As a wrap up to my adventures, I will post a synopsis of everything I recommend and the details behind it, along with items I do not recommend.
Do:
- Stop at Acadia National Park and explore for a full day at the minimum, even in the rain it is breathtaking (and there are less people). Check out the windy Cadillac Mountain, the beach, and do a few hikes like the Beehive and Precipice if you have the need to some adventurous hikes and views (especially in the fall with the leaves changing, it is magnificent).
- Hike up Mount Katahdin and across the knifes edge but plan ahead and start early as the hike is taxing, even for the nimble (it is a hike you will remember for a long time). Reserve a camp site well in advance.
- Stop at the Bay of Fundy to take in the natural beauty and stick around for the tidal changes (a six hour swing). Hike Coppermine; it takes you to another world entirely.
- Stop at Hopewell Rocks instead to see the water at high and low tide if you do not want to spend the day at the Bay of Fundy Park; both are great choices.
- Eat the local seafood throughout the trip as it is fresh and prepared to perfection (even if you are not a big fan).
- Visit the Citadel Hill in Halifax and walk around the harbour.
- Stop at Peggy’s cove as the drive to it is lovely and the lighthouse and its surroundings are fun to explore.
- Camp at the Fishing Cove Backcountry site.
- Go whale watching.
- Hike Skyline Trail but hit it early in the morning before the crowds and a stunning sun rise.
- Stop at breweries on PEI (Prince Edward Island) to get a local taste of the beer. Try the Beach Chair at PEI Brewing Company.
- Watch for Moose.
Do Not:
- Explore the Western portion of Acadia as there are less things to see and you won’t have time in one day.
- Hike Mount Katahdin if you start after 12 or lack the proper equipment.
- Miss the low tide and high tides at Fundy or Hopewell, plan accordingly.
- Spend too much time in Halifax as it is a small city.
- Set up camp at the point in our picture but rather down closer to the beach (if you don’t mind a little foot traffic) to avoid high winds.
- Forget to bring rope to tie down the tent on the pad and the bear bag on the pole.
- Go whale watching if the water is rough (you won't see much).
- Rush around Prince Edward Island in one day; devote two days to the beautiful place.
- Spend less than six days exploring Cape Breton and PEI combined.
- Worry much about seeing Anne of Green Gables house (unless you are a huge fan).













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