Travelling to Nova Scotia and Life on the Rails

Finally a nice day for travelling! We departed Edmundston New Brunswick on our way to Tatamagouche Nova Scotia.

I must say that the Trans Canada Highway through New Brunswick is one of the best roads I have ever driven, smooth pavement and scenic views of the St John River valley. The only scarey part are the numerous moose warning signs but I think the risk is during the night.

We did one slight diversion to see the world's longest covered bridge in Heartland NB.

We did not divert to see the "Magnetic Hill" near Moncton. I know how that works!

We entered Nova Scotia (our first destination Province) early afternoon.

It was time to get off the Trans Canada Highway and start exploring. We went to Pugwash to pick up a coastal "scenic" route.

We went by Northumberland Links, a nice looking public golf course right on the sea.

Shortly after, we had our first critter sighting of the day. Right at the edge of the road. I think they are like squirrels here.

We stopped by the Fox Harb'r resort (Built by Ron Joyce of Tim Horton's fame) to try to check it out but no luck getting in for a look. We only got to see the entry area and a bit of a look at one of the holes on the golf course.

There was a winery nearby so we had to stop for a tasting.

From here it was off to check in at the Train Station Inn in Tatamagouche. This quaint little town is the hometown of Ron Joyce, the co-founder ot the Tim Horton's Doughnut Dynasty. The train station has a collection of rolling stock that have been converted into a B&B and Restaurant. We are staying in "Boxcar Jimmie"! A unique experience...

After checking in, we took a walk uptown and sampled a beer at the local micro brewery.

We took a return stroll on the rail-trail on the way back to our boxcar.

We had to try out the dining car for dinner and were not disappointed. A couple of very nice meals and fabulous service.

We were back in the boxcar in time to watch the conclusion of the US Open Golf Tournament.