Maritimes Coastal Wonders Featuring the Cabot Trail
11 Days / 10 Nights
Availability:
Various dates throughout June - October, 2022For details on pricing or to book, please contact your local Maritime Travel Advisor.
From the nautical beauty of Peggy’s Cove to the rugged splendor of the Cabot Trail, the Maritimes will enchant you. Choose how you explore Lunenburg – at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic or on a locally guided walking tour. Undertake a competition to cook the best mussels. Visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum and learn about potato farming. See the 4-story high Hopewell Rocks. Savor a traditional Maritimes lobster feast and learn how to eat lobster like a local. Don’t miss the rugged beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and rich seafaring history of the amazing Canadian Maritimes.
MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS
- Explore the Cabot Trail and fall in love with its rugged terrain.
- Take a ferry ride to Prince Edward Island, the "Land Cradled on the Waves."
- Journey along the shoreline to the amazing Hopewell Rocks.
CULINARY INCLUSIONS
- Savor a traditional Maritimes lobster feast at the Fundy Trail.
- Attend culinary "boot camp" for bragging rights on who cooks the best PEI mussels.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
- Explore interesting inventions at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum.
- Learn a few handy Gaelic phrases and join in the fun of a "milling frolic."
MEALS
16 Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners
ITINERARY
Day 1
Westin Nova Scotian
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Tour Begins
Explore the picture-perfect region known as Canada’s Maritimes. Venture along its rugged and pristine beauty, all while getting to know its fun-loving Acadian and Gaelic culture.
Day 2
Breakfast & Dinner
Westin Nova Scotian
Halifax - Peggy’s Cove - Halifax
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.
Day 3
Breakfast
Westin Nova Scotian
Halifax - Mahone Bay - Lunenburg - Halifax
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.
Day 4
Breakfast & Dinner
Inverary Inn Resort
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 flavors and musical entertainment.
Day 5
Breakfast & Lunch
Inverary Inn Resort
Baddeck - Cabot Trail - Baddeck
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.
Day 6
Breakfast & Dinner
The Holman Grand Hotel
Baddeck - Prince Edward Island
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.
Day 7
Breakfast
The Holman Grand Hotel
Prince Edward Island
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.
Day 8
Breakfast
Hilton Saint John
Prince Edward Island - Saint John, New Brunswick
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.
Day 9
Breakfast & Lunch
Hilton Saint John
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.
Day 10
Breakfast & Dinner
Westin Nova Scotian
Saint John - Halifax, Nova Scotia
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.
Day 11
Breakfast
Halifax - Tour Ends
Today you depart the Maritimes, taking home countless memories of this coastal wonderland.
ACCOMMODATIONS
HALIFAX
WESTIN NOVA SCOTIAN
118 Hollis Street
Halifax, Canada
This deluxe hotel is equipped with full service fitness center, on site spa, business center, as well as a restaurant and lounge. Nourish your soul in the Halifax Restaurant Elements, featuring locally inspired Nova Scotia Cuisine and wines, and awarded with a Wine Spectator Award. In the summer enjoy outdoor patio seating in the lounge. A local shuttle is available complimentary to guests at select times of the day.
BADDECK
INVERARY INN RESORT
368 Shor Road
Baddeck, Canada
With a picturesque location and abundance of amenities, Baddeck and Inverary Resort are your best way to experience Cape Breton Island!
CHARLOTTETOWN
THE HOLMAN GRAND HOTEL
123 Grafton Street
Charlottetown, Canada
Experience a perfect combination of comfort and luxury when you choose The Holman Grand.
SAINT JOHN
HILTON SAINT JOHN
1 Market Square,
Saint John, Canada
Hilton Saint John New Brunswick is the finest hotel in Saint John NB located directly on the Harbour front and in the heart of downtown Saint John
*Terms & Conditions:
Tour inclusions and available options may vary based on departure date. International airfare, however, is not included. Please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Tour prices, dates, details and itinerary are subject to change. Tour details are based on a 2022 Tour. Additional conditions apply. Terms and Conditions may apply.