This summer journey could be best described as a Post-Lockdown Catch Up — a week in Nova Scotia wherein I attended an overdue Anne Murray band reunion on the North Shore, a family gathering near Bridgewater on the South Shore, and a musical memorial for a good friend and respected musician in Wolfville. The steed for this tour was a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country. It carried me and my wife Claire in swank comfort, spoiling us with ventilated seats, fine Bose audio, and a commanding view of the Nova Scotia scenery as we cruised our way to the various corners of this beautiful province.

Granted, since we didn’t need to tow a boat or trailer, this lengthy pearlescent pachyderm was a bit overkill, and I sure didn’t like the idea of feeding its 6.2L V8. Nonetheless, the High Country made for a posh cruise, and a judicious approach to throttle application netted 11.8 L/100 km at week’s end — not bad for a 2,530 kg truck with the aerodynamics of a tool shed.

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

After Anne’s reunion (plenty of laughing, singing, lobsters and wine), my wife and I headed east along the North Shore to the town of Tatamagouche. A big draw here is the Train Station Inn where visitors sleep over in a echanting array of vintage cabooses and boxcars. They may look rustic on the outside, but the interiors are “private deluxe suites,” charmingly decorated. The 1928 Dining Car serves up some mighty fine local seafood, and after our meal (traditional salt cod fishcakes for me) we went for a hike along the Short Line Trail that stretches 107 kilometres along an old rail bed dating to the 1880s.

While in Tatamachouche (Mi’kmaq for “A little crossing place”) a visit to the nearby Jost Vineyards in Malagash is a must. It claims to be Nova Scotia’s first wine producer, having planted vineyards in 1978. Naturally, the locals thought they were nuts. Turns out the climate, tempered by the warm-ish waters of the Northumberland Strait, was perfect for cool-climate varieties like Baco Noir, Millot, and Castel. The wines here are world class, and Jost certainly has fun naming them: The Great Big Friggin’ Red being the most notable. It comes in a half bottle called the L’il Frigger.

Time to leave the North Shore and head to the South Shore for a gathering of the clan at my sister’s house hear Bridgewater. But first, a visit to historic Lunenberg with its candy-coloured wooden buildings, galleries, shops, and narrow streets that definitely were not designed to accommodate a modern full-size American pickup truck.

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

The High Country’s cabin got redesigned for 2022, and while not quite as impressive as the top-tier Ram pickups, it does brag supple perforated leather with contrasting stitching, open pore wood trim, and a horizontal 13.4-inch centre touchscreen with Google Maps, wireless Apple Car Play and wireless Android Auto. Graphics are sharp and the infotainment system is logical and easy to learn. The $2,265 High Country Premium package adds 22-inch wheels, sunroof, and all-weather floor mats. You’ll want to spec the $1,380 retractable running boards that make ingress and egress somewhat more graceful.

Nova Scotia’s South Shore is blessed with endless beaches of white sand, and Crescent Beach near Petite Riviere is totally unique in that it is the only beach in Nova Scotia you can drive on. How could we resist? We respectfully rumbled the Silverado along the hard-packed beach, stopped for a few photos, then hopped out and strolled this magical two-km stretch of land that juts out into the Atlantic.

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

Our next destination was Wolfville in the Annapolis Valley where I attended a celebration of life for my long-time friend Grant Leslie. Grant and I embarked on our musical careers together, playing in bands as teenagers and consequently getting up to all kinds of mischief. He went on to play with many well-known artists — most notably a 20-plus year stint with blues legend Matt Minglewood. So, what happens when some of Nova Scotia’s finest musicians get together in a Lion’s Club Hall where there are drums, amps, a bar, and dozens of stories (some even true) to be told? This send-off surely had Grant grinning from ear to ear as he looked down on us from that big blues bar in the sky.

