Nova Scotia Road Trip - 10 Days from Halifax to Cape Breton and Back

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There's no vacation like a @NovaScotiaTourism vacation, and for 10 days my family and I drove from Halifax to Cape Breton, and back again, exploring some of the best the province has to offer. It was the best road trip I've ever taken.
Watch our road trip from Halifax, to Peggy's Cove, and on to Inverness, Baddeck, Chéticamp, Ingonish, Sydney, Louisbourg, and back to Halifax.
A tremendous thank-you to our partners for the trip: Tourism Nova Scotia, @DiscoverHalifax, @CBTourism, @parkscanada, The Halliburton Hotel, Keltic Lodge, Inverary Resort, the Glenora Distillery, and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
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00:00 Intro
00:29 Halifax, the Halifax Citdael, & Halliburton Hotel
02:42 Peggy's Cove
04:21 Glenora Distillery & Inn
05:25 Inverness
06:44 Lake-O-Law Provincial Park
07:10 Baddeck & Inverary Resort
10:06 Cheticamp & Petit Etang Beach
13:39 Cape Breton Highlands National Park
14:30 Keltic Lodge, Ingonish & the area
21:18 Sydney, Nova Scotia
23:32 Fortress of Louisbourg
29:22 Halifax, Georges Island & the waterfront
36:50 Goodbye, Nova Scotia

Пікірлер: 109

@laurenl5843 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this excellent detailed travel video. I've been researching for a future trip and this by far is the best and most informative videos. Well done! 😊👍💜🇨🇦

@wanderpow 2 жыл бұрын

Thank-you so much! That's very kind! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@gordonbezanson4710 Жыл бұрын

I love my home i will never leave this place . Nova scotia is heaven on earth.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful place. I can't wait to get back again for a new adventure.

@kevingoodlad6872 Жыл бұрын

Visit The Valley, must see after the South Shore, just drive up to Middleton then to Annapolis Royal,the Cradle of our Nation.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

We had hoped to find time on this trip but it didn't work out. Hopefully next time!

@teosantorini5588 Жыл бұрын

My last visit to Nova Scotia was approximately 53 years ago. Now at 77 years of age I wish to return to the beauty of all especially Cape Breton Island. I will drive up and truly enjoy the sites once again.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

I hope you get back soon! It's an amazing place.

@ishaanrawat9846 7 ай бұрын

I wish you return to this awesome place so much must have changed since you visited but the beauty of this place will always surprise us. I have been living in halifax for 4 years now and I don't know why but every year I like to visit cape breton there is some different kind of peace in these mountains planning to visit in winters this year :D

@KaitlinsLife11 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It was amazing!! Nova Scotia looks so beautiful and the food looks so tasty!!

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. It's a beautiful place.

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@marksmith762 Жыл бұрын

We did a similar trip ten years ago but took 21 days touring Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. I used to live in Pictou 1967 to 71 so our trip brought back so many childhood memories for me. Your video covered some of the places we stopped at. The Cabot Trail is breathtaking in its splendour as are so many other parts of the province. I would love to return again

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

It's a wonderful trip. I hope I'll get to go back and do it again before too many years myself. I hope you get back again soon too!

@Intrix_Gaming 2 жыл бұрын

Nova Scotian here, Nova Scotia is just a different kind of place. A lot of peace, not too far away.

@wanderpow 2 жыл бұрын

Great way of putting it! I couldn't agree more.

@niurkamontalvo8098 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for splendid this City. Beautiful. 🤗

@teresareece435 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We are headed to this area fall 2023 and it's so nice to have information ahead of time! Beautiful video!

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Thank-you! I hope you have a wonderful trip!

@denissharp2307 Жыл бұрын

Terrific video, we are visiting for ten days ourselves in mid september from the UK, we have friends living on the north shore and itend to see as much as we can!

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Thank-you, and have a fantastic trip! Enjoy every minute!

@rachelleboutilier7712 5 ай бұрын

I'm born & raised in Cape Breton, living most of my adult life in Halifax. Your review of NS is one of the best I've seen. You've focused on the best highlights, of course! I haven't spent enough time on the Cabot Trail to even remember the Petit Etang beach! Nor have I yet to visit Stories restaurant or the inn, although it's been on my bucket list for years. I think we tend to focus on travel goals that are global, while ignoring our local gems. Thank you for this and I am now going to make plans to enjoy my province more. 😂

@wanderpow 5 ай бұрын

Thank-you very much for the kind words! It's a beautiful place. And it's easy to miss things when it's local sometimes. But hopefully you'll find time to get to some of the gems!

@rachelleboutilier7712 5 ай бұрын

@wanderpow you'll have to return when you have some time to visit the Annapolis Valley quaint towns and wineries, as well as the Digby shore to do some whale watching. I have spent lots of time in the Valley bc it's a day trip from Halifax, but not enough time throughout the western end of the province either. Basically, too many places and not enough time! LOL

@JohnMHill-oi6rb Жыл бұрын

I am a "local', and It's fun to eat in the restaurant in the fortress: as you would if in the 1700's, costumes and everything. They also have a camera if you forgot yours. If it's the only thing you do, go THERE ! JMH

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

That sounds great!

