Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia

Cavendish, Prince Edward Island

We met Daniel & Lauren in Fredericton, New Brunswick on a cold, rainy night. We were fortunate enough to stay at one of Daniels friends houses for the night, which was an amazing change from the cold nights of camping. We were on our way to spend a week exploring Cavendish, on PEI and Cape Breton in Nova Scotia however, the news reports were warning us that Hurricane Gonzola was heading our way. It was a little worrisome because we were planning on camping throughout the week, but we decided to just do go and do it anyway...and I'm so glad we did. The only ways to get to Prince Edward Island is to, fly, catch a ferry, or, the route we took which was a drive over a 12.9km bridge. If I lived on the Island, I probably wouldn't venture off it too often as the cheapest way to leave, is to pay the $45 toll.

When we first arrived, the hurricane was pretty present, there was a torrential downpour, but luckily we had enough time to put our tents up before the rain started. It only last for an hour or so, and after the rain came a beautiful sunset. We took advantage of the weather and headed into Cavendish to see the area in which the books of 'Anne of Green Gables' was based. I have never read these books, it was Lauren that told us about this area, but it was beautiful. The peacefulness of the beaches were stunning, and the forest areas were just beautiful.

Cavendish sunset, Prince Edward Island

We saw a fox!! PEI

Escaping the hurricane.

The next day we started our trip to Cape Breton and it was there were we saw the full effects of Hurricane Gonzola. We decided not to camp that night, but we didn't let the rain stop us from 'camping'. We set up our grill outside a little awning at our hotel and made dinner. Cape Breton is known for it's stunning Highlands and ocean vistas. You can drive through the National Park and and be blown away with every twist and turn of the road. We took a walk on the Skyline Trail and saw a magical overlook of the Atlantic from one of the many highlands in the area. It was here Daniel went for a quick dip in a Lake which I thought was insane. I think this drive was one of the prettiest when it came to the fall leaves. The density of the forest, mixed with the diverse colours was simply breathtaking. 

Dessert, Strelan style

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

All the Strelans together on the Highland Trail, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

The lake were Daniel went for a dip

We continued our journey through Nova Scotia and headed for Halifax. We didn't spend all that much time there because we stayed an hour out of the city at a place called Wolfville. We were fortunate enough to stay with a couple which none of us had ever met, but Daniel and Lauren met the brother of the man we stayed with in India on there travels. Confusing I know, but it was great. It's a really beautiful area, with delicious wineries. I would recommend these places to anyone, if you are ever stuck for holiday ideas head to Eastern Canada. It really is one of the prettiest places I have seen this trip.