First Take on Canadian Vanlife! 🇨🇦🚐 Nova Scotia - Canada’s ocean playground!
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- Welcome to episode two of our UK to North America adventure! We've been in Canada for just over a week, and it's been an incredible experience so far. Nova Scotia has exceeded our expectations with its stunning coastlines and charming fishing towns. The biggest charm of Canada, however, has been the people. We've had a great time getting to know the locals and taking their recommendations. Join us as we share our journey through this beautiful region. Next week, we're excited to explore New Brunswick. Stay tuned!
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0:00 Intro
0:36 Welcome Back!
04:19 Welcome to Lunenburg
05:49 Admin Days
09:07 Baccaro Point Lighthouse
09:27 Reflection
12:24 The next day
14:58 Impressions of Canada
16:13 We found Paradise!
Striking up a conversation with total strangers is not the least bit unusual here in Canada (or in the U.S. for that matter). You might find it a bit less usual in big urban centres like Toronto or Montreal but still much more common than the U.K. or Europe. We just returned from a trip to Switzerland and the only strangers we had a casual conversation with were tourists from India and Australia.
I feel like the best times are when we get talking to people and learn something or hear some great stories, definitely one of the best parts of travelling! I’ll be taking this energy back to England! 😊
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9:27 is like poetry. It desbribes how I feel when I'm taking in the natural beauty of Nova Scotia. Really glad when others can experience the same.
glad you were on my recommended, I have lived in Nova Scotia my whole life (51 years) to me it is the most beautiful place to live, I love seeing it through fresh eyes! Thanks for taking us on your journey, you now have a new follower!
Thank you for the lovely comment it’s always nice to read, Nova Scotia has been so special we will never forget the wonderful time we’ve had 😊 we will definitely be back!
@@demieverafter woohooo for Ben and Chesca...... watched a ton of their videos. All the best to you three!! Aileen, in Quebec ;-)
@@floyd2222 thank you Aileen ☺️
Too bad Halifax is as expensive as Ottawa. HOW???
@@TheJimprez I don't know but it sucks lol
I’m so happy you are enjoying my home!!!!!!!!!! It makes me so happy to see people visiting our province. I wish you the best as you explore Canada. New sub ! Can’t wait to follow along❤
We’ve loved every moment of the past 2 months exploring eastern Canada, we’re going to re enter next year via the west and drive across and I’m so excited for that it’s such an incredible country ❤️🇨🇦
I’m in Nova Scotia for the first time to be where my ancestors came from. Women at the historical museum took a lot of time and were able to find the home my great grandparents built. I have met the nicest people and will be coming back next year!
Ah! The proverbial cordiality in Atlantic Canada! My experience in Prince Edward Island. Coming in by sailboat and needing to do some repairs, a local man gave us the keys to his truck for the day so we could run errands!
If and when you get to the Province of Québec (I don't know how long your trip will be), here are some interesting vistas in the Eastern part of Québec:
- Bonaventure Island next to Percé: the world's largest colony of Northern gannets (Fou de bassan in French). To see them dive in the sea is impressive. You can visit the colony, but you probably can't bring your dog along. Bring nose plugs (the bird stench, reminiscent of wet dog smell times 10)!
- Whale watching: all through Summer. on the North Shore of the St. Lawrence river (from Tadoussac and eastward). Several companies (from small rubber dinghies to large motor yachts). If you're unlucky, you'll ONLY see Belugas and seals. There are ferries at various points between the North and South shores of the St. Lawrence.
- Cap Tourmente (just East of Québec City). Local stop of Snow geese on their fall migration South (end of September to early November). Thousands of geese at any one time. Snow geese are smaller that the more commonly known Canada geese.
- picking wild blueberries in the Lac St-Jean (in August). Driving along the western side of the Saguenay fjord you'll get spectacular views (or from Québec City, you go through a Provincial park. Check the weather before you go. That road can get nasty in bad weather). Wild blueberries are much smaller than the commercial ones, but tastier. You can buy a 'plastic berry picker' to harvest more berries, quicker (~ $11 CAD).
