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10 Day Canada Tour of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia

10 days, 1 country and 13 cities

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Feast on fresh Atlantic lobster, hear local stories of the sea, and join in the foot-stomping Celtic culture as you explore wind-swept sea cliffs, centuries-old towns and the hearty way of life of the Nova Scotians along with Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick and explore the legends & traditions of the Mi'kmaq.

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Eastern Canada & the Maritimes

See the best of our Maritime provinces on this all-Canadian itinerary, showcasing this beautiful part of our country. Come see some of the highlights of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI, and make your reservation early on this memorable two-week holiday.

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Come along for spectacular sightseeing in Eastern Canada, including Montréal, a kitchen party in Miramichi, sightseeing on Prince Edward Island, a visit to Green Gables, the spectacular Cabot Trail, Peggy's Cove, historic Lunenburg, the famous Hopewell Rocks, a guided tour in Fredericton, 3 Fabric of Canada events, and so much more.

The June departure features the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo in Halifax.

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Travel to the cosmopolitan city of Montreal where we spend our first night.

Enjoy a mid-day visit to historic Quebec City. Then, take the scenic drive to St. Simeon, and take a ferry across the St. Lawrence, spending the night in Riviere-du-Loup.

Arrive late afternoon in Miramichi, where you'll be welcomed after dinner with a down-home kitchen party.

Enjoy a fascinating visit to Olivier Soapery, followed by a cruise on the bay with lobster fishers with an included lobster feast. Cross the Confederation Bridge to P.E.I., spending two nights in Charlottetown.

A local guide joins us for a full day tour of Prince Edward Island. Visit Lucy Maude Montgomery's home, and enjoy a lunch reminiscent of the era of Anne of Green Gables

We return to New Brunswick, and travel south toward Nova Scotia. Stopping for a Fabric of Canada luncheon, we arrive this afternoon in Baddeck for a two-night stay.

We travel the Cabot Trail today, one of the most beautiful drives in North America.

This morning we travel from Baddeck to Halifax. Take in the scenery along the south shore of Minas Basin. Enjoy a guided city tour before checking into our home for the next three nights.

Visit the most photographed place in North America, Peggy's Cove. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the Halifax waterfront. The June 23 departure also features the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo performance today. All other dates include a scenic harbour cruise aboard the tallship, Silva.

Travel through picturesque Mahone Bay to the historic town of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, and explore the downtown waterfront area.

Travel across Nova Scotia and into New Brunswick, visiting the famous Hopewell Rocks. one of the most iconic natural sights in the Maritimes. The vista changes moment by moment, as the tide makes its way in and out of the basin twice per day. Then, stop at Magnetic Hill and experience the bizarre sensation of coasting uphill.

Enjoy a beautiful drive along the St. John River, stopping in Fredericton for a guided tour of the city.

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Travel along the south shores of the St. Lawrence this morning to Montreal, our home for the night. A farewell dinner is included this evening at a lovely downtown restaurant.

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We make our way home today, arriving early evening.

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"The Nova Scotia experience was fantastic. The scenery was something that needs to be experienced first hand and just enjoyed. Having the tour guides to help us along and assist us in understanding and interpreting what we were seeing was probably the most important aspect of taking a guided tour over driving ourselves. On our own, we would not have had half of the experiences we did on this tour - we would never have known what to look for. This was our first guided tour. We were relatively unsure of a group outing after always being on our own. As a result of the experience, we are planning our next tour - with Caravan." Mr. & Mrs. A.D., Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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"A++. We can’t say enough about every aspect of this spectacular 1,300 mile journey. Our tour director and driver were so caring and knowledgeable and they made this journey one that will be remembered and cherished always. We had adequate time to take photos and videos, and the accommodations were 5 star. Every aspect of this trip far exceeded our expectations. We will definitely take another Caravan Tour!" Mr. & Mrs. R.H., Nashua, New Hampshire

"This was one of the best tours we’ve been on. Saw many things the average traveler wouldn’t. The director and driver worked well together as a team. Our director was an unbelievably kind and informative person. She went above and beyond for all of us." Mr. & Mrs. K.S., Bassano, Alberta

"Our director enthusiastically greeted and welcomed all us travelers from all parts of the USA. I noted her spontaneous laugh and good humor as we set out on our days ahead in the Maritime Provinces. She told us all about the Bay of Fundy and Bore tide. We walked on the ocean floor among very interesting rock formations. What a miracle of nature. We crossed Prince Edward Island on the Confederation Bridge, and learning how hard and difficult it was to construct made all the difference in appreciating it. All the incredible places and people we met along the way on Cape Breton, balmy weather and seeing a an eagle swoop down in the bay for chicken was such a forever memory. At Cheticamp the latch hook rugs were works of art and such fun to recall Stella Camus creating them from ages 16 to 91! The Cabot Trail is so incredibly beautiful. Halifax’s Maritime museum will be forever remembered. Again, our director did everything possible to make our tour the best, always gave us suggestions and time lines to various outings. She took worry and concerns away as we felt safe and taken care of in her charge. I look forward to traveling again with Caravan and feel sure you have the best travel plans ahead for us." Ms. C.S., West Linn, Oregon

