Enchanting Canadian Maritimes

Baddeck: Dive Into Culture with a foot-stomping Ceilidh evening celebrating the Celtic heritage

Shediac: 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 fishery, 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).

Western Shore: Visit Bent Ridge Winery, a charming boutique winery nestled in the picturesque countryside. Taste a delightful selection of handcrafted wines that showcase the region's distinct terroir and winemaking expertise.

Halifax: Join your Local Specialist this morning for Halifax sightseeing. Discover the history, people and places that have made Halifax one of North America's most unique and captivating destinations.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic: Enjoy a docent-led visit of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic located in the heart of Halifax's historic waterfront. 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.

Halifax: Experience part of Canada's history on a guided tour of this 19th-century Citadel. Understand why this strategic hilltop location with a sweeping view of downtown Halifax was chosen as the fort destined to protect the city. Step back in time to learn what it was like for soldiers and their families to live and work in the historic fort.

Cabot Trail: Enjoy the dramatic coastal views and highland scenery offering an endless source of artistic inspiration as you wind along the Cabot Trail through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Unspoiled natural beauty and sweeping coastal vistas provide a mesmerizing backdrop and stops along the Cabot Trail.

Baddeck: Pay tribute to one of the world's most famous inventors at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Get a rare glimpse into the extraordinary heart and mind of a world-famous inventor whose genius helped shape the modern world.

Prince Edward Island: Join a Local Specialist for an exploration of Prince Edward Island and its natural beauty and charm, including a National Park adorned with sand dunes, beach grass and red sandstone cliffs.

Prince Edward Island: See why Prince Edward Island inspired the beloved children's classic Anne of Green Gables. Visit Green Gables Heritage place and blend the real life experiences of local author Lucy Maud Montgomery with images of the idyllic farmstead from her blockbuster 1908 novel.

New Brunswick: Travel to mainland New Brunswick over the engineering marvel Confederation Bridge. It is the longest bridge in the world over ice-covered waters and at its highest point, reaches 60 meters above sea level.

Hopewell Cape: Journey south to the Bay of Fundy in search of the world's highest tides. Join another Local Specialist and visit the magnificently eroded Hopewell Rocks Park and enjoy a rare opportunity to walk on the ocean floor (dependent on tides).

Saint John: Enjoy a visit to Grand-Pré National Historic Site and UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll 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. The National Historic Site commemorates the Grand-Pré area as a center of Acadian settlement.

Lunenburg: Join a Local specialist and explore Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World heritage site brimming with local history, folklore and 18th century and Victorian architecture.

Lunenburg: Delve into the rich fishing heritage of Nova Scotia when you visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. The museum has floating vessels, an extensive aquarium, and a large exhibit complex.

Halifax: Explore the legends & traditions of the Mi'kmaq people during a visit to this morning. Mi'kmaq music, and a beautiful open foyer with skylights and wonderful pieces of art on display. From there, the visit will continue with a 6-screen multimedia presentation that provides an overview of Mi'kmaq history in their nature themed theater.

Cruise on Shediac Bay (weather dependent)

See Confederation Bridge

Charlottetown: From the marble floors of the grand lobby to its barrel-vaulted ceilings, the Rodd Charlottetown exudes historic elegance. Admire the thoughtful details that Canadian National Railway Hotels are known for at this hotel built in 1931. You'll appreciate the original Victorian interiors combined with modern amenities like the heated indoor pool, for a decadent stay right in the heart of Charlottetown.