Best of the Atlantic Provinces
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island and Newfoundland
17 Days / 16 Nights
See all of Atlantic Canada! A vacation experience with fascinating history, museums, parks and colorful towns ablaze with autumn foliage.
Day 1: Home City Halifax, NS
Depart home city and upon arrival in Halifax, Nova Scotia, transfer to your hotel. Welcome to Atlantic Canada! Enjoy the evening at leisure in the beautiful harbour city of Halifax. Airport transfers are included in your tour package price.
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Day 2: Halifax This morning meet your tour director at a welcome breakfast. A local guide joins our group for a City Tour that highlights the Victorian Public Gardens, Titanic Grave Sites, Historic Properties, Province House, Old Town Clock and much more. This afternoon see Halifax from a different viewpoint as you board the Tall Ship Silva for an enchanting harbour tour. Following the cruise enjoy leisure time on Halifax’s harbour front, visiting the many unique shops, walking along the promenade or eating at one of the many local restaurants. (B)
Day 3: Halifax Bridgewater, NB
Leaving Halifax travel the rugged south shore of Nova Scotia and stop at the world famous Peggy’s Cove. This graceful lighthouse sits high upon the smooth wave-worn granite of the coast. Arrive in Lunenburg, one of Nova Scotia’s most historic and beautiful towns and home of the Bluenose. Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn the history of commercial fishing in Atlantic Canada. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (B,L)
Oak Island Resort
Day 4 Bridgewater - St. John, NB
This morning, travel north to Annapolis Royal, a favorite stopping place along the Evangeline Trail. The town contains over 150 heritage buildings including the oldest wooden house in including the oldest wooden house in Canada. We arrive in Digby and board the Ferry for a scenic crossing on the Bay of Fundy to the port city of Saint John, NB. This evening enjoy leisure time at the market square located on the waterfront. (B) Holiday Inn Express
Day 5 Fredericton Day Trip
From St. John, we travel to Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick, a historic and cultural centre located on the St. John River. A short distance from Fredericton, we arrive at Kings Landing Historical Settlement, a lively, authentic village nestled in a majestic setting, depicting one hundred year transformation of a young colony into a vibrant nation. We return to Saint John for the evening. (B)
Day 6 Saint John - Moncton, NB
Today see the natural phenomenon of the Reversing Falls where the Bay of Fundy tides force the Saint John River to reverse direction. This afternoon travel through the Fundy National Park, on our way to the Hopewell Rocks to see the Flowerpots. These peculiar formations are forested islands at high tide and resemble flowerpots at low. (B)
Ramada Hotel
Day 7 Moncton - Summerside, PEI
The first stop this morning is Magnetic Hill to witness your motor coach coasting uphill with no power. Then it’s off to the fishing village of Shediac for a photo opportunity with the Worlds Largest Lobster. Board the Ambassador Cruise Ship for an experience of a lifetime. Watch experienced fisherman haul in real lobster traps, learn about lobster and the fisheries and savor a freshly cooked lobster lunch on board. Then cross over the magnificent Confederation Bridge on our way to the province of Prince Edward Island.(L)
Loyalist Lakeview Resort
Day 8 Charlottetown and PEI Tour
Today a local guide will board our coach for a full day of sightseeing including:a City Tour of Charlottetown, Province House National Historic Site and a tour Prince Edward Island that includes stops at Anne of Green Gables, Cavendish National Park and the fishing village of North Rustico. This afternoon, sample some of the best preserves in the world at the Prince Edward Island Preserves Company.
