What is there to see in the Maritimes?

[HalifaxDrunk]

Originally Posted by Lchoy

Sweet, I didn't want to start a new thread and my old thread got shifted to the 2nd page.
Thanks for all the ideas folks. In particular, can anyone suggest good places to stay in Halifax? It's neat that there are more B&Bs there than hotels

Sorry, this question can probably be answered by out of town more than me, I tend to always stay at my house. It has good reviews and amazingly all my stuff fits in it nicely. However there is curently no vacancy.

[Komskies]

You could see Joe, Bob, Fred, or John! They all live out there.

[Flamesguy_SJ]

Hopewell Rocks are definitely worth a visit if you have the time. There's just something awe-inspiring about walking on the ocean floor in the morning and then kayaking in the exact same place that afternoon. Plus the caves and rocks are actually quite something to behold. The Reversing Falls in Saint John are okay, though probably not exactly what they sound like. It takes a few hours for the tide to actually reverse, but there's a great restaurant there, and lots of new lookout points and a walking trail (Harbour Passage) that takes you along the harbour to the uptown area, where there's the City Market and lots of inner-city parks. There's also Harbour Station, former home of the Saint John Flames, though I doubt anything will be happening when you're there; if anything, there might be a QMJHL game. My biased and narrow $0.02

[HalifaxDrunk]

Originally Posted by jacenta

I was born on PEI and I've lived in Murray River, Murray Harbour, Vernon River, and Montague, went to MRHS, I went to Southren Kings Elementary for a few years too.

My wife grew up in Orwell Cove, we were there visiting her Dad last weekend. I even competed in the Lord Selkirk Highland games (2nd in the Caber Toss & 3rd in Braemar Stone Toss). We were married in St. Joachim's Church in Vernon River. What year did you graduate from MRHS my wife is a grad as well.

[RW99]

Originally Posted by HalifaxDrunk

-There are pubs everywhere downtown with great food. You must visit the Lower Deck Pub one night, it is a great NS experience. Other good ones include The Spilt Crow, The Old Triangle, Pógue Fadó, Your Father’s Moustache, Bubba Rays.
-Eat a donair – a unique beef, sweet sauce, pita bread thing, that was invented here. King of Donair is probably the most popular but they are available at any pizza place.

x2 for a donair, Father's Moustache, and the Lower Deck. They tried a Lower Deck in Ottawa and it just didn't cut it.

[moncton golden flames]

all of the following activites are within 1 hour of the greater moncton area.

fundy coast;

fundy national park - great drive along the coastal route and amazing scenery.
cape enrage - awesome adventure centre activities; kayaking, rapelling etc...
hopewell rocks - the famous flower pot rocks. walk on the ocean floor.

northumberland coast;

cape jourimain nature centre - at the foot of the confederation bridge.
irving eco-centre - access and info to the 12km long dune that extends like a finger out into the northumberland straight.
le pays de la sagouine - acadian cultural attraction built in the middle of a tidal inlet.
kouchibouguac national park - amazing dunes and beaches.
parlee beach provincial park - warmest salt water beach north of virginia. there are many beaches in the area, but tihs is the most popular.

moncton proper;

magic mountain water park - largest and best water park in eastern canada.
magnetic hill - cool optical illusion.
magnetic hill zoo - a top 5 zoo in canada.
crystal palace - indoor amusement park.
the tidal bore - a scenic phenomenon caused by the Bay of Fundy tides.
treego - http://www.gotreego.com/
moncton farmers market - nice weekend activity

festivals;

atlantic seafood festival - august 20-22, 2009

[shane_c]

Originally Posted by Maritime Q-Scout

And shane_c who's also viewing the thread currentlyl is from Cape Breton also, he might have other ideas too.

No I think you guys pretty much have it covered. Good work everyone.

[jacenta]

Originally Posted by RW99

x2 for a donair, Father's Moustache, and the Lower Deck. They tried a Lower Deck in Ottawa and it just didn't cut it.

Don't forget, the seahorse, the keyber, gingers tavern, and my all time favortie. GUS's PUB! Wahoo!

[jacenta]

Originally Posted by HalifaxDrunk

My wife grew up in Orwell Cove, we were there visiting her Dad last weekend. I even competed in the Lord Selkirk Highland games (2nd in the Caber Toss & 3rd in Braemar Stone Toss). We were married in St. Joachim's Church in Vernon River. What year did you graduate from MRHS my wife is a grad as well.

