Travels with Stargazer

Stargazer’s final stop was in Hubley, NS, just outside Halifax, where we visited Jackson friends Jason Roth and Cheryl Steadman. We spent three wonderful days together touring, sharing meals, and enjoying time getting to know each other better. Due to concerns about crossing the border, Jason and Cheryl—Canadian citizens who also have a home in Jackson—have decided not to travel to the U.S. for their usual January–June stay. They will be missed by all their friends! On our first day,…

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On our way down Cape Breton toward Louisbourg, we stopped at several local craft shops. One highlight was meeting Bob Smith of North Shore Woodsmiths, whose craftsmanship and friendliness made the visit memorable. We also came across a glassblowing studio decorated with whimsical Halloween sculptures—Ralph would have loved them! We settled in at Mira River Provincial Park and the next day visited the Fortress of Louisbourg — a one-quarter reconstruction of the 18th-century French stronghold at Louisbourg. The fortress played…

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Our first stop on the Cabot Trail was Cabotto Chocolates, where we picked up a gift for a certain friend—you know who you are! Next, we registered at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and settled into our campground at Broad Cove. Stargazer handled the hills beautifully, and Broad Cove Campground sits right on the Atlantic Ocean. After settling in, Greg headed out to hike Broad Cove Mountain. The trail wound past Warren Lake, where he passed a good-looking guy who…

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From Five Islands Provincial Park we headed to Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park, situated on the Atlantic Ocean with views toward Prince Edward Island. Overall, Stargazer has been a trooper—though an oil can light occasionally flickers on when we pass 50 mph. The oil level is fine, and a local mechanic confirmed we should be okay to keep going. While at Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park, we walked the beach—covered in seaweed—and gave Stargazer a good cleaning. We drove the Sunrise Trail…

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We successfully crossed the Canadian border and headed to the Fundy National Park in Alma, NB where we visited two of our favorite spots – the Holy Whale Brewery and the Octopus’s Garden Cafe. We were lucky to reconnect with our friend, Brewmaster Charlie, as well as the Octopus’s Garden’s world class chef. Greg hiked five miles in and five miles out on the Upper Salmon River Trail — a great hike with sections reminiscent of trekking along Loch Lomond…

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