Itinerary
- Day 1
Halifax
You'll arrive in Halifax and settle into your downtown hotel with waterfront views. After checking in, the city is yours to explore on your own schedule. This evening you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group for a Welcome Dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with Travel Director at 18:00. Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market experience mentioned as context - established in 1750, longest continuously operating market in North America.)
Optional Activities
- Explore Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Visit Georges Island
- Visit Fort McNab
- Visit York Redoubt
- Visit Prince of Wales Tower
- Walk the waterfront and downtown area
Landmarks/POIs Halifax Citadel National Historic Site Georges Island Fort McNab York Redoubt Prince of Wales Tower - Day 2
Halifax
Start the day at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic with a Local Expert, where you'll learn about the 1917 Halifax Explosion and the Titanic's history. Then take a guided city tour that shows off this historic port's character and neighborhoods. Your afternoon is flexible, so you can choose between seeing the historic citadel and fortress, checking out Maud Lewis's painted house at the gallery, or learning about Canada's immigration history at Pier 21.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic with Local Expert
- Guided city tour with Local Expert including Victoria era Halifax Public Gardens, harbour front, cemetery where Titanic victims were buried, and docent-led tour concluding at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Optional Activities
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site - explore fortress history and soldier quarters with sweeping views of Halifax harbour
- Maud Lewis Gallery - view nearly 19,000 works and learn about Canada's renowned folk artist
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 - guided tour of the Pier 21 Story, Canadian Immigration Story exhibition, and film 'In Canada' (Canada's last surviving seaport immigration facility, often compared to Ellis Island)
Landmarks/POIs Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Halifax Citadel National Historic Site Maud Lewis Gallery Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Halifax Public Gardens - Day 3
Peggy's Cove
Head to Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a walking tour with a Local Expert who'll explain how it became one of North America's finest British Colonial settlements, complete with its iconic brightly painted houses. Next you'll visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, and from there drive to Peggy's Cove to see the famous lighthouse perched on dramatic granite rocks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lunenburg UNESCO World Heritage Site with Local Expert
- Visit to Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
- Visit to Peggy's Cove and Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
Landmarks/POIs Lunenburg Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic Peggy's Cove Lighthouse Peggy's Cove - Day 4
Baddeck
This morning you'll explore Mi'kmaq culture at Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre where interpreters connect artifacts to traditional ways of life. Later, you'll cruise across Bras d'Or Lake spotting lighthouses, bird estuaries, and historic properties including Alexander Graham Bell's mansion. By evening you'll have a traditional Cape Breton-style seafood dinner followed by a Ceilidh Celtic evening with Acadian hospitality and music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cape Breton-style home cooking at waterfront hotel featuring tempting seafood favourites and hearty dishes)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre with interpreters sharing Mi'kmaq history and culture
- Guided cruise across Bras d'Or Lake on Winstar catamaran with views of lighthouses, bird estuary, and Alexander Graham Bell's mansion at Beinn Bhreagh
- Cape Breton-style dinner featuring seafood specialties
- Ceilidh - Celtic evening with traditional music and song with Acadian hospitality and entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre Bras d'Or Lake Beinn Bhreagh - Day 5
Cabot Trail
Begin at The Gaelic College where you'll learn about fabric milling traditions and watch a kilt-making demonstration. Then drive the famous Cabot Trail with coastal views, charming villages, and mountain scenery along Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Unique experience at The Gaelic College learning about fabric milling tradition and kilt-making demonstration
- Scenic drive along Cabot Trail through Cape Breton Highlands National Park with views of dramatic cliffs, mountains, and charming coastal villages
- Stop at Cheticamp fishing village
Optional Activities
- Dip your toes in the water at a local beach
Landmarks/POIs The Gaelic College Cabot Trail Cape Breton Highlands National Park Cheticamp - Day 6
Charlottetown
Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site with a Local Expert to learn about the inventor's legacy and influence. After that you'll take the ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island, arriving in Charlottetown where you'll check into The Delta Prince Edward, the city's only waterfront hotel, for the next three nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site with Local Expert
- Ferry across Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island
Landmarks/POIs Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site Northumberland Strait - Day 7
Charlottetown
