🍁⛴️ Taking our RV on The CAT Ferry from Maine to Nova Scotia, Canada! | Newstates, eh? 🍁 Ep. 7

[@NewstateNomads]

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[@juanitasullivan3372]

I live in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and I want to thank you for giving some time on your video about this town. I was born here, adopted at birth, taken out of the country and moved back here in 09. Most of the videos I've watched about Nova Scotia made by travelers barely mention Yarmouth other than taking the ferry in or out of here. Cape Forchu gets mentioned even less. The part where you had Rappie Pie was interesting. I'm one of those who won't eat it. LOL I can't handle the texture. Opps. Sorry. lol Thanks for the great video of our beautiful province.

[@mmcguire5687]

Just came across from Yarmouth to Bar Harbour a month ago on my motorcycle. Travelled from Alberta to NS, then Maine across upper US back to AB. 13,000 Km round trip.

[@msgreenliteracy]

Thats so cool

[@barbwire8280]

This is such a "smart channel" , love it and thanks for all of the work that goes into entertaining us !!

[@NewstateNomads]

Aww thank you so much!!! 💕😊 That means a lot to us! -Katelyn

[@mycah808]

Really miss the Alakai in Hawaii, glad to see she's being put to use after the big screw job in Hawaii.

[@patrickcarey393]

It is interesting to note that before the Cat can leave Bah Hahbah it must get clearance from the Bah Hahbah Hahbah Mastah. Say that quickly three times in a row. LOL.

[@LeisureTravelers]

Still do not understand why you don't have 5 million subscribers! Another amazing video with great information. Nova Scotia on our bucket list of places to visit someday. Thanks for sharing!

[@NewstateNomads]

Wow, thank you so much! It means a lot to read comments like this and certainly makes all the hard work that goes into each episode worth it. Got a long way to go to 5 million subs, but clearly a lot of people enjoy our adventures! Glad you're both along for the journey, and you have a new subscriber in us, too. ❤

[@LeisureTravelers]

@@NewstateNomads Thank you!

[@haleykektus8393]

this video should be getting at least a Million freaking views. thanks for this video guys

[@metsfan3177]

Loved our trip on the Cat! Awesome experience

[@BackroadExploits]

Awesome tour! From the cool CAT Ferry to the Rappie Pie to Lunenburg and the Lighthouse. I so would try that Rappie Pie, how delicious it sounds. But that town was just so amazing! That must've been breathtaking. I'd be there for days photographing each and every magical structure. That church was amazing as well. Loved this!!

[@raywilkey2849]

That trip brings back great memories. Me and a buddy rode our Harleys and took the cat back from Yarmouth after riding completely around Nova Scotia. Thank you for making me smile and bringing back great trip memories.

[@sifilmaker]

Phenomenal video.. You guys do a great job.. I'll be in Maine with our RV and are visiting Portland/Orchard Beach based on your video, we may extend our trip and take the CAT to NS.. great stuff. Keep up the great work and tks for your guidance.

[@marklittle8805]

You guys came in with the tide in. I came in on the old ferry and it was just around the time the tide was coming out... And it was like the ferry was going to run around as someone had pulled the plug in the harbour. The water was flowing out and the mud was everywhere. It is an incredible experience to see

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Another great video as usual. I actually knew Flax was a top crop, I remember learning that in school for some odd reason. Just more random facts in my head 😂. I definitely want to see all of Canada too and Nova Scotia is a great place to start. I think the CAT ferry is a great idea. Great video 👍🏼

[@cindywiech2675]

Rode the CAT years ago before they shut it down…..glad it is running again. It’s a fun trip.

[@karppadiem7014]

It's funny to me that you are showing all of this amazing scenery and architecture and educating us on very interesting things and I can't get out of my head an image from near the beginning of the vid that I'm pretty sure was a giant cake slice shaped brownie possible with icecream even. 🤣🤣 Thanks for sharing. 💖 -Aimee

[@pglen6042]

Thoroughly enjoyed that, thank you.

[@deanfrail2244]

What an excellent presentation of the CAT! We've been on the Cat before, and will be again in '23. (This year without the truck and 5th wheel.) Anyone who is thinking of using the Cat from Maine to Nova Scotia and is having second thoughts, DON'T; you will not regret it

[@NewstateNomads]

Dean, thanks so much and well said! It's a fantastic option for traveling to NS and in excellent comfort! 👍 -Howard

[@msgreenliteracy]

I only have to decide if I will walk on or drive on....I am def going by Feb 2024

[@TYRONE_SHOELACES]

I have lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada for 63 years. I have visited Yarmouth, and Lunenburg Twice ... when you live so close to it, you just don't care.

