Halifax Travel Forum

Hi,
I am driving to toronto on or around 30th of August. I am looking for some one to make the trip entertaining. I am 29, and male, and don't have any bad records. Not even parking tickets :) Well, anyways, also, I am looking for a good route if I have to go alone, so I can stop in between, and see some places. Any suggestions where to stop, what to see, where to eat....

Thanks
Neo

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From Halifax, you shouldn't miss passing by Quebec City and Montreal. The main highlight of Quebec is the charming old city section dominated by the impressive Chateau Frontenac is located. My family and I were there last May and we loved the European atmosphere. The old city section at Montreal is also picturesque and so Parisian, particularly around the Place Cartier area. You might also want to see the imposing structure of the St. Joseph Oratory.

Thank you. I'll keep a note if it. I've heard that Quebec city is cool, so I think I am stopping there for a day or two.

Take the trans canada and plan a few stops. We always stay a night in Quebec city, it is around the midway mark and is an amazing city. You can stay in Levis (opposite side of the river) for less and take the ferry over, but be careful if you plan to go clubbing since the ferry does not run all night and a cab ride back around would be dear.

There is an old Lancaster bomber on the border of New Brunswick and Quebec at the airport. It is one of three left in existence. If you are a historical buff, this is a nice short detour. It is almost across the HWY from the IRVING station on the border. IF you are at the station, turn around because you passed it.

Grand falls is also a nice detour, it is in the middle of NB, between Moncton and Edmunston. go look at the falls (and take the time to get a Tim Hortons..)

Enjoy the trip and have fun, it is a great highway to travel and lots of beautiful greenery.

All the best,

Tourtech

Me and my husband do the same road trip in reverse at Christmas every year. We take the transcanada as it is the quickest route and we are just looking to get the driving overwith (being winter and all). If you take the transcanada don't plan on stopping anywhere for the site seeing anywhere in New Brunswick unless you are looking to go off of your route substanitially, there isn't much between Moncton and Oromocto...not even a gas station. As others have mentionned, Quebec City and Montreal are good stops, and Ottawa would be another if you want to take the detour to get to it. Another option, if you have the time and are looking to do more stops and sightseeing would be to go through the states, either by roadway directly or by ferry.

Thank you guys for the info. I'll make sure I'll take Trans canada. So, as I understand quebec city is good place to stay for the night. I wonder how long is the drive to Quebec city from Windsor, Nova Scotia. I guess I'll start early in the morning and drive straight to Quebec city, and catch a glimpse of bomber on my way at the border between NB and QC.

Taking the Trans Canada from Windsor, it is 1045 KM. this is the Trans Canada route that goes through Edmunston on to riviere du loup.

A lot of the highway in New Brunswick is twinned and has a speed limit of 110. Other than that, there are stretches of two lane with a speed limit of 90, but they are in good shape and move fast. There is one really dodgy stretch between Edmunston and riviere du loup where the road is two lane and in rough shape. It will be slow going there, but it is only about 100 worth of bad road. From Riviere Du Loup it is 4 lane or better all the way.

So 12 hours if you hang around or slightly above the speed limit and stop a few times.

Safe travels!