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6,579km CBR East coast Roadtrip 2011 - 10 days

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Some of you might remember my photos from last year's trip - this was my second time going.

So once again this year after how amazing an experience it was last year I decided to finally take some time off before the snow came and head to the east coast on motorcycle again. The goal of this trip was just to go and ride the Cabot trail in Nova Scotia /Cape Breton again with more time this year. I was able to do it 5 times (about 300km each) around and it was every bit as thrilling as I remember. Aside from the tail of the dragon, i dont know much else that is better within actual riding distance.

64,000km on the bike now problem free!


Roads here in Ontario just don't even compare. The people, the food, the scenery are all just amazing. Its very biker friendly. The roads are generally all in excellent condition. The East Coast of Canada is incredible, I'd certainly encourage everyone to go explore on bike or car and check it out!


Went about the same route i did last year all through Quebec and New Brunswick but also went across the Confederation Bridge to PEI for a day.


Anyway....here is some shots from this year:


I'm no photographer this was with a point and shoot.


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Was there a particular reason you didn't cut across Vermont, NH and Maine?
 
Congrats on the trip, always love to see non-touring bikes go touring.

Did the Cabot Trail a couple years ago but I rushed myself through it and didn't enjoy it as much as I would have if I had taken my time. Oh well, guess I'll have to go back
 
regder said:
Congrats on the trip, always love to see non-touring bikes go touring.

Did the Cabot Trail a couple years ago but I rushed myself through it and didn't enjoy it as much as I would have if I had taken my time. Oh well, guess I'll have to go back
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I was actually torn. I took my bike when it was actually sold (worked out a deal with the buyer for discount because of additional km and pending his inspection upon return) and was very very close to picking up a VFR about a week before i left. For 2 years I have been on the fence. A sport touring would be so much more comfortable to get there on and much better for carrying belongings..but would it be as fun when i actually get the the fun roads? My guy told me no so i stuck with the CBR.
 
Well that does it. I wanna go! Wife and I are going to head out there next year, did Gaspé this Sep and as much as I really wanted to do the Cabot Trail, we would have been rushed. Judging by your pics, Gaspé seems very similar in scenery. I can't wait.

Nice pics.

If you're looking for some exciting roads a little closer to home try Skyline Dr and the BRP, maybe not as beautiful as Canada but the roads are amazing as far as riding goes. I realize it's not that much closer but they are really worth the trip imho.
 
awesome pics man! Love the photos of the mountain roads in Nova scotia !
 
I did the same trip in July with my riding club but we came back through Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. You are absolutely right, the Canadian East Coast has something very special. Thanks for sharing your awesome pics.
 
Thank you for the excellent report and the wonderful pictures.

Two important things about Cape Breton Island:

1. It is a route to Newfoundland. If this were not a Cape Breton thread,
I would try in my limited way to explain how wonderful Newfoundland is.

2. The Fortress of Louisbourg is worthy of a whole day's visit. It's a
reconstructed town-within-a-fortress and is very entertaining and
educational, but above all it is plenty of fun. Please visit it for a full day.

Also important is The Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site at
Baddeck, NS. You can learn a lot there, also, but again this is fun!

Nova Scotia is a very gracious province, and if you plan to ride to it
or in it in 2012, you'll do well to ask Nova Scotia for information now.
 
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