Thank you so much for the recommendations, we will be leaving eastern Canada in a few weeks but plan to re enter next year via the west coast and drive across so I’ll be sure to squeeze in as much as we can as we will have a few months to do so! Very much looking forward to it I really appreciate it ☺️🇨🇦❤️
If the truck was picking up waste, it's a garbage truck. A dump truck is the UK's dumper / tipper truck.
Welcome to Canada (and my current home, Nova Scotia). Hope you have a great tour. cheers
Cheers! thanks for that :) it was funny hearing it in an English accent!
We are loving Nova Scotia, staying longer than intended because we cannot get enough!
So glad you are enjoying your time here in Nova Scotia! Great video.
Absolutely loving every moment of it happy to be here 😊 thank you for watching!
Wow that town is gorgeous. Can't help but smile at Edie living her best life 😄 I'm very jealous.
It was a very charismatic town we loved it but it was a bit quiet we’d love to go back when it’s busier with more of an atmosphere I bet it’s wonderful when more places are open in season, awww Edie really is having the best time 😊
Love your channel I live in Nova Scotia and thank you we do live in a beautiful province I live about 40 min from Peggy's Cove it is a beautiful area down there and around the coast.Safe travels enjoy Canada's Ocean playground
Hey 👋 thank you so much a lovely comment to read! Oh wow we loved Peggy’s cove and the coastal drive around Nova Scotia, what a place to live!! Thank you, very happy to be here 😊
Are you coming here to Prince Edward Island? There is a ferry from Pictou to PEI. Drive around the island and then take the bridge to New Brunswick. PEI is beautiful at this time of the year. Great video! I love Nova Scotia.
That is a great idea! We are currently in cape Breton so we will look into that route for sure as we have been thinking about PEI 😊
I used to live in Pictou.
@@marksmith762 it's a cute little town. Went to the beach there. So beautiful there.
@@marksmith762 I grew up in Guysborough and now live in Halifax
If you want beaches you want Prince Edward Island!!
Hope you guys had a really nice time! Pretty normal for us Maritime’s to say Hello etc. it’s a beautiful province. I am biased for sure having lived here from day one!
@@grantlingley1385 thank you ☺️ having the best time very happy to be here!
Glad you enjoyed your stay in this beautiful province.
Thank you, so beautiful 😍
So glad I stumbled across your channel. I love seeing folks exploring my home town of Lunenburg. Safe travels, and can’t wait to follow along.
Hey 😊 lunenburg so vibrant and wonderful, it was very quiet when we went I wonder if gets busier in the summer I would have thought we regretted having full bellies and not being able to eat as the food smelt amazing!
Nova Scotians are really friendly. Newfoundlander’s even more.
In Canada a dump truck hauls gravel and dirt.
A garbage truck hauls garbage and picks it up from big bins in public places called dumpsters and garbage cans at the ends of peoples laneway
Nova Scotians have been incredible! We hope to visit new foundland next year on our way back from west to east ☺️
You can't miss Cape Breton!!
We are currently in Cape Breton ☺️🇨🇦
So glad to see you enjoying NS :) Too bad you are not coming all the way to Cape Breton but I realize you can't squeeze-in every hidden gem:) Overland Sophia did beach camp about 30 mins from us - just saying since you referenced their recommendations LOL Loving your footage and how you balance our travel and scenery! Oh btw, for many camping/RV supplies don't hesitate to look up Princess Auto. They are across Canada too I think (like Canadian Tire) When you get to Ottawa Mountain Coop on Wellington street is also full of goodies. And another massive chain i Cabelas. In smaller communities Home Hardware stores are helpful too. They carry lots of specialized equipment even if not on their shelves you can always ask. Safe Travels!!! 🐾
We are currently in Cape Breton! About smtp start the Cabot Trail 😊 ahhh thank you so much for the advice and recommendations as we are still looking into our electrical situation luckily the weather has been charging us but we do need to plug in every now and again! Happy to be here and loving every moment of Nova Scotia 😊
@@demieverafter 🥰 so glad you did manage to stop by in CB:). Million welcomes! Other than some obvious iOverlander spots for overnight, let me know if Sophia didn't tell you where they camped on the beach I can suggest you a couple. I try to keep them on the hush side so it doesn't get over populated. I LOVE quiet isolated camping lol Other than that when in Ingonish the Main street bakery restaurant is worth a stop for food. If you do make it into Syndey, it's worth a drive to Dominion for BEST fish and Chips on the Island at Aulde Shamrock. Not a tourist trap very generous portions. And most of all very warm hospitable environment. Let me know if you have any questions for the east side of Cape Breton or even highlands trail. If you will be near Sydney on Monday I'd suggest calling Princess Auto about the adapter you need. If they don't have it they will point you in the right direction.Enjoy the highlands, the sun and fog yes we get lots of it.
