Nova Scotia in the Fall 864
Nova Scotia in the Fall 864
Nova Scotia in the Fall 864
9 Days Starting and ending in London, UK
Visiting: Halifax, London, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Alexander Keith's, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg, Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, Cape Forchu Lighthouse, Mahone Bay, Yarmouth, Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, Canso Causeway, Hector Heritage Quay, Alexander Graham Bell Museum Store, Cape Breton Highlands, Chéticamp, Cabot Trail, Baddeck, Fortress Of Louisbourg
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BNOV
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 25
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Meat, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Nova Scotia is the crown jewel of Canada’s east coast. Comprising a peninsula and its surrounding islands, it offers the chance to indulge yourself in the Canadian outdoors at its best, while offering excellent accommodation and dining. October is a spellbinding time of year here, as hardwood trees such as maple, beech, poplar and birch blaze in the most brilliant colours. The variety of colour is enormous, ranging from dark wine red to scarlet, orange and yellow.
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Inland, it is still wild and densely forested, with quiet rivers and lakes reflecting the blue sky. You are never more than 56km from the sea in Nova Scotia and the coastline is infinitely varied, from rocky peninsulas to seemingly endless empty beaches, to quiet fishing villages which perch along the coast in their hundreds, wresting a living from the deep Atlantic waters. Lush river valleys connect the coast to the forested interior, dotted with tranquil farms and tiny villages. The people are relaxed and friendly, having come from all over the world, in particular from the British Isles, as evidenced by the multitude of familiar place names, from Preston to Chester, Arisaig to Inverness.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : London To Halifax
Location: Halifax, London
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hampton Inn Halifax Downtown
Meals Included: In-flight
Enjoy access to the airport Executive lounge before we fly from London to Halifax, Nova Scotia. On arrival transfer to our downtown Halifax hotel.
Day 2 : City Tour Of Halifax
Location: Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Alexander Keith's, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hampton Inn Halifax Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a city tour of Halifax this morning, with visits to the Halifax Citadel, Victorian Public Gardens and sites of the Halifax explosion. We continue with a tour of the Alexander Keith’s Brewery, founded in 1820 and one of the oldest working breweries in North America. We head to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which houses artefacts from the Titanic.
Day 3 : Route Along Nova Scotia’S
Location: Lunenburg, Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, Cape Forchu Lighthouse, Mahone Bay, Yarmouth
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rodd Grand Yarmouth
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we drive the Lighthouse route along Nova Scotia’s South Shore for breakfast by the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse. We then head to Mahone Bay for a photo stop, and continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg for a tour of this historic fishing town before heading to Yarmouth, where we spend the evening. We visit the historic Victorian houses and the Cape Forchu Lighthouse, to see one of the clearest night skies in North America.
Day 4 : Visit The Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
Location: Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Stellartown-New Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we visit the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, with 17 acres of impeccably manicured rose gardens. We then travel to Acadia University in Wolfville to tour the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, which includes 50 acres of woodlands and six acres of botanical gardens. We continue to New Glasgow, our overnight stop.
Day 5 : Visit In The Pictou
Location: Canso Causeway, Hector Heritage Quay, Alexander Graham Bell Museum Store
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Resort in Cape Breton
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we visit the Hector Heritage Quay in Pictou, an incredible waterfront development where a full-scale replica of the Hector ship has been built. Next, we travel to Cape Breton, across the Canso Causeway to Baddeck. Here we tour the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, dedicated to the most famous resident of Cape Breton, and the site of his early work on the telephone and powered flight.
Day 6 : The Incredible Cabot Trail
Location: Cape Breton Highlands, Chéticamp, Cabot Trail, Baddeck
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Resort in Cape Breton
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We spend today touring around the incredible Cabot Trail, one of the most spectacular drives in all of Canada. Â We travel first to Cheticamp, home to Acadian culture and craft, and continue touring the winding, rocky splendour of Cape Breton Highland National Park, enjoying a picnic lunch on one of our stops. We return to Baddeck for our second evening in the lakeside town.
Day 7 : Way To The Fortress Of Louisbourg
Location: Fortress Of Louisbourg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hampton Inn Halifax Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We make our way to the Fortress of Louisbourg today, a reconstruction of an early French colonial town and the largest of its kind in North America. We then head back towards Halifax, for our final night in Nova Scotia, marked with a farewell dinner.
