HU Maritimes Meeting at Annapolis Royal, NS, July 4-6, 2014
 

Canada Maritimes 2014 Registration is now officially open!

We're very pleased to announce that the 1st HU Canada Maritimes Travellers Meeting will be held July 4-6, 2014 in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia.

Thanks to the efforts of Craig Cairns, Philip White and Clarence Tidd, we have a great venue at the 74th Crusaders Club House, on the banks of the Annapolis River, with open fields and Clubhouse Facilities. Annapolis Royal is the birthplace of Canada and features many historical landmarks.

There's loads of excellent back roads and off-road riding in the area for you to enjoy two planned rides, as well as loads of presentations and demos; something for everyone!

Thanks for anything you can do to help spread the word about the event. There is a poster that you can print off and hand around to local venues and bike shops too:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/eve...2014poster.pdf

As we count down the days, you can get the latest event updates by subscribing to this thread, (thread tools, subscribe) or visiting the Facebook event page.

Feel free to discuss the event on this thread or on the Facebook event page!

Grant & Susan

Inspiring, Informing and Connecting travellers since 1997
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com

Maritimes - Riding companion from US east coast
 

Hello everyone

I am planning a return to the Canadian Maritimes, after a life-changing trip there ten years ago, and hope to catch my first HU Meeting in the process. I'll be leaving from Maryland and either hitting the Portland ferry (if it's running by then!) or continuing up north and entering NS by land. Would love to know if anyone else in my area is heading up as well.

Best,
Sean

Riding north
 

Hi Sean,

I'll be riding from northern New Jersey to hang out with Philip and present stories from Central and South America. Another presenter will be riding north from Boston.

The ferry is a maybe, but 9 hours on the water doesn't sound that appealing to me. There is another ferry in Canada that is cheaper and takes less sea time.

Let's talk as the date gets closer and compare travel plans. I was planning to make it a two day ride each way.

Riding north
 

Sounds great, Peter. I agree - time on a ferry is time off the bike. I am pretty flexible with timing since the rest of the trip to Newfoundland and the Trans-Labrador will be arranged around the HU meeting; that's my priority in so far as a specific event along the route.

Look forward to talking more as the time nears.

Best,
Sean

If you fellows choose not to take the Portland - Yarmouth ferry (which I believe is going to be a night crossing) the other option is the Saint John - Digby route OR to plot a run that takes you on a Bay of Fundy Coastal Route through Parrsboro and the Noël Shore. There is some great scenery there that would be a shame to miss!

If you're looking for some routing advice, Id be happy to help!

I'm planning on coming from Ontario and was wondering if anyone had info on the Saint John - Digby ferry times and frequencies from 2013. I have looked on the web site but no schedule has been posted for 2014 yet. Thanks in advance.

I'll send you a PM when the Schedule is posted - I'm working in Digby on Monday, so I'll try to get down to the terminal and see when it will be available.

Thanks CM, I appreciate the help.

Big Land Adventures!
 

Terry Burt will be presenting his "Big Land Adventure" Documentary at HU Maritimes 2014! Check out his trailer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7F9R...t9qcg&index=11

I'll be solo riding from Worcester Massachusetts and presenting at the event. Have not plotted my route but will surely look at your recommendations. The Saint John to Digby looks like fun.

Madeleine (aka - MissRIDER)

Look forward to meeting you! PM me if you need any recommendations on routing or accommodations.

Ferry Info
 

Wish I had the time to ride around the Bay of Fundy. Looks like I'll be taking the ferry.

The St. John - Digby ferry schedule can be found here:
Nova Scotia to New Brunswick Ferry Schedules & Fares: Bay Ferries

During peak season, two trips per day leaving St. John:
12:00 (12:00 PM noon) Everyday
23:00 (11:00 PM) Monday - Friday / Saturday and Sunday 20:00 (8:00 PM)

Two trip per day leaving Digby:
8:00 (8:00 AM)
16:00 (4:00 PM)

There is a $10 discount if you book a round trip. Trying for figure out if the fuel surcharge applies...probably does.