@@demieverafter I forgot to mention in case you are interested in tasting lobster. It's our season right now. Don't over pay in restaurants, go to a wharf and you can buy from fisherman around 12-2pm. Or from trucks parked along side of roads selling cooked ones.
The Van is a feast to stay/ sleep in. As always epic content Demi. Scenery next level. Thanks for sharing , greetings from South Africa
Thank youuuuuu Shaun! So happy to hear you enjoyed it we feel the camera never does it justice! So beautiful over here we’re having the best time… can’t wait to share more ☺️
its called the western shore when you go to the bottom half of NS
Beautiful video ... fantastically edited and truly shows the beauty of Canada and your adventures. 🙏
Thank you Paul I’m glad you enjoyed it! Absolutely in love with Canada and we’ve only touched the surface 😊
Thanks for sharing never been there thanks breathtaking scenery take care ❤💯💯
Great to see your travels in Canada, am so jealous. Take care John & Mayo
Hey john! Nice to hear from you hope you and Mayo are good and still exploring! Canada is a blast!
@@demieverafter we’ve been home 11 months I’m doing some work currently and have a 9 week role up to Christmas 🎅 we plan to do a month or so late summer. But paused for this year ☹️
What a beautiful part of Canada! Everything in Lunenburg was soooooooo colorful.
So vibrant and beautiful to take in ☺️
Your video showed up in my recommended videos list and CZcams got it right. Wasn't long before I hit subscribe and then the notifications bell so I won't miss future videos. Hope you have an awesome day
Thank you for such a wonderful comment! I am happy your here and look forward to sharing this advnture with you! :)
Hi Demi, what a joy to see our girl with the smiling eyes. Another lighthouse - I love lighthouses!!! Edie seems so excited with everything. Love to see her looking around taking it all in!! Luneberg (?spelling) is an amazing place, and I love the buildings, so colourful! I agree with what you said about living in a small space. You don't have to be messy, or grubby or eat junk in a van - unless it's the way you live normally. You live just the same as what is normal for you - except maybe a few less clothes, and no clutter - hehe! What beautiful scenes you wake up to, I live in the great Australian outback, and understand in how wonderful it is to be far from the hustle and bustle most take for normal! As always you have done a wonderful job sharing this time with us all. Be blessed, and take care. 😊❤👩🦽
Thank you Annie ☺️ I always wondered where you lived - now I know! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, so many places to see and already it feels like we’ve seen so much, loving every moment of Canada we are soaking it all up before we head into the USA! Thought I’d show some more realistic snippets of life in the van as well as the places we travel.
Hope you’re doing well Annie, nice to hear from you ❤️🚐
Welcome to our province! Next time you’re here come to the Northumberland strait, warmest waters north of the Carolinas and the sunrise trail is so beautiful!
Thank you for the warm welcome! For sure we’ve made note let’s hope we can make it there thank you ☺️
The east coast really has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Glad you are enjoying some good east coast hospitality.
Thank you, ☺️ so lovely here!
Welcome to Nova Scotia
Thank you ☺️ such a beautiful place!
Travellers can receive mail for up to 4 months at any post office, free of charge. Visit the post office where you'd like to receive your mail and request an application for general delivery service. Remember to bring government-issued photo ID, even if it's from a foreign country. So contact by phone to verify a Canada post office that is in an area you are visiting if they will accept Amazon packages, make sure to get the physical address of the post office.
