Tag: Canadian National Parks

  • Damn The Bell…

    Damn The Bell…

    Terra Nova was established in 1957 as the first National Park of Newfoundland and Labrador. Located on the northeast coast, it was our destination for the next three nights. We left the west coast behind and settled in for the drive, noting the many roadside moose warnings. The tiny fishing village of Salvage was one…

  • Fjords, Golf Carts And Spoons

    Fjords, Golf Carts And Spoons

    Fellow travelers raved about Newfoundland’s rugged beauty, encouraging us to spend as much time as possible exploring all the island’s nooks and crannies. We dedicated two weeks, reserving campsites months ago in the west, central and eastern portions of the island and thought we had it covered. Once off the ferry we drove up the…

  • Cape Breton – Now And Then

    Cape Breton – Now And Then

    Eager to visit another Canadian National Park, we had reservations for a 3-night stay at Cape Breton Highlands National Park. After we ferried from Prince Edward Island the drive was a long one, made longer by the unexpected mountain road. Originally, we had thought the semi-circular drive through the park might be something fun to…