Canada's Maritime provinces of Nova Scotia,
New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are a whole new world - full of history, beaches, rugged and remote
wilderness, great seafood, arts and crafts. Come discover a peaceful way of life, where the lilt of fiddle
tunes combine with the cry of seagulls
TOUR FEATURES
9 nights hotel accommodation, mid-size vehicle, Pier 21, Halifax Citadel, Fort Anne National Historic Site,
Province House National Historic Site, Port Royal National Historic Site, St. Andrews Blockhouse National
Historic Site, Carleton Martello Tower, Fort Beausejour, Green Gables House, Cape Breton Highlands National
Park, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, and Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.
DAY 01
Arrive in Halifax, pick up your rental vehicle and explore this maritime city. First settled in 1749,
Halifax today is Nova Scotia's capital and the largest city in Canada's maritime provinces. Visit Pier 21
(admission included), a National Historic Site that was once Canada's "front door" to over a million
immigrants, wartime evacuees, refugees, troops, war brides and their children. Overnight in Halifax.
DAY 02
Today you start your journey through Nova Scotia by heading north to Baddeck. Along the way there are many scenic
vistas and some historic sites to stop at. Overnight in Baddeck.
DAY 03
Spend your day exploring Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, and the
Cabot Trail (reknowned for its beauty). Overnight in Baddeck.
DAY 04
Take your time today, as you make your way to Caribou, Nova Scotia to catch the ferry to Woods Islands on
Prince Edward Island (ferry fare not included). Upon arrival onto the island, it is just a short
drive to the capital city of Charlottetown. Overnight in Charlottetown.
DAY 05
Today is yours to explore Province House National Historic Site, where the meetings were held that led
to Confederation for Canada in 1867. Also, you will have time to visit Green Gables House and the beaches
of Prince Edward Island National Park. Overnight in Charlottetown.
DAY 06
Travel the longest free-spanning bridge in the world, Confederation Bridge enroute from Prince Edward
Island the mainland of New Brunswick (bridge fare not included). On the way to Moncton, make sure to stop
in Shediac for a "Loberstales" dinner and cruise. Overnight in Moncton.
DAY 07
Leaving Moncton, take full day to make your way to St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. Along the way, you may wish
to make stops at Fundy National Park (home of the world's highest tides), Hopewell Rocks and the city of
Saint John to see the Reversing Falls. Overnight at St. Andrews.
DAY 08
Visit the Kingsbrae Gardens (included) this morning, before departing St. Andrews to catch your ferry
(included) from Saint John to Digby. Overnight in Digby.
DAY 09
As your desitnation today is Halifax, you will have the opportunity to explore much of southern Nova
Scotia along the way. You may choose to take the long way down around the southern tip, travelling through
Yarmouth or you could travel inland and make a stop at Kejimkujik National Park. Overnight in Halifax.
DAY 10
Conclude your tour by returning your rental vehicle.
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