Grant would have appreciated my high-zoot High Country too, as he was also known as Mr. Plow in these parts, having shoved around snow with his old GMC 4×4 pickup for many years. However, with an MSRP of $73,748, here inflated to $84,818 (before freight and taxes), this Chevy truck is only for those with deep pockets — its biggest financial hit being the $3,135 6.2L Ecotec3 V8 (an upgrade from the standard 5.3L) that puts out a robust 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. Mated to a 10-speed automatic, this engine/transmission combo is impressive. The auto slurs the gears imperceptibly and that big hunk of American V8 really hauls when the work boot hits the floor.

android, road trip: 2022 chevrolet silverado high country in nova scotia

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Photo by Peter Bleakney

Okay, maybe not a work boot. This High Country seems altogether too sophisticated for the construction site. For those not familiar with these extravagances (my relatives and a few musician friends), the notion of a lavish pickup that kisses $90k is bonkers. Luxury comes in many forms, and this breed of pickup blends versatility, utility, technology, and opulence. If you’re a Chevy truck disciple, the High Country represents the top of the mountain, and it sure ain’t a bad way to tour Nova Scotia.

Keyword: Road Trip: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado High Country in Nova Scotia

CAR'S NEWS RELATED

Here's Your First Look at the New Corvette Racing Z06 GT3.R

Corvette Racing's iconic yellow livery returns for 2024 looking meaner than ever.

View more: Here's Your First Look at the New Corvette Racing Z06 GT3.R

Is It Time To Buy A Chevy Corvette C4 ZR-1 Or LT4? This Video Offers An Answer

These are two of the more desirable variants of the C4 Corvette. But, is one of them better?

View more: Is It Time To Buy A Chevy Corvette C4 ZR-1 Or LT4? This Video Offers An Answer

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertible

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertible muscle car in black.

View more: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertible

This Corvette-Powered BMW 330i ZHP Is The Ultimate Sleeper

It has rock chips on the bumper, an LS3 V8 under the hood, and it's for sale.

View more: This Corvette-Powered BMW 330i ZHP Is The Ultimate Sleeper

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. Great looking old car in red and white. Loving the chrome too!

View more: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

GM Hilariously Lists Corvette ZR1’s Rumored LT7 Engine As 4.3-Liter Diesel

To be fair, GM did have an LT7 diesel with the same displacement in the 1980s.

View more: GM Hilariously Lists Corvette ZR1’s Rumored LT7 Engine As 4.3-Liter Diesel

1959 Chevrolet NAPCO Suburban | Old Car

1959 Chevrolet NAPCO Suburban. What a great looking old SUV.

View more: 1959 Chevrolet NAPCO Suburban | Old Car

1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Originally applied to two-door hardtop coupe and convertible versions of Chevrolet’s Bel Air in 1958, the Impala name was subsequently used in its own right to signify a top-of-the-range luxury trim level rather than a separate and distinct body style. Marketed as ‘All New, All Over Again,’ Chevrolets exhibited a ...

View more: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

The Next Chevrolet Bolt Could Be Built In Kansas: Report

1969 Chevrolet Impala

Saab 9-3 Pickup, Audi Quattro, Drift Corvette: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

Rare 4-Cylinder 1970 Chevrolet Postal Nova

Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The Flat Out Autos KR2 Is The New K5 Blazer Chevrolet Refuses To Sell

Chevy Corvette Rides Wide And Low On Air Suspension And Japanese Body Kit

(video) Meet The New 2024 Chevrolet Chevelle Ss

1973 Chevrolet Camaro For Sale (Video)

First breakdown of my Chevrolet Beat in 13 years that too at midnight

⁠Chevrolet Equinox EV Launches At $48,995, $35K 1LT Trim Coming In 2024

LT7 Turbo Engine Appears in GM Parts Catalog. Is It For The Corvette ZR1?

