Prince Edward Island - The island's gentle rolling hills were mostly cultivated into farmland. The area also seems to be a summer playground for many families.
We stayed at Twin Shores Campground with a site very close to the beach. There were 370 spaces with many friends and families congregating for beach time and for late night gatherings. It would be a great place to bring children and to meet with your friends. Our only problem was that we found it to be quite noisy until past midnight.
We stayed at Twin Shores Campground with a site very close to the beach. There were 370 spaces with many friends and families congregating for beach time and for late night gatherings. It would be a great place to bring children and to meet with your friends. Our only problem was that we found it to be quite noisy until past midnight.
One can take a bridge or ferry to the island. The ferry toll to return to New Brunswick cost $45 which was a surprise.
We went to the beach every night while on Prince Edward Island for a great view of the sunset at the north end of the beach. Each night after sunset there were still people swimming in the ocean and enjoying the warmth. The waves were gentle compared to the Pacific Ocean.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PEI - Confederation Centre for the Arts
Oh! Canada Exhibition
The exhibition was so large that it was displayed in four locations across Canada.
Oh! Canada Exhibition
The exhibition was so large that it was displayed in four locations across Canada.
Additional exhibits - Charlottetown, PEI - Confederation Centre for the Arts. These are NOT part of the Oh! Canada exhibit
Owens Gallery, Sackville, New Brunswick - Oh! Canada Exhibit continues
Nova Scotia
Family History - William Freeman arrived in Nova Scotia from Yorkshire in 1760. I had a copy of his will and was able to locate land given to my 3rd great grandfather by his father William.
Amherst, Nova Scotia - William Freeman was a land owner and politician in Nova Scotia. He owned the land that later became the town square, Customs House, First Baptist Church and the Bank of Scotia.
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
The sand on Cape Breton Island is dark, but not as red as the sand on Prince Edward Island.
Nova Scotia (New Scotland) has a history of many people immigrating from Scotland. There are many people who are of Scottish descent in the town of Mabou in Cape Brenton including many Rankins. There is currently a Steve Rankin who has his photography studio downtown.
Next blog will be Newfoundland - The turn around point of our adventure. Our most eastern point in our journet will be St John's Newfoundland which is the most eastern point in North America.