"We had wanted to take this trip for awhile. It was everything we had hoped for and more. We saw things we had never seen. The ride on the bus provided beautiful, breathtaking scenery. Fantastic tour director, wonderful driver, great group of people, food was great and scenery unbelievable. Caravan does a great tour! It was our first but will not be our last." Mrs. C.H., Flushing, Michigan

"Caravan did a marvelous job providing an introduction to the Canadian Maritimes. I very much liked the sightseeing and activities. I especially enjoyed the sailing trip near Alexander Graham Bell’s house, the bald eagles with their brilliant antics. I also liked the visit to Louisbourg: what a wonderful restoration. There was much to learn about the environment, spirituality, and human intersectionality. How all these elements coalesced is an astonishment to me. What a superb tour! Ours was truly a brilliant director, the Maritimes meant the world to him and by extension, to us. He is a true national treasure." Mr. K.M., Ithaca, New York

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Experience the Majesty of Canada's Coastline During a 12-Day Guided Tour

Blend the best of land and sea on this 12-day guided tour of Canada. Explore the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax with a Local Expert, who will tell you the tale of the city’s most historic moment: the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. See the fabled home that served as the inspiration for L.M. Montgomery’s children’s classic, ‘Anne of Green Gables.’ Watch for bald eagles as you travel one of the world’s most scenic routes, Cabot Trail. Board a lobster boat in New Brunswick for an up-close-and-personal look at lobster fishing, then indulge in a decadent lobster lunch. Later, cruise the Bay of Fundy on a whale-watching expedition, where you can see humpback, minke and fin whales.

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The red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island await! Canada’s smallest province is a quaint place of natural beauty and rich history so sit back and enjoy the ride along Prince Edward Island’s alluring coastal scenery.

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Various Dates  Nestled between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Atlantic Canada's Bay of Fundy is home to the highest tides in the world.

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Various Dates  Combine the Atlantic Maritimes Tour with the Circle Newfoundland and Labrador Tour for an extraordinary Atlantic journey.

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Various Dates  Pass through fields of green, dine on succulent seafood, and travel the world famous Cabot Trail on this bus tour of Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton Island.

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Various Dates  Visit Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg before continuing on to Prince Edward Island where the red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Canada's smallest province awaits!  A highlight will be a traditional Maritime Lobster Dinner.

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Various Dates  Take our Atlantic Maritimes and Newfoundland's Viking Trail itineraries, and combine them to make this fantastic 18-day tour! It features the highlights of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and the West Coast of Newfoundland.

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Cape Breton Island’s most famous resident, Alexander Graham Bell, once said, “I have travelled around the globe. I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes, the Alps and the Highlands of Scotland, but for simple beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all.” Scottish traditions and Gaelic folklore come alive on this charming five-day tour.

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October 17 - 20, 2024 Explore the beautiful fall colours of Cape Breton Island during the Celtic Colours International Festival. This four-day tour includes the world-famous Cabot Trail and three Celtic Colours performances.

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• Halifax City Tour with Pier 21
• Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
• Peggys Cove and Mahone Bay
• Lunenburg Fisheries Museum
• Grand Pre National Historic Site
• Annapolis Royal in Nova Scotia
• Reversing Falls and Kingsbrae Gardens
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• Hopewell Rocks
• Magnetic Hill
• Shediac Bay Lobster Cruise
• Confederation Bridge
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• Green Gables Heritage Place
• Cape Breton Highlands National Park
• Cabot Trail
• Alexander Graham Bell Museum
• Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
• Cape Breton Miners Museum

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Canada’s East Coast Maritimes Tours

Choose from a variety of tour options listed on the Itinerary page or ask us about personalizing a program for you. The East Coast of Canada offers a diverse selection of tours in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Whether you’re looking for spectacular scenery, a wide array of wildlife, great food and down home hospitality (including a great traditional music scene), this amazing part of Canada will not fail to impress!