OTHER CAR NEWS

; Top List in the World https://www.pinterest.com/newstopcar/pins/
Top Best Sushi Restaurants in SeoulTop Best Caribbean HoneymoonsTop Most Beautiful Islands in PeruTop Best Outdoor Grill BrandsTop Best Global Seafood RestaurantsTop Foods to Boost Your Immune SystemTop Best Foods to Fight HemorrhoidsTop Foods That Pack More Potassium Than a BananaTop Best Healthy Foods to Gain Weight FastTop Best Cosmetic Brands in the U.STop Best Destinations for Food Lovers in EuropeTop Best Foods High in Vitamin ATop Best Foods to Lower Your Blood SugarTop Best Things to Do in LouisianaTop Best Cities to Visit in New YorkTop Best Makeup Addresses In PennsylvaniaTop Reasons to Visit NorwayTop Most Beautiful Islands In The WorldTop Best Law Universities in the WorldTop Richest Sportsmen In The WorldTop Biggest Aquariums In The WorldTop Best Peruvian Restaurants In MiamiTop Best Road Trips From MiamiTop Best Places to Visit in MarylandTop Best Places to Visit in North CarolinaTop Best Electric Cars For KidsTop Best Swedish Brands in The USTop Best Skincare Brands in AmericaTop Best American Lipstick BrandsTop Michelin-starred Restaurants in MiamiTop Best Secluded Getaways From MiamiTop Best Things To Do On A Rainy Day In MiamiTop Most Instagrammable Places In MiamiTop Interesting Facts about FlorenceTop Facts About The First Roman Emperor - AugustusTop Best Japanese FoodsTop Most Beautiful Historical Sites in IsraelTop Best Places To Visit In Holy SeeTop Best Hawaiian IslandsTop Reasons to Visit PortugalTop Best Hotels In L.A. With Free Wi-FiTop Best Scenic Drives in MiamiTop Best Vegan Restaurants in BerlinTop Most Interesting Attractions In WalesTop Health Benefits of a Vegan DietTop Best Thai Restaurant in Las VegasTop Most Beautiful Forests in SwitzerlandTop Best Global Universities in GermanyTop Most Beautiful Lakes in GuyanaTop Best Things To Do in IdahoTop Things to Know Before Traveling to North MacedoniaTop Best German Sunglasses BrandsTop Highest Mountains In FranceTop Biggest Hydroelectric Plants in AmericaTop Best Spa Hotels in NYCTop The World's Scariest BridgeTop Largest Hotels In AmericaTop Most Famous Festivals in JordanTop Best European Restaurants in MunichTop Best Japanese Hiking Boot BrandsTop Best Universities in PolandTop Best Tips for Surfing the Web Safely and AnonymouslyTop Most Valuable Football Clubs in EuropeTop Highest Mountains In ColombiaTop Real-Life Characters of Texas RisingTop Best Beaches in GuatelamaTop Things About DR Congo You Should KnowTop Best Korean Reality & Variety ShowsTop Best RockstarsTop Most Beautiful Waterfalls in GermanyTop Best Fountain Pen Ink BrandsTop Best European Restaurants in ChicagoTop Best Fighter Jets in the WorldTop Best Three-Wheel MotorcyclesTop Most Beautiful Lakes in ManitobaTop Best Dive Sites in VenezuelaTop Best Websites For Art StudentsTop Best Japanese Instant Noodle BrandsTop Best Comedy Manhwa (Webtoons)Top Best Japanese Sunglasses BrandsTop Most Expensive Air Jordan SneakersTop Health Benefits of CucumberTop Famous Universities in SwedenTop Most Popular Films Starring Jo Jung-sukTop Interesting Facts about CougarsTop Best Hospitals for Hip Replacement in the USATop Most Expensive DefendersTop Health Benefits of GooseberriesTop Health Benefits of ParsnipsTop Best Foods and Drinks in LondonTop Health Benefits of Rosehip TeaTop Best Air Fryers for Low-fat CookingTop Most Asked Teacher Interview Questions with AnswersTop Best Shopping Malls in ZurichTop The Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens In L.A.Top Best Mexican Restaurants in Miami for Carb-loading rightTop Best Energy Companies in GermanyTop Best Garage HeatersTop Largest Banks in IrelandTop Leading Provider - Audit and Assurance In The USTop Best Jewelry Brands in IndiaTop Prettiest Streets in the UKTop Best Lakes to Visit in TunisiaTop Highest Mountains in Israel