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Atlantic Maritimes
8 Days
From historical sites to a landscape where the mountains meet the sea, a trip through Canada's Atlantic Provinces is truly a memorable one. Travel from the historic city of Halifax, Nova Scotia to Canada's birthplace, Charlottetown in Prince Edward Island and then continue on to Cape Breton Island.
Fresh salt air, sandy beaches, rocky coves, cosmopolitan cities, remote lighthouses, rich history, warm hospitality, rustic fishing villages, succulent seafood, unspoiled nature, varied activities, first-rate facilities and travel routes...all of these things and more make Canada's Maritime Provinces one of the world's most popular destinations. Get a taste of the Maritimes on this delightful tour of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Day 1: Arrive in Halifax
Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations for a one-night stay. Your hotel is ideally located in the downtown core. This evening meet your fellow travelers and Tour Director at a welcome reception.
Day 2: Halifax - Digby
Discover the rustic charm of the famous fishing village of Peggy's Cove. Next, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg where you have a choice of admission to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic or a walking tour of this historic community. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3: Digby - Moncton
Your journey takes you through the lush Annapolis Valley and on to Grand Pre where fact and fiction blend to reveal the romance of the Land of Evangeline. Continue past the communities of Truro and Amherst as you cross into New Brunswick, spending the night in the bilingual city of Moncton. (Breakfast)
Day 4: Moncton - Charlottetown
Your guided tour continues to Hopewell Rocks where you may walk on the ocean floor at low tide. After lunch, cross to Prince Edward Island on Confederation Bridge, the world's longest continuous multi-span bridge, and enjoy a delicious lobster supper (meat alternative available) before checking in to Charlottetown accommodations for the next two nights. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5: Prince Edward Island touring
Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown. Your included afternoon tour begins with a tour of Charlottetown, Canada's Birthplace, then visiting the red sandstone cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park. Lucy Maud Montgomery describes the scenery in her "Anne of Green Gables" books. Visit the home of "Green Gables", a Mecca for people from around the globe. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 6: Charlottetown - Baddeck
Take the ferry to Nova Scotia, and then proceed to Cape Breton Island - "the Scotland of North America." Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to marvel at the many accomplishments of this genius. Spend two nights at a charming lakeside resort in the heart of Baddeck. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7: Cabot Trail touring
You're off to experience one of the prettiest drives in North America, the Cabot Trail. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is next, as you wind along this ribbon of highway, where the mountains meet the sea. The vistas abound as you travel over the flat-topped mountains. Also enjoy a whale watching boat tour (weather permitting). Tonight there is a "Farewell" dinner. (Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner)
Arrivals in July, August and September enjoy a bonus while on the Cabot Trail: a whale watching boat tour (weather permitting) (Included).
Day 8: Baddeck - Halifax
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site awaits you. This reconstruction recreates one-fifth of the town of 1744 - words will not do justice to the scope of this tribute to New France. Roam the streets talking with some of the costumed guides who remain in character, or sample the sustenance of the era. Your tour continues along the shores of Bras d'Or to the mainland. The tour ends upon arrival at a downtown Halifax hotel. (Breakfast)
Highlights
Welcome Reception
Peggy's Cove
Lunenburg - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Grand Pre National Historic Site
Hopewell Rocks Ocean Tidal Exploration Site
Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island
2 Nights on Prince Edward Island
Lobster Supper
Anne of Green Gables
Ferry from Prince Edward Island
2 Nights on Cape Breton Island
World Famous Cabot Trail
Whale Watching Boat Tour (weather permitting)
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Hotels used for the tour:
Saturday: 1 Night - Cambridge Suites Hotel - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sunday: 1 Night - Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa - Digby, Nova Scotia
Monday: 1 Night - Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown - Moncton, New Brunswick
Tuesday & Wednesday: 2 Nights - Rodd Charlottetown - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Thursday & Friday: 2 Nights - Inverary Resort - Baddeck, Nova Scotia
DEPARTURE DATES
May - October
PRICES
From approx $2,242 CAD plus tax per person based on double occupancy
Departures on or within the seasons shown will determine the price
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