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Canadian Maritimes and Coastal Wonders featuring the Cabot Trail (2025)

11 days
Start and end in Halifax
4.6
11 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Halifax Arrival

    You'll arrive in Halifax at whatever time your flight comes in. Since arrival times vary throughout the day, there's nothing scheduled today. Use this time to get settled at your hotel, maybe grab a bite, and get ready to start exploring the Maritimes tomorrow.

  2. Day 2

    Halifax

    This morning you're heading to Peggy's Cove to see the iconic lighthouse on the Atlantic coast with its views out over the water. After spending time there, you'll drive back to Halifax for a guided tour of the downtown area. The guide will walk you through the waterfront, Public Gardens, Spring Garden Road, and the Citadel. It's a good way to get oriented to the city.

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peggy's Cove and historic lighthouse
    • Halifax guided tour including waterfront, Public Gardens, Spring Garden Road, and Citadel
    Landmarks/POIs
    Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
    Halifax Public Gardens
    Citadel of Halifax
  3. Day 3

    Lunenburg - Halifax

    You'll start by checking out Mahone Bay, a small fishing village, then follow the Lighthouse Route down to Lunenburg. There you can choose either the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic or take a walking tour with a local guide to learn about the town's architecture. Later you'll head back to Halifax with the evening free to do whatever you want.

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mahone Bay fishing village

    Optional Activities

    • Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic visit
    • Locally guided walking tour of Lunenburg's architecture
    Landmarks/POIs
    Mahone Bay
    Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
  4. Day 4

    Canso Causeway - Cape Breton Island

    Begin at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre to learn about Mi'kmaq history and Glooscap legends. Then you'll cross the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island and visit the Gaelic College, where you'll see kilts being made, pick up some Gaelic phrases, and join in a traditional milling frolic with singing and tapping. Dinner tonight features local flavors.

    Meals
    Dinner (Local flavors dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre visit
    • Canso Causeway crossing
    • Gaelic College visit with kilt-making demonstration
    • Gaelic phrases lesson
    • Milling frolic participation with Gaelic singing
    • Dinner with local flavors
    Landmarks/POIs
    Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre
    Gaelic College
  5. Day 5

    Cape Breton Island

    Today is all about the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton's rugged coastline. You'll stop at St. Peter's Church in Cheticamp, have a picnic lunch in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and drive through small fishing communities like Neil's Harbour. The ocean views here are hard to beat with the Atlantic stretching out the whole way.

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch in Cape Breton Highlands National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Cabot Trail exploration
    • St. Peter's Church visit in Cheticamp
    • Picnic lunch in Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    • Fishing communities exploration including Neil's Harbour
    Landmarks/POIs
    Cabot Trail
    St. Peter's Church
    Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Neil's Harbour
  6. Day 6

    Prince Edward Island

    You'll explore the Alexander Graham Bell Museum and see the inventions on display. After that, it's a short ferry ride over to Prince Edward Island. You'll get into Charlottetown with the rest of the day to walk around and get a feel for the city on your own terms.

    Included Activities

    • Alexander Graham Bell Museum visit
    • Ferry ride to Prince Edward Island
    Landmarks/POIs
    Alexander Graham Bell Museum
  7. Day 7

    Cavendish

    Today's focused on Prince Edward Island's rolling green landscapes. You'll head to Cavendish to see the beaches at Prince Edward Island National Park, then visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum. A local farmer will show you around and talk about potato farming. This evening there's a lobster supper with PEI mussels, and you'll learn how to crack and eat lobster properly.

    Meals
    Dinner (Lobster supper with PEI mussels and lobster cracking lesson)

    Included Activities

    • Prince Edward Island National Park beaches visit
    • Anne of Green Gables Museum visit
    • Potato farming lesson from a farmer
    • Lobster supper with PEI mussels
    • Lobster cracking and eating lesson
    Landmarks/POIs
    Prince Edward Island National Park
    Anne of Green Gables Museum
  8. Day 8

    Hopewell Rocks - Saint John

    You're leaving Prince Edward Island via the Confederation Bridge and driving along the shoreline to Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick. These rock formations shaped like flowerpots stand 40 feet high at low tide, then almost completely disappear as the tide comes in. After exploring there, you'll settle in at your waterfront hotel in Saint John for two nights.

