Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MOTORCYCLE
Nova Scotia's tourism office produces a free
motorcycle guide
( 800-565-0000;
www.novascotia.com/ride
) ; take a look at
Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova Scotia
(
www.motorcycletourguide.com
) for online information. Unfortunately there are no Harley
rentals available in this region, the nearest are in Montréal, Québec, and Bangor, Maine.
Northeastern Motorcycle Tours
(
www.motorcycletours.com
) runs tours along the
Cabot Trail from Maine, USA.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Rentals cost roughly $160 to $265 per day in high season for midsize vehicles, although
insurance, fees and taxes add a hefty chunk. Diesel-fueled RVs have considerably lower
running costs.
Cruise Canada
( 800-671-8042;
www.cruisecanada.com
) Offers three sizes of RVs.
Locations in Halifax, central and western Canada; offers one-way rentals.
Islander RV
( 709-364-7368, 888-848-2267;
www.islanderrv.com
) Rentals from St
John's.
Road Conditions & Hazards
Road conditions are generally good, but keep the following in mind:
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Fierce winters can leave potholes the size of landmine craters. Be prepared to swerve.
Winter travel in general can be hazardous due to heavy snow and ice, which may cause
roads and bridges to close periodically.
Transport Canada
( 800-387-4999;
www.tc.gc.ca/road
)
provides links to road conditions and construction zones for each
province.
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If you're driving in winter or in remote areas, make sure your vehicle is equipped with
four-seasonal radial or snow tires, and emergency supplies in case you're stranded.
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Distances between services can be long in sparsely populated areas so keep your gas
topped up whenever possible.
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Moose, deer and elk are common on rural roadways, especially at night. There's no
contest between a 534kg bull moose and a Subaru, so keep your eyes peeled.
Road Rules
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Canadians drive on the right-hand side of the road.
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Seat-belt use is compulsory. Children under 18kg must be strapped in child-booster
seats, except infants who must be in a rear-facing safety seat.
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Motorcyclists must wear helmets and drive with their headlights on.
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