July - August 2019
Upon landing in Halifax, we made our requisite stop at Tim Horton's and then hit the road for the 3-hour drive up to Cape Breton. After checking into our first hotel in Baddeck and exploring the area a bit, we sat outside and had a lobster dinner while taking in the view of Bras d'Or Lake.
Of course, our first stop in Nova Scotia is a Tim Hortons for donuts and an iced capp
Beginning our journey around the Cabot Trail
That's Cape Breton Island across the water
Crossing the Canso Causeway onto Cape Breton Island
Crossing the Canso Causeway onto Cape Breton Island
Note the 4 languages; we'll be experiencing all 4 cultures on this trip
Our first stay is in Baddeck, where Canadian aviation was born
We're staying at the Silver Dart Lodge, named for Alexander Graham Bell's plane
Starting out right with a dinner of lobster and mussels out on the patio
The view of Bra d'Or Lake from the Silver Dart Lodge