Day 9 Summerside - Baddeck, NS
Leaving Summerside travel to Wood Islands and board a Ferry to Caribou on the Nova Scotia mainland. Via the Canso Causeway cross to Cape Breton Island. We drive along the pristine shores of Bras D’or Lake, where hundreds of bald eagles nest along the shore and the surrounding countryside. At Baddeck pay a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell Museum to see the many inventions this genius fostered. This evening, enjoy a “Taste of Nova Scotia” Dinner with entertainment. (D)
Silver Dart or Inverary Resort
Day 10 Cape Breton Island & the Cabot Trail - Sydney, NS
Today experience a picturesque trip around the renowned Cabot Trail and Margaree Valley. Along the way we visit Flora’s, a wonderful gift shop that features Cheticamp Rug Hooking. We tour Cape Breton Highlands National Park, with stops at Lone Shieling, Pleasant Bay and Neil's Harbour. Spectacular seascapes, sweeping beaches, rare plants and abundant wildlife will all be a part of this wonderful day(B)
Quality Inn
Day 11 Sydney Channel - Port aux Basques, NL
Following a leisurely morning in Sydney board the Marine Atlantic Ferry and cross to Port aux Basques in Newfoundland. During the 6-hour crossing enjoy the onboard amenities as well as the spectacular scenery.
St. Christopher's Hotel
Day 12 Channel - Port aux Basques - Cornerbrook, NL
This morning visit The Gulf Museum, home of a rare 17th century astrolabe, an early navigation instrument recovered from a nearby shipwreck. Travel north through one of the provinces best farming areas into Codroy Valley. Continue on to the west coast city of Cornerbrook, renowned for its world-famous salmon river, The Humber, and fabulous scenery. See Captain Cook’s Monument, a National Historic Site and view displays of the original charts and maps used by Captain Cook as he surveyed the Bay of Islands. The site offers a breathtaking view of the bay.(B)
Glynmill Inn
Day 13 Cornerbrook - Grand Falls, NL
Today Gros Morne Park provides one of the world’s great geology lessons. Explore towering inland fjords and lush park walking trails. Moose, caribou, waterfalls and dozens of unforgettable photographic stops add to the experience of this UNESCO World Heritage Destination. View Lobster Cove Lighthouse while in Rocky Harbour. (L)
Mount Peyton Hotel
Day 14 Grand Falls - Gander, NL
Travel the scenic rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay to the infamous “Iceberg Alley” to explore the historic town of Twillingate. At the tip of the island visit the Long Point Lighthouse and Interpretation Centre, 300 feet above the sea. (B)
Sinbad's Hotel
Day 15 Gander - St John's, NL
Travel south through Terra Nova National Park, then it’s a hearty afternoon as we travel through the picturesque fishing villages of Heart’s Content, Heart’s Desire, and Heart’s Delight. The story goes that the early settlers climbed the Mizzen Hill and looking out saw that the Harbour was shaped like a heart. Visit the old Cable Museum where the first Trans Atlantic Cable was landed.
Quality Inn or similar
Day 16 St John's
Enjoy a morning of leisure. This afternoon explore North America’s oldest city, St. John’s on a guided tour. Visit Canada’s second largest National Historic Park and Signal Hill and then travel to Cape Spear, home of the oldest lighthouse and the most easterly point in North America. This evening join your tour director for a farewell dinner with a Screech - In - Ceremony. (D)
Day 17 St John's - Home City
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Note: Transfer to Airport in St. John’s is not included in your tour package.
HIGHLIGHTS
Halifax City Tour / Public Gardens
Titanic Grave Sites
Tall Ship Silva / Peggy’s Cove
Lunenburg / Fisheries Museum
Annapolis Valley / Kings Landing
Reversing Falls / Hopewell Rocks
Magnetic Hill
Boat Cruise – Shediac Bay
Confederation Bridge
Charlottetown City Tour
Anne of Green Gables
Cavendish National Park
North Rustico / PEI Preserves
Alexander Graham Bell Museum
Cape Breton Island
Cabot Trail / Codroy Valley
Gros Morne Park / Terra Nova National Park
Twillingate / Lobster Cove Lighthouse
Iceberg Alley / Cable Museum
St. John’s City Tour
Screech In Ceremony
13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Dates of Departures:
September 8 – September 24
September 15 – October 1
