Synopses & Reviews
Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & PEI Day by Day will guide readers through the Canadian Maritimes quickly and with an insider's knowledge of the unforgettable sights and experiences these provinces have to offer. Discover everything from the best lobster dinners, friendliest B&Bs and most pristine PEI golf courses to one-of-a-kind adventures like hiking along the trail at North Cape and whale watching near the Bay of Fundy. Filled with tips and itinerary suggestions, hundreds of original color photos, dozens of annotated maps, thematic tours for every taste, and star-rated advice on where to eat, stay, shop, and have fun, this book is the perfect accompaniment to any visit to the Maritimes.
Synopsis
29 Self-guided Tours. 40 Maps. One Great Trip.At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
The best of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island in three days, one week, or two weeks
Thematic tours that visit the region's most scenic roads and towns
Driving tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
Hundreds of evocative color photos
Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place
Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets
A tear-resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
About the Author
Paul Karr is a prize-winning journalist and travel editor who has authored more than 25 guidebooks around the world, including Frommer’s Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine, Vancouver & Victoria For Dummies, Insight Guide: Switzerland, Driving Northern Italy & The Italian Lakes, USA On the Road, and Scandinavia: The Rough Guide. Now based in New York and Tokyo, he has twice served as writer-in-residence for the National Parks Service and once dined in the White House at the President’s personal invitation. For real.
Table of Contents
16 Favorite Moments.1 Strategies for Seeing Atlantic Canada.
Seeing Atlantic Canada.
2 The Best Full-Day Tours.
The Best in 3 Days.
The Best in 1 Week.
The Best in 2 Weeks.
3 The Best Special-Interest Tours.
Atlantic Canada for Families.
Atlantic Canada for Golfers.
An Acadian History Tour.
4 Halifax.
Halifax in 1 Day.
Halifax in 2 Days.
The Waterfront & Downtown.
Spring Garden Road.
The South End.
Halifax for Beer Lovers.
Halifax History & Architecture.
Halifax for Art Lovers.
Dining & Lodging Best Bets.
Halifax Dining A to Z.
Halifax Lodging A to Z.
Halifax Shopping A to Z.
Halifax A&E & Nightlife A to Z.
5 Nova Scotia.
The Annapolis Valley.
Digby.
Southern Shores.
Lunenburg to Chester.
Cape Breton Highlands.
Sydney.
Bras D'Or Lake.
Dining A to Z.
Lodging A to Z.
6 Prince Edward Island.
Charlottetown.
PEI National Park & Anne's Land.
Eastern Prince Edward Island.
PEI Dining A to Z.
PEI Lodging A to Z.
7 New Brunswick.
Saint John.
Bay of Fundy.
Fredericton.
St. Andrews.
New Brunswick Dining A to Z.
New Brunswick Lodging A to Z.
8 The Great Outdoors.
The Best Ocean Adventures.
Hiking on Cape Breton Island.
The Fundy Trail Parkway.
9 The Savvy Traveler.
Before You Go.
Getting There.
Getting Around.
Fast Facts.
Eastern Canada: A Brief History.
Eating & Drinking in Atlantic Canada.
Toll-Free Numbers & Websites.
Index.