Digby/Saint John Ferry and Historic Downtown Digby | Southwest Nova Scotia Travel Vlogs

[@jackflash5659]

Thank you for the tour. You did a wonderful job. Wishing you safe & happy journeys!

[@rivervidsyt]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@westnovachamberTV]

Fantastic Video - Great history and facts

[@MaritimeFisherking]

Another great video! Love that you are so knowledgeable and show respect for our military past and present. ❤️. Also now wanting some seafood chowder! 🍜

[@rivervidsyt]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@MaritimeFisherking]

@@rivervidsyt :)! Keep em coming!

[@JethroSittingbull]

Awesome vid. I live in the valley but was born in Saint John. Have stayed at the Pines and taken the ferry numerous times. Really enjoyed the video.

[@GuidedWithLight]

That chowder looks so amazing!!! And thanks for all the helpful information

[@rivervidsyt]

Best chowder around

[@MK-ng5fp]

Beautiful, great bird eye view. Cant wait for another dive video.

[@rivervidsyt]

I do have another dive video coming up soon. It should be an interesting video.

[@windows7homebasic625]

Fun Fact: The ship featured in this video was a Greek Ship (Blue Star Ithaki)

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Never heard of Digby. What a great video! Loved the history, never knew any of that, loved the ferry ride! Can't wait to see more!

[@rivervidsyt]

Thanks for watching!

[@jameskeys971]

Great channel. Thanks for your efforts!

[@Ulgarth]

This is a different view of Digby from when I was there in 1988... Doing my basic in Cornwallis. Thanks for showing this.

[@rivervidsyt]

We didn't get a chance to drive through the base this trip. It goes by pretty quick if you blink you can miss it. Upper Clements Park is closed now too which is too bad. We used to go there a lot when I was a kid.

[@albonnenfant3902]

I did my basic in 1977, drove thru Cornwallis when I was there a couple weeks ago.. some buildings are in sad shape now. During basic, I was able to get home on some weekends, would take the ferry from the old terminal in Digby

[@albonnenfant3902]

Just went across on the 4th , spent the night at the Seawinds Motel. Wanted to get a feed of scallops at Kalens takeout, but they are in the middle of relocating, so tried Ed's Takeout instead, food was good. Was planning to drive home the next day but the weather was bad, so we decided to take the ferry back home, Had a great time, think we will go again very soon! Love all your videos!

[@rivervidsyt]

Lots of places to eat in town. The takeout places are really good too! I wasn't in the town long enough to do a foodie review of all of them. Just had time to go to the shoreline.

[@albonnenfant3902]

@@rivervidsyt Yes the Shoreline has fantastic food, I wanted to try a place where the locals go. Don't think it really matters where you eat scallops!

[@williamclarke2020]

Bro! You are a wealth of knowledge! Your enthusiasm is infectious. I went through boot camp just up the road in Cornwallis 40 years ago. Man I feel old now. I spent 4 years at Base Gagetown and would venture down to SJ on occasion. Are you military? Getting strong vibes. Digby is such a amazing small town that punches way above it's weight. Reminds me of Saint Andrews in NB. I hope you another video of Digby at a slower pace for old people. Will probably take my bike for the Bike fest in late August. Are you from SJ? Assuming as you said you worked for BFL. I subbed to channel based on this one. Keep up the great work, Pal! Cheers

[@robertforrest7956]

You had fun doing this video. Miss my younger days on the mouth of the Klamath River in Requa CA. 😊 Also your new haircut is different, on you it looks good. 👍 Enjoyed this vid to by the way. 🥳 🍻

[@rivervidsyt]

Thanks man! I always have fun making videos. Well most of the time.

[@HeathFoley]

Great video Mike, I have not yet been on the new ferry. Thanks for sharing

[@rivervidsyt]

Thanks for watching!

[@GuidedWithLight]

Great video, I will check out those places.

[@MrTroySinister]

Used to take the ferry from SJ to Digby almost every summer.... had family in NS.

[@aggelos_lask]

I remember traveling with this ferry in 2014 to Naxos

[@MaskeyevaDinara]

Thank you, Mike. Interesting video

[@rivervidsyt]

Thanks for watching!

[@mdd2433]

From Winnipeg, stopped by digby and sat at the same table to have a lobster dinner before heading st john.beautiful part of the country.

[@rivervidsyt]

That's great! I'm glad you enjoyed your visit and I bet you weren't disappointed by the shoreline restaurant.

