Maritime Coastal Wonders: 10-Nights
$4999 $4899 per person
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HIGHLIGHTS
Halifax • Peggy’s Cove • Cape Breton Island • Cabot Trail • Prince Edward Island • Anne of Green Gables Museum • Hopewell Rocks • Fundy Trail • Lunenburg
What’s Included: Land only, meals and sightseeing as per itinerary, gratuities on all included meals, luggage handling, porterage
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Departure Dates
May 26
June 2, 9, 16, 30
July 7, 21, 28
August 11, 18, 25
September 1, 6, 15, 22, 29
October 6
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Destination
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Arrival City
Halifax, Nova Scotia -
Departure City
Halifax, Nova Scotia -
Activity Level
This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs, or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. -
Passenger Limit
Max 44
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Halifax, Nova Scotia - Tour Begins
Explore the picture-perfect region known as Canada’s Maritime Provinces. Venture along its rugged and pristine beauty, all while getting to know its Acadian, Mi’kmaq, and Gaelic cultures. Settle into Halifax with a free evening.
Meals Provided: None
Meals Provided: None
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Halifax - Peggy’s Cove - Halifax - Breakfast & Dinner Included
Stunning landscapes await. Head to one of the most picturesque spots in all of Canada - Peggy’s Cove. Set along the Atlantic coast, the cove is home to a historic lighthouse that offers incredible views of the surrounding area. Continue to Halifax, exploring its charming downtown on a tour highlighting the waterfront, Public Gardens, Spring Garden Road, and the famous Citadel.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
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Halifax - Mahone Bay - Lunenburg - Halifax - Breakfast Included
Experience the small fishing village of Mahone Bay before traveling along the beautiful Lighthouse Route towards Lunenburg. Choose how you explore this town because it’s your choice! Delve into the local heritage at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic -OR- embark on a locally guided walking tour to discover Lunenburg’s unique architecture. End your day back in Halifax for an evening on your own.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Halifax - Cape Breton Island - Baddeck
Start your morning at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre to learn about the Mi’kmaq lineage and Glooscap legends. Travel the Canso Causeway on the way to stunning Cape Breton Island. You’ll spend time at the Gaelic College, where you’ll see a brief kilt-making demonstration and learn a few handy Gaelic phrases. Join in the fun of a “milling frolic,” singing a Gaelic song and tapping to the rhythm. This evening, enjoy a dinner of local flavours and musical entertainment..
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
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Baddeck - Cabot Trail - Baddeck - Breakfast & Lunch Included
Set off to explore the Cabot Trail. Fall in love with its rugged terrain and spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the famed St. Peter’s Church in Cheticamp. Enjoy a picnic lunch in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Take in the quaint charms of nearby fishing communities along the coast, including the lovely Neil’s Harbour.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
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Baddeck - Prince Edward Island - Breakfast & Dinner Included
Explore the amazing range of inventions on display at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Afterward, take a short ferry ride to Prince Edward Island, the “Land Cradled on the Waves.” Tonight, roll up your sleeves and get ready for the ultimate island culinary experience in Charlottetown. Attend culinary “boot camp” where you’ll compete for bragging rights to determine who cooks the best PEI mussels.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
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Prince Edward Island - Breakfast Included
Get to know the rolling landscapes of Prince Edward Island, the backdrop of the acclaimed novel, Anne of Green Gables. Arrive in Cavendish and view Prince Edward Island National Park’s pristine beaches. Visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum to learn the craft of potato farming from a farmer, with a first-hand lesson on the island’s leading agricultural industry. Return to Charlottetown with time to explore this fascinating city on your own.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Prince Edward Island - Saint John, New Brunswick - Breakfast Included
Leave Prince Edward Island behind as you cross the Confederation Bridge. Travel along the shoreline to the amazing Hopewell Rocks.* A New Brunswick icon, these flowerpot-shaped rocks were carved by the Fundy tides and rise 4-stories high at low tide, only to disappear into tiny islands after the tide rolls back in. Continue to the city of Saint John where you’ll enjoy a 2-night stay in the bustling waterfront area.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Saint John
Greet the awe-inspiring Fundy Trail early this morning. Stop along the way to take in an endless stretch of breathtaking vistas. Sample authentic Maritimes dulse (seaweed) and fiddleheads, accompanied by traditional fiddle music. At a world-famous restaurant near the Bay of Fundy’s beach, savor a traditional Maritimes lobster feast as an expert teaches you how to crack and eat lobster like a local. On your way back, gaze out your window at St. Martin’s covered bridges.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
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Saint John - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Breakfast & Dinner Included
Onboard a ferry for Nova Scotia, make a stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site. Uncover the complex history of the Acadian people, proud descendants of the indigenous populace of the region. Continue on to Halifax and enjoy time for yourself before a farewell dinner, toasting to the end of your Maritimes journey.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
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Halifax - Tour Ends
Today you depart the Maritimes, taking home countless memories of this coastal wonderland.
Depart Home
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Post Night: Westin Nova Scotian The Westin Nova Scotian is ideally located near the harbor and perfect for exploring the city of Halifax. It is walking distance to popular attractions, including museums that celebrate the rich history of the city. Enjoy local music in nearby pubs. If you’re feeling adventurous, try sea kayaking or going on a whale watch. Return to your relaxing, comfortable home base at the hotel and enjoy the great amenities.
Depart Home
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Post Night: Westin Nova Scotian The Westin Nova Scotian is ideally located near the harbor and perfect for exploring the city of Halifax. It is walking distance to popular attractions, including museums that celebrate the rich history of the city. Enjoy local music in nearby pubs. If you’re feeling adventurous, try sea kayaking or going on a whale watch. Return to your relaxing, comfortable home base at the hotel and enjoy the great amenities.
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