What to expect
Prince Edward Island
Home of 'Anne of Green Gables'
Cabot Trail & Cape Breton
Explore unforgettable vistas
Atlantic Coast
Discover UNESCO-listed wonders
St. Andrews-by-the-Sea
Experience a whale watching cruise
About this trip...
What's Included
Airport transfers
Twin/double rooms for single use with private facilities
Breakfast daily & 3 dinners
Welcome drink and informal meeting
Admission to : Alexander Graham Bell Museum, Cape Smokey Gondola, Green Gables House Heritage Place-
Wine Tasting at Magentic Hill Winery
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Visit of Hopewell Rocks with Step-on Guide
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Whale-watching Cruise in the Bay of Fundy (weather permitting)
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Beer Tasting in Saint John
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Visit to Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
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Guided Tour, Film and Exploration at Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
What's extra:
- Flights are not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals when not included in the itinerary
- Activities when not included in the itinerary
Itinerary
- Arrive Halifax
- Dartmouth - Sydney
- Cabot Trail & Cape Breton Highlands
- Sydney, NS - Charlottetown, PEI
- Charlotte Town - Prince Edward Island - Moncton
- Moncton - Fundy Coast - Saint John
- St. Andrews-by-the-Sea & Bay of Fundy
- Saint John, NB - Lunenburg - Western Shore, NS
- Western Shore - Peggy's Cove - Halifax
- Depart Halifax
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Halifax
- Dinner included
- Three-star Sandman Signature Dartmouth
Day Two: Dartmouth to Sydney, Nova Scotia
- Breakfast included
- Three-star Simon Hotel Sydney
Day Three: Cabot Trail & Cape Breton Highlands
Today is a scenic highlight, as the journey takes us along one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America. The Cabot Trail winds around the rocky splendour of Cape Breton's southern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The route curves around sea swept headlands, clinging to the edge of cliffs that drop up to 300 meters to the sea, and threads dark river gorges amid ancient hills. Lookouts offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton's rugged coastline, creating perfect photo opportunities. Numerous trails of varying difficulty are available for our enjoyment today so be sure to bring your camera! A ride on Atlantic Canada's only gondola will take us to the summit of Cape Smokey Mountain, where we will find expansive views of the Cape Breton Highland National Park, Atlantic Ocean and Ingonish.
- Breakfast included
- Three-star Simon Hotel, Sydney
Day Four: Sydney, NS - Charlottetown, PEI
This morning, we pass through tranquil countryside and small communities, such as Antigonish or New Glasgow, who continue to celebrate Nova Scotia's Scottish, Indian and Acadian heritage. From Caribou, NS, we take the short ferry ride across the Northumberland Strait to Wood Islands on Prince Edward Island (PEI). Our route reveals the diversity of the Maritimes landscape, leaving behind the rugged beauty of Cape Breton and arriving in agricultural and pastoral Prince Edward Island, the smallest Province and Birthplace of Canadian Confederation. We make our way to the Provincial Captal of Charlottetown, where a city tour with a local guide shows the effortless mix of storybook-elegant island life with the amenities of a mid-sized modern city. This evening, we enjoy a delicious lobster dinner with our fellow travellers.
- Breakfast & dinner included
- Four-star Holman Grand Hotel, Charlottetown
Day Five: PEI - Moncton
This morning, we meet with an Interpretive Guide while taking in the iconic red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields pf Prince Edward Island National Park. We visit Green Gables Heritage Site, the enchanting inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gable's books. Afterwards, our coach traverses the nearly 13km long Confederation Bridge, an engineering marvel stretching across the waters of the Northumberland Strait and connecting PEI with the Province of New Brunswick. Stopping off in Shediac, the self-proclaimed 'Lobster Capital of the World', we enjoy this charming seaside village with large lobster sculpture. Finally we have a visit to a local winery for a tasting before checking in to our hotel in Moncton.
