Originally Posted by scilly (Post 12243229)

Bristol ............

Also .......... I didn't check Seniors or Youth fares. Those could result in even more savings!!

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12243232)

I still call them the stepkids but I don't think they qualify anymore :lol:

Originally Posted by scilly (Post 12243248)

are they still under 25???

Youth Fare ...... 12-25

Originally Posted by Almost Canadian (Post 12242870)

That's a lot to pack into 4 days, as I am sure you are aware.

Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 12244065)

Yellowstone trip with Stepson in July - 6 days planned. The peeps coming in May look after themselves during the day, I just supply wine and food for the evenings ;)

Originally Posted by Almost Canadian (Post 12244650)

If you are planning to do that, you may wish to consider continuing east to the Black Hills. If you plan the route carefully, you can take in the Battle of Little Bighorn and also see Mount Rushmore. If you are at all into "western" history there is lots to see and the scenery is fantastic.

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12246569)

I am thinking about maybe taking a float plane from Vancouver to Victoria and spend a day there and then fly back in the evening. Never been on a float plane and I think it would be kind of fun. Prices are pretty reasonable as well.

Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 12251695)

2 nights Quebec

Originally Posted by Greenhill (Post 12251700)

QC?

Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 12251711)

Yes

Originally Posted by Greenhill (Post 12251712)

Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 12251695)

I booked our hotels today, July guna do the Sunday in Kingston, 2 nights Quebec, 2 nights on PEI and 3 nights Halifax. Not booked returns as we m ay want take a differing route or hotels. Taking dog so needed to book pet friendly places before they get booked up

Originally Posted by bats (Post 12252056)

Were going to do 1 night near Montreal, one in Rivière du Loup, 2 in Moncton, 3 in Nova Scotia somewhere, return trips on one night stopovers. Going to book everything in advance as it will be in June and as the schools will be out it might be tricky to find somewhere. We got stuck with a weird motel once so it's made us wary.

Originally Posted by Greenhill (Post 12252064)

On the way back from QC last July, we stayed at the Quality Inn in Rivière du Loup. Got a free upgrade to a family suite (but I'd recommend that hotel anyway).

Unless you have something planned for Moncton, I'd push on to NS or do the PEI thing. Might feel like a long journey, though, unless you're sharing the driving.

Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 12252095)

We almost booked Moncton but found a place on PEI in Charlottetown that takes dogs so went for that instead.

Originally Posted by Greenhill (Post 12252064)

On the way back from QC last July, we stayed at the Quality Inn in Rivière du Loup. Got a free upgrade to a family suite (but I'd recommend that hotel anyway).

Unless you have something planned for Moncton, I'd push on to NS or do the PEI thing. Might feel like a long journey, though, unless you're sharing the driving.

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 12252100)

How many dogs does it cost per night? You could pick up dogs for free off Kijiji so it would make a cheap stay in PEI if they accept dogs;)

Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 12252198)

Dog exchange rate is good at the mo so we taking advantage of it, just as long as we don't get cats or a hamster in change ;)

Originally Posted by DandNHill (Post 12252219)

Quite seriously if you need to stop on the way there's a hotel just outside Quebec City that takes dogs. We had three dogs totaling 400lbs. They didn't even charge us extra!!

Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 12252225)

All the hotels we have booked are pet friendly, we only have the one dog a 7 year old Shitzu

He never seen the sea so be interesting when he tries to drink it like he does the lake water.

Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 12252225)

All the hotels we have booked are pet friendly, we only have the one dog a 7 year old Shitzu

He never seen the sea so be interesting when he tries to drink it like he does the lake water.

Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12252227)

A predecessor to Stinky did that, drank too much and basically it was like giving her a bowel prep before a colonoscopy or a doggie enema - she lifted her tail and a fountain of disgustingness sprayed like a hosepipe from her arse..dogs are stupid:(

Originally Posted by DandNHill (Post 12252232)

Always one to lower the tone í ½í¸±

Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12252234)

And I bet yours have never done anything stomach-churning :lol:


Hmm "Disgusting things your pets have got up to" an idea for a thread- certainly less dull than..."Where in Canada is it best to live?"

Originally Posted by bats (Post 12252195)

Really? What about the Bay of Fundy?

Which places would you recommend we stay?

Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 12251695)

I booked our hotels today, July guna do the Sunday in Kingston, 2 nights Quebec, 2 nights on PEI and 3 nights Halifax. Not booked returns as we may want take a differing route or hotels. Taking dog so needed to book pet friendly places before they get booked up

Originally Posted by Greenhill (Post 12252428)

For Fundy, Parrsboro (and Partridge island). Check out Five Islands provincial park on the way to Halifax. Time your visits with the tides, as seeing some of those areas at low tide, then later at high tide, is obviously a big part of the Fundy experience. Be prepared, as it can be very windy on the shores.

If you want even more Fundy action, follow the bay around through the Maitlands and look for adventure there. Tidal bores and reverse river flows can be seen in a few locations (Truro can be a little underwhelming).

Halifax is pretty small for a city but nice enough. Big boardwalk there, cruise ships, casino, theatres, the citadel. If you stay in the city, expect an additional $20 parking fee at the hotel per night. I've had stays in many of the city, Bedford and airport hotels and they all seem to have their pros and cons.

Lunenburg and Peggys Cove are the must-do tourist day trips. Peggys Cove is a bit of a "tourist conveyor belt" but you're expected to visit if visiting NS. (It's possible that many of those that visit Peggys Cove to see the light house, are completely unaware of Swissair flight 111, or the frequency that people get
washed off the rocks there.)

If you have the time, spend a full day at Kejimkujik national park, or go for lunch and wander at Annapolis Royal.

Originally Posted by bats (Post 12252619)

Why Kingston? You've barely got started on your journey and it's not pretty.

Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 12252631)

Ha ha I know what u mean, it's just we like Kingston, some nice patios and it's a good starting point for us ;)

Originally Posted by Snowy560 (Post 12252693)

This thread has made me really envious.

We're already booked to go to Gibraltar and the UK this year.
But I'm definitely going on summer hols to the Maritimes next year!

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12252887)

Could someone explain the fascination with the low and high tide aspect for me please.

I've seen Weston super Mare at high tide when you can walk into the sea and low tide when you can walk for miles through sludgy, soggy sand to get into the sea. I vaguely recall a couple of other places in England where high tide can cut you off if you're not careful but I wouldn't call experiencing both to be an advantage. :unsure: