13 Day Atlantic Maritimes

Arrive in Halifax and transfer independently to your centrally-located hotel in this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean. Meet your tour director and fellow travellers this evening at a welcome reception. Overnight in Halifax.
 

Travel along the dramatic shores of the Bay of Fundy, home to the world's highest tides, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Joggins Fossil Cliffs. Continue to Moncton and experience the region's maritime traditions on an authentic lobster boat cruise before enjoying a delicious traditional lobster dinner. Overnight in Moncton. 
 
 
 
 

Experience a true natural wonder this morning as we visit the Hopewell Rocks on the coast of the Bay of Fundy. Marvel at these massive flower-pot shaped formations sculpted by the highest tides on the planet. We travel through Fundy National Park on to Saint John on the southern New Brunswick coast. After a city tour including the Reversing Falls, we check into our hotel for the evening. Overnight in Saint John. Breakfast, lunch included.
 

Today we enjoy a day trip to picturesque St. Andrews by-the Sea where the quaint charm of this coastal town captivates every visitor. After a whale watching boat tour (weather permitting), the afternoon is yours at leisure to experience the friendly people, beautiful architecture, and rich marine life of this seaside gem at your own pace before we return to Saint John. Overnight in Saint John. 
 

Enjoy free time in Saint John this morning before we take the ferry back to Nova Scotia; be on the look-out for whales as we cross the Bay of Fundy. Arrive in Digby, the scallop capital of the world, where the fresh sea air and passionate Acadian culture combine to form an enchanting and historically rich town. Overnight in Annapolis Valley. 
 
 

Today we depart for Halifax, taking time to learn about the French Acadians who established their first settlement in the early 1600’s. We enjoy a local winery tour and tasting before arriving in Halifax for the evening. Overnight in Halifax. 
 
 

A day of local touring awaits! Discover the rustic charm of the renowned fishing village of Peggy’s Cove where we will enjoy breakfast. Afterwards we journey along Nova Scotia’s South Shore to the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg, home to fleets of Grand Banks fishing schooners. Take a walking tour to fully experience one of the most remarkably preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the town’s famous seafaring heritage. Overnight in Halifax. 
 
 
 

En route to the bridge crossing to Prince Edward Island, we learn about Mi’kmaq culture at the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre. Once only accessible by ferry, we cross over to Prince Edward Island via the Confederation Bridge - the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge. Overnight in Charlottetown.
 

Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown or join a complimentary walking tour of the city. This afternoon, our tour of the island drives by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields as we make our way to Prince Edward Island National Park. Before returning to Charlottetown, we visit Green Gables Heritage Site, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic Anne of Green Gables books. We take in a theatre performance this evening by local entertainers at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (a substitution activity may be necessary due to the theatre schedule.) We are treated to true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper before checking into our hotel for the evening. Overnight in Charlottetown.
 

After breakfast we board a ferry to cross over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to ‘the Scotland of North America’, Cape Breton Island via the Canso Causeway. We visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn about the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island. Afterwards, we arrive at the Bras d’Or Lake and check into our hotel for the evening. Overnight in Baddeck.
 
 

Today’s journey takes us along one of the most  stunningly picturesque drives  in North America. The Cabot Trail winds around the rocky splendor of Cape   Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton  Highlands National Park. Look-outs offer unforgettable vistas of Cape  Breton’s rugged coastline, creating perfect photo opportunities. Afterwards,  we travel to the coast where we enjoy a Baddeck Boat Sightseeing Tour  before returning to Baddeck for the evening. Overnight in Baddeck.
 

We get a look into the early days of colonial life with a visit to the Fortress of  Louisbourg National Historic Site. The vivid history of the region comes alive  in this accurate reconstruction of one of the major settlements of circa 1744  New France. Roam the streets and chat with authentically costumed guides.  After our visit we proceed along the shore of the Bras d’Or Lake to the  mainland before continuing on to Halifax for one last night in the Maritimes.  Overnight in Halifax. 
 

A time for last minute shopping and farewells. Individual transfer to Halifax International Airport in time to check in for your return flight.