Cape Breton and Cabot Trail Summer 2014

I finally got to get to Cape Breton on the bike and see what the Cabot Trail is all about.  I decided it was time to get it done as I have been wanting to ride CB for a long time. Especially since I had bought a new motorcycle and it would be a good time to see how it did on a longer trip.
A new Suzuki 650 V Strom was the steed and it proved to be a very capable ride with lots of power and comfortable to ride.

That picture is in front of Gilbert's Cove lighthouse in Gilbert's Cove. A nice little spot close to home.

Eastern Shore

I really needed to get out and get on the bike. I find riding really clears the old noggin and it's really fun to visit and see new places in Nova Scotia. Even though some are not totally new, it might be that I have not spent much time there. My plan was to hit the Cabot trail in Cape Breton. I only made it Canso where a friend lives though.
Cape Breton seems close but if you ride like I do and want to take all the back roads and stop for pictures etc. It takes a long time to get there. Digby is the other side of the province and even on the slab it's a good 6 hours. More like 10-12 if you sight-see.

Anyway here are some photos of the ride. First is the route I took.

Photos

Haven't been out for a long ride for awhile but here are a couple photos from a few short rides I have been on.

Phinney Cove

 

Phinney Cove

 

 

Phinney Cove

 Bridgetown lookoff.

 

Long Island , Tiverton.



Ride to Wedgeport Saturday April 26

It was sunny but not very warm on Saturday. At least it wasn't raining as it had been and it was also calling for rain for many days after today. So I figured if I was going to ride it had better be today.
Where to go? I though a ride down to Wedgeport might be good, I have not been there before and maybe someone would be fishing for tuna.

 

French Shore (Clare)

Was a very nice day and I thought I should go for a ride. Not very long but was nice to get out and go for a ride. The weather was warm and the sky was blue. The wind was quite strong at times but it wasn't too much of a factor when riding.

Here is a look at the map of where I went today. Not a long route but there are some nice things to see and it's always fun to ride along the water like that on a warm day.

Victoria Beach

The weather forecast was promising so I decided to go for a short ride around to Victoria Beach. Yes I have been there before but it's still a great ride with almost no-one else on the road and great views of the water and foliage.

I didn't stop at Port Royal but make sure you do if you come along this way. It's a great little spot and has a ton of history to offer and some great views as well. I'll add some later as I have been there before and I like it a lot.
Also check out Port Royal on Wikipedia.

But just up the road is an old area of settlement called Melanson Settlement, worth a stop to stretch your legs and to look out over the water. No buildings or anything like that but some interesting sign boards that tell you what used to be there. If you are interested in that stuff it's interesting..if not then skip it.
There are outdoor toilets here if you really need to use them.