• Newfoundland & Labrador - from St. John's Cabot Hill and charming colourful houses; the rugged beauty of Gros Morne National Park; Viking history at L'Anse Aux Meadows
• Nova Scotia - Halifax's Pier 21 Museum of Immigration; the Titanic cemetary; Peggy's Cove lighthouse; Lunenburg's picturesque harbour and maritime history
• Cape Breton; Cabot Trail and the fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
• Prince Edward Island - red cliffs and beautiful beaches; Green Gables, made famous in the Anne of Green Gables books
• New Brunswick - Bay of Fundy's high tides; Hopewell Rocks; Saint John River Reversing Falls; Joggins Fossil Cliffs; Shediac Bay lobsters

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Great Atlantic Canadian Experience, 23 days/22 nights Combine the Atlantic Maritimes Tour with the Circle Newfoundland and Labrador Tour for an extraordinary Atlantic journey.

Atlantic Maritimes & Viking Trail, 18 days/17 nights Take the Atlantic Maritimes and Newfoundland’s Viking Trail itineraries, and combine them to make this fantastic 18-day tour! It features the highlights of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and the west coast of Newfoundland.

Enchanting Islands & Circle Newfoundland, 18 days/17 nights Combine our Enchanting Islands and the Circle Newfoundland and Labrador tours for an extraordinary Atlantic journey. Experience the rich culture and history of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador.

East Coast Islands, 13 days/12 nights Take our Enchanting Islands and Newfoundland’s Viking Trail itineraries, put them together to make this fantastic 13-day tour.

You may wish to add transfers from your airport of arrival to your accommodation on the first day of your tour or in reverse on your last day; add in nights in Halifax, Corner Brook, Deer Lake or St. John’s; book local tours in Halifax or St. John’s. We can arrange for any additional services you may want to add on to round out your touring program .

Discover the island that’s been ranked as the most beautiful by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Cape Breton Island truly offers a world of wondrous sightseeing opportunities that include the famous Cabot Trail.

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Thursdays, June to September

Day 1: Halifax, NS to Baddeck, NS Depart Halifax on your included transfer to New Glasgow where you will meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers. Proceed to Cape Breton Island, the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway.  Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island before checking into your accommodations on the Bras d’Or Lake where you will spend the next two nights. Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Cabot Trail Touring Experience one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America today as you tour the Cabot Trail which 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.  Your day is complemented by a Whale Watching Boat Tour (weather permitting). Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Baddeck, NS to Halifax, NS Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site awaits today, and 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 your departure. Meals: Breakfast

Prices: 2020 from CA$954 – quad to CA$1,277 – single 2021 from CA$994 – quad to CA$1,268 – single Taxes: 15% HST

Explore the beautiful Fall colours of Cape Breton Island during the Celtic Colours International Festival. This four day tour includes driving the world-famous Cabot Trail and two Celtic Colours performances.

2020 Dates: October 15

2020 Prices: from CA$795 – quad to CA$1,159 – single

Day 1: Depart for Baddeck, NS After meeting your tour director and traveling companions, make your way through central Nova Scotia and across the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. Travel the picturesque Ceilidh Trail through Mabou and Inverness. Along the way you will visit Glenora Distillary for a tasting of authentic Cape Breton whiskey. Enjoy this beautiful coastal route as you make your way to Baddeck for your three-night stay.

Day 2: Cabot Trail Today you will discover firsthand why Conde Nast magazine readers rated Cape Breton one of the top ten most beautiful islands in the world! Named for explorer John Cabot, the Cabot Trail winds around the rocky splendour of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Lookoffs offer unforgettable vista of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline so be sure to have your camera ready! This evening, enjoy the first of your Celtic Colours International performances. (Breakfast)

Day 3: Celtic Colours Festival This morning, enjoy free time to explore Baddeck on your own. Browse some of the shops, stroll along the waterfront or relax at your hotel. Later today, enjoy an afternoon Celtic Colours performance, before a group dinner. This evening, you attend the Grand Finale Concert. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 4: Homeward Bound Visit Alexander Graham Bell Museum where you will get a rare glimpse into the extraordinary heart and mind of a world-famous inventor whose genius helped shape the modern world. Make your way back to the mainland with fond memories of your tour to Cape Breton Island. (Breakfast)

Discover the Acadian culture, history, and food of our Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick neighbours.  Enjoy two-night stays in both Summerside and Shediac, and lunches and entertainment at both Musical Village Acadien and Le Pays de la Sagouine.

2020 Dates: July 15

2020 Prices: from CA$905 – quad to CA$1,415 – single

Day 1: Halifax, NS to Summerside, PE Depart Halifax this morning with pick-ups on route as you make your way to Caribou, NS to board the Northumberland Ferry to Prince Edward Island. As you arrive in Canada’s smallest province, your group will enjoy High Tea at Dalvay by the Sea. This afternoon spend time exploring PEI’s capital city, as you have free time in Charlottetown. Afterwards, travel to Summerside where you will check into your hotel for a two-night stay.

