Overview
Itinerary
Explore the picture-perfect region known as Canada's Maritime Provinces. Venture along its rugged and pristine beauty, all while getting to know its Acadian, Mi'kmaq, and Gaelic cultures. Settle into Halifax with a free evening. Stay: The Westin Nova Scotian (3 Nights)
Stunning landscapes await. Head to one of the most picturesque spots in all of Canada – Peggy's Cove. Set along the Atlantic coast, the cove is home to a historic lighthouse that offers incredible views of the surrounding area. Continue to Halifax, exploring its charming downtown on a tour highlighting the waterfront, Public Gardens, Spring Garden Road, and the famous Citadel. (B/D)
Experience the small fishing village of Mahone Bay before traveling along the beautiful Lighthouse Route towards Lunenburg. Choose how you explore this town because it's your choice! Delve into the local heritage at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic -OR- embark on a locally guided walking tour to discover Lunenburg's unique architecture. End your day back in Halifax for an evening on your own. (B)
Start your morning at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre to learn about the Mi'kmaq lineage and Glooscap legends. Travel the Canso Causeway on the way to stunning Cape Breton Island. You'll spend time at the Gaelic College, where you'll see a brief kilt-making demonstration and learn a few handy Gaelic phrases. Join in the fun of a “milling frolic,” singing a Gaelic song and tapping to the rhythm.
This evening, enjoy a dinner of local flavors. (B/D) Stay: Inverary Resort (2 Nights)
Set off for a full-day exploration of the Cabot Trail. Fall in love with its rugged terrain and spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the famed St. Peter's Church in Cheticamp. Enjoy a picnic lunch in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Take in the quaint charms of nearby fishing communities along the coast, including the lovely Neil's Harbour. (B/L)
Explore the amazing range of inventions on display at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Afterward, take a short ferry ride to Prince Edward Island, the “Land Cradled on the Waves.” Arrive in Charlottetown with time to explore this fascinating city on your own. (B) Stay: The Holman Grand Hotel (2 Nights)
Get to know the rolling landscapes of Prince Edward Island, the backdrop of the acclaimed novel, Anne of Green Gables. Arrive in Cavendish and view Prince Edward Island National Park's pristine beaches. Visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum to learn the craft of potato farming from a farmer, with a first-hand lesson on the island's leading agricultural industry.
This evening, pick up your shell crackers for an essential lobster supper including PEI mussels. Hone your technique with a lesson on how to crack and eat lobster. (B/D)
Leave Prince Edward Island behind as you cross the Confederation Bridge. Travel along the shoreline to the amazing Hopewell Rocks. A New Brunswick icon, these flowerpot-shaped rocks were carved by the Fundy tides and rise 4-stories high at low tide, only to disappear into tiny islands after the tide rolls back in. Continue to the city of Saint John where you'll enjoy a 2-night stay in the bustling waterfront area. (B) Stay: Hilton Saint John (2 Nights)
Greet the awe-inspiring Fundy Trail early this morning. Stop along the way to take in an endless stretch of breathtaking vistas. Sample authentic Maritimes dulse (seaweed) and fiddleheads, accompanied by traditional fiddle music. Savor a traditional seafood feast at a restaurant on the world-famous Bay of Fundy. On your way back, gaze out your window at St. Martin's covered bridges. The rest of the day is yours back in Saint John. Perhaps you'll decide to join an optional walking food tour highlighting Saint John's history and flavors. (B/L)
Onboard a ferry for Nova Scotia, make a stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site. Uncover the complex history of the Acadian people.
Continue on to Halifax and enjoy time for yourself before a farewell dinner, toasting to the end of your Maritimes journey. (B/D) Stay: The Westin Nova Scotian
Today you depart the Maritimes, taking home countless memories of this coastal wonderland. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Explore interesting inventions at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum.
- Learn a few handy Gaelic phrases and join in the fun of a "milling frolic."
- Take a ferry ride to Prince Edward Island, the "Land Cradled on the Waves."
- Explore the Cabot Trail and fall in love with its rugged terrain.
- Journey along the shoreline to the amazing Hopewell Rocks.
- Savor tastes of traditional Maritimes foods and dine beside the Bay of Fundy.
- Crack into an essential Maritimes feast of fresh lobster and PEI mussels.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.
- Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive tour bookings. This personalised service is included within a 40km radius from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart airport gateways. Service is available between 41-70 kms for a small fee.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Trip Optionals These optional activities can be pre-booked & included in your trip price.
- Location: Saint John, NB. Cost: $234.
- Join a guided walking tour of Saint John showcasing the history and local flavors of this city by the Bay of Fundy. Your journey begins with a visit to Saint John City Market, the oldest continuing farmer’s market in Canada and a National Historic Site. While most merchants will be closing up shop by the afternoon, take this chance to soak in the scene inside this grand market building – plus, sample local ciders and wines paired with market charcuterie. Leaving the market, make your way downhill into the heart of the city as your guide shares stories that bring Saint John’s history to life. Stop to taste the beers that made Canada famous and seafood chowder made with the day’s fresh catch. Finally, visit an ale house in Market Square to try fresh brews paired with delicious local smoked fish. Your walking tour ends at the lively boardwalk by your hotel. Duration approximately 2 hour(s). Transportation is not included A minimum of 8 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Please note, on certain public holidays, the market will be closed. In which case, the tour will still operate and will visit the market from the outside. This tour will last approximately 2 hours and includes walking downhill for 8 city blocks. Tour concludes 3 blocks from the hotel.
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