Eastern Canada & USA - 2001

July - August 2001
A camping trip to the Canadian Maritimes and Eastern United States.

July 31, 2001 - Digby Neck, Nova Scotia. Digby Neck is a long, thin peninsula separating St. Mary's Bay from the Bay of Fundy in south western Nova Scotia. It is perhaps the most recognizable, geographical landmark in the province. Known for its rugged coastline, quiet coves, sandy beaches and picturesque fishing villages, the region is among the most popular whale watching destinations in Eastern Canada. The number and variety of whale species along the Bay of Fundy coast is impressive. The rare and magnificent, right whale, the mink and humpback whale are among species monitored and observed in the area. At the end of 'the Neck' are Long and Brier Islands. The two islands make fascinating day trips for both visitors and residents of the province. The ferry rides alone are worth the trip. The 'Balancing Rock' and wilderness hiking trails at Long Island beg to be photographed, while the species of shorebirds and bird migrates on Brier Island attract birdwatchers from across North America. We drove the length of this long thin peninsula, taking 2 ferries to reach the end, and then coming right back again. The trip was one and a half hours each way. On the way back we stopped to see the 'Balancing Rock' which meant a 30 minute hike from the road to this lookout on the shoreline. Sue seems to have enjoyed the hike.