Day 2: Summerside Touring Today you are off to explore the Acadien Museum of Prince Edward Island, and the Musical Village Acadien, where you will be treated to both entertainment and lunch. Spend time exploring the Bottle Houses, a unique and beautiful village created out of an imaginative idea of recycling. Tonight, attend the performance of  “Highland Storm” at the College of Piping. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3: Summerside to Shediac, NB This morning you are off to visit the Farmers’ Bank of Rustico and Doucet House Museums, located in Rustico, the oldest Acadien settlement in Prince Edward Island. Along the way your group will stop at the Prince Edward Island Preserves. Spend your lunch at Avonlea village where you will have free time to eat and explore.  This afternoon you tour the scenic North Shore of the island.  Drive by red cliffs, white beaches and the gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park. Say goodbye as you travel into New Brunswick via the Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4: Shediac Touring Your adventures begin today with a tour and demo at Olivier Soapery, a company rich with culture and tradition that uses original soap processes and recipes. Experience an Acadian Kitchen Party as you lunch at Le Pays de la Sagouine. This afternoon, visit the Irving Eco-centre: La Dunes de Bouctouche where you will learn about the eco-system and the protection and restoration of one of the last great dunes on the northeastern coast of North America. (Continental Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 5: Shediac to Halifax, NS You are homeward bound today as you make your way to Halifax with fond memories of your Acadian Adventures. There will be a stop at the Masstown Market on the return, with free time for lunch. (Continental Breakfast)

Visit Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg before continuing on to Prince Edward Island where the red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Canada’s smallest province awaits!  A highlight will be a traditional Maritime Lobster Dinner.

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Sundays, June to September

2020 Prices: from CA$1,583 – quad to CA$2,234 – single 2021 Prices: from CA$1,648 – quad to CA$2,333 – single

Day 1: Arrive Halifax, NS Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean for a two-night stay.  Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet. Option:  You may wish to add additional nights in Halifax to your vacation package.  Bursting with culture and rich history, Nova Scotia’s capital city has much to offer.

Day 2: South Shore Touring Discover the rustic charm of the renowned fishing village of Peggy’s Cove where you will enjoy breakfast overlooking one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world.   Travel the 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. (Breakfast)

Day 3: Halifax to Charlottetown, PE Learn about the Mi’kmaq people at Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre before crossing Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge, to Prince Edward Island.  Check into your Charlottetown accommodations for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance by local entertainers at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (a substitution may be necessary due to the theatre schedule). (Continental Breakfast)

Day 4: Prince Edward Island Touring Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown, Canada’s birthplace, or join a complimentary walking tour of the city.  This afternoon, tour the scenic North Shore of the island.  Drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park and visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic books.  Experience true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5: Charlottetown to Halifax Ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia for a free afternoon and one last night in Halifax. (Breakfast)

Day 6: Depart Halifax Arrangements end upon check-out from the hotel.  (Continental Breakfast)

Ask us about adding on the Bay of Fundy or Cape Breton Island.

Nestled between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Atlantic Canada’s Bay of Fundy is home to the highest tides in the world. Learn of the ecology and geology of the most dramatic and diverse tidal environment on the planet and experience Maritime history, culture and hospitality on this 7 day bus tour on Canada’s East Coast.

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Tuesdays, June to October

2020 Prices: from CA$1,960 – quad to CA$2,663 – single 2021 Prices: from CA$2,043 – quad to CA$2,776 – single

Day 1: Arrive Halifax Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations which are ideally located in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean.  Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet. Option: You may wish to add additional nights in Halifax to your vacation package.  Bursting with culture and rich history, Nova Scotia’s capital city has much to offer. 

Day 2: Halifax to Moncton, NB Explore the Bay of Fundy and learn about the world’s highest tides as you meander its colourful coastline to New Brunswick.  En route, explore the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will 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 you enjoy a scrumptious lobster dinner on a lobster boat.*   Continue on to Moncton and check into your downtown hotel for the night. (Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) *This component is not available on the October 13, 2020 or October 12, 2021 departure; the lobster dinner will be enjoyed at a restaurant in Moncton.

Day 3: Moncton to Saint John, NB Experience a true natural wonder this morning at 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 where twice daily the Bay of Fundy tides force the Saint John River to reverse its flow.  Check into your Saint John accommodations for a two-night stay. (Breakfast, Lunch)

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 yours to experience the friendly people, beautiful architecture, and rich marine life of this seaside gem at your own pace. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 5: Saint John to Digby, NS Ferry back to Nova Scotia this morning and 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.  Check into the Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa* overlooking the Annapolis Basin on the Bay of Fundy. (Breakfast, Dinner) *October 13, 2020 and October 12, 2021 departures may stay in Wolfville at the Old Orchard Inn

