Canadian Maritimes and Coastal Wonders
Operated by Collette

Canadian Maritimes and Coastal Wonders

From
CAD 6,299
Duration
11 days
Countries
Canada
Activity
moderate
Rating
4.4 · 159 reviewsvia Collette

The adventure

Collette's Maritimes tour will enchant you - from the nautical beauty of Peggy’s Cove to the rugged splendour of the Cabot Trail. Book your trip today.

At a glance

Duration
11 days
Route
Countries
Canada
Activity level
moderate
Style
Beach & Islands
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
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Day by day

Majestic view of the Canadian Rockies reflecting in a tranquil lake in British Columbia.
Your journey through

Canada

Day 1Halifax, Nova ScotiaExplore 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. As flight arrival times into Halifax will vary throughout the day, there are no scheduled activities today.
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. As flight arrival times into Halifax will vary throughout the day, there are no scheduled activities today.
Day 2Halifax - Peggy’s Cove - HalifaxStunning 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.
Illuminated Halifax skyline along the waterfront, featuring striking city lights reflected in the harbor at night.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.
Map showing Halifax
Day 3Halifax - Mahone Bay - Lunenburg - HalifaxExperience the small fishing village of Mahone Bay before travelling along the beautiful Lighthouse Route towards Lunenburg. Choose how you explore this town because <B>it’s your choice!</B> Delve into the local heritage at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic <B>-OR-</B> 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.
The Christopher Stannix ferry navigating the waters at Halifax harbor on a cloudy day.Halifax
Experience the small fishing village of Mahone Bay before travelling along the beautiful Lighthouse Route towards Lunenburg. Choose how you explore this town because <B>it’s your choice!</B> Delve into the local heritage at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic <B>-OR-</B> 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.
Map showing Halifax
Day 4Halifax - Cape Breton Island - BaddeckStart 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 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.
Historic red double-decker bus parked on a busy city street with modern buildings and pedestrians.Halifax
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 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.
Map showing Halifax
Day 5Baddeck - Cabot Trail - BaddeckSet off for a full-day exploration of 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 Pleasant Bay.
Two fishing boats docked at Baddeck harbor in Nova Scotia, reflecting calm waters of evening light.Baddeck
Set off for a full-day exploration of 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 Pleasant Bay.
Map showing Baddeck
Day 6Baddeck - Prince Edward IslandExplore 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.” Arrive in Charlottetown with time to explore this fascinating city on your own.
Serene view of a sailboat on Halifax Harbour with autumn foliage in the background.Baddeck
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.” Arrive in Charlottetown with time to explore this fascinating city on your own.
Map showing Baddeck
Day 7Prince Edward IslandGet to know the rolling landscapes of Prince Edward Island, the backdrop of the acclaimed novel, <I>Anne of Green Gables.</I> 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. This evening, pick up your shell crackers for an essential lobster supper including PEI mussels. Hone your technique with a lesson on how to crack and eat lobster.
Scenic view of the historic Wood Islands Lighthouse on Prince Edward Island.Prince Edward Island
Get to know the rolling landscapes of Prince Edward Island, the backdrop of the acclaimed novel, <I>Anne of Green Gables.</I> 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. This evening, pick up your shell crackers for an essential lobster supper including PEI mussels. Hone your technique with a lesson on how to crack and eat lobster.
Map showing Prince Edward Island
Day 8Prince Edward Island - Saint John, New BrunswickLeave 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.
Tranquil sunset reflection on a Prince Edward Island beach, with vivid skies and calm waters.Prince Edward Island
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.
Map showing Prince Edward Island
Day 9Saint JohnGreet 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. Savour traditional seafood at a restaurant on the world-famous Bay of Fundy. On your way back, gaze out your window at St. Martin’s covered bridges. The rest of the day is yours back in Saint John. Perhaps you’ll decide to join an optional guided tour with a First Nations Storyteller to learn about the traditions of the Wabanaki peoples.
A blue fishing boat named 'Jessica & Jane' docked at a vibrant harbor.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. Savour traditional seafood at a restaurant on the world-famous Bay of Fundy. On your way back, gaze out your window at St. Martin’s covered bridges. The rest of the day is yours back in Saint John. Perhaps you’ll decide to join an optional guided tour with a First Nations Storyteller to learn about the traditions of the Wabanaki peoples.
Map showing Saint John
Day 10Saint John - Halifax, Nova ScotiaOnboard a ferry for Nova Scotia, make a stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site. Uncover the complex history of the Acadian people. Continue on to Halifax and enjoy time for yourself before a farewell dinner, toasting to the end of your Maritimes journey.
Stunning nighttime aerial view of illuminated St. John's cityscape in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.Saint John
Onboard a ferry for Nova Scotia, make a stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site. Uncover the complex history of the Acadian people. Continue on to Halifax and enjoy time for yourself before a farewell dinner, toasting to the end of your Maritimes journey.
Map showing Saint John
Day 11Halifax - Tour EndsToday you depart the Maritimes, taking home countless memories of this coastal wonderland.
Illuminated Halifax skyline along the waterfront, featuring striking city lights reflected in the harbor at night.Halifax
Today you depart the Maritimes, taking home countless memories of this coastal wonderland.
Map showing Halifax

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4.4

Based on 159 reviews · via Collette

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