[@Moepaddlingmyowncanoe]

WOW I am disappointed in myself, for not having viewed your channel till today. I noticed your video title and decided to watch. I though hey it is my home province Nova Scotia so I have to watch I love watching travel channels, some are very disappointing this is not one of them it fact I can wait to watch the rest of your videos, I will need to stay up to date on your adventures. I loved the energy and passion of your video and it’s extremely informative! I am definitely a new subscriber. I was raised on Cape Breton Island. I live on the opposite coast in Victoria BC we are a military family. I have had the privilege of working for the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, in the Portland Maine office, many moons ago. Your content is better then most tourism videos, it make you want to go visit the area, thank you!! Your video is filled with beautiful historic landmarks and wonderful local businesses. I am very impressed with the extent of knowledge of events both historical and recent. I am very touch by the details you included in your video on the fire of St. John's Anglican Church in 2001. I can’t wait to see your video of my island my home Cape Breton, as well as your other videos. I am sorry I had not seen your channel till now. Better late then never, happy travels❤️

[@b1mfua33]

The Ferry looked amazing. So beautiful. Nova Scotia is very beautiful. The food is unbelievable. This is one of my favourite places. I know a lot of people that make many return trips. Such an amazing place.🙂. Thank you for this beautiful video.❤️

[@AndrewJenningsDW]

I enjoyed your video, thanks! A couple of things to consider: they are called BAR clams, not bur clams, and second; opening the bar clam jar while out and about attracted the flies! Best enjoyed inside...

[@NewstateNomads]

Haha, Andrew we learned AFTER the fact that our new friend was say "bar clams" instead of "bur clams." Never fear, we had a second jar of clams to enjoy, too! Glad you enjoyed the episode, and hope you'll continue on the journey with us. 👍 -Howard

[@autumvaught2660]

What a great episode! And I loved Ella and Piper in this video! I have now put this on the list of places to visit!

[@peacefulwife5199]

Thank you...looks like another fun video.😊

[@NewstateNomads]

Hope you enjoy it!! ❤😊

[@williamthawley9251]

about 30-40 years ago took the bluenose from yarmouth to bar harbor, a hulled ship, and it was rought, but just ate and no problem. great ride.

[@MrSniperwolf110]

I live in Nova Scotia and never been on the cat this was awesome to see sweet video guys

[@kimproffer695]

You two go to the best places and share such awesome places to visit and eat. I’m definitely going to go back to so many of your videos when my husband and I travel in our motorhome and go where you went to lol.. ❤️❤️

[@cherylsemrau7100]

I would have liked a more detail tour of the ferry.

[@ladikmk]

Have so been looking forward to seeing this part of Canada, and I was not disappointed. The history, food, and scenery is amazing to see and hear about. You do such an amazing job describing these places - it just makes me want to jump on that ferry and pop on over. Question - why did the RV have to be driven onto the ferry backwards and the passenger cars went on frontwards? Do the passenger cars turn at the end of the ferry and come out the same direction as the RVs are pointed in? Hope you’re all well and wishing you safe travels. Enjoy!

[@ricardo19851]

Just found you guys and right away I subscribed. Awesome videos keep up the great work

[@robinhanscom1882]

We used to take the Nova Scotia prince to Yarmouth every spring and fall. I loved Yarmouth. It’s like stepping back in time. The food is so good and the town is so clean and beautiful. I want to go back so bad!

[@percyking866]

So I live in Nova Scotia and have family in Yarmouth when you were at smugglers cove you were 5 minutes from my family’s farm same as with the light house

[@NewstateNomads]

Percy, what a great area for your family to call home! We loved exploring this part of Nova Scotia, and know we will return again soon. Any top recommendations for the area that we didn't get to see on this trip? Thanks for watching, and hope you'll continue on the journey with us! 👍 -Howard

[@percyking866]

@@NewstateNomads rudders pub on the Yarmouth water front

[@daevien]

@@NewstateNomads At least from what made it into the video, you missed a lot right in Yarmouth itself. The waterfront, historic buildings (much older than most places are used to), fire fighter's museum, yarmouth county museum (also a good area to start a walking tour, many of the buildings around it are historic sites), lawrence sweeney fisheries museum, if timed right there is a big music festival that brings in people from all over the maritimes, lots of restaurants and food options, etc. And that is just off the top of my head in the town limits, outside of it are tons of things such as the acadian village in pubnico, beaches, farmers markets, wildlife trails, etc.

[@ryancraig2795]

Nice just did the same crossing two week ago today with my motorcycle. I had done it once before back in 2009 on what I think was the same type of ferry, though not the same specific one.

