Exploring Nova Scotia

[DSH]

A quick look at my recent trip to Nova Scotia:

Left New Brunswick on my '97 750 Monster with a buddy, KTM sumo.  We circled counterclockwise around Cape Breton, headed for Halifax and cut back to New Brunswick.  Trailered the bikes and headed back to NJ.  They'd had a harsh winter so a lot of the twisty roads of Cape Breton were beaten up/ under construction.  Otherwise it was a great trip with amazing landscapes and incredibly hospitable locals. 

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[kopfjäger]

Great pics.    Thanks for sharing.  [moto]

[duc996]

Looks like a nice trip! Looks cold too.

[mitt]

That is on my list of rides for some day.

mitt

[DSH]

Looks like a nice trip! Looks cold too.

yes, there were 2nights where the temp dropped to mid 40F.  good times.

[Markus]

Hi DSH. Nice pics! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed visiting our part of the world.

We're pretty fortunate to have some terrific riding roads in my backyard. I live about 3 hours from Cabot Trail and try to get to Cape Breton a few times each summer on the bike. The winter freeze/thaw cycle can be brutal on the road conditions which results in a local joke that the Maritimes has 2 seasons: "winter" and "road repair".

Just a heads up to anyone thinking of visiting Nova Scotia that there is a free moto-specfic publication called Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova Scotia. Lots of good info in there with places to stay, eat, roads to ride, bike shops, etc. I grab one every year and keep it in my tank bag.
http://www.motorcycletourguidens.com/

Mark in Truro.
 

[DSH]

Hi DSH. Nice pics! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed visiting our part of the world.

We're pretty fortunate to have some terrific riding roads in my backyard. I live about 3 hours from Cabot Trail and try to get to Cape Breton a few times each summer on the bike. The winter freeze/thaw cycle can be brutal on the road conditions which results in a local joke that the Maritimes has 2 seasons: "winter" and "road repair".

Just a heads up to anyone thinking of visiting Nova Scotia that there is a free moto-specfic publication called Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova Scotia. Lots of good info in there with places to stay, eat, roads to ride, bike shops, etc. I grab one every year and keep it in my tank bag.
http://www.motorcycletourguidens.com/

Mark in Truro.
 

Hi Mark, yes was a great time w/ breathtaking landscapes.  You're not kidding about the 2 seasons, there were a number of spots along the Cabot trail that need some TLC.  The motorcycle tourguide is definitely helpful for charting routes for a trip, personally I found the restaurants and other points of interest listed to be a bit too touristy.  Next time I head up there I'll have to ping you to get the inside scoop on the local diversions.

[elephantrider70]

ask the locals!
it worked for me!found a nice greek diner in the BMO building in halifax.
unfortunately i took a boat not my bike
nice trip nonetheless

[Markus]

Hi Mark, yes was a great time w/ breathtaking landscapes.  You're not kidding about the 2 seasons, there were a number of spots along the Cabot trail that need some TLC.  The motorcycle tourguide is definitely helpful for charting routes for a trip, personally I found the restaurants and other points of interest listed to be a bit too touristy.  Next time I head up there I'll have to ping you to get the inside scoop on the local diversions.

I agree that the tour guide lists a lot of touristy points of interest, but it's comprehensive and is pretty good for planning a route. Plus it's free.

If you ever end up in the area again give me a shout and I'll happily give you some recommendations for must-sees, great roads, etc. Consider it a standing offer.
 

[DSH]

I agree that the tour guide lists a lot of touristy points of interest, but it's comprehensive and is pretty good for planning a route. Plus it's free.

If you ever end up in the area again give me a shout and I'll happily give you some recommendations for must-sees, great roads, etc. Consider it a standing offer.
 

Rock on, I'll take you up on that.