Thank you that’s better information than I received online I’ll have to think ahead to figure where we will be to receive mail in the future I appreciate your help and advice ☺️
@@demieverafter Funny, I got the info online. Some from forums on the subject. I am in the USA and watch many van lifers in Canada.
Oh wow my favourite place in Canada. I lived in Pictou when I was a kid. 12 years ago we did a 21 day tour of Nova Scotia. If you go to lunenburg look out for Bluenose and visit the maritime museum. When you get to the bay of Fundy go to Annapolis Royal and the old wooden fortress. It’s stunning and full of history
Nova Scotia has been incredible so far ! Thank you for the recommendations we will try to fit in all that we can ☺️🚐🇨🇦
Thanks for the video
Thank you for watching ☺️
I love your puppy. ❤
Awwwww she’s cute isn’t she! She’s 6 now 🥹❤️
While you spent the night at Baccaro point, you no doubt noticed the large radar tower not far from the lighthouse. There used to be an RCAF radar base there. The road you drove out to the lighthouse on takes a sharp turn that would have skirted the periphery fence before arriving at the light.
Yes we did indeed see that I think I had a look on Google maps to figure out what it was exactly, deliberately left it out my drone shot as it was a bit of an eye sore 😃
We were just there on June 10th, with family; beautiful town
Such a lovely vibrant place, it was quiet when we visited I bet the atmosphere with more people makes it eveb better!
If you find your way up to the north shore, Jost Wines and Blue Sea Beach would be great stops. We have 50 acres here minutes from Blue Sea Beach, if
you needed a place for an evening. We have water and septic hook up for visiting family and friends. Enjoy your time in Nova Scotia.
@@roughcutscanada wow amazing thank you so much that’s so lovely of you ☺️ having the best time thank you 🇨🇦
You missed the Valley of NS ...so many good fruits and veggies ...world famous strawberries and blueberries. Come back soon!
@@juniorblacksmith4931 awww soo many places we missed but on the flip side it means we have plenty to see when we do come back, for sure ☺️🇨🇦❤️
Lots of great meth, too!
Be very careful on your travels with ticks!! Nasty little bugs that can give you Lyme disease if you get bitten by certain ones…….your puppy too, but he can get medication to protect him….. still somewhat of a new thing here, and extremely wide spread now.
You are never more than an hour from the coast in this province! Hope you enjoyed everything….
Thank you! Having a lovely time here currently in New Brunswick! We soon found out about the problem we’ve been taken precautions and staying alert of where we are and stepping, thank you for reaching out 😊
So happy to hear you are enjoying our Canadian hospitality eh. Curious about how got your van over here.
Steve (68yrs)
Manitoba
Hey Steve 👋 so I shipped my van over from the UK it went from Liverpool in England to Halifax in Canada in just 8 days ☺️
There are lots of free roadside "fresh water springs" in Nova Scotia. Just ask some locals. There is one near Baddeck, in Cape Bretton. Likely dozens on the island. There is one near Thorburn, NS, one called Mt Thom Spring between New Glasgow and Truro. There are also lots of water falls to see in Nova Scotia.
Hope you make it to PEI.
We have visited a few natural spring waters they have been amazing for topping up some bottles and what a treat to have!
Lots of vineyards around Wolfville
You found some wonderful places to park, despite the rude awakening of the foghorn 😂
We’ve been spoilt with one lovely park up after the other! I know right how dare it wake us up like that 😂 there was a point where Michael was stood next to the fog horn I was really wishing he’d move away in case it went off he was none the wiser!
And I thought you were the dare devil...😂
Great views and video!! How was the swim?!
thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it, the swim was very cold despite the blue sky and sunshine so we didn’t stay in for too long but it definitely woke us up!
I dont know why but that sea looked a tad nippy ! Wonder if michael packed a bodyboard ? dem rockin out to tom petty , nice one , muchos luv from rutland !