Start at Green Gables Heritage Place to see the iconic house that inspired L.M. Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables.' Then explore Prince Edward Island National Park with a Local Expert to discover red sandstone cliffs and sand dunes. The afternoon is yours to spend in Charlottetown, so consider visiting the Victorian Beaconsfield Historic House or taking a stroll through Victoria Park past the Prince Edward Battery and lighthouses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Green Gables Heritage Place including Green Gables House with opportunity to stroll Haunted Wood or Balsam Hollow Trail
- Guided visit to Prince Edward Island National Park with Local Expert exploring sand dunes, beach grass, and red sandstone cliffs
Optional Activities
- Tour Victorian Beaconsfield Historic House
- Walk Victoria Park's boardwalk past Prince Edward Battery, Victoria Floating Dock, and Brighton Beach lighthouse
- Explore Charlottetown at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Green Gables Heritage Place Green Gables House Prince Edward Island National Park Cavendish Beaconsfield Historic House Victoria Park Prince Edward Battery Brighton Beach Lighthouse - Day 8
Point Prim
Travel to the fishing village of Georgetown to meet a local fisherman who'll share stories about life at sea and tell you about the lobster and mussel industry. You'll then feast on fresh island blue mussels cooked by the fisherman using local ingredients. Later, visit Rossignol Estate Winery for a tasting of oak-aged wines paired with local cheese and crackers, and finish at Point Prim, PEI's first lighthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Island blue mussels cooked fresh by fisherman, cultured in cool water surrounding PEI in mesh stockings suspended on ropes, featuring fresh locally grown produce)
Included Activities
- Meet with local fisherman and learn about lobster and mussel industry
- Lunch of island blue mussels cooked fresh by fisherman featuring locally grown produce
- Winery tour and tasting at Rossignol Estate Winery with four wines, Prince Edward Island cheese and crackers
- Visit to Point Prim Lighthouse - first lighthouse on Prince Edward Island
Optional Activities
- Visit Wood Islands Lighthouse (built in 1876)
Landmarks/POIs Georgetown Rossignol Estate Winery Wood Islands Lighthouse Point Prim Lighthouse - Day 9
Hopewell Rocks - Moncton
Cross the eight-mile Confederation Bridge, an engineering marvel connecting Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick. At the Homarus Centre in Shediac you'll explore the lobster lifecycle and learn about the local fishery's sustainability practices at the touch tank. Then head to Hopewell Rocks to see the dramatic tides of the Bay of Fundy. Finish with a traditional Acadian lobster boil dinner and a hands-on mixology class using local ingredients.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional lobster boil prepared Acadian way - head to tail with guidance from local hosts demonstrating traditional shelling techniques passed through generations, reflecting Acadian culture and mealtime customs)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Homarus Centre in Shediac exploring marine ecosystem, lobster lifecycle, local fishery sustainability, and touch tank with live marine species
- Visit to Hopewell Rocks with Local Expert and step-on guide to explore Bay of Fundy and dramatic tides
- Walk on the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks
- Prepare and eat lobster the Acadian way - head to tail with traditional shelling techniques
- Hands-on mixology class crafting summer cocktails using seasonal herbs and citrus
Landmarks/POIs Confederation Bridge Homarus Centre Shediac Hopewell Rocks Bay of Fundy - Day 10
Digby
Drive the scenic Fundy Trail Parkway where forest meets coast, offering hiking trails, beaches, and overlooks along with an interpretive centre. Take the seasonal ferry across the Bay of Fundy from St. John to Digby, watching for whales and marine life while breathing in the salt air. You'll arrive at Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, overlooking the Bay since 1929, where you can grab local craft beer or wine at the 19th Hole restaurant or book a spa service.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coastal drive on Fundy Trail Parkway with stunning forest and coastal views, beaches, and overlooks
- Ferry crossing Bay of Fundy from St. John to Digby (seasonal)
Optional Activities
- Grab local craft beer or wine at 19th Hole restaurant overlooking Stanley Thompson designed golf course
- Spa treatment at Digby Pines featuring sustainable and green practices with natural, organic and Biodynamic products
Landmarks/POIs Fundy Trail Parkway Alma St Martin Bay of Fundy Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa - Day 11
Annapolis Royal
Stroll through the National Historic District of Annapolis Royal with a costumed Local Expert and interpreter who'll show you this historic colonial capital's cultural layers. This evening you'll meet a former scallop fisher for a culinary demonstration learning how fresh scallops are shucked and prepared, then enjoy your seafood dinner celebration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner par excellence featuring famous Digby scallops)
Included Activities
- Guided stroll through Annapolis Royal National Historic District with costumed Local Expert
- Culinary demonstration with former scallop fisher showing fresh scallop shucking techniques
- Celebration Dinner featuring famous Digby scallops
Landmarks/POIs Annapolis Royal Annapolis Royal National Historic District - Day 12
Halifax
Your tour ends today with a complimentary airport transfer. If you'd like to extend your stay, the Marriott Harbourfront Halifax is available as an option.
- Meals
- Breakfast