Day 6: Digby to Halifax, NS Travel the lush Annapolis Valley where the French Acadians of Grand Pre made their first settlement in the early 1600’s. Learn about this landscape’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as fact and fiction blend to reveal the romance of the Land of Evangeline. Visit a local winery for a tour and tasting before returning to Halifax for the evening. (Breakfast)

Day 7: Depart Halifax, NS Atlantic Tours’ 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! (Continental Breakfast)

Option: You may wish to continue your Maritime Vacation and join us today on either our Enchanting Islands tour featuring Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton Island or our Taste of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island Tour

Canada’s Maritime islands await!  Enjoy fresh salt air, sandy beaches, mountain vistas and much more.  Pass through fields of green, dine on succulent seafood, and travel the world-famous Cabot Trail on this vacation of Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton Island which is complemented by touring of Nova Scotia’s South Shore.

2020 & 2021 Dates: select Sundays June to October

2020 Prices: from CA$2,288  – quad to CA$3,171   – single 2021 Prices: from CA$2,389  – quad to CA$3,310   – single

Day 1: Arrive Halifax Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations which are ideally located in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean.  Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet.

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

Day 3: Halifax to Charlottetown, PE Learn about the Mi’kmaq people at Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre before crossing Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge, to Prince Edward Island.  Check into your Charlottetown accommodations for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance by local entertainers at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (a substitution may be necessary due to the theatre schedule). (Continental Breakfast)

Day 4: Prince Edward Island Touring Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown, Canada’s birthplace, or join a complimentary walking tour of the city.  This afternoon, tour the scenic North Shore of the island.  Drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park and visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic books.  Experience true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5: 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 Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island before checking into your accommodations on the Bras d’Or Lake where you will spend the next two nights. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 6: Cabot Trail Touring Experience one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America today as you tour the Cabot Trail which 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.  Your day is complemented by a Whale Watching Boat Tour (weather permitting). (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Baddeck to Halifax Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site awaits today and 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. (Breakfast)

Day 8: Depart Halifax Atlantic Tours’ arrangements end on check out from the hotel. (Continental Breakfast)

This comprehensive tour features the best of “the Far East of the Western World”. Travel from Nova Scotia’s provincial capital, Halifax all the way to the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland and to the most easterly point in North America through national parks – including Gros Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn of ancient peoples – the Maritime Archaic, Vikings, and Basques – as you travel to coastal fishing communities to meet the friendly and hospitable people of today. Boat tours provide the opportunity to see whales, thousands of seabirds, and, depending on the time of year, icebergs! Sample the local food and drink to become an honorary “Newfoundlander”!

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Fridays, June to September

2020 Prices: from CA$3,628 – quad to CA$5,021 – single 2021 Prices: from CA$3,794 – quad to CA$5,255 – single

Day 1: Arrive Halifax, NS Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations which are ideally located in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean.  Meet our Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet. Depending on your time of arrival, you may wish to book a tour of Halifax, Peggy’s Cove or Lunenburg. Option: You may wish to add additional nights in Halifax to your vacation package.  Bursting with culture and rich history, Nova Scotia’s capital city has much to offer. 

Ask us about starting your tour in Newfoundland.

Day 2: Halifax, NS to Port aux Basques, NL Travel via Truro and Antigonish to cross over the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. At North Sydney, board the Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing overnight* crossing to Port aux Basques, your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland. (Continental Breakfast, Dinner) Note: The Marine Atlantic Ferry schedule changes yearly. As such, an overnight crossing including cabin accommodation may be necessary.

Day 3: Port aux Basques to Port au Choix, NL Drive through the Codroy Valley and through Gros Morne National Park – to be enjoyed later on during your tour – to the fishing community of Port au Choix to learn of ancient cultures.  The Port au Choix Peninsula juts slightly out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast and people have lived here for 5,500 years. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Port au Choix to L’Anse au Clair, NL Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques had a whaling station in the 16 th  century. This mystical place takes the essence of Labrador coastal living and transposes it onto a tapestry of rich culture and history. Spend the night in Labrador. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5: L’Anse au Clair to St. Anthony, NL Return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago before continuing on to your St. Anthony accommodations for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 6: St. Anthony to Cow Head, NL* Enjoy a morning whale watching boat tour (weather permitting) in St. Anthony before traveling to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park for a two-night stay. (Breakfast, Dinner) *June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs!

Day 7: Gros Morne Local Touring Discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay; be on the look-out for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord. Also, visit the Tablelands; this mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth’s mantle is an awe-inspiring sight. Today will be an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery that Gros Morne offers is unequaled in Eastern Canada. (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner) Option:  Passengers may request on booking to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises in lieu of the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and visit the Tablelands.  While some may consider the boat tour on Western Brook Pond to be a superior outing, please note that there is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back.  This option must be requested on booking.

