The map is enormous because it’s all on one side, but despite it’s size it doesn’t include Newfoundland so I still need to get a map of that province.
Gilbert and I talked at length today. He pointed out Highway 138 which is called “Highway of the Whales” that leads to Tadoussac a prime whale watching area. Highway 138 continues to Baie Comeau. Just past Baie Comeau there is a point with a wonderful lighthouse. If I stay on 138 it will lead to Sept Iles and Havre Saint Pierre. The pavement ends at Natashquan.
There is a ferry that crosses the St. Lawrence at Baie Comeau and takes passengers to Matane. From Matane there are several routes to get to Sydney, Nova Scotia to get the ferry to Newfoundland.
Sydney has two ferries to NF. One goes to Port au Basques in 5-8 hours and the other goes to Argentia which is a 14-15 hour overnight boat ride. Both are busy and reservations should be made in advance.
Gilbert told me the winds can be very bad on the east cost of Newfoundland and taking the eastern most road may not be possible. Fog is also an issue. If I can get there, Gros Morne National Park is wonderful.
I have enough information to start checking routes in MapSource.
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