Don't know if advanced reservations are recommended. There is usually always room to squeeze motorcycles on a ferry.

For those coming from the US, leave time to cross the border and make sure your passport is up to date. I understand that if you have a DWI on your record, you will be turned back. It happened to a friend of mine.

First Time
 

I'm looking forward to attending my first HU Event. I'll be catching the Portland Yarmouth Ferry. Can't wait to hear stories, learn and be inspired for more adventures.

HU Annapolis royal canada. Meeting
 

Planing to leave Boston area July 3 2014 (early morning ,Thursday ), going all way by land to Annapolis royal Nova Scotia. +- 800miles , 11hours.bierbierLooking for a buddy with a BMW GS adventure because of the long range without refueling....

Ferry
 

Yikes. I just looked and saw what the ferry from Portland would cost me. $350 one way. A, maybe I will be riding through Maine as well.

ferry details
 

The meeting is lining up sweet. This one's going to be assume.

I called the St John / Digby ferry people. They said to be there one hour before departure to be ticketed and lined up. The schedule is on AST time zone, which is one hour ahead of EST zone, for those that are traveling from the west (including those coming from the US.)

During peak season, two trips per day leaving St. John:
12:00 (12:00 PM noon) Everyday
23:00 (11:00 PM) Monday - Friday / Saturday and Sunday 20:00 (8:00 PM)

Two trip per day leaving Digby:
8:00 (8:00 AM)
16:00 (4:00 PM)

The ferry people also recommend making a reservation...

All set
 

I'm spending some time in New Hampshire with friends, before riding up to Nova Scotia. Did a great ride on the Kancamangous Highway through Franconia Notch. Looking forward to my first HU gathering. See you all next friday.

So - I'm already registered, but with hurricane making its way up the coast, how "uncool" would it be to drive over in my car instead of my bilke? I'm only a few hours away, but unfortunately am kinda new to this adventure riding thing, and am sadly not really equipped for torrential downpours, but would really hate to miss this...

Come however you want! We are working on some contingency plans though if the weather turns nasty. I'm holding out hope the storm will miss us.

Bring your bike and your tent! I'm sure we can ensure your comfort and dryness.

Thanks for the update Craig. I made some calls and will find out later today if I can make it.

Insofar as the weather... the tropical storm will give the event the feel of riding in the rain forest with the added refreshing scent of pine.

Hoping to see everyone there.

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How was HU's First Nova Scotia meeting?
 

Saw that the Nova Scotia's east coast got the tail end of Hurricane Arthur. Did it miss the meeting?

How was the 1st Maritimes meeting? Sorry to have missed it. Inquiring minds would like to know!

We had a great meeting! Lots of positive feedback and we didn't miss Hurricane Arthur.

Will post more in depth when power, phone and internet are restored!

HU Maritimes 2014
 

I really enjoyed the event (the hurricane... not so much) and it was fun to meet the attendees and presenters. Hat's off to the organizing committe and the 74th Crusaders club for making everything work out. bier

Here's a slideshow of pics I shot over the course of the event.

http://fastredbike.smugmug.com/photo...lbumKey=3288XB

I had a great time as well, the hurricane just made it more interesting. Great organization, inspiring speakers and participants made my first HU meeting a memorable one.

If anyone has more pics, please post them here.

Mitch

Thanks for the kind words, and we're certainly glad you had a great time. Luckily, the remnants of the hurricane are all but a memory now and the power is all restored. I'd like to see more pictures as well....given I forgot my camera!

You took some great photos Doug. I enjoyed them. That one with the leaning tree behind the tent is destined to become a classic.

Rory

Maritimes
 

Smalld - thanks for the great photos! Happy to hear it was still a good meeting. Looks like a beautiful location (green!), nice bikes and some familiar license plates FYYFF and IBA. Did anyone ride out from the California?