Day 8: Cow Head to Gander, NL Have your camera ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close.  Travel through Central Newfoundland on to Gander, famous as the basis of the hit Broadway Musical, Come From Away; learn about the hospitality and generosity of the local residents during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 airplanes unexpectedly landed there.  Also visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum which hosts a variety of artifacts and displays chronicling Gander’s role in the development of transatlantic aviation.  (Breakfast)

Day 9: Gander to Clarenville A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful outport of Twilingate where you will visit Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre.  Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife as you drive through Terra Nova National Park and on to Clarenville, your home for the next two nights. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10: Bonavista & Trinity Touring Today you will experience two quaint, historic towns. First, visit Bonavista, where John Cabot first arrived in North America in 1497. Learn about the hard life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site before continuing on to charming Trinity.  Stroll the lanes and explore the many historic buildings preserved from the 18th century. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 11: Clarenville to St. John’s, NL Continue on to the intriguing old seaport of St. John’s, your home for the next two nights. North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boosts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 12: St. John’s Area Touring This morning, visit Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of your trip, a boat tour (weather permitting) in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to search for puffins and other seabirds. Next is a visit to the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site. The afternoon is yours to explore St. John’s at your leisure. (Breakfast)

Day 13: Depart St. John’s Depart St. John’s for your flight home. Tour arrangements end on check-out from the hotel.

This comprehensive tour begins in Newfoundland & Labrador and features the best of “the Far East of the Western World”. Travel from the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland to the most easterly point in North America through national parks – including Gros Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn of ancient peoples – the Maritime Archaic, Vikings, and Basques – as you travel to coastal fishing communities to meet the friendly and hospitable people of today. Boat tours provide the opportunity to see whales, thousands of seabirds, and, depending on the time of the year, icebergs! Sample local food and drink to become an honorary “Newfoundlander”!

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Saturdays, June to September

2020 Prices: from CA$3,380 – quad to CA$4,656 – single 2021 Prices: from CA$3,510 – quad to CA$4,841 – single

Day 1: Arrive in Newfoundland Check into your accommodations in Corner Brook* where you will spend your first night in Newfoundland & Labrador. *If you are arriving late, you may wish to overnight in Deer Lake instead of Corner Brook and this may be requested on booking for no additional charge subject to availability. 

Day 2: Corner Brook to Port au Choix, NL Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and other traveling companions this morning at your hotel and travel through Gros Morne National Park – to be enjoyed later on during your tour – to the fishing community of Port au Choix to learn of ancient cultures.  The Port au Choix Peninsula juts slightly out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast and people have lived here for 5,500 years. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Port au Choix to L’Anse au Clair, NL Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques had a whaling station in the 16 th  century. This mystical place takes the essence of Labrador coastal living and transposes it onto a tapestry of rich culture and history. Spend the night in Labrador. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4: L’Anse au Clair to St. Anthony, NL Return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago before continuing on to your St. Anthony accommodations for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5: St. Anthony to Cow Head, NL Enjoy a morning whale watching boat tour (weather permitting) in St. Anthony before travelling to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park for a two-night stay. (Breakfast, Dinner) *June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs!

Day 6: Gros Morne Local Touring Discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay; be on the look-out for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord. Also, visit the Tablelands; this mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth’s mantle is an awe-inspiring sight. Today will be an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery that Gros Morne offers is unequaled in Eastern Canada. (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner) Option:  Passengers may request on booking to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises in lieu of the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and visit the Tablelands. While some may consider the boat tour on Western Brook Pond to be a superior outing, please note that there is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back.  This option must be requested on booking.

Day 7: Cow Head to Gander, NL Have your camera ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close.  Travel through Central Newfoundland on to Gander, famous as the basis of the hit Broadway Musical, Come From Away; learn about the hospitality and generosity of the local residents during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 airplanes unexpectedly landed there.  Also visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum which hosts a variety of artifacts and displays chronicling Gander’s role in the development of transatlantic aviation.  (Breakfast)

Day 8: Gander to Clarenville A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful out port of Twillingate where you will visit Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre.  Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife as you drive through Terra Nova National Park and on to Clarenville, your home for the next two nights. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9: Bonavista & Trinity Touring Today you will experience two quaint, historic towns. First, visit Bonavista, where John Cabot first arrived in North America in 1497.   Learn about the hard life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site before continuing on to charming Trinity.  Stroll the lanes and explore the many historic buildings preserved from the 18th century. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10: Clarenville to St. John’s Continue on to the intriguing old seaport of St. John’s, your home for the next two nights.  North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boasts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula.  Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 11: St. John’s Touring This morning, visit Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of your trip, a boat tour (weather permitting) in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to search for puffins and other seabirds. Next is a visit to the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site.  The afternoon is yours to explore St. John’s at your leisure. (Breakfast)

Day 12: Depart St. John’s Depart St. John’s for your flight home. Atlantic Tours’ arrangements end on check-out from the hotel.