[@NewstateNomads]

Very cool, Ryan! Yeah, I think they used a different model of ferry before 2018 or 2019. Plus, there was a pretty long period where the ferry ran from Portland instead of Bar Harbor. Thanks for watching and hope you'll continue on the journey with us! 👍-Howard

[@ibkhansen8036]

thanks for in join us for an experience

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! 👍 -Howard

[@corvetteswithbowie7529]

Thanks for visiting our province and region. Hope you enjoyed Yarmouth county. Great video. Very well documented.

[@robvannNS]

In Nova Scotia this ship is called the Vomit Comet.

[@geraldb9706]

Welcome back to Canada Katelyn and Howard! I hope your travels and adventures are safe and full of Canadian hospitality. Peace and Calm. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Gerald! It's great to be back exploring north of the border. We love Canada so much. 👍- Howard

[@svanderlaan11]

This is awesome! Does anyone know what season they went in? Probably fall?

[@NewstateNomads]

Hi there! This crossing was in June, 2022. Great time of year. Happy to answer any questions and glad you found us! 👍🏻 - Howard

[@stephaniewatkins4022]

Yarmouth,NS resident here! Great video and representation of our province!

[@natureselement7588]

Same here and I love to see people's views of our lovely area. We have a ton of events threw out the summer months. Would love to see them experience some of these events

[@karendoucette4054]

I live up the street from the Yarmouth ferry terminal. We can watch the CAT come in and out from our front deck.

[@shannonwebb5852]

Good video. But I’m pretty sure Lunenburg is a UNESCO site because of the layout architecture…the grid.

[@NewstateNomads]

Interesting, Shannon, thanks for the tip! I'm not sure of the specific reason for the status, but whether it is for the layout or the historic architecture, we're glad it got UNESCO designation! 👍 - Howard

[@jamesandamysroadtripadvent6104]

As always we love following you both. Another great video. We ordered one of your decals to support you for our vehicle and after 30 days almost it hasn’t shown up ? Just a FYI. Stay well and safe

[@NewstateNomads]

Hey guys!! Thanks so much 😊❤ I am working to get caught up on orders! Apologies it hasn't gone out yet, will drop it in the mail this week. Thanks so much for the support! Means the world to us! -Katelyn

[@jamesandamysroadtripadvent6104]

@@NewstateNomads you are both so very welcome! And thank you ❤️

[@reneegaudet9843]

I believe the reason the Church Point church was closed (even though it was normal hours) is because it is in need of a lot of repairs. Unfortunately the amount of repairs are too costly and it is likely going to be torn down. I grew up 20 mins from there, its very sad, and it wont be the same once it is gone. It was so cool to see it from up top with the drone footage!! Tallest wooden building in North America. Also so pleased you liked the rappie pie, thats our "turkey dinner" at every holiday or family gathering that is the meal!

[@shannonalward217]

That Cat ferry was nuts!!! How cool was that? I had no idea how plush that kind of ferry could be.

[@johnthorpe6333]

My wife and I took the cat in 2003 and spent a week in Nova Scotia. We have also been going to Bar Harbor every three years for the last 20 years. I know many of the places you have included in the Maine videos. We are in Bar Harbor now.

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Very beautiful place thanks for sharing wonderful trip video congratulations 🙏

[@daviscrt]

Great information video. How is the solar and the batteries working out? Thanks Don

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks Don! The solar and battery setup has been incredible. We plan to do an update video soon since it's ben 6+ months of using the system!

[@richardschneider4775]

Nice RV $$$$$+$$ for fuel food drink doggies= more $$ --------Top shelf RV and cash will get you there......

[@savvysprocket]

Thank you for the great video! I am planning a trip next season to take the CAT and my RV up into Nova Scotia to explore. It is good to know you have to back your rig onto the ship, I will need to get a bit more practice in given I have a 20ft that is right-hand drive.

[@GreatCanadian0844]

L'Eglise Ste. Marie in Church Point is the largest wooden church in North America, and depending on who you talk to it is the largest in the world. It was built in two years by master carpenter Léo Melanson, with the assistance of 1500 parishioners. Leo Melanson could neither read nor write. The original design was for a stone church but since he was a woodworker, he changed the plans. The stained-glass windows were made in France and shipped in crates filled with molasses. The "pillars' that support the roof are in fact tree trunks. The spire was originally much higher than today. On day it was struck by lightning and caught fire, a rain cloud opened up and extinguished the flames. The ceiling was painted by an artist from Montreal who was afraid of heights. His contract allowed for a bottle of wine every morning. The Sacre Coeur, when looked at from halfway down the main aisle, appears as the head of a motorcyclist.

