Day 87 Travel Day Moncton, NB to Rimouski, QC

Wed., Aug. 14

Travel Day Moncton to Rimouski

From Moncton we drove north along the Acadian Coastal Drive.  Try pronouncing some of the community names along the way like Richibucto and Bouctouche.  The bays here are very picturesque.

We stopped into the visitor’s centre at Kouchibouguac Nat’l Park. Pronounced: Kou-she-boo-gwack!  We drove through the park but didn’t stop for any sights or hikes. 

Kouchibouguac Visitor Centre

This area is about 50/50 evergreen and deciduous trees with rolling hills. Nice drive! One of the industries in the area is Peat Moss.  Stacks of wrapped Peat Moss! 

Lobster boat

A lot of the houses are flying the Acadian Flag and decked out in their colours.  Many houses have the Star design on their house, which is also on their flag. 

Miramichi – Canada’s Irish Capital

The rains started as we were leaving New Brunswick and heading into Quebec.  We should have stopped for gas in Campbellton but stopped in Quebec in a little town.  The price of fuel jumped and getting into the small gas station was fun.  But at least we were able to buy coffee for $1 from a Kurig machine.  Missed a great photo of a Sunflower field!  The rains and fog rolled in and it was hard to see much of anything.  We stopped in Rimouski for the night. 

Daily Stats: 

Today's distance: 595 km
Diesel:  $141.9 in Quebec 
Weather:  Overcast then rain; High: 22 degrees; Lo: 12 degrees
Wildlife:  Nothing
Campsite:  Camping & Motel de L’Anse, Rimouski $36.95 + tax = Full service
Walking:  Sitting in the truck all day then into the RV

Quebec Stats:
Nickname:  La Belle Province
Flower:  Blue Flag Iris
Bird:  Snowy Owl