RE: Prince Edward Island - 2

Duh.......I always thought of that as the Bretton Woods Hotel. I didn't realize it's real name was the Mt. Washington Hotel.

Do they have anything commemorating the Post-WW2 agreements that were signed there?

They have some pictures in the huge open lobby area. I have not looked for that bit of history so there may another history site at the hotel or in town of Bretton Woods

The suggestions have been great. And Jim that sounds like a plan, see you in June.

Qmoto, I agree with what other have said; om the way back you would benefit much more by hugging the coast. If you have flexibility, dip down around Saint John, and ride along Bay of Fundy (largest tide in the world) the flower pots monuments carved by the sea are breath taking.

Great trip, makes me want to plan again.

I absolutely love PEI (I had a cottage there for many years) but really have to say the riding is only so-so at best. I certainly don't want to turn you off but you should expect the roads to be in pretty rough shape (some less traveled ones even have grass growing up out of the cracks-which I think adds to its charm ) and for the most part fairly straight....but the topography in the interior is rolling and pretty much everywhere the scenery is spectacular.... so it's good the roads are not challenging (except to avoid the potholes) so you can ride and enjoy the view.

The people are great and the seafood is plentiful!

If you decide to venture to the Cabot Trail my suggestion is to do it on the way to PEI and taking the ferry from Caribou, NS to Wood Islands, PEI. I highly recommend the Trail and am lucky to live 100 miles from it. There's also the road I live just off of called the 'mini Trail', Rte 245 to Rte 337 that runs along the coast from Merigomish to Antigonish and through the wonderfully named Malignant Cove. It might be worth giving the Cabot Trail a pass if the weather is bad, though.

FYI: Both the ferry and the bridge are free to get on the Island but charge fees to get off the Island and the ferry is more expensive of the two. Last year the ferry was 41CAD per bike + 20CAD per adult and the bridge was a relative bargain at 19CAD for bike and all the people you can get on it :)

Looking at your routes to and from PEI some of the areas you'll be crossing in NB are pretty desolate and you should watch your fuel as gas stations could be a bit sparse.

When I travel from Nova Scotia to the US I take NB Rte 1 (a 4 lane interstate type road) from just past Salisbury through Saint John to the border at Calais ME. The very best part is the road from the border to Bangor Rte 9 or the 'Airline Rte"...an excellent curvy road thru the Maine forests. If traveling this way be sure to gas up in Calais as generally it's about 90-100 miles across. I take about 30 miles down I95 to Newport and get off on Route 2 if going west.

Not sure when in June you're going but be aware that PEI could be cool, particularly at night and if by the shore.

If you're coming to NS or have any questions let me know!

Zitat von Redrider im Beitrag #20

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If you decide to venture to the Cabot Trail my suggestion is to do it on the way to PEI and taking the ferry from Caribou, NS to Wood Islands, PEI. I highly recommend the Trail and am lucky to live 100 miles from it. There's also the road I live just off of called the 'mini Trail', Rte 245 to Rte 337 that runs along the coast from Merigomish to Antigonish and through the wonderfully named Malignant Cove. It might be worth giving the Cabot Trail a pass if the weather is bad, though.

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Zitat von BoxerFan im Beitrag #21

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I believe the Cabot Trail is no longer open to Motorcyclists du to complaints from locals. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/autosmot...t6Nq?li=AAggFp5

Too bad, that's a nice piece of road.

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #22

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Zitat von BoxerFan im Beitrag #21

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I believe the Cabot Trail is no longer open to Motorcyclists du to complaints from locals. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/autosmot...t6Nq?li=AAggFp5

Too bad, that's a nice piece of road.

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The article was posted April 1st.
https://canadamotoguide.com/2019/04/02/o...pen-for-riders/

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Ok, I guess I was taken and fooled since last year.

Dam it

Thanks again Lee :)

Spot-on comments. The roads are REALLY bad this Spring.