August 2016
After another early rise to photograph the sunrise on the Annapolis Basin, we boarded the ferry to New Brunswick. The 2.5 hour ride across the Bay of Fundy aboard the massive ferry was an attraction in itself. The large vessel carries passengers, cars and tractor-trailers plus has multiple restaurants, a movie lounge, truckers' lounge, shops and more aboard. Upon arrival in Saint John, we spent the rest of the day and evening exploring the city followed by eating outside (yes, more seafood) in what can certainly be called patio weather.
Another early morning watching the sun rise over the Annapolis Basin from our room at the Admiral Digby Inn
Another early morning watching the sun rise over the Annapolis Basin from our room at the Admiral Digby Inn
Another early morning watching the sun rise over the Annapolis Basin from our room at the Admiral Digby Inn
Another early morning watching the sun rise over the Annapolis Basin from our room at the Admiral Digby Inn
Another early morning watching the sun rise over the Annapolis Basin from our room at the Admiral Digby Inn
Scallop boat heading out just after sunrise
Digby Ferry Terminal
Digby Ferry Terminal
The Fundy Rose ferry approaches Digby
Waiting for the ferry to dock at the vehicle ramp
Yes, those are tractor trailers pulling off the Fundy Rose ferry.
Yes, those are tractor trailers pulling off the Fundy Rose ferry.
The number of vehicles waiting to board the ferry is massive.
Following the line of vehicles onto the Fundy Rose ferry.
Driving aboard the ferry
Parking is tight aboard the Fundy Rose ferry
This is not a parking garage. This is the vehicle deck aboard the Fundy Rose ferry.
Looking down at the ferry terminal vehicle ramp from the stern of ferry
These cars are still waiting to get aboard the ferry
Notice the height of the bumpers to compensate for the huge Fundy tides
Putting the last vehicle aboard the Fundy Rose ferry is like a jigsaw puzzle.
Pulling away from the Digby ferry terminal
Pulling away from the Digby ferry terminal
Digby isn’t just about scallops. This is a salmon farm.
Digby isn’t just about scallops. This is a salmon farm.
Beyond the salmon farm is our hotel, the Admiral Digby Inn.
One of 3 restaurants aboard the Fundy Rose ferry.
Looking back through Digby Gut
Point Prim Lighthouse. No one is out there waving a Nova Scotia flag for us today.
Walking the passageways aboard the Fundy Rose ferry.
I wish the aisles on planes were as wide as the ones aboard the ferry
Am I the only one who thinks this lounge looks like Ten Forward aboard the USS Enterprise, except for the sleeping truckers.
Crossing the Bay of Fundy
Crossing the Bay of Fundy
Our destination, Saint John, NB is on the horizon across the Bay of Fundy.
Approaching our destination, Saint John, NB.
Partridge Island Lighthouse
Partridge Island
Approaching the Saint John ferry terminal
Just as many vehicles waiting for the ferry in Saint John as there were in Digby.
Apparently giant tanks of molasses await us at the dock in Saint John.
Approaching the Saint John ferry terminal
Driving off the Fundy Rose at Saint John Ferry Terminal
Driving off the Fundy Rose at Saint John Ferry Terminal
Bienvenue a Saint John
Saint John’s “Hollywood” sign up at Fort Howe
Saint John’s “Hollywood” sign up at Fort Howe
The Marigold Project makes the roads of Saint John beautiful.
The Saint John Coast Guard Base Lighthouse is right outside our room at the Hilton
Trinity Anglican Church
Timepiece statue at Market Square in Saint John
Commemorating the Landing of the Loyalists in 1783
My mother made a new Canadian friend
These people have been waiting for the bus since we got here. They may be statues.
These statues are fun, but that child is a little frightening.
Bank of Montreal Building
The Marigold Project makes the roads of Saint John beautiful.
Loyalist House National Historic Site
Loyalist House National Historic Site
Saint John's Stone Church
We were going to walk up to Fort Howe, but then thought better of it and drove.
Saint John Free Public Library
For those counting, this is the 3rd language that we’ve seen on stop signs this week.
Our hotel, the Saint John Hilton, is right in Uptown.
Looking down on our hotel, the tall building on the right, from high atop Fort Howe.
Fort Howe sits high above Saint John
The city of Saint John as seen from atop Fort Howe
Looking down over the Saint John sign from above
British, Canadian & New Brunswick flags flying over Fort Howe
Saint John Harbour Bridge
Commemorating Fort Howe
Up close and personal with the Saint John sign
Saint John Coast Guard Base Lighthouse
Saint John Coast Guard Base
When we weren’t watching Olympic beach volleyball on TV, we could go right outside and watch live beach vollyball.
We finally saw a moose in Canada but it was bronze.
We left Digby but their scallops followed us to New Brunswick. Here they’re cooked with bacon and apples.
Standing at the end of Market Slip by the Coast Guard lighthouse at sunset.
Market Square has a ton of cool restaurants with sidewalk dining.
Market Square as the sun sets
Saint John Coast Guard Base Lighthouse
The moon shines over Market Slip
Market Square has a ton of cool restaurants with sidewalk dining.
These statues are out late at night.
Telling the story of the HMCS Saint John
You don’t see many flying statues
I’m not sure where my mother is headed to.
The Saint John “Hollywood” sign by night