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| Today's Statistics: | Travelling from Truro, Nova Scotia, to Moncton, New Brunswick | |||
| Distance: 258 km | Driving Hours: 6 h | Fuel:51 l | Weather: Cloudy | Temperature: Min. 12 Max. 20 |
A pleasant trip around the Bay of Fundy was today's scheduled drive. The 1997 pathfinders departed Truro, Nova Scotia at 8:30 AM and headed for Moncton, New Brunswick.
The route around the Bay of Fundy followed the historic "Glooscap" Trail. Glooscap was the legendary chief of the MicMac people, who believed that he was responsible for the tremendous tidal action in the Bay of Fundy.
At Parrsboro, the Reo pulled into historic Ottawa House, which was built in 1775 and for several years served as the summer home of Prime Minster Charles Tupper.
After a brief lunch stop in Amherst, the Nova Scotia portion of the trip was over and the group entered New Brunswick. Throughout Nova Scotia they had been escorted by members of the Halifax and Truro (Golden Age) Auto Clubs.
The drive into Moncton followed back roads and led the Reo through a typical New Brunswick covered bridge. New Brunswick, which is the only province that is officially bilingual, is known for these bridges.
With the help of members of the New Brunswick Antique Auto Club, the Reo arrived at Moncton. The travellers were warmly received by Moncton's deputy mayor at the Moncton Speedy Auto Centre. It had been another gorgeous Maritime day and the Reo had performed flawlessly.
Entering a New Brunswick covered bridge
... New Brunswick is famous for its covered bridges.
On this day in 1912 ...