On Foot Nns
The trail for the Head of the Hillsborough River starts at the Confederation Trail, near the Trailside Caf , in Mount Stewart. It runs along the north side of the headwaters of the Hillsborough Red Point Provincial Park Basin Head New Harmony Demonstration Woodlot Brudenell River Provincial Park Garden of the Gulf Museum Panmure Island Provincial Park amp Lighthouse St. Mary's Bay 12. Buffaloland Provincial Park 13. Harvey Moore Wildlife Management Area 14. King's Castle Provincial Park 15....
Camping Dum
Jipujijkuei Kuespem Park is on Rte. 360 just south of the Rte. 361 intersection. A former provincial park, it is now operated by the Conne River Micmac Band. Sites are separated from each other by trees, but all are close to the camp road bring blackfly repellent. You can get information on the Wilderness Reserve here, including a map. Conne River, NF A0H 1J0, s 709 882-2470, fax 709 882-2292. Two miles north of intersection of Rtes. 360 and 364, on Rte. 360 is a Municipal Park, unattended and...
Western Prince Edward Island 1
w - Mont-- - Cap- Carmel Egmont I O Q Lower Bedeque Bedeque Bedeque Bay w - Mont-- - Cap- Carmel Egmont I O Q Lower Bedeque Bedeque Bedeque Bay 1. College of Piping Museum amp Shop Summerside Lighthouse Eptek National Exhibition Centre Wyatt Centre Jubilee Theatre Spinnaker's Landing PEI Sports Hall of Fame Lefurgey Cultural Centre International Fox Museum amp Hall of Fame 3. Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island 4. Union Corner Provincial Park Union Corner Schoolhouse 5. La Village de...
Malpeque Area
The Loyalist Country Inn is a big, newish hotel opposite the Summerside waterfront and all of its activities. Of its 95 rooms, 30 have whirlpool baths and eight are housekeeping units. Rooms are contemporary in d cor and all have TV. Two handicapped-accessible rooms are available. Facilities include a full-service dining room, lounge, indoor pool, sauna and bike rentals. Open all year. 195 Harbour Dr., Summerside, PEI C1N 5R1, s 902 436-3333, fax 436-4304, 800 361-2668, e-mail loyal-istinn...
Canoeing Kayaking Ymy
Rental prices for kayaks and canoes vary according to the size, quality and maintenance of the craft, as well as the individual variations between outfitters. You can expect to pay more for a double kayak than a single, more for a sea kayak than one without a rudder, and more for outfitters that provide a short lesson or other services. In general, kayak rentals range from 30 to 50 for a half-day, 40 to 60 for a full day, and 130 to 170 per week. One-day guided trips cost 90 to 120, half-day...
On Water Cyw
By far the best-known and most used beaches in the province, perhaps in all of Atlantic Canada, are those miles of golden sand that stretch east and north from Shediac. Warm and shallow water, fine clean sand in low flat bars, and tourist facilities geared to families with water-loving children make it the destination of nearly half a million tourists each season. Since the area is Francophonic, many of these visitors are from Qu bec and other French-speaking areas of Canada. Parlee Beach east...
Music Dance
Celtic Colours International Festival, 197 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1C4, s 800 565-9464 information , 888 553-8885 or 902 562-6700 reservations , fax 902 539-9388, www.celtic-colours.com. Celtic and Gaelic music and art have become synonymous with Cape Breton, and many of its musicians are recognized around the world for the quality of their work. The festival has become one of the major musical events of the province and in the world of Celtic music. Scheduled for the fall when the...
Hiking 1
Fundy National Park has 60 miles of hiking trails, including a circuit of 30 miles of linked trails through all the park's biosystems. To hike it takes three or four days, so there are wilderness campsites along it. Be sure you have a copy of the park's trail guide, which includes a topographical map, before starting on any but the short self-guided nature trails. Dickson Falls is reached by an easy 30- to 45-minute walk on a loop trail through the forest. The falls itself is viewed from a...
In the Heart of the Restigouche
Tobique River Tours has a nice log lodge, with one private room with bath upstairs and three smaller rooms with bunks and shared bath downstairs. The rate is 25 per person for either. A common room has kitchen facilities. They also run canoe trips see page 131 . In Riley Brook, RR 1, Plaster Rock, NB E0J 1W0, s 506 356-2111, fax 506 633-0706. Tobique amp Serpentine Camps have attractive rustic cabins which you can rent by the night, week or month. They sleep up to six people, in single beds...
CrossCountry Skiing Qwk
Gros Morne National Park grooms and tracks nearly 20 miles of trails in the winter, or you can roam the coastal lowlands and back country. Two back-country ski huts have been added recently, one on the eastern end of the Tablelands, and another near Bakers Brook Pond. The Gros Morne National Park Visitors Centre has a map of the ski trails, with hut locations marked, and they can give you advice on good back-country areas. Most of the trails are for novice and intermediate skiers. Back-country...
Charlottetown Mli
Delta Prince Edward Hotel is large and close to the center of Charlottetown's downtown activity. Rooms are large, nicely furnished, very comfortable and have all the amenities. Services and facilities include in-room movies, same day cleaning and laundry, large indoor pool, fitness center, a masseuse, sauna and whirlpool bath. It's stylish, but very hospitable. It also has a first-rate restaurant. Special packages are available throughout the year. The hotel has fitness facilities and an indoor...
Adventures Ffg
One ofCanada's least known natural wonders is Kouchibouguac National Park, pronounced COO-she-boo-quack, a long stretch of low shore and coastal plain protected by bands of barrier sand bars. It is a center for nature and outdoor activities, as well as an excellent place to camp and swim. Stop at the park headquarters to get a copy of the free magazine-sized publication, The Osprey, which gives information about the park's many facilities and nature programs. Walkers and cyclists should also...
On Foot Oye
The Village of St. Peter's has a handy walking map, available at the Information Center just west of the canal or from Richmond Tourism, Box 658, Louisdale, NS B0E 1V0, s 902 345-2700. A pleasant walking trail follows the coast of St. Peter's Bay along the abandoned rail line and to ruins of 17th- and 18th-century British forts in Battery Provincial Park. Picnic facilities are available at the park. Seven miles east of St. Peter's on the Fleur de Lis Trail is Point Michaud Beach, with two miles...