Road trip from Toronto to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI

It's been a long time since I did that trip, but I kinda remember 2 days maybe 3 each direction just to get there.

That leaves you 6 days or less in the province. Don't try to over do it.

It has been a while since we made the road trip from VA to Canada. It was back in 2004.We have been to some of the locations you have listed. All I can say is it was just beautiful there.

Didn't have a GPS then so it was all map. I researched the areas we plan to visit on the internet. Using a bus tour I found on line as a guide. Here is a link to the pictures I had taken. Maybe you can view them and it will give you some ideas. Then just get the coordinates and lay it all out. https://1drv.ms/f/s!AidKpdLEa3PbpwCh9hj5dxXV8ECe

Sounds like a wonderful trip. I am hoping to do something like that in the next few years.

Fortunately we are retired and traveling by RV afforded us a lot of time to soak in a lot of things. Two that were very memorable to me:

Lunenburg NS
The Bluenose II sailed into port while we were there and that's are really big deal for those folks. The guided tour at the museum highlighted how the cod fishing industry came to be at that port and why the English established a port with an obviously German sounding name and what the fishermen had to endure to bring in the catch and how many had lost their lives in doing so. The story of how the Bluenose became famous and a Canadian icon was all based here. Lunenburg is also close to the village of Mahone Bay which is famous for the picturesque three churches. The bay itself is the location of Oak Island that has many wondering if those guys are ever going to find anything of value or significance.

Grand-Pré NS
This is a place that doesn't make the mainstream news, but is a place of great significance in Canadian history. As an American, I only vaguely knew that our Cajuns came from Nova Scotia but visiting here, I learned what should never have happened.

Charlesd45, thanks for sharing your trip pictures. Amazing pictures which gave me a virtual tour.. Thanks again for sharing these pictures.. These pictures gave me very good idea about what to see there...

Glad to help. The people are really friendly and always ready to help. I do remember how nice the rest areas were. They always had literature for things to see in surrounding areas. Not sure now with all the internet available, but the rest stops even in places you would not suspect to find one. Had one or two computer terminals for personal use for the travelers.

We toured the Maritimes and it's a beautiful region. Here are some highpoints I can remember.

Campobello Island is like entering a postcard. It's very pretty. Tour the road that goes around the perimeter. At the very eastern tip there a light house. Spectacular views. When we were there, whales were all over the place. Can be seen heard in the distance. You can see the extreme tides here.

Basin Head Provincial Park, eastern end of PEI. We had a great time here. It's a lovely beach.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park on northern Nova Scotia is still one of my favorite places. Beautiful vistas. Very peaceful. And the biggest moose you will probably ever see. And plenty of eagles. Eagles every where. Consider the Cabot Loop tour, or something like that, go all the way to the northern tip. It's gorgeous.

La Madeline Islands are available by ferry from PEI. These islands are picturesque, so quiet and peaceful.

There's plenty of interesting history in that region. There were several historical markers at some rest areas, and the stories of the settlers and raids, and people being run out was fascinating. I learned that there used to be North Atlantic walrus in the area, but they were all devoured by the new world settlers.

Have fun, it's a beautiful region.

Thanks all for your valuable advice and comments. It is going to help us big time..

This trip has been on my bucket list too and I have looked into setting it up some time ago. One of the hurdle that I had problem with is lodging, or rather reasonably priced lodging. Can some of you comment on how to look for reasonably prices places to stay?

How was the trip?

We are starting it next Sunday..

Looking forward to your comments.

My advice to get to PEI is to go via Pictou, Nova Scotia and take the ferry to PEI.

Two reasons, experience the 2 1/2 hour ferry ride!

Second, going to PEI it is FREE whatever you chose to get to PEI including the ferry.

You only pay to get off the island and it is quite a bit cheaper getting off via the 14km Confederation Bridge, not quite half the cost what it costs by ferry, but close.

Also if he is doing it all in 10 days, it's possible but one
h e l l of a rushed trip. It'll take two days of solid driving to Nova Scotia from TO as well as 2 days solid driving to go home again. Leaves 6 days, and you better have accommodations pre-booked too, summer holidayers!!!

use https://www.expedia.ca/ to pre-book my hotels/motels.
Just type in the area where you want to stay and dozens come up.
No cost to book as well as a generous cancellation policy if needed.