -> Flight -> Iceland -> Flight -> Amsterdam

Rossmount Inn

Just reserved me 2 days in the Rossmount Inn in New Brunswick. Just before I return to Nova Scotia, end of June, I will stay 2 days in this region.

The Inn, a 3-storey manor house is part of an 87 acre estate set between the forest and the sea. It includes Chamcook Mountain, the highest point in the Passamaquoddy Bay area with breathtaking vistas over the Bay, Chamcook Lake, St. Croix River and the coast of Maine.





Things to do, from which Campobello Island is my main goal:

The Fairmont Algonquin Golf Course
A seaside jewel! For over 100 years, golfers have traveled to this charming seaside spot to test their skills, yet golf has changed and so has The Fairmont Algonquin Golf Course. Redesigned in 2000 by the renowned Thomas McBroom, the course will delight and challenge golfers of every level.

Kingsbrae Garden
Tour the 27-acre horticultural masterpiece. Follow walking paths through magnificent collections of over 45,000 flowers, plants and shrubs in this artfully designed garden. Top of King Street, St. Andrews

Minister’s Island Historic Site
Guided tour of Covenhoven, Sir William Van Horne’s old summer villa, the bath house, its tidal swimming pool, the livestock barn and spectacular scenery. Island visits at low tide, enquire for schedule. Off Route 127, Bar Road, near St. Andrews

St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site
The Blockhouse was built for border defense during the War of 1812 and kept its strategic value until the 1840’s. Today, it contains elements of the oldest blockhouse in New Brunswick. Joe’s Point Road at the start of Water Street, St. Andrews

St. Croix Island International Historic Site
Samuel de Champlain, Sieur de Monts and company spent the winter of 1604 on St. Croix Island. This site marks the first attempt at a year-round settlement in North America by the French in the territory they called Acadie. On Route 127 at Bayside, not too far from St. Andrews

Ross Memorial Museum
Decorative arts collection of Henry Phipps and Sarah Juliett Ross (former owners of the now Rossmount Inn, then a private home) in an 1824 brick building. Fine furniture made by 19th century New Brunswick cabinet makers, exceptional oriental carpets and “objets d’art” from around the world. Two blocks up King Street from the wharf

The Chocolate Museum
St. Stephen is Canada’s “Chocolate Town” for so many sweet reasons. This is where the first Valentine’s Day heart-shaped chocolate box, the very first chocolate nut bar and the pink cinnamon chicken bone were all invented! The Chocolate Museum has all kinds of tasty tidbits on the history of chocolate in St. Stephen. Learn how chocolates are hand dipped and even bring home some sweet treats! On 73 Milltown Boulevard, St. Stephen

Old County County Courthouse and County Gaol
Built in 1832. Recorded history of Charlotte County. References, microfilms and archives. Still in use as a court house. 123 Frederick Street, St. Andrews

Atlantic Salmon Interpretative Centre
Explores the mysteries surrounding the wild Atlantic salmon and its natural habitat. Learn about famous anglers and great conservationists. Encounter salmon face-to-face in the in-stream aquarium. Enjoy the interpretive nature trail along Chamcook Stream. Route 127, 10 minutes outside St. Andrews or two minutes from the Rossmount Inn

Huntsman Marine Science Centre Aquarium & Museum
Displays feature live animals of nearby rivers, lakes, estuaries and marine coastal waters. Aquariums and terrarium display invertebrates, freshwater and marine fishes, amphibians and reptiles. One of the main attractions is a large touch pool with many living marine invertebrates. Brandy Cove Road, near St. Andrews

Sunbury Shores Art and Nature Centre
Explores the connections between art and nature and offers arts and nature workshops for children, youths and adults. 139 Water Street, St. Andrews

Beaches (Swimming)
Katy’s Cove. Salt water, supervised sandy beach, playground and other facilities. Route 127 south, near St. Andrews

Whale Watching
Check out our whale watching packages

Kayaking
Check out our kayaking packages

Walking Tours
Mysteries of the Night
Come at dusk, if you dare! Hear chilling stories about ghosts and pirates and shiver in a centuries-old ground

The Magical History Tour
Uncover centuries of mystery and intrigue in Canada’s first seaside resort town. A costumed guide will lead you around a beautiful old town laid out by British engineers at the end of the American Revolutionary War – 529 4011

The Royal Walking Tour
All of the streets in the town plat were named for King George III, Queen Charlotte and their five children – 529 4443

Day Tours
- Deer Island
This is the first stop on your tour of the Fundy Isles. Drive aboard the ferry near St. George for a trip to Deer Island, where the incredible tidal current of the Bay of Fundy creates unlimited adventure

Campobello Island

This is the beloved Isle of the late U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The 34-room Roosevelt cottage is the focal point of the Roosevelt International Park. Herring Cove Provincial Park is also located on the island

Grand Manan

This quiet hideaway is a paradise for birdwatchers, naturalists, writers and whale watchers. It is accessible by ferry

Schedule

17-06-2011: Amsterdam - Reykjavik
18-06-2011: Reykjavik
19-06-2011: Reykjavik
20-06-2011: Reykjavik - Halifax - Salmon River Bridge
21-06-2011: Salmon River Bridge - Cape Breton
22-06-2011: Cape Breton
23-06-2011: Cape Breton (golf?)
24-06-2011: Cape Breton - Truro - Moncton region
25-06-2011: Saint John (Beaver Harbour / Saint Andrews)
26-06-2011: Saint John (Beaver Harbour / Saint Andrews)
27-06-2011: Saint John - Digby - Kingsburg
28-06-2011: Kingsburg
29-06-2011: Kingsburg (golf?)
30-07-2011: Kingsburg Halifax - Reykjavik - Amsterdam

Canada here I come

Well I still have to work hard for 6 weeks before I will start my Summer Holiday to Iceland and Canada, but already got me my info papers and vouchers from Aireka, so it is nearing.
I also tried to get me a Canadian website domain (officially not possible as non-Canadian), but due to the people at Fatcow hosting I was able to do so. So my traveling you can check not only under hpkok.com, but now also at hpkok.ca :-).

The route:



Changing House

Just heard I might "need" to change the School House for the Beach House (I would say no issue :-) as I love this design ) in Nova Scotia, the last few days of my upcoming Summer holiday in Nova Scotia.