Newfoundland

[calipo223_imp]

Took the CB up to Newfoundland from MA. The ferry from Maine is not operating yet so I drove to North Sydney,Nova Scotia and took the ferry to Port -Aux- Basques on the west coast, a 6- 7 hour ferry ride. The West coast has a great national park Gros Morne which is very scenic and has a lot too do and see. There is little fishing villages to visit and a Viking site up North- West as well. Theres is oceans and mountains and history and very friendly people. Lodging is relatively inexpensive and if you plan ahead you can camp in Gros Morne and in certain sites they have tents to rent so you don't have to lug your camping gear around. You can also take a ferry to Labrador on the West coast if you want to. There is another ferry on the East coast
in Argentina near St.Johns, so you won't have to backtrack on RT 1 to get home, but this ferry is 16 hours to cross and it does not run every day. I would suggest to get a cabin to lay your head down if you could afford to. St. Johns is nice to visit, lots of pubs and restaurants and colorful houses and history, and as a base there are lots of places to visit and see around it. It can be very windy and buggy when your riding around Newfoundland, so i would suggest a windscreen and full face or at least a wrap around your face. Also, with the ferry and riding, plan more days to see Newfoundland, especially if you add a Cabot trail ride in Nova Scotia. In conclusion, in my opinion, its very well worth going to Newfoundland, great scenery, friendly people, a lot of history and sites to see.I I Would definitely go back

[LongRanger_imp]

Very nice, and very jealous. Newfoundland and PEI have always been a motorcycle bucket list destination for me. I hope to get there someday. It's a bit of a haul from here.

[Stichill]

Sounds delightful....lucky you!

[the Ferret]

My brother rode up there a few years ago. Said it was a great place to ride. Did you see the Bay of Fundy?

[Cormanus]

Sounds fantastic calipo. Any pictures to tease antipodeans?

[Rocky_imp]

Sounds like you had a great trip
Since I live in this area it's not such a long haul for me to Newfoundland.
A few years ago four of us made the exact same trip to the western coast of that province and came back home the same way through Port aux Basques on that ferry.
We toured only the west coast because it's the most scenic and has more places to explore.

[Frulk_imp]

It’s on my list for a CB destination. My oldest was born in northern Maine and I made a few forays into New Brunswick. She was up there two years ago. Flew into a small village were a Canadian musician she’s a fan of was playing a one-off off concert in an even smaller venue. Raves about Newfoundland to this day.

[calipo223_imp]

Thanks everybody. No Ferret, I did not see the tides go in and out at the bay of Fundy. Maybe next time.
I do have pictures Cormanus, I will post soon

[Cormanus]

Thank you. Popgun will be happy too; he likes looking at pictures.

[Lord Popgun]

Well of course I like pictures. I learned to read with Dick and Jane There were a lot of pictures See Popgun ride. Ride Popgun ride.