@CarmenHernandez-cc6kz 10 ай бұрын

Great video look nice.. make be i visit there someday in the future to enjoy i love visit canada i when so many times

@wanderpow 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! When you get here you'll love it. It's a beautiful place.

@CarmenHernandez-cc6kz 10 ай бұрын

@@wanderpow that be great to me go visit in Nova Scotia i have to wait when i move to Vermont is part from usa New England but is not far from there,right now i live in florida the sunshine state.thanks you for your video

@dorisbetts3012 Жыл бұрын

I'm from the hidden gem of Isle Madame, Cape Breton now living in the central part in Nova Scotia near Truro and I thought you did a terrific job covering the areas you managed to see in our beautiful province. Your visuals and explanations were clear and well- edited. There is so much beauty to film, I understand how challenging your editing must have been. A person really must come see it for tgemselves, but you video certainly could be helpful for planning a trip from Halifax yo Cape Breton. The coastal route along the Northumberland Strait from the causeway out of Cape Breton to Truro and on to Halifax is very pastoral and picturesque as well. The pace of your presentation and balance between your narration and information shared and your videography was excellent. Hopefully you will return to our beautiful part of the world as there are so many different regions with their own unique geology, history and culture that you never got to explore. I will share this with my American friends who hope to visit our province, especially Cape Breton, in the future. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Thank-you very much for the very kind words. It's a beautiful place. I'm looking forward to getting back again before long!

@FaithFashionFinances 6 ай бұрын

I am visiting Halifax for the first time next week!

@wanderpow 6 ай бұрын

Have a fantastic trip!

@whalesong8040 3 ай бұрын

I am hugely inspired and so appreciative of all that you've so generously shared of your grand adventure! thank you so much! You put a huge amount of time and energy into putting this together for us all! Many thanks, and Happy Trails! See you there!! Soon!!!

@wanderpow 3 ай бұрын

Thank-you so much! I'm so glad you found it useful! Enjoy it when you get there!

@mkwy8782 Жыл бұрын

We are planning several weeks, in the Fall of 2023, in NE US and Canada-likely at least a week in Nova Scotia. We will have our small camper in tow and will most likely do a great deal of hiking and biking...so a lot of things will be a bit different from this. But a lovely piece that includes options we will be interested in. Thanks.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

That sounds incredible! Enjoy and hope you have a great trip.

@nehaverma-dp5mm Жыл бұрын

lovely video.. I can see how much effort it takes to create a video like this! This is really helpful and informative to plan trip there.. :)

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Thank-you very much for the kind words. I really appreciate it! I'm glad you found it helpful!

@kxrv6629 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. On Breton Island right now. Getting lots of rain and wind the past couple of days. Dampened our hiking spirits a big. Heading to Meat Cove today. We did manage to do the Skyline trail between rain showers. One day it was closed by high winds

@wanderpow 9 ай бұрын

Good luck! The weather can change quickly, but hopefully you get some clear skies. Meat Cove looks great - enjoy!

@johnanonyimous5007 2 ай бұрын

really well done

@wanderpow 2 ай бұрын

Thank-you very much!

@keatonblackman472 10 ай бұрын

I live in Nova Scotia And it's a lovely place

@wanderpow 10 ай бұрын

It really is. I'm hoping to get back later this year.

@rickelliott3277 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I are heading to Cabot trail mid July. Can’t wait. Thank you for all your excellent information

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Enjoy and thanks for watching! I hope you have an awesome trip.

@VoyageurTripper 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - there's some beautiful cinematography in this video! The drone shots are so good!

@wanderpow 2 жыл бұрын

Thank-you so much!

@susanfoster8637 8 ай бұрын

Really excellent video. I loved that you did not rush your trip. Beautiful scenery. We were in Sydney a few weeks ago and also ate at Governor’s Pub and loved it. We only spent a half day at the Fortress of Louisbourg, but will be back next summer for longer. Glad for your restaurant recs! We spent 5 weeks in Newfoundland and Labrador and absolutely loved it. You should visit!

@wanderpow 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! It's so wonderful when you can take your time to enjoy a place! And I'm really hoping to get back to NFLD and Labrador one day soon!

@cynthiamoreau8748 Жыл бұрын

My nephew is lucky enough to live in Nova Scotia.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful place.

@ghislainebisson6800 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that beautiful and amazing video. I plan to go next year for 1 month for hiking.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Thank-you! I hope you have a great trip! A month of hiking sounds fantastic.

@Mary-gk9su Жыл бұрын

Wonderful trip you've taken us on. Years ago traveled to Nova Scotia; destination- Cape Breton. Stayed at the Keltic Lodge, golfed on their infamous golf course - rugged, indeed. Of course we drove the routes you show here. Nova Scotia is amazing but to say I left my heart in Cape Breton is an understatement. My goal is to go back at least one more time.

