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Eastern Canada: Part 2 - Accomodations

I think I have the basics of my trip figured out in my head. Fly first to Moncton in mid August and finish up through Quebec City, Montreal and Ottawa in September. I am passing up on Newfoundland this time. I am wondering what to do about accommodations. I'm assuming the days of getting to a place and looking for a room in the afternoon are over, so if I plan on spending a few days visiting PEI, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick, am I better just finding a base city in these areas, and travelling around or picking a different spot each night and doing it that way. It's that age old dilemma on a car trip. What if I really like an area and want to stay longer, but my room is booked in the next town over . . .

Warren

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In general, I think you are right, the days of finding a hotel the day you need it are gone. For me, travel planning is all about reducing stress. Do I want to spend time on a trip looking for a hotel I can tolerate, at a price I can afford? I would rather book a place I've looked at on line, and have a sure spot to land. You can book hotels that allow you to cancel up to 24 or 48 hours ahead with no penalty, to give you a little flexibility.

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We just returned from Nova Scotia after a brief stop in NB to walk the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks (check the tide charts)
I would strongly suggest that you have accommodations booked ahead of time, since we were told that August is still in the height of their busy season. The Cabot Trail in Cape Breton was gorgeous with wonderful hiking trails. We stayed in Dingwall at the Markland Coastal Beach Cottages, and I do NOT recommend it unless you want to pay a premium price for a run down establishment in need of serious maintenance. The area of Digby, Smith's Cove and Annapolis Royal was a good spot for a base where you could do day trips. Our accommodations there were great. Lunenburg would also be a good area to consider. Enjoy your trip!

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In Ottawa, I recommend the Byward Blue Inn. If RS did Canada, it would be in the book. Well priced, well located, nice staff, includes breakfast, and some balcony rooms. You have to book direct to reserve on site parking (not many spots and very tight) but there's affordable public parking very nearby.

I'll be there again in two weeks!