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The scenery is incredible and I think the island of Cape Breton could definitely benefit from an event like this. Being originally from Cape Breton and only being roughly a four drive away, I'm seriously considering going.

I just found out my Rat Pack is planning a week long trip up there in sept. for the event I think they are going to get me in trouble with well you know

Sounds like a blast.

I'm going! A buddy of mine and myself are taking my truck and will be pullling a covered trailer with 2 VFR's inside!

BuzZz wrote:I would like to tour the Maritimes and be able to attend such a race one year. The area is sposed to be very pretty and, all Newfie jokes aside, the people are genuinely friendly and good humored. I can't do it this summer, but maybe next......

Not quite. Newfoundland is really nowhere near Nova Scotia. It's another whole trip altogether. For example, Newfoundland is a day's ferry ride away from the northern tip of Nova Scotia. But, if you get a chance to get there, Newfoundlanders are the 2nd nicest people in Canada - behind Nova Scotianers.

If you get a chance to ride the Cabot Trail, you won't regret it.

In Cape Breton, don't miss The Alexander Graham Bell Museum (yes - *that* Alexander Graham Bell. He lived in Cape Breton for many years) and the Fortress of Louisbourg.

In Halifax, make sure you get to *any* restaurant that serves seafood, lobster in particular, and visit the Public Gardens, The Olde Town Clock and Citadel Hill.

Halifax has a lot of naval and maritime history. It's where a lot of bodies from the Titanic are buried, where the only Crimean War Memorial in North America is, among other things. Also check out The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Halifax was the (unfortunate) scene of what is still, to this day, the largest, man-made, non-nuclear explosion in history - The Halifax Explosion.

One of the best, most fun things about Halifax is the pubs. Lots of character, lots of friendly people and good, inexpensive food.

Nowhere in Nova Scotia is more than 35 miles away from the ocean and there are some beautiful rides along the water. Head south to Peggy's Cove to see the most photographed spot in Canada and then further south to Mahone Bay and Lunenburg to see some very picturesque little towns....

Well...I think I've blathered on long enough.....

You can get more information about Halifax here.

If you have any other questions, as you can tell, I'm happy to tell you whatever you need to know.

ShawnKing wrote:

BuzZz wrote:I would like to tour the Maritimes and be able to attend such a race one year. The area is sposed to be very pretty and, all Newfie jokes aside, the people are genuinely friendly and good humored. I can't do it this summer, but maybe next......

Not quite. Newfoundland is really nowhere near Nova Scotia. It's another whole trip altogether. For example, Newfoundland is a day's ferry ride away from the northern tip of Nova Scotia. But, if you get a chance to get there, Newfoundlanders are the 2nd nicest people in Canada - behind Nova Scotianers.

If you get a chance to ride the Cabot Trail, you won't regret it.

In Cape Breton, don't miss The Alexander Graham Bell Museum (yes - *that* Alexander Graham Bell. He lived in Cape Breton for many years) and the Fortress of Louisbourg.

In Halifax, make sure you get to *any* restaurant that serves seafood, lobster in particular, and visit the Public Gardens, The Olde Town Clock and Citadel Hill.

Halifax has a lot of naval and maritime history. It's where a lot of bodies from the Titanic are buried, where the only Crimean War Memorial in North America is, among other things. Also check out The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Halifax was the (unfortunate) scene of what is still, to this day, the largest, man-made, non-nuclear explosion in history - The Halifax Explosion.

One of the best, most fun things about Halifax is the pubs. Lots of character, lots of friendly people and good, inexpensive food.

Nowhere in Nova Scotia is more than 35 miles away from the ocean and there are some beautiful rides along the water. Head south to Peggy's Cove to see the most photographed spot in Canada and then further south to Mahone Bay and Lunenburg to see some very picturesque little towns....

Well...I think I've blathered on long enough.....

You can get more information about Halifax here.

If you have any other questions, as you can tell, I'm happy to tell you whatever you need to know.

For some one in Nashville, you seem to know alot about Nova Scotia. Have you been here often??

Caper#5 wrote:For some one in Nashville, you seem to know alot about Nova Scotia. Have you been here often??

Once....for the first 25 years of my life.

Nashville is just where I happen to be right now - I was born and brought up in Halifax and it's still "home" to me.

Cool, I've called it home for the past 8 years and Cape Breton for the 26 years before that. Do you get home often??

Caper#5 wrote:Cool, I've called it home for the past 8 years and Cape Breton for the 26 years before that. Do you get home often??

No. But I get homesick *often*. I just got married and I'm dying to take my new wife "home" to show her how beautiful it is but, with a new bike, there are way too many rides down here that we need to get to first.

ShawnKing wrote:

Caper#5 wrote:Cool, I've called it home for the past 8 years and Cape Breton for the 26 years before that. Do you get home often??

No. But I get homesick *often*. I just got married and I'm dying to take my new wife "home" to show her how beautiful it is but, with a new bike, there are way too many rides down here that we need to get to first.

I've heard there are alot of nice rides down there. A friend of mine and his wife are driving down to the blue ridge mountains (I think that is what he said?) this summer. Congrats on the marriage and happy touring, there's alot of time to show your new bride how beautiful Canada's Ocean Playground is.