Canadian Maritimes 2018

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Lighthouses stand watch over the coastal landscapes... and storybook villages of the Maritime Provinces, enticing you with a cultural mix of French, Irish, Scottish, and English influences - Highland kilts, Celtic music, British towns, Acadian art... along with the legacies of Anne of Green Gables and Alexander Graham Bell and traditions like a kitchen party...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • A private reception and dinner in Halifax at The Citadel
    • a 'kitchen party' at the Keltic Lodge
    • learning about Nova Scotia's Scottish Gaelic culture
    • visits to a rug-hooking museum and Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site
    • oyster shucking and cooking demonstrations
    • A guided visit to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in historic Halifax

What's this trip about?

    Lighthouses stand watch over the coastal landscapes... and storybook villages of the Maritime Provinces, enticing you with a cultural mix of French, Irish, Scottish, and English influences - Highland kilts, Celtic music, British towns, Acadian art... along with the legacies of Anne of Green Gables and Alexander Graham Bell and traditions like a kitchen party, rug hooking, whale watching, nature hikes, ferry rides, oyster shucking... and culinary treats starring blueberries, lobsters, and planked salmon!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityHalifax, Nova Scotia
End CityHalifax, Nova Scotia

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Nova Scotia
  • Prince Edward Island

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • A private reception and dinner in Halifax at the Citadel, its treasured 19th-century fortress A "Kitchen Party" at the Keltic Lodge, with local cuisine and lively Celtic music A guided visit to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in historic Halifax A visit to the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts on Cape Breton Island to learn about Nova Scotia's Scottish Gaelic culture and watch a demonstration in the art of kilt making Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck Learn about oyster shucking and Nova Scotia's regional cuisine at included demonstrations Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 23 meals, service charges, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Halifax
Tour begins: 5:30 PM, The Prince George Hotel. A transfer is included upon arrival from Halifax Airport to The Prince George Hotel in the heart of downtown. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner at the Citadel, a 19th-century fortress on a hilltop overlooking the city and the harbour. MEALS : D LODGING : The Prince George Hotel PORTOFCALL : Halifax, Nova Scotia

Day 2 Seaside Lunenburg & picturesque Peggy's Cove
Drive to the nearby fishing town of Lunenburg for a walking tour with a local guide. Old Town Lunenburg achieved its designation by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site as it is one of the best surviving examples of a planned British Colonial settlement in North America. Enjo...
Day 3 Halifax Harbour Cruise and on to Moncton
Begin the day with a city tour of Halifax, a city with its eyes on the future and feet firmly in the past. Fresh sea air enhances its exhilarating mix of modern towers and colonial brick buildings, avenues lined with hip cafes, shops and galleries, surrounded by gracious...
Day 4 Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy
Torrential tides and surface water carve towering rock formations out of the cliffs at Hopewell Cape on the Bay of Fundy; at low tide, they stand on the beach like sculptures in a vast outdoor gallery. View firsthand this land of giants to feel the awesome power that sha...
Day 5 Prince Edward Island and its capital, Charlottetown
Depart for Prince Edward Island over the Confederation Bridge, spanning eight miles of blue water. Prince Edward Island is truly a storybook setting where you'll find yourself immersed in soul-stirring scenes of Victorian farmsteads, green rolling fields, and red-sand be...
Day 6 P.E.I. National Park & landscapes of "Anne of Green Gables"
Red-sand beaches line the shores of Prince Edward Island National Park, along with wind-sculpted dunes, salt marshes and broad inlets that provide safe harbor for seabirds and seafarers. Explore the park after spending the morning at leisure, taking note of its fragile e...
Day 7 Cape Breton Island, Bras d'or Lake and a remote hotel
Board a ferry bound for Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. Known to the French as "Isle Royale," this island changed hands between colonial powers several times, creating a unique culture that blends Acadian and Gaelic traditions. Drive through a dramatic landscape that ...
Day 8 A day at Ingonish Beach & a taste of Cape Breton Island
Your day begins with an informative wildlife presentation by a naturalist who shares insights about the animals and birds that call Nova Scotia home. The remainder of the day is spent as you please. Join us for an optional afternoon "walkabout" that spotlights the fascin...
Day 9 The Cabot Trail, Acadian rug-making & a "Kitchen Party"
Experience breathtaking coastal landscapes on a drive along the Cabot Trail, a spectacular 180-mile serpentine highway that hugs the tip of the island and is decked out with sweeping turns and jagged cliffs that make it one of the world's most exciting and scenic drives....
Day 10 A little Gaelic culture & Bell's legacy in Baddeck
Visit the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts at Englishtown, where you'll learn about Nova Scotia's Scottish Gaelic culture and watch a kilt-making demonstration, and continue on to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Scottish inventor Alexander Graha...
Day 11 Journey home
Depart Liscombe Lodge Resort this morning and head back to Halifax today along one of the most scenic drives in North America; stop in Lake Charlotte at a general store that takes you back in time. Tour ends at Halifax International Airport at 12:00 noon. Fly home anytim...

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Last Updated: 8/14/2018

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