10-14-2022, 02:52 AM
I was looking at a map of Canada yesterday, checking out possible "new-to-me" motorcycle rides in the upcoming years. I'm left coast so it's natural for me to look straight north. This summer I finally had my first entry into Canada and got to explore BC a little bit.
As I started to "head east" on my map, flipping throuh the pages, the last section was labeled "The Maritimes". What!? Apologies to the Canadians here, but I don't remember ever hearing / reading anything about "The Maritimes"...and I'm generally pretty good with names of countries, regions, etc. Didn't have my reading glasses on, so I couldn't make out the smaller labels on the map. Had to google it and found more familiar names make up the area (N.Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PE Island). I was relieved because I'm familiar with these names, though still quite ignorant on "what's there / what's it like).
I have a sister who recently set up her retirement yeas and now lives in Cape Cod. One day, I'd like to visit her on the bike as I want to do a long East Coast trip before my expiration date comes up. And now I see "The Maritimes" isn't really all that far away.
So...what's it like? I can do the net searches, but would enjoy hearing from those who live there / have ridden bikes there. Care to share any personal info / photos / places to visit / routes to consider?
As I started to "head east" on my map, flipping throuh the pages, the last section was labeled "The Maritimes". What!? Apologies to the Canadians here, but I don't remember ever hearing / reading anything about "The Maritimes"...and I'm generally pretty good with names of countries, regions, etc. Didn't have my reading glasses on, so I couldn't make out the smaller labels on the map. Had to google it and found more familiar names make up the area (N.Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PE Island). I was relieved because I'm familiar with these names, though still quite ignorant on "what's there / what's it like).
I have a sister who recently set up her retirement yeas and now lives in Cape Cod. One day, I'd like to visit her on the bike as I want to do a long East Coast trip before my expiration date comes up. And now I see "The Maritimes" isn't really all that far away.
So...what's it like? I can do the net searches, but would enjoy hearing from those who live there / have ridden bikes there. Care to share any personal info / photos / places to visit / routes to consider?