Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia met us with a wonderful afternoon at the beach and then rafting the tidal bore in the Shubenacadie River. We rented an adorable cottage in the small town of Maitland, NS. We set out at 6:30 in the morning to wait for the tide to roll in. As the tide quickly moves in over the sand bars standing waves are created. When we rafted the waves were standing 9ft tall. We took out rafts with 42hp propellers and drove into the waves head on. We would then chase the standing waves down the river as they were created over more and more sand bars. It was one of the most fun things I've ever done. I've never heard my dad laugh so hard in my life. Rafting the tidal bore in the Bay of Fundy is an absolute must for your traveling adventures. Being my 5th rafting trip - it was the most fun. Here are some pictures from Maitland and the beach!
Hopewell Rocks | Bay of Fundy | NB
The flight of stairs leading down onto the bare ocean floor reads "must be back at these stairs by 5pm." That day 5pm is when the muddy waters of the Bay of Fundy come rushing back in. By rushing back in, I mean that in a matter of a couple short hours there is 4o ft of water where you were just standing. The water reaches all the way to the top of the rocks in the picture below where the 600 million year old rock formations start to bow out again. Hopewell Rocks is located in New Brunswick, Canada situated in the Bay of Fundy, home to the highest tide change in the world. . Everyone should experience what it is like to truly walk about the ocean floor. You are filled with wonder looking at cliffs hundreds of feet above you knowing that soon the waves of the river will be crashing upon them. The Bay of Fundy is a natural phenomenon and is the most surreal and fascinating place I have ever been.
The Thirsty Pig | Portland, ME
Day One - Stop One of my road trip up the coast of Maine into New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I've always heard such wonderful things about Portland, Maine. I knew my first time in the state I would have to stop. Coastal cities are my favorite cities to visit. I love the mix of laid back salty beach goers with the liveliness a city offers. Portland is known for its beer and that sits very well with my family and I. We were only there for a few hours so I knew we just wanted to have a couple great meals and great beer to start the road trip off right. I did a little research and we happened upon The Thirsty Pig. Located in Old Port right downtown by the water and was an awesome atmosphere with local Maine beers and hand crafted sausages. They make all of their specialty sausages in house. I had not seen my dad or brother since February and this was the perfect place to catch up. Next we went to In'finiti Fermentation and Distillation. They served up some great samples of in house brewed beer. We also really enjoyed the home-made pretzels and beer cheese. Our view was a harbor full of lobster traps and when in Maine you eat lobster…or lobster mac n cheese. I highly recommend these two places for a laid back dinner with a vibe you can't beat.
Cheers Portland!