[@murrethmedia]

Greetings from Dartmouth!

[@pennymaudsley6110]

Heading here in Summer 2022 fingers crossed! What month do you think is best to visit Nova Scotia when it’s not too busy but everything is open? Love your videos especially your teaching the historical facts

[@rivervidsyt]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching them. Personally, I think the best time to visit is the summer time/early fall (July to October). By mid-October, it usually cools down quite a bit. I also enjoy the fall months when the leaves are changing. We usually get a fall hurricane or tropical storm that hits and takes down most of the leaves so there is only a short window to get to see the full beauty of it all. Also, if you're interested in whale watching, July is the best month although you can see them year-round. I hope you will enjoy your trip!

[@karidalland]

In St. JOHNS, where do you recommend for good Fish & Chips?

[@laurafuentes2341]

Great video

[@Timberjack.loggers]

Shoreline is one of the best places to eat in digby by far food and service second to none !!

[@wilkinscourtney]

Awesome!

[@TH3DUK346]

That chowdah. That sandwich. Its seems that alone is worth the trip.

[@sheilarobichaud4926]

Taking this ferry on Saturday Aug 21st to nova scotia for the first time. So excited

[@rivervidsyt]

I hope you will have a lovely trip and hopefully you can see a whale on the crossing.

[@sheilarobichaud4926]

@@rivervidsyt thanks hopefully we do I seen one on a whale watching tour in St.Andrews first time for that as well ot was so awesome n beautiful weather

[@sheilarobichaud4926]

It was s fantastic trip the weather was beautiful didn't catch any whales

[@rivervidsyt]

I'm glad you had good weather.

[@shipmanasmilos]

The fact that you boarded a Greek hull and a world wide star of the seas its amazing

[@davidgiesecke4102]

If you ever want to do a video on metal detecting please let me know, I know of quite a few spots around the Fredericton area where I have found old artifacts such as coins and military artifacts.

[@rivervidsyt]

Thanks David, I have never done metal detecting before but it sounds interesting.

[@IKnewMickey]

So I wonder how much time the St. John to Digby ferry saves you vs driving. Edit: the ferry crossing takes 2.5 hours.

[@rivervidsyt]

It takes about 6 hours to drive around.

[@IKnewMickey]

@@rivervidsyt thank you

[@shipmanasmilos]

Have you noticed a board of jesus and his mother it's from Greece also this ship was made in Grecee and was the first ship of blue star ferries plus its original name that will live under its today's name must be said Its Blue Star Ithaki. A man that took a ride on this ship when it was on Greece

[@rivervidsyt]

Thanks for your insight on the history of the ship. It is nice to hear that someone who was on the ship while it was in Greece has seen the video. Where was the picture of Jesus and Mary located onboard? I do not remember seeing one and I have talked to members of the crew and they have not seen it either. Possibly it was covered up or removed after the sale.

[@shipmanasmilos]

@@rivervidsyt They might remove it but they promised to not remove it

[@rivervidsyt]

Do you remember how large it was and where was it located onboard?

[@shipmanasmilos]

@@rivervidsyt I think it was located at the main salon in the middle or the front of the ship See it was a long time ago when took a ride with it

[@shipmanasmilos]

I have some pictures of the board you can give me your Instagram and I will send them to you!

[@Bob-Maplethorpe]

We have a place a bit south of Digby and make the trip to NS often, and drive a crosstrek as well!) I love hitting the Crow's Nest for chowder. I'll try your place next visit. Try the Crow's Nest and tell me what you think.

[@rivervidsyt]

I will check it out next time I am in town. I really like the Crosstrek. It's really great in the winter. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@jimhanson7476]

A maritime gem…

[@da_chosen_one2927]

I have family there that fought in the war but they survived so there not on there.

[@bocabec6744]

Heated pools are great. I'm so spoiled. Born in Woodstock, NB live in NH and winter in South Florida. Our pool at the Florida condominium is about 88*f and people start to gripe if it gets colder. Me included! I remember Uncle Sid taking us to Mispec Beach. That Hotel is beautiful and I suspect it's pricy to stay there. The Algonquin Hotel in St. Andrews, NB is also beautiful. Your GF is beautiful. Don't lose her!

[@rivervidsyt]

Mispec is one of my favourite beaches because it's close to the city. It's very cold tho, but I don't mind it. I am hoping to make some videos up in the Woodstock area someday. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the pool.