After boondocking in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Tom and I headed for Prince Edward Island then continued our trip through New Brunswick.
From Antigonish, we continued west on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) Route 104 into New Brunswick then north on TCH Route 16 to Prince Edward Island where it becomes TCH Route 1. We stayed on Route 1 to Charlotteville then headed northeast on Route 2 toward Blooming Point. From there we headed west along Route 6 to follow the northern coast to Kensington where we continued west on Route 2. We veered off the highway toward Freeland before returning along Route 2 to connect with Route 1A at Travelers Rest. We continued south on Route 1A to Route 10 which led us back to Route 1 and across the bridge to New Brunswick.
In New Brunswick, we continued southwest on TCH Route 16 then northwest on TCH Route 2 to Route 15 around Moncton. From there we took Route 114 along the southern shore through Alma then north to Route 1. Route 1 led us north to Route 2 which took us west to Dumfries, New Brunswick.
Driving from Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island
After a night of boondocking in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Tom and I took Aly to a local dog park then headed for Prince Edward Island (PEI). To reach PEI, we first crossed from Nova Scotia into New Brunswick. As we headed for the Confederation Bridge, to take us onto PEI, we were surprised to see so much farmland. The crops, especially potatoes, continued on PEI.
As we approached PEI, the skies turned gray and began to rain. However they cleared just as quickly and we enjoyed a beautiful sunset from Blooming Point Beach.
You can view a few photos of our drive on the Carpe Diem Facebook page by clicking on the image below.
Driving from Blooming Point to Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island
After boondooking at Blooming Point Beach, Tom and I explored more of Prince Edward Island. We drove past farms, fishing communities and many beaches. It was peak tourist season and there were many shops and restaurants to accommodate visitors. We stopped for fresh strawberries at one of the many farm markets and we enjoyed local beer from two of the PEI breweries including Lone Oak where we boondocked for the night before crossing the bridge back to New Brunswick.
You can view a few photos of our drive on the Carpe Diem Facebook page by clicking on the image below.
Driving from Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick
To exit PEI via the Confederation Bridge, we were required to pay a $50 bridge toll. Back in New Brunswick, Tom and I headed for Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park, one of the most popular tourist destinations in New Brunswick. We drove around the major city of Moncton and followed the Petitcodiac River south to the Bay of Fundy. As we caught glimpses of the river, we noticed it was mostly mud and we realized it must be low tide. A perfect time to explore Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park.
After a wonderful day at Hopewell Rocks, Tom and I visited Alma, where we boondocked near the entrance to Fundy National Park.
You can view a few photos of our drive on the Carpe Diem Facebook page by clicking on the image below.
Driving from Alma to Dumfries, New Brunswick
Tom and I had intended to explore Fundy National Park but after stopping at the visitor center, near Alma, we realized there was too much for us to see in the short time we had. And it would be easier to access some of the sites if we had our Jeep. So, we decided to postpone our visit to Fundy National Park until a future trip. Tom and I drove through the park, without any more stops, and headed to our next destination; the Mactaquac Headpond on the St. John River near Dumfries, New Brunswick.
You can view a few photos of our drive on the Carpe Diem Facebook page by clicking on the image below.
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