- Breakfast included
- Three-star Crown Plaza Montcton Downtown
Day Six: Fundy Coast - Saint John
Today on the journey to the seaport of Saint John, a stop at Hopewell Rocks Ocean Tidal Exploration Site serves as a reminder of the power of the ocean, given time and opportunity. The famous, giant four-story high 'flowerpot' rock formations have been carved out from the soft conglomerate cliffs by the action of the Fundy tides, creating incredible pillared natural sculptures. At low tide, we can walk on the ocean floor around the base of the walks. We continue through Funday National Park and Fund Trail Provincial Park, famous for ther rugged shoreline, heavily wooded hills and valleys, forming one of the most pristine and unspoilt coastlines in Eastern North America. Upon arrival, a brief tour of Saint Jon with local guide reveals how mariners from around the world have left their impression on this seafaring city.
- Breakfast included
- Three-star Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint John
Day Seven: St Andrews-by the Sea & Bay of Fundy
Following breakfast, we will travel a short distance to the famous summer resort town, St Andrews-by-the-Sea, who's eighteenth century buildings form a beacon of Maritimes architectural grace. Weather permitting, we board a nimble, open deck cruiser and venture out into the ocean in search of whales that come to this area to feed and socialize. Returning to Saint John in the afternoon for a Beer Tour, giving you a close-up look at the various brewhouses of the city, whlie uncovering the aromatic tastes and smells.
- Breakfast included
- Three-star Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint John
Day Eight: Lunenburg - Western Shore, NS
The day starts with a fabulous ferry ride across the cobalt waters of the Bay of Fundy. Arriving in Digby, Nova Scotia, a picture-postcard fishing port, home to the largest scallop fishing fleet in the world. The area is dotted with historic sites and magnificent viewpoints. Later, we pass through the forested heart of Nova Scotia, stopping at Kejimkujik National Park, which preserves both the natural landscapes as well as historic sites of the Native Micmac people. Finally, we stop in historic Lunenburg, one of Canada's great fishing ports and renowned as the home of the Schooner Bluenose, Canada's most famous ship - depicted on the ten cent coin. A replica of the ship, Bluenose II, can sometimes be seen docked in front of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. During a walking tour, we see the colourful waterside homes and buildings, illustrating why this village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, we pass the village of Mahone Bay, famous for the image of it's three side-by-side Churches on our way to Western Shore for the night.
- Breakfast included
- Three-star Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre
Day Nine: Peggy's Cove - Halifax
After breakfast, we follow a portion of the scenic Lighthouse Route that meanders along the rugged Atlantic coastline, dotted with small fishing villages and beaches. We stop at Peggy's Cove, a quaint fishing village with a celebrated landmark lighthouse, characteristic of the communities that line the Atlantic Coast. The postcard-perfect seaside village is also renowned for for the dramatic granite shoreline, its weatherworn wharves and rustic dwellings, and its lighthouse point, which offers a sweeping view of the sea. Later, we reach Nova Scotia's Capital of Halifax. Halifax is located on one of the world's largest natural harbours and has a proud maritime heritage. We meet a local guide for a fascinating tour of Halifax. Being the major Atlantic seaport for Canada, the hisorical importance of this city astride one of the world's best natural harbours becomes abundantly clear. A visit to the Citadel, a hill-top fortress overlooking the city with its colonial battlements, is a highlight of the tour. Other sights include the Public Gardens, and the waterfront area with the restored Historic Properties. We then enjoy a guided tour of The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, a natural historic site at the Halifax Seaport and Canada's last standing ocean immigration terminal before checking in to our hotel and joining our fellow travellers for a farewell dinner.
- Breakfast & dinner included
- Three-star Cambridge Suites Halifax
Day 10: Depart Halifax
Time to bid farewell to Atlantic Canada! After breakfast, spending time at leisure until we transfer to the airport for our flight.
- Breakfast included
Accommodation
Atlantic Maritimes in the Fall
- Sandman Signature Dartmouth four-star - 1 night
- The Simon Hotel Sydney three-star - 2 nights
- Holman Grand Hotel Charlottetown four-star - 1 night
- Crown Plaza Moncton Downton four-star - 1 night
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint John three-star - 2 nights
- Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre three-star - 1 night
- Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax three-star - 1 night
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Health Requirements
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