Provincial route 430 is also called “Viking Trail” as at one time there were Viking Settlements in Northern Newfoundland.
Very few remnants of the Vikings remain except for the exploitation of the Viking tradition for the tourists. One of the restaurants where we ate had a reconstructed Viking longhouse where they served “Viking Feasts”.
Perhaps I spoke too soon. There on the horizon, is that a Viking raiding party??
Tom
Jeff and Connie’s home is near the Humber River which empties into Island Bay. Today we drove out the South shore of the bay stopping to take photos as we went.
Jeff says that in the summer the pool below this little falls is a favorite swimming spot for the local teens but the water is too cold this time of year so we had it to ourselves.
At Little Cove this fisherman was returning after putting his catch away.
Bottle Cove
At Little Cove the stack of lobster traps seemed to mimic the shape of the mountain beyond.
Tom
Yesterday we drove out Cape St George. The scenery was gorgeous.
This formation is called “The Boot”…
Fishing boat
“Our Lady of Mercy” Catholic church in Stephanville.
Tom
Though Cape Breton is known for it’s Scottish heritage, the Eastern side of the cape was settled by the French. This lovely old Catholic church was in the town of Cheticamp on the French side.
The real star of Cabot Trail around the top of the Cape is Highlands National Park.
At our last stop I was fortunate enough to catch a nice spray shot.
Tom
There have been fortifications on the hill where the Citadel now stands for 250 years. The present citadel was built in 1856. Costumed docents represent infantrymen of the 78th Highland Regiment and naval gunners who manned the heavy cannon of the fort.
Barracks building
Old gun; modern city.
Officers drill new recruits.
Tom
We spent the morning in Peggy’s Cove, a Nova Scotia Historic Preservation Site. This little fishing village has the appearance of a early 20th century fishing village. The lighthouse at the mouth of the cove is one of the prettiest lighthouses you’ll ever run across.
The town is really picturesque as well.
Nova Scotia, as the name implies, has a strong Scottish heritage. The day we visited coincided with a phalanx of tour busses from a Princess cruise ship docked at Halifax. We believe that was what attracted the piper.
Tom
We got to Nova Scotia relatively early this morning
and stopped to take a photo of Cape D’or lighthouse
When I took this it was cold, windy and hard rain. It took a fair bit of work to make it look like it ought to…
We ended the day in Lunenburg. A small city with a long shipping tradition
Tom
