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daveRG · 02-14-2017, 10:59 AM

Hi all,

We will be leaving from Philadelphia area probably mid-late July, and be gone around 3-4 weeks, with our "destination" being exploring PEI and NS. I usually like to travel without reservations, but I've never traveled to these parts of Canada.

Should I be able to find CG's on the fly? At least during the week? And for the more popular destinations up there, how far in advance will I need reservations? We are not too picky, but do prefer full hookup. For the most part we will stick to the main roads.

Thanks for any replies,

Dave

ME for Maine · 02-15-2017, 09:14 AM

Bump. I've not traveled to these parts of Canada, but most responders to these kinds of questions recommend reservations at "destination" areas and flexibility on the road to the destinations. I'd recommend contacting an RV park at one of your destinations to see what they say about the need for reservations.

denverh · 02-15-2017, 12:16 PM

We did that trip two summers ago and had no problems with finding places. I would get the "allstays" ap on your phone. It does a great job of finding places with lots of filters(ie natl pks, private cg, walmart, etc, etc.) I do recommend doing Bar Harbor, ME since there is a free shuttle run by LLbean to Acadia Natl Pk that stops at the campgrounds for pick up. There's one that where we stayed that did not take reservations that was great. We left about the same time as you. Had no problems in PEI or NS getting spaces. Have a great trip.

RoddieMacd · 02-16-2017, 09:03 AM

You should be good, only potential problems would be the July 1st weekend (Canada Day) and the first Monday weekend in August the 7th this year. (Provincial holiday). I never plan ahead and being from the Maritimes, I've always been able to find a spot somewhere. PEI can sometimes be tricky the last two weeks of July if you are looking at the Cavendish area, but normally you'll always find a spot both in PEI and NS.

daveRG · 02-16-2017, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the tips guys. I've always used the RV Parky app., and like it, especially for a free app.

I'll check out allstays.

Reed Cundiff · 02-16-2017, 06:59 PM

We used ioverlander.com for both places we stayed in Nova Scotia and both places in PEI. We used ioverlander for all 8 places in Labrador and 10 places in Newfoundland as well. We used no RV parks in Nova Scotia or PEI. Used one park in Labrador but would have been better served with ioverlander. Did stay in two RV parks in Newfoundland. Best places in Newfoundland was going to a fishing village and asking if and where we could park. Friendliest people in the world
Reed and Elaine
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Ron_H · 02-20-2017, 11:26 AM

We spent this past summer traveling around the Canadian maritime provinces. There is a strong chance that you would encounter difficulty over long weekends but you should be okay at other times. We have a 43 ft motorhome so the available spaces are more limited. For this reason we did book sites a day or two ahead and did not have any issues at all.