Day 8 : Halifax
Location: Halifax
Accommodation: Overnight Flight
Meals Included: Breakfast, In-flight
We enjoy some free time this morning in Halifax, before enjoying a guided tour of the Victorian Public Gardens, after which we transfer to the airport for our overnight flight home.
Day 9 : Arrive London
Location: London
Arrive London, where the group will disperse or make onward connections.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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London pre-flight Executive lounge access
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Services of a professional tour manager
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Comfortable coach travel throughout
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Meals as per the itinerary
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All visits as outlined in the itinerary
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Will I receive more details of the holiday before I travel?
You will receive detailed joining instructions around 10 days prior to you departure, but you are of course welcome to contact us at any time should you have any queries.
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What facilities do your coaches have?
Generally, our coaches have reclining seats, air-conditioning and toilets, however this cannot always be guaranteed as sometimes we have to use smaller vehicles. Toilets are recommended for emergency use only and regular comfort stops will be made throughout your holiday while travelling around.
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Do I have to go on the included excursions?
Absolutely not. You are more than welcome to spend the day at your hotel or exploring independently should you wish. All we ask is that you inform your Tour Manager, so they are not left waiting for you to join the group.
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Is there time to relax?
Although our itineraries may seem jam-packed, boasting access to some of the most exclusive sites across the UK and beyond, a Brightwater Holiday is just that: a holiday. Each trip will counter in more than enough free-time for you to explore places at your own leisure. And with most nights and the majority of meals being included in our tour prices, you can relax in hand-picked accommodation.
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Do I need to be an expert?
Absolutely not! Although some of our tours are specifically focused on one thing, all you need to enjoy a Brightwater holiday is interest and bags of enthusiasm! Even on our most specialist tours, we take travellers from all skill levels, from experts to beginners.
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How fit or active do I need to be for one of your holidays?
You need to be able to get on and off the coach unassisted, and most – but not all – coaches have a kneel facility that lowers the front step for ease of boarding
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Do you have self-drive holidays?
Yes, we do – tailored to your exact requirements!
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What’s the luggage allowance on your coaches?
There’s no fixed limit, but we generally say one large suitcase to go in the luggage compartment and a smaller bag that you can take onto the coach with you. For flight-inclusive holidays, we include a luggage allowance of at least 20kg.
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Where are your departure points?
UK garden holidays generally depart from London, with additional pick-ups depending on the route of the coach, while holidays to Scotland depart from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth, with Dundee, Inverness and Aberdeen sometimes included. All Eurostar holidays depart from London St. Pancras and flight-inclusive holidays depart from one or more of the main London airports, with regional flights .
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What about the company that will be kept?
For single travellers, those with a companion or even those travelling in a larger group, you'll find that the signature of any Brightwater Holiday is the company. You won't ever be travelling with a group of strangers, instead, you'll find yourself surrounded by like-minded people with a strong shared interest who will soon become your firm friends.
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What is a Brightwater Holiday?
Bursting with enthralling, educational and enlightening itineraries, a Brightwater Holiday, by its very nature, is packed with bucket-list-worthy destinations, behind the scenes passes and expert-led experiences. From creating bespoke quality garden and special interest tours for groups and individuals alike, we have made it our business to make our guests' travel dreams come true.
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Why is there a single supplement?
Unfortunately, single room supplements are charges that are often imposed on us as a company when we book rooms for group holidays. However, most hotels do charge less for single occupancy, and we always pass this saving on to our solo travellers in the form of a modest single supplement.
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How much are your optional excursions?
Prices start from as little as £20, but please contact our friendly team for questions about specific itineraries or excursions.
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Can I pre-book my coach seats?
Yes, you can. In the case of front seats, guests with limited mobility are given priority. Please get in touch with our friendly team to discuss any requirements you may have.
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How to get there? Easy!
With a Brightwater Holiday, the journey is just as important as the destination and we make getting you to your tour start point easy. From organising group flights and individual travel plans, to offering accessible local departure and pick-up points, we go out of our way to ensure that your journey is as convenient and hassle-free as it can be.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
Travel insurance is required for all overseas holidays and is also strongly recommended for UK holidays – primarily to protect yourself against cancellation charges should you be unable to travel.
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