Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island (Frommer's Complete Guides)

Unfortunately, Frommer's NS, NB, & PEI Tour Book lacks some top attractions. For example, it is unforgivable that it does not mention Founder's Hall (one of the best museums, if not the best, devoted to the history of Canada)on PEI. Another example is its failure to mention Woodleigh (recently out of business due to the illness of the owner, but in operation when the book was published), also on PEI. Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island 1 Contents 5 List of Maps 8 Chapter 1: The Best of the Atlantic Provinces 11 1 THE BEST ACTIVE VACATIONS 11 2 THE BEST SPOTS FOR OBSERVING NATURE 11 3 THE BEST SCENIC DRIVES 13 4 THE BEST HIKES & RAMBLES 13 5 THE BEST FAMILY ACTIVITIES 14 6 THE BEST PLACES FOR HISTORY 15 7 THE MOST PICTURESQUE VILLAGES 15 8 THE BEST INNS 16 9 THE BEST BED & BREAKFASTS 16 Chapter 2: The Atlantic Provinces in Depth 18 1 THE ATLANTIC PROVINCES TODAY 19 2 LOOKING BACK AT THE ATLANTIC PROVINCES 20 3 THE LAY OF THE LAND 23 4 THE ATLANTIC PROVINCES IN POPULAR CULTURE 33 5 EATING AND DRINKING IN THE ATLANTIC PROVINCES 35 Chapter 3: Planning Your Trip to the Atlantic Provinces 38 1 WHEN TO GO 38 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 39 3 GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND 41 4 MONEY & COSTS 45 5 HEALTH 46 6 SAFETY 47 7 SPECIALIZED TRAVEL RESOURCES 48 8 SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE TOURISM 49 9 SPECIAL-INTEREST TRIPS AND ESCORTED GENERAL INTEREST TOURS 53 10 STAYING CONNECTED 55 11 TIPS ON ACCOMMODATIONS 57 Chapter 4: Suggested Itineraries in the Atlantic Provinces 61 Chapter 5: Nova Scotia 69 1 EXPLORING NOVA SCOTIA 70 2 THE GREAT OUTDOORS 74 3 MINAS BASIN & COBEQUID BAY 78 4 ANNAPOLIS ROYAL 82 5 KEJIMKUJIK NATIONAL PARK 86 6 DIGBY TO YARMOUTH 88 7 SOUTH SHORE 97 8 HALIFAX 112 9 THE EASTERN SHORE 131 10 AMHERST TO ANTIGONISH 136 11 CAPE BRETON ISLAND 145 12 CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK 169 Chapter 6: New Brunswick 174 1 EXPLORING NEW BRUNSWICK 174 2 THE GREAT OUTDOORS 177 3 PASSAMAQUODDY BAY 179 4 GRAND MANAN ISLAND 189 5 SAINT JOHN 192 6 FREDERICTON 200 7 FUNDY NATIONAL PARK 209 8 MONCTON 215 9 KOUCHIBOUGUAC NATIONAL PARK 219 10 THE ACADIAN PENINSULA 221 11 MOUNT CARLETON PROVINCIAL PARK 225 Chapter 7: Prince Edward Island 228 1 EXPLORING PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 229 2 THE GREAT OUTDOORS 232 3 QUEENS COUNTY 234 4 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NATIONAL PARK 246 5 CHARLOTTETOWN 250 6 KINGS COUNTY 260 7 PRINCE COUNTY 270 Chapter 8: Newfoundland & Labrador 274 1 EXPLORING NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR 275 2 THE GREAT OUTDOORS 278 3 SOUTHWESTERN NEWFOUNDLAND 280 4 GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK 287 5 THE GREAT NORTHERN PENINSULA 295 6 CENTRAL NEWFOUNDLAND 299 7 TERRA NOVA NATIONAL PARK 305 8 THE BONAVISTA PENINSULA 309 9 THE BACCALIEU TRAIL 316 10 ST. JOHN鈥橲 321 Chapter 9: Fast Facts 336 1 FAST FACTS: THE ATLANTIC PROVINCES 336 2 AIRLINE, HOTEL & CAR RENTAL WEBSITES 342 INDEX 344

Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island is packed with all the facts, tips, and descriptions you need to have perfect vacation:

• Our author has written about Atlantic Canada for years, so he's able to provide valuable insights and advice. He'll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic and show you the real heart of the Provinces.
  
• Follow his picks for the best travel experiences — including sea-kayaking Nova Scotia, biking the Cabot Trail, hiking Gros Morne National Park, driving along the Viking Trail in Newfoundland, walking through Annapolis Royal in Nova Scotia, and feasting on fresh lobster and Digby scallops — and you're sure to have a fantastic trip.
• A guide to the flora and fauna of the Atlantic Provinces means you won't miss a moose or loon; just keep your binoculars handy.
• Also included are accurate regional and town maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.

Presents guidance and tools for visitors to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, including trip planning information, itineraries, lodging and dining suggestions for different budgets, and details on history, culture, and things to see and do Provides descriptions and cost and contact information for restaurants, accommodations, shops, recreation, and attractions, and offers travel tips for people with special needs.