Originally Posted by
flighteye
Keep in mind..a drive from Montreal to Cape Breton in NS is about 14 hrs, one way. With just 3 days, you can only pick one spot.
Right.
Originally Posted by
merittraveler
Halifax looks like a nice place to escape the city and work. Not a fan of dropping $300 on airfare, but the hotels seem reasonably priced.
Option I'm considering:
Summer:
Fly PHL > YHZ in the summer.
Fall:
Drive Philadelphia to Montreal, then back down through Vermont and the Hudson Valley.
This is exactly what you should do. Look for festivals and/or regional events being held in both cities. Maybe take that in too.
Cheers,