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20 Feb 2014
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Sounds great, Peter. I agree - time on a ferry is time off the bike. I am pretty flexible with timing since the rest of the trip to Newfoundland and the Trans-Labrador will be arranged around the HU meeting; that's my priority in so far as a specific event along the route.
Look forward to talking more as the time nears.
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Sean
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6 Mar 2014
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Originally Posted by schembr
Sounds great, Peter. I agree - time on a ferry is time off the bike. I am pretty flexible with timing since the rest of the trip to Newfoundland and the Trans-Labrador will be arranged around the HU meeting; that's my priority in so far as a specific event along the route.
Look forward to talking more as the time nears.
Best,
Sean
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If you fellows choose not to take the Portland - Yarmouth ferry (which I believe is going to be a night crossing) the other option is the Saint John - Digby route OR to plot a run that takes you on a Bay of Fundy Coastal Route through Parrsboro and the Noël Shore. There is some great scenery there that would be a shame to miss!
If you're looking for some routing advice, Id be happy to help!
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12 Mar 2014
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I'll be solo riding from Worcester Massachusetts and presenting at the event. Have not plotted my route but will surely look at your recommendations. The Saint John to Digby looks like fun.
Madeleine (aka - MissRIDER)
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Originally Posted by cmcairns
If you fellows choose not to take the Portland - Yarmouth ferry (which I believe is going to be a night crossing) the other option is the Saint John - Digby route OR to plot a run that takes you on a Bay of Fundy Coastal Route through Parrsboro and the Noël Shore. There is some great scenery there that would be a shame to miss!
If you're looking for some routing advice, Id be happy to help!
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12 Mar 2014
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I'll be solo riding from Worcester Massachusetts and presenting at the event. Have not plotted my route but will surely look at your recommendations. The Saint John to Digby looks like fun.
Madeleine (aka - MissRIDER)
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Look forward to meeting you! PM me if you need any recommendations on routing or accommodations.
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23 Mar 2014
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Ferry Info
Wish I had the time to ride around the Bay of Fundy. Looks like I'll be taking the ferry.
The St. John - Digby ferry schedule can be found here:
Nova Scotia to New Brunswick Ferry Schedules & Fares: Bay Ferries
During peak season, two trips per day leaving St. John:
12:00 (12:00 PM noon) Everyday
23:00 (11:00 PM) Monday - Friday / Saturday and Sunday 20:00 (8:00 PM)
Two trip per day leaving Digby:
8:00 (8:00 AM)
16:00 (4:00 PM)
There is a $10 discount if you book a round trip. Trying for figure out if the fuel surcharge applies...probably does.
Don't know if advanced reservations are recommended. There is usually always room to squeeze motorcycles on a ferry.
For those coming from the US, leave time to cross the border and make sure your passport is up to date. I understand that if you have a DWI on your record, you will be turned back. It happened to a friend of mine.
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2008/09 - NJ to Costa Rica and back to NJ
2012/13 - NJ to Northern Argentina, Jamaica, Cuba and back to NJ
2023 - Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia...back to Peru.
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7 Apr 2014
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First Time
I'm looking forward to attending my first HU Event. I'll be catching the Portland Yarmouth Ferry. Can't wait to hear stories, learn and be inspired for more adventures.
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