    Included Activities

    • Confederation Bridge crossing
    • Hopewell Rocks visit
    Landmarks/POIs
    Confederation Bridge
    Hopewell Rocks
  9. Day 9

    Saint John

    Early morning takes you out on the Fundy Trail with long views of the coastline. You'll try local dulse and fiddleheads paired with traditional fiddle music. Lunch is seafood at a restaurant overlooking the Bay of Fundy, and on the way back you'll see St. Martin's covered bridges. The afternoon is free in Saint John, and there's an optional walking food tour if you're interested.

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional seafood at a restaurant on the Bay of Fundy)

    Included Activities

    • Fundy Trail exploration
    • Authentic Maritimes dulse and fiddleheads tasting with traditional fiddle music
    • Traditional seafood meal on Bay of Fundy
    • St. Martin's covered bridges viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Optional walking food tour highlighting Saint John's history and flavors
    Landmarks/POIs
    Fundy Trail
    Bay of Fundy
    St. Martin's Covered Bridges
  10. Day 10

    Grand-Pré - Halifax

    A ferry takes you back to Nova Scotia with a stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, where you can learn about the complex history of the Acadian people. From there, you'll head to Halifax with free time before a farewell dinner tonight celebrating the end of your Maritime trip.

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Nova Scotia
    • Grand-Pré National Historic Site visit
    • Farewell dinner in Halifax
    Landmarks/POIs
    Grand-Pré National Historic Site
  11. Day 11

    Halifax Departure

    Today you're heading out from Halifax with plenty of memories from your time exploring the Maritime coastline and learning about the region's cultures and history.

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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.4
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    Excellent
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  • Canadian Maritimes and Coastal Wonders featuring the Cabot Trail (2025) reviewer 1
    · October 4th, 2025
    We enjoyed all experiences. Our guide Darren was excellent. He was a font of interesting information, and his dry sense of humor was very entertaining. His knowledge and patience was much appreciaated. The early mornings were a bit difficult, but we understand that is how we were able to do so much. Breakfasts could be improved. I may not make scrambled eggs for a year. More variety would be appreciated. One hotel offered bagels and another one fish cakes; otherwise we had powdered eggs, bacon, sausage and potatoes every single day. One tour to add to your itinerary would be a whale watching option. Other than that all tours were excellent.
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    Collette commented on this review
    Thank you for providing feedback regarding the Canadian Maritimes and Coastal Wonders tour. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience and the services of your Tour Manager. All feedback is encouraged as it allows us the opportunity to identify... Show more
    Trip date: September 2025
  • LN
    · June 12th, 2024
    Very good & enjoyable. I never rank the highest level except for the guide & driver
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    Collette commented on this review
    Thank you for submitting your feedback regarding your Maritimes Coastal Wonders featuring the Cabot Trail program and are happy you enjoyed your tour. We certainly hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you again on a future Collette tour!... Show more
    Trip date: May 2024
  • LN
    · June 12th, 2024
    Very good & enjoyable. I never select the highest level
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • A
    · June 7th, 2024
    It was excellent the whole tour!
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • BB
    · June 7th, 2024
    Darren made every minute of the tour worth while.He is great at his job made us all feel like a family.Awesome Guide & man!
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    Collette commented on this review
    Thank you for submitting your feedback regarding your Maritimes Coastal Wonders featuring the Cabot Trail program. We are happy you enjoyed the services provided by your Collette tour manager. We hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you again on a... Show more
    Trip date: May 2024
  • Canadian Maritimes and Coastal Wonders featuring the Cabot Trail (2025) reviewer 6
    · September 5th, 2023
    I had a great experience on this Colette tour with Bernadette and Dave. They were excellent guides and drivers, and the tour was well-organized. I would recommend it.
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • SV
    · October 3rd, 2022
    Veery difficult to offer a review of the tour as we only got through 2/5th of it due to Fiona! Maryse is wonderful.
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    Trip date: September 2022
  • AG
    · July 11th, 2022
    The tour was excellent!! The tour manager...
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    Trip date: May 2022
  • DF
    · September 24th, 2018
    Wonderful trip, excellent buss driver
    Trip date: August 2018
  • J
    · September 16th, 2018
    I loved the freedom of having the trip planned...
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    Trip date: September 2018

