Including Halifax, Saint John, Moncton, and Charlottetown
Moderate pace with leisurely intermittent walks up to 2 hours on a variety of terrain, including cobblestones and moderate hills. Must be able to climb at least two flights of stairs, negotiate steps without railings and tolerate periods of standing during guided tours. Some days may include 3–5 km of walking over the course of the day.
We fly to Halifax and transfer to our downtown hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure, until our Welcome Dinner this evening.
On our city tour of Halifax our kilted guide will tell tales of the past, present, and future of Nova Scotia's capital. We will walk through the Victorian Public Gardens and stop at the top of Citadel Hill to view the harbour and downtown area. Then we’ll embark on Halifax’s signature ship, the Tall Ship Silva, for a scenic cruise in Halifax Harbour. While on board this historic schooner, we’ll see Halifax’s most well-known landmarks including Georges Island, the Historic Properties, the vibrant waterfront, and more. If conditions are favourable, you’ll be invited to join the crew in raising the sails!
Our first stop is at one Our first stop is at one of the most picturesque locations in the Maritimes, Peggy's Cove. This quaint, rustic inlet is famous for its neat houses, barren rocks, weathered wharves and a lighthouse point that offers a sweeping view of the ocean. Then we proceed to Lunenburg, home of the Bluenose (which can also be spotted on the back of the Canadian dime), and where we visit the Fisheries Museum with its fine collection of Maritime artifacts. We continue on to the Annapolis Valley.
We travel along the historic Evangeline Trail and first stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, made famous by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, Evangeline. We then board the Fundy Rose ferry for a delightful cruise across the Bay of Fundy to the Loyalist City of Saint John.
This morning’s tour of Saint John includes the famous Loyalist Trail and the Reversing Falls, where the ocean waters rushing upstream form a whirling, foaming torrent. We spend the afternoon in the picturesque town of St. Andrew where you will have free time for lunch and shopping, then return to Saint John for our overnight.
Today we visit the impressive Hopewell Rocks. Take a moment to appreciate the intricacies of nature and explore the quiet coves with large flowerpot-shaped rock formations bearing such names as “Mother-in-Law”, “ET” and “Lover's Arch”. We continue to Moncton for our overnight.
We stop at Shediac, known as the Lobster Capital of the World, then drive across the Confederation Bridge to PEI and our hotel in Charlottetown. Afternoon at leisure. This evening we enjoy a musical performance at the Confederation Theatre.
Our guided tour of P.E.I. begins in Charlottetown and the historic Confederation Centre, where the Fathers of Confederation met during the Charlottetown Conference. Then we travel through the bright green rolling countryside and visit the home of Anne of Green Gables at Cavendish, and the famous wharf in North Rustico. Tonight we will enjoy a lobster dinner at a local restaurant (alternatives available).
We return to Nova Scotia by ferry and proceed to the Bell Museum, where the famous inventor Alexander Graham Bell perfected his many inventions, and then on to Baddeck, located in the heart of Cape Breton's most picturesque area, for our overnight.
A full day tour of the scenic Cabot Trail. Nature lovers and photographers will have a field day with the meandering glens, rugged coastlines and the constantly pounding surf.
We proceed to the impressive Fortress of Louisbourg for a guided visit. This National Historic Site was the largest historic reconstruction in Canada. This evening we will have dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a performance by local musicians.
We travel through some of the Scottish and English settlement towns like New Glasgow and Truro, as we drive from Sydney back to Halifax.
This morning we visit Pier 21 - an exhibit recreating the immigration experience. Innovative displays, evocative soundscapes and interactive technology bring many moving true stories to life. We then enjoy an informative tour of Alexander Keith's Brewery - the oldest working brewery in North America. After we learn about the beer, the brewery and life in Halifax in 1863, we visit Stag's Head Tavern to listen to toe-tapping music, and of course sample Keith's finest ale. The afternoon will be at leisure to explore on your own in Halifax - an excellent city for strolling. This evening is our Farewell Dinner.
We fly home with Air Canada.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (90 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
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