@blairmckenzie7741 Жыл бұрын

Visiting Nova Scotia and cape Breton in a few weeks. I’ve watched a fair few videos on here but this has been by far the best! Cheers! Can’t wait for my trip

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

That is very kind. Thank-you very much. I'm glad it was helpful and have a great trip!

@abbeyjane1306 Жыл бұрын

I am heading to Nova Scotia in August. Thanks for the excellent video.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Enjoy! And thanks!

@JohnMHill-oi6rb Жыл бұрын

Check out "The Pictou" historic ship, which brought settlers to Nova Scotia from Scotland. JMH

@JavaWalkerWorld 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video 👏👏👏

@wanderpow 9 ай бұрын

Thank-you very much!

@kimberlyholborn1324 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this excellent video! I really appreciate seeing the locations on the map because I’ve never traveled to this part of Canada. You really showed us some beautiful places, and your comments were interesting as well.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it! And thanks so much!

@wilfredrichard1807 Жыл бұрын

great video. loved it.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Thank-you very much! I'm glad to hear it.

@lemonpudding2010 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I have done this and this video makes me want to go back. Thank you for sharing.

@wanderpow 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It's a wonderful trip. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

@Seanguitarmelodies... Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching this video amazing view and I like also the way you talks and introduce the place being I a Pinoy but easy to understand you the pronounce not so slang but clear so thank you I excite to watch next your video thank u again...more power..👍💝😁

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Thank-you!

@KathrynAnywhere 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh I am hoping to explore some of Nova Scotia this summer with my kids. Will revisit this for road trip inspiration once I get to the firm planning stage!

@wanderpow 2 жыл бұрын

So much to see and do, especially around Halifax and all over Cape Breton.

@EyeSpy12321 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video! My daughters and I took an amazing whirlwind trip to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI in 2019. Planning a trip back for this fall, and I'd love to do Cape Breton. This really was a help in my planning. Thank you!

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed it and have a great trip. It's a stunning place to explore.

@petr-podrouzek 2 жыл бұрын

Great job my friend :-)

@wanderpow 2 жыл бұрын

Thank-you very much!

@lesleypaulvj_TVPM Жыл бұрын

Nice views from Cape Breton!

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Truly beautiful!

@michaelaflaig2489 11 ай бұрын

Cool

@gordonbezanson4710 Жыл бұрын

Fortress of Louisbourg is a must see if ya like rugged stuff. Like time travelling.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

It's remarkable. And such a beautiful spot.

@harrowgate 2 жыл бұрын

At Peggy's Cove we rented a 40 foot sailboat at $40/hour with a skipper, but that was in 1991! whatever the price is now it is worth it.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

That sounds incredible.

@DenMarieMor Жыл бұрын

I Will be there in September.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@sawsanhassan3623 Жыл бұрын

Hello, that was excellent! Loved everything about your video, my husband and I are planning to visit the province for the first time at the end of September, it would have been nice if you posted a demonstration of your road trip on an actual map, is it possible to do that for your viewers? Thank you.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I will definitely see what I can do about a map view of the trip.

@JohnMHill-oi6rb Жыл бұрын

There is a story about the Cabot trail: a trail John Cabot (Jean Caboto) blazed in the 1700's. An Italian, he blazed a trail for France, when there was a 'discussion' about ownership: Britain vs France. Along with British, Italian and French is spoken. Try the PIZZA !! JMH

@helenwang3664 Жыл бұрын

You missed Lunenburg, such a beautiful coast town, not covered in your trip? pity.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

We never went south of Halifax. There was no time. Hopefully another trip.

@ka1133 Жыл бұрын

You missed some of the most interesting and historically significant locations in Nova Scotia. Mahone Bay, Lunenburg (a world UNESCO site) Yarmouth, Parrsboro (some of the highest tides in the world) and Digby. You just skimmed the surface for sure.

@wanderpow Жыл бұрын

We didn't really have the time and didn't do the southern side of Nova Scotia. Hopefully we'll get back to do more, but I did get back to see Yarmouth and Digsby, which were great. The Tusket Islands are incredible as well.

@user-vd6de5gp2l 2 ай бұрын

Great details thanks for sharing. My questions are there any camping spot to camp along Cabot trail and how busy can it get along august months ?

@wanderpow 2 ай бұрын

August is peak season, so it will be busier. That said I don't have any camping experience in that area. Cape Breton Highlands National Park has some camping sites, and there are others throughout Cape Breton.

@user-vd6de5gp2l 2 ай бұрын

@@wanderpow Thank you! 😊

@mhnawngmawmhnawngmaw 11 ай бұрын

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@kathrynh9911 10 ай бұрын

Hi. Just found your channel. I’m researching Nova Scotia. How pet-friendly are the towns? We’ll be traveling early to mid September. Thanks for a great video

@wanderpow 10 ай бұрын

Have a great trip! Most areas seemed very pet friendly. I don't think you'll have too much trouble. You may just want to make sure about your accommodations.

@ishaanrawat9846 7 ай бұрын

On skyline trail I believe pets are not allowed