DAY 1: Arrive Halifax
Arrive in Halifax and check in to our accommodations, which are ideally located in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean.  Meet our Tour Director and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet. Cambridge Suites Hotel or similar – Halifax, NS

Option: You may wish to add additional nights in Halifax or a city tour to your vacation package.  Bursting with culture and rich history, Nova Scotia’s capital city has much to offer.

DAY 2: Halifax, NS to Moncton, NB
Explore the Bay of Fundy and learn about the world’s highest tides as we meander its colourful coastline to New Brunswick’s bilingual city of Moncton. En route, explore the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  See magnificently exposed layers of rock revealing the world’s most complete fossil record of life in the “Coal Age” of 300 million years ago. After crossing into New Brunswick, an unforgettable culinary experience awaits as we cruise the warm waters of Shediac Bay aboard a lobster boat; learn about the fishing industry and savour a delicious lobster supper.*  Arrive in Moncton and check into our downtown hotel for the night. Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown or similar – Moncton, NB (CB, L, D)

*This component is not available on the October 12, 2023 departures; the lobster dinner will be enjoyed at a restaurant in Moncton.

DAY 3: Moncton, NB to Saint John, NB
Experience a true natural wonder this morning as we visit the Hopewell Rocks on the coast of the Bay of Fundy. Marvel at these massive flower-pot-shaped formations sculpted by the highest tides on the planet.  Travel through Fundy National Park on to Canada’s first incorporated city, Saint John, on the southern New Brunswick coast. Enjoy a city tour, including the Reversing Falls, before checking into our harbourfront accommodations for a two-night stay. Hilton Saint John or similar – Saint John, NB (B, L)

DAY 4: St. Andrews by-the-Sea
Enjoy a day trip to picturesque St. Andrews by-the Sea, where the quaint charm of this coastal town is sure to captivate. After a Whale Watching Boat Tour (weather permitting), the afternoon is ours to experience the friendly people, beautiful architecture, and rich marine life of this seaside gem at our own pace. Hilton Saint John or similar – Saint John, NB (B, L)

DAY 5: Saint John, NB to Digby, NS
Enjoy free time in Saint John this morning before we ferry back to Nova Scotia; be on the lookout for whales as we cross the Bay of Fundy. Arrive in Digby, the scallop capital of the world, where the fresh sea air and passionate Acadian culture combine to form an enchanting and historically rich town. We overnight in the Annapolis Valley. Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa or similar – Digby, NS (B, D)

DAY 6: Digby, NS to Halifax, NS
Travel the lush Annapolis Valley and learn about the French Acadians who established their first settlement in the early 1600s. Visit Grand Pre World UNESCO Site, where fact and fiction blend to reveal the romance of the Land of Evangeline. Visit a local winery for a tour and tasting before arriving in Halifax for a two-night stay. Cambridge Suites Hotel or similar – Halifax, NS (B)

DAY 7: South Shore Touring
Discover the rustic charm of the renowned fishing village of Peggy’s Cove where we will enjoy breakfast.  Then, travel Nova Scotia’s South Shore and on to the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg, renowned for her fleets of Grand Banks’ fishing schooners. Take a walking tour to fully experience one of the most remarkably preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the town’s famous seafaring heritage. Cambridge Suites Hotel or similar – Halifax, NS (CB)

DAY 8: Halifax, NS to Charlottetown, PE
Learn about Mi’kmaq culture at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre before crossing the Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge. Check into your Charlottetown accommodations for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance by local entertainers at the Confederations Centre of the Arts (a substitution may be necessary due to the theatre schedule) Rodd Charlottetown or similar – Charlottetown, PEI (CB)

DAY 9: Prince Edward Island Touring
Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown, Canada’s birthplace, or join a complimentary walking tour of the city. This afternoon, we drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields as we make our way to Prince Edward Island National Park. Before returning to Charlottetown, we visit Green Gables Heritage Site, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic Anne of Green Gables books. Experience true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper. Rodd Charlottetown or similar – Charlottetown, PEI (B, D)

DAY 10: Charlottetown, PE to Baddeck, NS
Ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to Cape Breton Island – the Scotland of North America – via the Canso Causeway. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island. Arrive at our accommodations on the Bras d’Or Lake where we will spend two nights. Inverary Resort on Baddeck Bay or similar – Baddeck, NS (B, D)

DAY 11: Cabot Trail Touring
We’re off to experience one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America. The Cabot Trail winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Look-offs offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline so be sure to have your camera on hand. Inverary Resort on Baddeck Bay or similar – Baddeck, NS (B, BL, D)

DAY 12: Baddeck, NS to Halifax, NS
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site awaits us today. Words cannot do justice to this reconstruction depicting one fifth of the settlement of 1744 New France.  Roam the streets and chat with authentically costumed guides. Proceed along the shore of the Bras d’Or Lake to the mainland, and back to Halifax for one last night in the Maritimes. Cambridge Suites Hotel or similar (B)

Option: You may wish to continue your Atlantic Canada vacation and join us today on our Circle Newfoundland & Labrador tour.

DAY 13: Depart Halifax
Our arrangements end on check out from the hotel. We hope that you have enjoyed your time with us and that we’ll see you again soon! (CB)