Canadian cruising guides

otaga05 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007

I'm starting to think about planning for my first longer distance cruise to Nova Scotia for next summer. Amazon was a bust for cruising guides although I did find a couple through Google. Can any one recommend any cruising guides for NS or the maritimes in general as well as a good source to purchase them from?

Feedback on these titles would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.bluewaterweb.com/Cruising...SKU=0969441622

http://www.bluewaterweb.com/Cruising...533&SKU=X11687

Thanks in Advance

labatt · #2 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007

Try www.landfallnavigation.com - they have an excellent cruising guide selection.

Sailormann · #3 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007

The links below are three yacht clubs in Nova Scotia that can probably give you better information than most of us here. I think you'll find them to be pretty helpful folks.

When I was sailing there, we used to buy our charts at the Government Bookstore on Hollis Street, not sure if it's still there or if there are better charts available, but I think that the locals will be able to help you.

http://www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca/

http://www.rnsys.com/

http://www.cyc.ns.ca/

rsn48 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007

I haven't checked out any of the above links, this is what comes up on a google search:

http://www.puffin-press.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Cruising-Guide.../dp/0070388083

http://www.bluewaterweb.com/Cruising...533&SKU=X11687

bushrat · #5 (**permalink**) 10-05-2007

Try for guides and charts www.fedpubs.ca

bushrat · #6 (**permalink**) 10-05-2007

Its a .com try www.fedpubs.com

tdw · #7 (**permalink**) 10-05-2007

CHARLIE'S CHARTS - NORTH TO ALASKA (Victoria, B.C. to Glacier Bay, Alaska).

THE COASTAL COMPANION,A Guide For The Alaska-Bound Traveler By Joe Upton

SMALL-BOAT CRUISING TO ALASKA
By Leif G. Terdal.

CRUISING TO ALASKA.
By Bob Duke

http://boatbooks.co.nz/cruising_beyond.asp

(probably wasting your time, I didn't notice you were primarily interested in east coast. Apologies)

camaraderie · #8 (**permalink**) 10-05-2007

Nova Scotia cruising guide:

Leave from Portland Maine eh
Turn left eh
pull in when you see land eh
Crack open a pale greenie and enjoy th view eh

bushrat · #9 (**permalink**) 10-05-2007

Lard tarndenin' dats all yous needs to know eh bie.

otaga05 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-05-2007

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll check them out aboot when I get home eh