Warning: This inquiry is off topic regarding the NSX, but on-topic regarding Canada.
I've never been in Canada east of Quebec province, and I've been wondering whether this might make a nice vacation (during some time of year other than winter
). I'm hoping folks here might have traveled there (or live there?) and be able to provide some insight. I've looked through the Canadian Tourism Commission website but they make every place sound wonderful, as most tourism websites do.
My interests tend towards civilization rather than nature - picturesque cities and towns, great food, interesting shopping (think handcrafted goods, rather than shopping malls or designer boutiques), etc. I'm not big on natural parks and such, although stunning natural vistas are nice. No camping, no beaches, no fishing, no golf - these things don't interest me at all.
It would probably be the two of us plus our two dogs; dog owners who have traveled there, feel free to comment. (I consider most places in the States to be reasonably dog-friendly, meaning that you can find hotels anywhere that allow dogs, even though more hotels prohibit them than allow them.)
I've already been to Toronto and Montreal and Quebec City, although they make convenient stops along the way.
So... what are the following places REALLY like, and how does each fit with my interests? Are they worth the long distance to travel there? Is it worth it to go the extra distance to go to the really far ones, like St. John's? Are there any cities/towns/sights that I don't name, that I should really consider as well?
QC: Gaspe peninsula
NB: Fredericton, Saint John
NS: Halifax, Cape Breton Island
PEI: Charlottetown
NF: St. John's
(Incidentally, for those who are thinking of recommending the other end of the country - I've been to Vancouver and absolutely LOVED it...)
I've never been in Canada east of Quebec province, and I've been wondering whether this might make a nice vacation (during some time of year other than winter
). I'm hoping folks here might have traveled there (or live there?) and be able to provide some insight. I've looked through the Canadian Tourism Commission website but they make every place sound wonderful, as most tourism websites do.My interests tend towards civilization rather than nature - picturesque cities and towns, great food, interesting shopping (think handcrafted goods, rather than shopping malls or designer boutiques), etc. I'm not big on natural parks and such, although stunning natural vistas are nice. No camping, no beaches, no fishing, no golf - these things don't interest me at all.
It would probably be the two of us plus our two dogs; dog owners who have traveled there, feel free to comment. (I consider most places in the States to be reasonably dog-friendly, meaning that you can find hotels anywhere that allow dogs, even though more hotels prohibit them than allow them.)
I've already been to Toronto and Montreal and Quebec City, although they make convenient stops along the way.
So... what are the following places REALLY like, and how does each fit with my interests? Are they worth the long distance to travel there? Is it worth it to go the extra distance to go to the really far ones, like St. John's? Are there any cities/towns/sights that I don't name, that I should really consider as well?
QC: Gaspe peninsula
NB: Fredericton, Saint John
NS: Halifax, Cape Breton Island
PEI: Charlottetown
NF: St. John's
(Incidentally, for those who are thinking of recommending the other end of the country - I've been to Vancouver and absolutely LOVED it...)