[@jacc9311]

Saw the cat a week ago when we were at the Schoodic Loop…

[@LemireCassie]

Thank you for the video. We will be bringing our RV on as well. Were you allowed to stay on the RV? I noticed the dogs could. I can't wait. Do you recommend any areas once we arrive in Canada? Thank you.

[@williamclarke2020]

I love you two Hosers, Eh! It tickles the cockles of my heart to know that you have such a great admiration for my home province! The saying is true," It takes somebody from 'away' to show just how lucky you are to be where you are from!" I love your energy and enthusiasm. Those dogs are wonderful. I believe the larger one is an Akita mix and the two smaller are dobermans. Excuse me. My moose needs to be fed.

[@karencueto3940]

Really cool ferry. Were you not allowed to stay in your vehicle? Just curious 💖

[@ryancraig2795]

No passengers allowed on the vehicle deck, including in the vehicles, while the ferry is under way.

[@virginialemm864]

Yet another wonderful video! That CAT ferry looked like so much fun…I looked it up on Google and found all the prices and schedules they have. Quite a history of the type of ships too. Yarmouth, N.S. looks like it’s a postcard photo! So quaint, clean, and need I say yummy looking food?! Many thanks again for always bringing me along! ❤️, Virginia

[@anthonybelyea1964]

Who pays for an operates the cat Ferry who built the facilities in Maine and Nova Scotia?

[@KP-wt8qr]

I'd recommend a drive to Québec City, it's also a world heritage site, very beautiful city.

[@CarolAnne923]

Welcome to Yarmouth! I take the ferry next week with my teardrop to Maine.

[@shawnheaps8554]

Kinda a day late and a dollar short here but after seeing this video going to Nova Scotia is now definitely on our go to. But was wondering how did you guys handle the money? Did you just exchange American for Canadian or did just work off debit card?

[@NewstateNomads]

Shawn, you're going to love Nova Scotia, and great question! We try whenever possible to use credit cards with no international transaction fee (like our Amex cards or Costco Visa), and then find an ATM in the country to get the best possible exchange rate on some cash just in case. Currency exchange places are ALWAYS a bad deal compared to withdrawing local currency at an ATM. Thanks for watching and glad you're along for the journey! 👍 -Howard

[@woodycarr]

That was so cool! Love that you go on the bridge of the CAT. We took that ferry trip with our kids in our minivan back in June 2004. Your video brought back so many memories! Thank you!

[@NewstateNomads]

So glad it brought back memories of your trip! The bridge of the CAT is incredibly sleek and surprising that you can control so much power with two small controls. Glad you're along for the journey! &👍 - Howard

[@anthonybelyea1964]

I heard that the Canadian government paid for most of the facilities in Maine and Nova Scotia us put very little money into it from what I understand should staffed by Canadians

[@dsanford12]

Absolutely stunning landscape , And that fairy you took what an incredible machine , Great job as always guys thank you so much for posting looking forward to the next one take care

[@russellmacarthur2089]

Was just in Bar Harbor and was told the CAT is very expensive.

[@canadianmike711]

It’s does suck it take 4 hours instead of 2.5 hours now.

[@ivonnecolon8471]

Awesome

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 👍 -Howard

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

We spent a few days with our new friends (parents of my hubs co-worker) & they brought us around the area. Loved being in Nova Scotia. Also got to see the Bluenose II. Even their home was old!

[@nanad6871]

Years ago when I lived in Maine we took the CAT over to NS too. Weather was horrible and we were sick the whole way over. Glad your trip went well. Maybe some day we’ll try again and actually try some touring around.

[@holgate1970]

No wonder why all travel destinations are being completely destroyed. It's just incredible. Let's post when we go to the bathroom and all, just to make a few $ ? Or is just attention. It's so gone.

[@NewstateNomads]

Interesting comment, not sure how this relates to our video? - Howard

[@glblb3030]

nice video,,you pass not far from my home in little brook

[@genesiesky3756]

I have had a RV cross the Bay of Fundy coming out of Digby back to Maine. Loved Nova Scotia. More recently, I was touring England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales with a tour group (30) on a Tour coach. Crossing the sea over to Dublin took 3 hours. As we approached the ferry the Tour Director played the theme from "Love Boat". It was hilarious. It was the same on the return back to Wales.

[@dougwaites869]

Great video. Got to love frecot. I learned more about the Cat from your video.

