Best of the Canadian Maritimes
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Highlights
- Walk the stunning coastal trails of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and follow the Skyline Trail mountain pass out to sweeping sea views.
- Meet a Prince Edward Island fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel dinner on his private property along the shore.
- Meet with a Mi'kmaq guide at Lennox Island to learn how to make bannock (quick bread) and listen to traditional stories.
- Hear the stories behind ‘Anne of Green Gables’ with a walking tour and visit through the Green Gables Heritage Place, where L.M. Montgomery drew her inspiration.
- Cruise the waters of Shediac Bay on board a lobster boat, with a hands-on demonstration of lobster fishing and a delicious, locally caught dinner.
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- Halifax - Leader-led orientation walk
- Lunenburg - Mahone Bay & Blue Rocks
- Lunenburg - Guided walking tour
- Peggy’s Cove – Rock Walk
- Millbrook - Mi'kmac Cultural & Heritage Centre
- Baddeck - Celtic music ceilidh
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Hike
- Cape Breton Island - Oyster experience
- Charlottetown - Leader-led orientation walk
- Points East Coastal Drive – Mussel and Lobster Shore Boil
- Charlottetown-Leader Lead Walking Tour
- Prince Edward Island National Park
- Saint Catherines - Winery visit and tasting
- Skmaqn-Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site
- Cavendish – Bottle House Leader Led Tour
- Cavendish – Green Gables Heritage Place
- Lennox Island First Nation Experience
- Shediac – Lobster Boat Cruise with Dinner
- Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park - Walk
- Bay of Fundy - Cap Enrage
Itinerary
Welcome to Nova Scotia! Your adventure starts today in Halifax, with a welcome meeting at 5 pm to meet your local leader and fellow travellers. Halifax is an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada and the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, the ...
Today, head to historic Lunenburg on the South Shore – one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Mahone Bay and nearby Blue Rocks on a leader-led walking tour and learn about this old fishing community that’...
Take a trip to Peggy’s Cove – a scenic fishing village that’s one of the most photographed places in all of Canada – for good reason! Rocky outcrops, the crashing Atlantic, colourful fishing boats and a classic, red-tipped lighthouse are what you’d expect to see on Ma...
Today, you’ll drive from Halifax to Baddeck, stopping at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Center along the way. Located in the heart of a development owned by Millbrook First Nation, the center tells the story of the Millbrook Mi’kmaq and the important role they pl...
Today, you’ll drive along the Cabot Trail for a leisurely hike within Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The Skyline Trail is the park’s signature hike, which leads out to spectacular sweeping views over the sea. After completing your hike, continue your journey wit...
If you’re an early riser, you can opt to start the day with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site to gain insight into the life and work of the inventor, scientist and teacher best known for inventing the telephone. Then, drive from Baddeck to Ch...
An orientation meeting will take place at 10am this morning to welcome any new travellers joining you for the next leg of your journey, then head out for a leader-led walking tour of the town. Your afternoon is free to wander on your own before regrouping in the eveni...
Drive from Charlottetown to the Greenwich section of Prince Edward Island National Park – home to a rare parabolic dune system and miles of white sand beach. Located along the famous Points East Coastal Drive, Greenwich is the perfect place to discover the small towns...
This morning, say goodbye to Charlottetown and start the drive towards Summerside, stopping at a few viewpoints along the way. Stop in Cavendish, where L.M. Montgomery famously drew her inspiration for the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ novels. Visit Green Gables Heritage Pla...
Enjoy a free morning exploring Summerside at your own pace. You may want to check out the local museums, galleries and cultural centres, or you can just wander through the neighbourhoods of historic homes. Then get your sea legs ready! Today you’re cruising the waters...
Cross over into New Brunswick and make your way to the postcard-perfect Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park. Arrive for low tide and join a naturalist guide for a walk right out onto the sea floor and get up close to the towering sandstone formations known as the Hopewell ...
With no further activities planned, your trip ends today and you’re free to leave at any time. Or, if you like, stick around and explore the city of Saint John and more of the Maritimes on your own. If you need help with booking additional accommodation, just reach out to your booking agent ahead of time.
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