Enchanting Canadian Maritimes
Enchanting Canadian Maritimes
Enchanting Canadian Maritimes
10 Days Starting and ending in Halifax (NS)
Visiting: Halifax, Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail, Wood Islands, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island National Park, Shediac, Hopewell Cape, Saint John, Digby, Grand Pré, Lahave River Trail, Lunenburg, Peggys Cove
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DMMAM18
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 54
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
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From:
$3825
$2930 (USD)
Operator discount: -$741
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$154
-23%
Tour Overview
Feast on fresh Atlantic lobster, hear local stories of the sea, and join in the foot-stomping Celtic culture as you explore wind-swept sea cliffs, centuries-old towns, and the hearty way of life of the Nova Scotians along with Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick and explore the legends & traditions of the Mi'kmaq.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hello Halifax
Location: Halifax
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hampton Inn
Meals Included: No Meals
Learn the art of living the good life as you brace yourself for crisp sea breezes and hearty Nova Scotian hospitality in Halifax, your launch pad to an effortless discovery of Canada’s Maritimes. Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome Reception at your landmark Stays With Stories overlooking the famous Public Gardens.
Day 2 : Discover The Maritime History Of Halifax
Location: Halifax
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join your Local Specialist for morning Halifax sightseeing followed by a guided visit of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. From small craft boatbuilding to World War convoys, the days of sail to the age of steam, the Titanic to the Halifax explosion, you’ll discover the stories, events and people that have come to define Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea. Then, join your Local Specialist for an exploration of the Citadel National Historic Site, built in the mid-18th century to defend the town from various enemies. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 3 : Hear The Legends Of Nova Scotia
Location: Baddeck
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Silver Dart Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join in on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and explore the legends and traditions of the Mi’kmaq people during a visit to the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre. Traverse the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island and arrive in the village of Baddeck. Later, get ready for a foot-stomping Ceilidh celebration this evening as you encounter first-hand the Celtic heritage of the region as you Dive Into Culture with an evening of traditional music and songs.
Day 4 : Traverse The Cabot Trail
Location: Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail, Baddeck
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Silver Dart Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, enjoy the dramatic coastal views and highland scenery offering an endless source of artistic inspiration as you wind through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Unspoiled natural beauty and sweeping coastal vistas provide a mesmerising backdrop for our drive along the Cabot Trail. We keep an eye out for moose and bald eagle as we travel in search of whales in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Return to Baddeck later for some time at leisure.
Day 5 : Tease Your Taste Buds On Prince Edward Island
Location: Baddeck, Wood Islands, Charlottetown
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rodd Charlottetown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we pay tribute to one of the world’s most famous inventors at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, then cross the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. Pass pastoral landscapes and gabled farmhouses en route to Charlottetown. Our Stays With Stories was built in 1931 and reflects such luxurious features as barrel-vaulted ceilings and a grand lobby. Tonight, enjoy a Regional Dinner at the PEI Preserve Company.
Day 6 : Uncover The History Of Prince Edward Island
Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island National Park, Charlottetown
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rodd Charlottetown
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Specialist for an exploration of Prince Edward Island, starting with Prince Edward Island National Park and a visit to the literary landmark of Green Gables. Step back in time to a simpler life when you Connect With Locals over an exclusive Be My Guest experience lunch overlooking the beauty of Brackley Bay. You’ll learn about the property’s history from the current proprietor of the island’s oldest running tourist accommodation, run by the same family for four generations.
Day 7 : Get Your Lobster Fix At Shediac Bay
Location: Shediac, Hopewell Cape, Saint John
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton Saint John
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We travel to New Brunswick, crossing the Northumberland Strait via the engineering feat that is Confederation Bridge. Head to the waters of Shediac Bay, where we’ll celebrate all things lobster with our Local Specialist. Get a closer look at Acadian culture while diving into the lobster industry, learning about old fishing techniques that helped shape the way of life of the region. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch of lobster served local style on board the boat (weather permitting). We journey south to the Bay of Fundy in search of the world’s highest tides. Join another Local Specialist to visit the magnificently eroded Hopewell Rocks and enjoy a rare opportunity to walk on the ocean floor (tide permitting). Our overnight stop is in the port city of Saint John.
Day 8 : Uncover The History Of Nova Scotia
Location: Digby, Grand Pré, Lahave River Trail, Lunenburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oak Island Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave the cliffs and coves of Saint John behind this morning to board a ferry to cross the Bay of Fundy to Digby. Stopping at Grand-Pré National Historic Site, a UNESCO Heritage Site, we delve into the history of the Le Grand Dérangement, a tragic event in Acadian history that has shaped the vibrant culture of modern-day Acadians. Later, we’ll Dive Into Culture with a tour and tasting at a winery in the LaHave River Valley, one of the earliest grape-growing territories in North America.
Day 9 : See The Fishing Heritage Of Lunenburg
Location: Lunenburg
Meals Included: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Join a Local Specialist who will reveal insights into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg. Delve into the rich fishing heritage of Nova Scotia when you visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic with a guide from the local fishing community, then see real Tall Ships. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening.
Day 10 : Enjoy The Ocean Breeze At Peggy's Cove
Location: Peggys Cove, Halifax
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, breathe in the fresh ocean air and share in the inspiration enjoyed by painters and photographers who visit Peggy's Cove on St. Margaret's Bay. We arrive back in Halifax and where you'll head to the Stanfield International Airport or consider extending your stay in Halifax.
What's Included
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1 Welcome Reception
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9 Breakfasts
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1 Dinner
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2 Lunches
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1 Regional Dinner
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1 Farewell Dinner
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1 Be My Guest
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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