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Doug! Such a wonderful experience, and our first taste of frecot will definitely NOT be the last. 👍 - Howard

[@davemaurer9709]

I know I've said this before but I love you guys so much. Some day you will have so much to tell your children about your adventures. Trust me when I say you will have children. 🙏 God hears my prayes. ❤️

[@coldlakealta4043]

I really hope you tap into our Acadian folks' culture. A breed apart, and a joy to be around. They are closely related to the Cajuns in your country. Been there a couple of times when some Cajuns came up. Lord, what a party! Dance till you drop, then get up and repeat as necessary!

[@shellbobaround]

Hey guys. Have a good trip. We are in Baddeck on Cape Breton Island. Would be nice to meet up.

[@amigadad]

Realy nice video!! I used to live not far from Tusket. And here I thought I was the only American that liked Rappie pie the first time I tried it!! Enjoy your travels!

[@jasonphillips8754]

it have two very similar fast ferry like that different names though from Trinidad to tobago in the Caribbean takes three and half hours trip on rough seas I never got see inside the control room of that ship until watching this video nice video love and blessings ❤ from T&T 🇹🇹

[@redmaple4559]

Welcome to Nova Scotia from a Nova Scotia follower , hope to see more of your adventures in Canada’s Ocean Playground ! Enjoy !

[@johnjunge6989]

Once again, great information and views. How was the beer? I always like how the buildings are bright colors, Central America is like that too.

[@obnicus6703]

I’m from the area with the wooden church. You’re lucky you got to see it because it’s slated to be torn down. The cost for repairs are insanely high and it was deconsecrated a few years ago.

[@NewstateNomads]

We heard that as well! Sad if it is in fact torn down. Such a beautiful and unique structure. ☹️ Thanks for watching! -Howard

[@terryhaynes1596]

Beautiful place. Great video quality! Definitely want to go there someday. Thank you!

[@pglen6042]

Really looking forward to this upcoming video. So wanted to visit Nova Scotia myself.

[@katrreenna5430]

I love how much I always learn from your videos, but you still keep it entertaining. I feel like I blink and it's over already. As always, looking forward to the next one!

[@markfaricelli2273]

How smooth was the ride on the Cat Ferry. Was it smoth or did it get rough? With waves. Thanks Mark🎉

[@Dimplez271]

Good on ya for checking the tide times! It could be the difference between life and 💀. No jokes.

[@ChrisMcEvoy]

I have Acadian Ancestry from Nova Scotia. Great video.

[@shaabjaved3485]

Another beautiful video. You guys deserve millions of subscribers.

[@alainlacroix3428]

Currently in Nova Scotia. Maybe we will bump in each other.

[@natureselement7588]

I'm so happy u came to my home town.. so would love to know if your coming back

[@foghole9449]

Some molasses would make the rappie pie taste even better. Nice to see that there was no fog, enjoy your stay.

[@williamthawley9251]

camped at a campground overlooking the ocean in nova scotia, probably up on cape breton island.

[@Sally-lm1fd]

Hi Stu I miss you guys again I love you

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I really enjoyed your video, & am looking forward to your next video.

[@TexasRoadrunners]

Roosevelt Campobello Park on Campobello Island was very nice surprise. Canada is beautiful. Thanks for posting.

[@NewstateNomads]

Right?! Such a neat place. We visited there in 2018 and thought it was super cool!!

[@maysmith4906]

This is my first time coming across your channel. Well done!

[@ThePoettica1973]

Ahh yes, the CAT. Ask any Nova Scotian outside of Yarmouth how they actually feel about the CAT, and you won't find much love for it.

[@ibkhansen8036]

t may well be that you were on a fast ferry but it will not be the biggest in the world The world's largest fast ferry Express 5 Measured at 1610 passengers and 451 cars will be BORNHOLMSLINJEN's new fast ferry, Express 5, the largest catamaran ferry in the world.

[@NewstateNomads]

WOW, that is a massive catamaran ferry! I found info on the Express 5, looks like it is ALSO built by Austal (builder of the CAT ferry), so I'm sure it will be a fantastic ride in 2023. - Howard www.bornholmslinjen.dk/express-5

[@ashleighfoster1793]

Ah yes snot pie! (Rappie pie) hope you enjoyed your stay here!

[@shaunhall6834]

I want to move there! Wonderful place!

[@TheBonnieberry]

hello from Yarmouth !we are wonderful folks...my hubby and I go for breakfast dates and watch the Cat leave ...so as you leave look for a blue Corolla to see two of your new fans Bonnie and Grant Berry

[@TheBonnieberry]

p.s.loved video and you captured us and our heritage...we love rappie pie and describe the inners as "snotty" I prefer the crust...lol

[@Sally-lm1fd]

Hi Stu I just missing seeing you guys miss all of you 💘

[@sandravermes4219]

My grandmother grew up there...