We got to St George and made the 10:30 ferry to Deer Island (free govt ferry), then drove across Deer Island to the 11:30 Campobello ferry, $24 Cdn for the van. They had to think about it, but decided the van was the same size as a pickup truck, so used that rate.
The second ferry is basically a barge with a tugboat coupled beside it. Hey, it works.
We arrived at Herring Cove prov park about noon, and after looking around a bit, took electric site 36 for $25.20 seniors rate.
While signing up, a woman (Sue Fox) took an interest in our parked van, and we had a nice visit. She was raised in the area and back for a visit, spending winters in California (where her hubby was still at home). She’s camping in the back of her Toyota Tacoma pickup with her cat, and loved the room inside the van. She asked many questions about the customization and took pictures to show hubby back home. She hopes to have a van in her driveway sometime soon.
In the afternoon we toured the Island. We found the Family Fisheries restaurant where we had such great chowder last time, and had lunch there again. Gord had a large bowl of seafood chowder and raspberry pie. Cath had a lobster roll and blueberry cobbler. All was delicious, and at a very reasonable price.
We headed out to the East Quoddy lighthouse (now known as Head Harbour Lightstation), intending to sit there a while and watch for whales etc. The tide was ebbing as we got there and the tours were starting, so we paid our $5 each (includes the loan of a hiking stick) and trekked out to the lighthouse. It’s isn’t far, but what a trek!
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| When the tide comes back up, this area is totally flooded |
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| The seaweed marks the higher tide levels on the rocks |
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| The lighthouse is completely isolated at higher tide |
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| A fishing weir sticks out |
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| Whalewatchers frequent this area |
It’s well worth a visit and the price. We did see porpoises and lots of seabirds, no whales though. You can only do the hike at low tide, and if you stay at the lighthouse too long, you get to wait 8 hours or so to get back.
Later at a beach near our campground, Cath finished and mailed some postcards, and finished the mohair & silk turquoise shawl.
Trip to Deer Island ferry. Google Maps wouldn't accept the Campobello ferry crossing. So, Part 1 of today's trip:
Part 2:
Part3, Campobello tour to lighthouse:
Very picturesque lighthouse! So many things to see!
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