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    Kate

    Asked on August 29th, 2025

    Interested Departure Date: Sunday 21 September, 2025

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    • ColletteOperatorWritten August 2025

      We show availability for the tour on the following guaranteed departure dates: 23 May 2026, 13 Jun 2026, 2 Jul 2026

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    Kimberly

    Asked on July 18th, 2025

    How fit do you need to be?

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    • ColletteOperatorWritten July 2025

      To address your immediate inquiry, please see section where it says 'Important Tour Information and activity levels.'

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    Ian

    Asked on July 11th, 2025

    Do you know of any tours that are suitable for a person in a wheelchair?

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    • ColletteOperatorWritten July 2025

      Collette will make reasonable efforts to accommodate any special needs that you may have. We strongly recommend that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing assistance. Please note that Collette nor its personnel, nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist clients into transportation vehicles.

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    Samuel

    Asked on April 21st, 2025

    Is transportation on the continent by bus or rail?

    Transport
    • ColletteOperatorWritten April 2025

      The majority of travel between major area of interest and attraction visits is done by modern air-conditioned motorcoach or bus. In-person visits require walking or other means of travel as specified in our tour materials.

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      Samuel

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Why is this advertised as $3599 but billing comes up as over $4000. That is quite a difference.

    • ColletteOperatorWritten April 2025

      The advertised rate advises that the trip is starting "from" $3599, meaning this rate is available on some of the departure dates, but not all. If you look at the tour page before proceeding, it provides the full land package cost on the chosen date.

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    Karen

    Asked on April 15th, 2025

    What's the best time of year to visit Nova Scotia. Are there tours where we can stay in NS and not go to PEI?

    Tour Details
    • ColletteOperatorWritten April 2025

      The best time to visit Nova Scotia is from May to October, with May, June, and September being particularly good choices for shoulder seasons with fewer crowds and pleasant weather. July and August offer peak summer temperatures and outdoor activities, while September and October are known for stunning fall foliage. It looks like the only tour that has Nova Scotia will indeed have 2 nights in PEI.

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    Katrina

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    What is the rate for a single traveler. I am looking at the trips leaving either July 27, or Aug.3

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    Single supplement
    • ColletteOperatorWritten March 2025

      To address your immediate inquiry, under the 27 Jul 2025 departure, you would be looking at a $1000 USD single supplement amount. So the total per person as a Solo traveler is $5,149 USD. This is also the case for the 3 Aug 2025 departure.

    • ColletteOperatorWritten March 2025

      The Single Supplement would be $1600. So the total per person as a Solo traveler is $7,299 CAD per person. This is also the case for the 3 Aug 2025 departure.

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    Daniela

    Asked on December 1st, 2024

    Would there be some free time to break away and visit family near Kentville?

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    • ColletteOperatorWritten December 2024

      Realistically, the flexibility allotted on your itinerary while you are in Halifax may work for break-away visit independent of what the rest of your tour group is doing so long as it is not a major attraction or travel date. We adhere to the itinerary, and have built in leisure time to enable travelers to get their own taste of the region or visit with friends and relatives. The main suggestion here would be to coordinate with your Tour Manager when they provide their welcome letter before departure.

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    Scott

    Asked on November 4th, 2024

    Are there smaller group sizes for this Cabot Trail tour?

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    • ColletteOperatorWritten November 2024

      We do not run this particular tour in a smaller group size, but our group capacity of 44 is often a guide since our tour group size tend to average 30-35 travelers. For a small group tour in Canada, we do offer another tour under our 'Explorations' product category which caps our group sizes at 24 travelers for a more personal experience.

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    Frances

    Asked on April 13th, 2024

    Is the reduced price for 2024?

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    • ColletteOperatorWritten April 2024

      There is a worldwide sale going. But the sale ends today. Give us the date you are look for and we will be able to see what the sale price is.

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