It was bloody freezing what have it away 🥶 no body boards I want a paddle board but it’s too big for the van! 🚐 glad you enjoyed miss you all..a bit 😂😊
Hey, welcome to Canada and Nova Scotia. I’m in Wolfville. A great university town ( there are tons here) how did you do with the storm? Let us know if you need anything.
Hey 👋 thank you for the warm welcome very happy to be here I think we’ve missed the storm luckily! Having a lovely time and will do thank you that’s very kind !
Have fun.....enjoy the rest
@@t56766 thank you ☺️
I wish I could provide you some advice on your RV hook up. I doubt you will find anything in a regular store as you are probably one of a handful of people in the entire country that might need to do what you’re doing!
That said, maybe you could call ahead to an RV dealer down the road where you’re planning to go and ask them to order what you need and pick it up when you get there.
Good luck! If you crack that nut let us know what you did. I’d be curious to know how it all works out!
That is good advice thank you I’ll keep you updated if we get sorted much appreciated 😊
Welcome to Nova Scotia. Céad míle fáilte
Thank you ☺️
if you can go to St. Andrews in New Brunswick with ocean from camping in town.
We went to St Andrews, absolutely loved it there such a beautiful seaside town we went whale watching there too and then even went back for Canada day and had a wonderful time
I hope you get over to Newfoundland. If you think NS is friendly....... Newfoundland is 10 x more.❤
Fingers crossed on our way back we can make it happen ☺️🙌🏽
Lots of sand beaches along that coast
Prince Edward Island - you really missed out!
We will be there next year ☺️
Great videos 🙂 Keep it up! My ears would thank you if you bought a better mic though, and normalize the sound level across the entire video 😉
I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the honest feedback 😂 I do want a wireless microphone I’m still a rookie so learning how to make it better hopefully a new mic will help 😊
just curious,is your van a rental or did you have it shipped over from the UK..look forward to more of your vids..
Hey 👋 we shipped our van from the UK over to Halifax
@@demieverafter Hope the floods of last couple of days have not been a problem for you guys...stay safe
Asking if "all the Canadians" are the same in the remote eastern provinces as the rest of Canada is as strangely naive as asking if the folks of the Orkney islands are the same as the average Londoner 😂😂 can't wait for you to hit the province of Québec then! 🙃 🇨🇦
That’s very true! A fair point and I agree! Will be back in Canada next year 🇨🇦🙌🏽
It would have been a Garbage truck I expect. Really like your videos...ex scouser.
Ahhhh so get got it wrong anyway haha thank you and oh wow, wonderful 😊
Are you not going to visit PEI? You will be missing the best part of Atlantic Canada.
It wasn’t on our list until many people recommended we go, as well as new foundland, so we’ve added both to the list for when we re enter next year after driving from west back to east 😊
Are you planning to come west too?
Absolutely! Next year I’m going to enter from the USA into west Canada and then drive across, I am so excited! 😆
Wonderful!
We are empty nesters now. We live in Ste Anne, Manitoba, just minutes south of the TransCanada highway (#1Hwy). If it works into your place stop by for coffee or stay with us for a night. Would love to here about your adventure.
Cheers
Steve
Please turn camera around so we can see the view while your talking
4:06 who is it?
@@Mme.Swisstella that is Michael and Edie in the van
@@demieverafter ok so who is writing this reply to me? are there three travellers?
@@Mme.Swisstella that’s right, myself (Demi, this is my channel ) my partner Michael and my dog Edie - the three of us
Maybe garbage truck
Canada 101...
The further EAST you go, the friendlier the people...
The further WEST you go, the more violent crimes you get.
The middle point seems to be the Ontario/Manitoba border...
The most socialized province is Quebec, the least, is Alberta (and it's little brown-nosing puppy, Saskatchewan).
Last point... The nicest drivers are in New Brunswick, and the WORST are probably in Quebec (especially the nasty old-age drivers)... I live there and I bike a lot. Those old people swear like lumberjacks and give me the finger all the time, when I'm following the laws and they AREN'T !!!
Thank you for your insight, so far I can only speak for eastern Canada…which has been a dream, friendliest people I’ve ever met ☺️ and I’m looking forward to experiencing it all!