2004 was my grad year. I used to work at Orwell Corner Historical villiage in the stupid dresses and hair and everything. Worst summer job and best summer job all at the same time. Way too hot in the dress but I like farm animals in the non perversion way and Céilidhs.

I spent almost every summer camping at lord selkirk with my family. probably my favorite golf course on the island too.

[Mightyfire89]

I have nothing to add except that as a born and raised Albertan, I absolutely love the maritimes and Halifax in particular. I've been there 4 times for varying lengths of time and always had a blast. It seems like the people there are more friendly than anywhere else I've been in the country. That said, I haven't yet visited PEI or Newfoundland and so badly want to but the opportunity hasn't presented itself. Someday...

[Devils'Advocate]

Buy me some Sussex Ginger Ale while you are there, eh?

[MacDaddy77]

Originally Posted by jacenta

2004 was my grad year. I used to work at Orwell Corner Historical villiage in the stupid dresses and hair and everything. Worst summer job and best summer job all at the same time. Way too hot in the dress but I like farm animals in the non perversion way and Céilidhs.

I spent almost every summer camping at lord selkirk with my family. probably my favorite golf course on the island too.

I doubt that we know each other but I'm sure you know my Cousins.

Dou you know Jarret MacPhee?

[jacenta]

The name sounds uber fimiliar. I am good with faces, terrible with names. I do know a ton of MacPhee's.

[LChoy]

1 more important question
If I'm in Halifax on Oct 16th, the Flames play the Canucks
Assuming that it's aired on Center Ice or something, where do people in Halifax watch Flames games?

[MacDaddy77]

Originally Posted by jacenta

The name sounds uber fimiliar. I am good with faces, terrible with names. I do know a ton of MacPhee's.

Know many from Souris?

Maybe we do know each other somehow?

[jacenta]

perhaps, i did party with people from souris quite often, but it was so long ago, like highschool long ago.

great friend of my dads is a rcmp officer in souris. doug lee. thats the only name from souris i can remeber.

[HalifaxDrunk]

Originally Posted by Lchoy

1 more important question
If I'm in Halifax on Oct 16th, the Flames play the Canucks
Assuming that it's aired on Center Ice or something, where do people in Halifax watch Flames games?

Bubba Rays - it's a sports bar with alot of plazmas/LCDs and good wings. If you want fellow CP company I'd meet up for a couple beer during the game.

Another option is at my house! Seriously, I have cold beer, snacks and Center Ice.

[MacDaddy77]

Originally Posted by jacenta

perhaps, i did party with people from souris quite often, but it was so long ago, like highschool long ago.

great friend of my dads is a rcmp officer in souris. doug lee. thats the only name from souris i can remeber.

That's funny!

I used to hang out with his daughter Kristi

[LChoy]

Originally Posted by HalifaxDrunk

Bubba Rays - it's a sports bar with alot of plazmas/LCDs and good wings. If you want fellow CP company I'd meet up for a couple beer during the game.

Another option is at my house! Seriously, I have cold beer, snacks and Center Ice.

I'll see what the gf thinks, but thanks for the offer


Hopefully Maritimers don't care too much about me wearing my Flames Jersey

[jacenta]

Originally Posted by MacDaddy77

That's funny!

I used to hang out with his daughter Kristi

Super funny story about Doug:

So I am in highschool, my fathers a PAOC minister and I am drunk and stoned in Montague with my boyfriend, best friend and three other guys.
We are doing the montague thing parking in the superstore parking lot on mainstreet and drinking in trucks and cars. (don't judge there is not much to do in montague.)
anywho,
who is pulling a shift in montague that night but doug lee. who pulls up and finds me in a truck with open booze, pot, and im only 15 or 16. I know that he looks fimiliar but I dont know who he is.
My stupid boyfriend gives him a really hard time, being a complete drunk ass, nearly gets arrested and they push him to the ground, and hes STILL mouthing off.
Everyone goes home the night tapers off. The next night my parents tell me that we have company coming over from dinner.
Who walks in the door but the same cop that nearly arrested my boyfriend the night before and he is there with me. I looked at him as if to tell him don't say a word and he looks at doug lee and says, "Hey where do I know you from?"
Idiot.
Needless to say, not the most fun experience for a teenager whose trying to not get caught!
and teenagers wonder why parents don't trust them.
i know my daughter will never do anything like that, (obvious sarcasim)