Best of the Canadian Maritimes 2023
This circuit will begin in Bangor, Maine and end in Bar Harbor, Maine via the ferry. This circuit will need RV park reservations.
You must be an Elks and WIN member. You must have traveled with the WINS previously and be an experienced RVer. Bring a 30-amp adapter, if necessary, for your rig.
Prices listed are in Canadian money.
ArriveCAN is the app with the necessary entry requirements. Educate yourself on passport requirements, guns, border entry/exit and vaccination rules.
Jenell Jones (email is preferred method of contact)
jenelljones15@gmail.com Let me know if you plan on attending.
BANGOR, ME
Last minute items to prepare for Canada. Welcome dinner hosted by circuit leader.
Bangor Elks Lodge, 108 Odlin Rd, Bangor Maine
You must be an Elks member prior to arriving. You do not need to confirm our stay with the Elks. They are expecting us.
N44.796732,W68.805576 – Click on link to see Google Map
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com
ST ANDREWS, NB
Old county jail tour; Kingsbrae gardens with picnic lunch; Low tide drive to Ministers Island; Walking tour; Honeybeans for tea with whiskey and vanilla; Algonquin resort and lunch; St Andrews farmers market; Whale watching.
Kiwanis Oceanfront Camping, 550 Water St, St Andrews NB, 506 529 3439. $57 a night
For reservations send an email ASAP to oceanfrontrv@gmail.com
N45.0709210,W67.0376737 – Click on link to see Google Map
Host: Aleen Golis
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com
SAINT JOHN, NB
Fundy city tour; Reversing falls; City market; Fort Howe; New Brunswick Museum; Marcello Tower; Irving nature park; Rockport zoo, hike; Market Square; Kings Square
Rock Wood Park Campgrounds, 142 Lake Dr S, St John, New Brunswick. $37 a night. 506 652 4050
CALL NOW. They are giving us 20% off the rate. Note date change.
N45.2916090,W66.0527829 – Click on link to see Google Map
Kim Radon
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com
HOPEWELL CAPE, NB
Flower Pot rocks at low and high tide; Walk on ocean floor; Albert County Museum; Waterfalls; Hiking; Kayak
Fundy National Park, Headquarters Campground, Sites 1- 30, Reservation.pc.gc.ca. $30.25 a night
Inquire about a park pass. Look for reservations to open at the end of January
N45.5966004,W64.9521345 – Click on link to see Google Map
Host: Rod Lorenzen
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, PE
Prince Edward Island National Park; Cliffs; Green Gables; Water Park; Walking tour of Charlotte; The Preserve Co for lunch; Musical picnic at Bottle House and Gardens
Pine Hill RV, 1531 Brackley Point Rd, Harrington, PE, 902 672 2081
To cross the Confederation bridge there is a hefty toll, as of this writing it is $60 each way.
N46.2171451,W63.5738260 – Click on link to see Google Map
Host: Brenda Wentz
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com
NEW GLASGOW, NS
Walmart, 713 Westville Rd, New Glasgow
At the time of this writing, RV parking is allowed
N45.5805152,W62.6700956 – Click on link to see Google Map
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com
NORTH SYDNEY, NS
Cape Breton Island; Cabot trail discovery tour; N Sydney Historical society; Fortress of Louisburg tour, lunch $16; Hike North River falls Provincial Park; Whale watch tour
River Ryan Campground, 5779 Union Highway, 902 862 8367, Boon dock and hookups. $35. Pay cash on arrival
Walmart overnight parking on the drive to and from North Sydney
N46.2186013,W60.0806266 – Click on link to see Google Map
Bob Yeager
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com
ANTIGONISH, NS
Walmart, 50 Market St, Antigonish Nova Scotia
At the time of this writing, RV parking is allowed
N45.6086176,W62.0138469 – Click on link to see Google Map
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com
HALIFAX, NS
Peggy’s Cove; Halifax Historical Tour; Public Gardens; Waterfront boardwalk; Museum of immigration, lunch; Halifax ferry; Shubie park
Shubie Campground, 30 John Brenton Rd, Dartmouth NS, 902 435 8328. $50 a night
N44.7072880,W63.5531667 – Click on link to see Google Map
Host: Marsha Bloodworth
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com
LUNENBURG, NS
Fisheries museum; Mahone Bay, blue rocks; Historic district; Hidden Gems bus tour; Guided tour
Rayport Campground, 165 Shingle Mill Rd, Mahone Bay NS, 902 627 2678. CALL NOW for your reservation
This is a location change. The original camp ground is full.
N44.488803,W64.344376 – Click on link to see Google Map
Elke Scrimshaw
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com
ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, NS
Historic garden; National Historic site and museum; Ft Anne site and tour; Farmers market; Mickey Hill Provincial Park
Dunromin Campground, 4618 Hwy 1, Granville Ferry NS, 902 532 2608
This is a location change.
N44.759174,W65.508696 – Click on link to see Google Map
Gene Miller
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com
BAR HARBOR, ME
Yarmouth CAT Ferry, 58 Water Street, 902 742 6800 or 877 762 7245, Ferries.ca
This ferry goes to Bar harbor. Check prices and reservations.
N43.8335069,W66.1223363 – Click on link to see Google Map
Jenell Jones jenelljones15@gmail.com