Tour Description

Feast on fresh Atlantic lobster, hear local stories of the sea and seek out wildlife on the Cabot Trail and Gulf of the St. Lawrence. On this nine-day tour of Canada, explore wind-swept sea cliffs, centuries-old towns and the hearty way of life of the Nova Scotians. You’ll even visit famed Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick and explore the legends and traditions of the Indigenous Mi'kmaq people.

Priced From:

$ 6553pp ^*

From: 2025-06-08

To: 2025-09-14

Start Location: Halifax (NS), Canada

End Location: Halifax (NS), Canada

Trip Type: Country Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Hello Halifax

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax

Learn the art of living the good life as you brace yourself for crisp sea breezes and hearty Nova Scotian hospitality in Halifax, your launch pad to an effortless discovery of Canada’s Maritimes. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for dinner.

Discover the Maritime History of Halifax

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax

Join your Local Specialist for morning Halifax sightseeing followed by a guided visit of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. 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 and people that defined Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea. Then, go on a guided exploration of the Citadel National Historic Site, built in the mid-18th century to defend the town from various enemies.

Hear the Legends of Nova Scotia Dive Into Culture Make Travel Matter

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Silver Dart Lodge

Explore history and living traditions on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience discovering the legends of the Indigenous Mi’kmaq people during a visit to the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre. Traverse the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island and arrive in the village of Baddeck. Named from the Mi’kmaq word “Abadak” meaning “place with an island near,” this coastal town is so cute that Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, built two summer homes in town.

Traverse the Cabot Trail

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Silver Dart Lodge

Today, enjoy the dramatic coastal views and highland scenery offering an endless source of artistic inspiration as you wind through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Unspoiled natural beauty and sweeping coastal vistas provide a mesmerizing backdrop for your drive along the Cabot Trail. Keep an eye out for moose and bald eagles as you travel in search of whales in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Return to Baddeck later for free time to explore the town.

Tease Your Taste Buds on Prince Edward Island Stays With Stories

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Rodd Charlottetown

This morning, pay tribute to one of the world’s most famous inventors at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site getting a glimpse into his mind and seeing his inventions spanning airplanes and kites, to deaf education and artificial respiration. Unlock his legacy exploring artefacts, photos and full-scale replicas that mark his career as an engineer, inventor, scientist, and humanitarian. Then cross the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. Pass pastoral landscapes and gabled farmhouses en route to Charlottetown. Your Stays With Stories at the Rodd Hotel was built in 1931 and reflects such luxurious features as barrel-vaulted ceilings and a grand lobby. Tonight, enjoy a dinner at the PEI Preserve Company.

Uncover the History of Prince Edward Island Connect with Locals

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Rodd Charlottetown

Join a Local Specialist for an exploration of Prince Edward Island, starting with Prince Edward Island National Park, and a visit to the literary landmark of Green Gables, made famous in the children's books by L.M. Montgomery. Step back in time to a simpler life over a Be My Guest experience lunch overlooking the beauty of Brackley Bay. Learn about the property’s history from the current proprietor of the island’s oldest running tourist accommodation, Robbie Shaw, run by the same family for four generations.

Get Your Lobster Fix at Shediac Bay Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Saint John

Travel to New Brunswick, crossing the Northumberland Strait via the engineering feat that is Confederation Bridge. Head to the waters of Shediac Bay, where you’ll celebrate all things lobster with your Local Specialist. Get a closer look at Acadian culture while diving into the lobster industry, learning about old fishing techniques that helped shape the way of life of the region. Then, enjoy a delicious lobster lunch served local style on board the boat (weather permitting). Journey south to the Bay of Fundy in search of the world’s highest tides. Join another Local Specialist to visit the eroded Hopewell Rocks and enjoy a rare opportunity to walk on the ocean floor (tide permitting). Your overnight stop is in the port city of Saint John.

See The Fishing Heritage Of Lunenburg Dive Into Culture

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax

Leave the cliffs and coves of Saint John behind this morning to board a ferry to cross the Bay of Fundy to Digby. In UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, join a tour with a Local Specialist walking past 18th century and Victorian architecture as your guide shares folklore and local facts. Then delve into Nova Scotia’s rich fishing heritage visiting the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and see real Tall Ships. On any given day, you may see a launch of a model schooner or learn how to hook mats or spin wool. Continue on to Halifax to relive the highlights of your trip over a dinner with your fellow travellers this evening.

Enjoy the Ocean Breeze at Peggy's Cove

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Oak Island Resort

This morning, breathe in the fresh ocean air and share in the inspiration enjoyed by painters and photographers who visit Peggy's Cove on St. Margaret's Bay. We arrive back in Halifax at approximately 12:00 pm, where you'll head to the Stanfield International Airport or consider extending your stay in Halifax.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-06-08

End Date: 2025-06-16

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Child Price: 6187

Adult Price: 6875

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Start Date: 2025-06-15

End Date: 2025-06-23

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Child Price: 6557

Adult Price: 7250

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Child Price: 6220

Adult Price: 6913

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Adult Price: 8567

Start Date: 2025-06-29

End Date: 2025-07-07

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Child Price: 6557

Adult Price: 7250

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Child Price: 6220

Adult Price: 6913

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Adult Price: 8567

Start Date: 2025-07-13

End Date: 2025-07-21

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Child Price: 6557

Adult Price: 7250

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Child Price: 6220

Adult Price: 6913

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Adult Price: 8567

Start Date: 2025-08-03

End Date: 2025-08-11

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Child Price: 6557

Adult Price: 7250

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Adult Price: 7250

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Child Price: 6220

Adult Price: 6913

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Adult Price: 8567

Start Date: 2025-08-17

End Date: 2025-08-25

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Child Price: 6557

Adult Price: 7250

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Adult Price: 7250

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Child Price: 6220

Adult Price: 6913

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Adult Price: 8567

Start Date: 2025-08-31

End Date: 2025-09-08

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Child Price: 6557

Adult Price: 7250

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Child Price:

Adult Price: 7250

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Child Price: 6220

Adult Price: 6913

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Adult Price: 8567

Start Date: 2025-09-07

End Date: 2025-09-15

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Child Price: 6432

Adult Price: 7125

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Adult Price: 6788

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Adult Price: 8367

Start Date: 2025-09-14

End Date: 2025-09-22

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Child Price: 6495

Adult Price: 7195

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Adult Price: 7195

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Adult Price: 6844

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