We made good time driving west on the smooth 4 lane TCH 104, not a cloud in the sky. We stopped at a Shell station in Antigonish and used my CAA card to get the discount. We paid $1.49.9; still it took $350 to fill the tank.
Near Truro we took The Glooscap Trail on our way to Grand Pré. The name is given to the two highways which follow the shores of the Minas Basin and upper Bay of Fundy. What an unexpected find when we stopped at the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre on the Shubenacadie River and South Maitland Marsh.
The displays of the "world famous" tidal bore where very informative. Kathy walked the 1 km trail through the wetland. I went far enough for a few pictures.
The highlight of our drive was Burntcoat Head Park, the location the world's highest recorded tides. We arrived mid-way between high and low tide but were still able to walk out onto the exposed rocks. We didn't actually walk on the ocean floor but it was quite a sight to see.
The park has walking trails, a picnic area and interpretive displays.
We had our first wildlife encounter on the road. We had to come to a full stop for a mother porcupine and her baby walking down the middle of the highway in no hurry to get out of our way. Shadow went crazy, jumped right up on the dashboard ...bark, bark BARK!! Fortunately for them, we were the only vehicle on the road,
We arrived in Grand Pré and checked in at Land of Evangeline Camping Resort, our most expensive campground of the trip, $66.70. The only campground in the area. At least we have good Wi-fi and t.v. reception at last...one channel, Global. We drove 316 km, back into summer like weather. It reached 25º, felt like 29º. More of the same tomorrow.