Come to the place where the New World begins. You will eat food you’ve never heard of before, sing a ballad or two and experience the unique history, environment, culture, and lifestyle of the friendly and warmhearted people who love to live here. Some of the very best Newfoundland has to offer is featured in this comprehensive vacation: picturesque out ports, national parks, dramatic mountain-to-fjord scenery, and trips off-the-beaten-path.

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Tuesdays, June to September

2020 Prices: from CA$2,410 – quad to CA$3,384 – single 2021 Prices: from CA$2,474 – quad to CA$3,521 – single

Day 1: Arrive Corner Brook, NL* Check into your accommodations in Corner Brook where you will spend your first night in Newfoundland & Labrador. *If you are arriving late, you may wish to overnight in Deer Lake instead of Corner Brook and this may be requested on booking for no additional charge subject to availability. 

Day 2: Corner Brook to Cow Head, NL* Join an included transfer* from Corner Brook to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park where you will meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and other traveling companions late this afternoon. (Breakfast, Dinner) *Please note: this is a transfer day with no sightseeing included.

Day 3: Gros Morne Local Touring Discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay; be on the look-out for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord. Also, visit the Tablelands; this mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth’s mantle is an awe-inspiring sight. Today will be an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery that Gros Morne offers is unequaled in Eastern Canada. (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner) Option:  Passengers may request on booking to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises in lieu of the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and visit the Tablelands.  While some may consider the boat tour on Western Brook Pond to be a superior outing, please note that there is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back.  This option must be requested on booking.

Day 4: Cow Head to Gander, NL Have your camera ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close.  Travel through Central Newfoundland on to Gander, famous as the basis of the hit Broadway Musical, Come From Away; learn about the hospitality and generosity of the local residents during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 airplanes unexpectedly landed there.  Also visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum which hosts a variety of artifacts and displays chronicling Gander’s role in the development of transatlantic aviation.  (Breakfast)

Day 5: Gander to Clarenville A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful outport of Twillingate where you will visit Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre. Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife as you drive through Terra Nova National Park and on to Clarenville, your home for the next two nights. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6:Bonavista & Trinity Touring Today you will experience two quaint, historic towns.  First, visit Bonavista, where John Cabot first arrived in North America in 1497.   Learn about the hard life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site before continuing on to charming Trinity.  Stroll the lanes and explore the many historic buildings preserved from the 18th century. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Clarenville to St. John’s, NL Continue on to the intriguing old seaport of St. John’s, your home for the next two nights. North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boasts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula.  Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 8: St. John’s Touring This morning, visit Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of your trip, a boat tour (weather permitting) in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to search for puffins and other seabirds. Next is a visit to the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site. The afternoon is yours to explore St. John’s at your leisure. (Breakfast)

Day 9: Depart St. John’s Depart St. John’s for your flight home. Atlantic Tours’ arrangements end on check-out from the hotel.

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Travelling across Canada by motorcoach offers you the best vantage point to view the beauty of this country!  Pass golden prairie fields, Great Lakes and historical cities to Canada’s ocean playground, during autumn’s spectacular show of colours.

DEPARTURE: Day 1 Edmonton 7:00 am | Red Deer 9:00 am | Calgary 12:00 pm | Fort Macleod 2:00 pm | Lethbridge 2:30 pm Day 2 Medicine Hat 7:30 am | Swift Current 10:00 am | Moose Jaw 12:00 pm | Regina 12:45 pm

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Edmonton to Calgary to Medicine Hat

An experience to be long remembered begins as you set off on your Adventure to Eastern Canada . Depart Edmonton, travel south via Red Deer to Calgary meeting your travel companions enroute. Arrive in Medicine Hat for overnight.

Medicine Hat to Brandon

Saskatchewan passengers join the tour as you travel through the unique scenery of the Canadian Prairies.  Follow the Trans-Canada Hwy into Manitoba for an overnight in Brandon. Get acquainted at an informal WELCOME MEET and GREET upon arrival.

Brandon to Kenora

A stop in Winnipeg allows time to experience the iconic intersection of Portage and Main. Not far away, delve 6,000 years into the past at Winnipeg’s “Meeting Place” – THE FORKS. This National Historic Site offers an array of culinary, entertainment and shopping options. Continue to Ontario and call Kenora home for the night.

Kenora to Thunder Bay

Drive along a portion of the Canadian Shield and connect to Toronto’s YONGE STREET, considered to be the longest street in the world! Stop to view KAKABEKA FALLS before arriving in Thunder Bay, site of the Lakehead Terminal Grain Elevators.

Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie

Enjoy rugged scenery along the north shore of the great Lake Superior as you travel to the “City of Locks”.  Stops along the way include the TERRY FOX MONUMENT, near where Terry’s heroic run tragically ended, an included lakeside PICNIC along Lake Superior and WAWA, famed as a stopover for Canada geese during their migration.   

Sault Ste. Marie to Toronto

(2 nights) Observe the tallest smokestack in the Commonwealth at the home of the BIG NICKEL in Sudbury.  This is Inco’s largest-producing nickel mine on the continent. Follow the shoreline of beautiful Georgian Bay before arriving in Toronto. FLY PASSENGERS join the Nagel Tours all-motorcoach group.

Toronto/Niagara Area

Visit one of the world’s greatest wonders – Niagara Falls, on a day trip through the Golden Horseshoe to the Niagara Peninsula. Stop at WELLAND CANAL LOCK 3 for a view of the canal. Enjoy free time in NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE and a WINERY visit before getting up close on a “Voyage to the Falls” boat tour by NIAGARA CITY CRUISES. Enhance your view during an INCLUDED DINNER at Table Rock House Restaurant before returning to your Toronto hotel.

Toronto to Kingston

Begin your day with a spectacular view of Canada’s largest city from the CN TOWER. Learn about the city and surrounding area while on tour with a local STEP-ON GUIDE before departing for the historic city of Kingston for overnight.

Kingston to Quebec City

(2 nights) All Aboard! Enjoy your morning BOAT CRUISE through the heart of the 1000 ISLANDS.  Travel along the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River before arriving in Canada’s oldest French settlement for a two-night stay.

Quebec City

Accompanied by a local expert, explore over 400 years of history as portrayed on a GUIDED TOUR of the only walled city north of Mexico. Your afternoon includes free time to independently stroll the narrow winding streets. Enjoy a fun evening featuring an INCLUDED DINNER at an authentic SUGAR SHACK.

Quebec City to Riviere Du Loup

Travel Canada’s oldest road with a stop at an old-fashioned BAKE OVEN renowned for its maple butter on fresh-baked bread. Visit the famous shrine of STE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRE. Discover CANYON STE-ANNE with its soaring waterfalls and suspension bridges. A FERRY ride across the St. Lawrence River brings you to Riviere du Loup for overnight. 

Riviere Du Loup to Miramichi

The scenic Matapedia Valley route brings you to our first Maritime province, New Brunswick. View fishing villages along the coast before arriving in Miramichi, situated on the banks of the Miramichi River for overnight.

Miramichi to Charlottetown

(3 nights) Test your sense of perception at MAGNETIC HILL and how vehicles coast uphill!  Visit the fishing village of Shediac for a photo opportunity with the WORLD’S LARGEST LOBSTER.  Arrive in Prince Edward Island for a three-night stay via CONFEDERATION BRIDGE, longest bridge in the world crossing ice-covered water. Experience a true “Island Tradition” at an INCLUDED LOBSTER DINNER. (meal option available)

Charlottetown

With a LOCAL GUIDE see the unique sights of the area including GREEN GABLES Heritage Place and CAVENDISH BEACH.  The evening is free for you to plan on your own. You might choose to relax or take advantage of your location and be entertained at Confederation Centre of the Arts by ‘ Jersey Boys’ – the 1960’s rags-to-riches story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

A FREE DAY to enjoy historic Charlottetown.  Choose to follow the signs and storyboards of ‘tales of old’ while exploring historic Great George Street or watch for cruise ships while wandering the waterfront.  Tickle your taste buds with one of many local flavours along the way.

Charlottetown to Baddeck

(2 nights) Travel to Wood Islands and board the FERRY to Caribou on the Nova Scotia mainland.  Drive across the Strait of Canso, the deepest causeway in the world, onto Cape Breton Island.  Continue to the resort town of Baddeck, nestled along the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake for a two-night stay.  Visit the ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM to see the many exhibits of this famous inventor.

The spectacular scenery of Cape Breton Island unfolds during a circle tour of the CABOT TRAIL.  Enjoy picture stops and a PICNIC LUNCH as you travel through CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS National Park with its coastal mountain peaks, quaint seaports and rugged coastline. Share your favourite Cape Breton highlights with fellow friends at tonight’s INCLUDED DINNER.

Baddeck to Halifax

(2 nights) Continue to Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital and Atlantic Canada’s largest city.  Be impressed by the natural beauty of this harbourfront setting before an afternoon GUIDED TOUR. Enjoy two nights in this “city on the sea” at your centrally located hotel.

A FREE morning to relax or explore on your own. Options include touching a piece of military history with a visit to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site as it comes to life with the sounds and colour of the mid-1800s, or maybe a visit to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 to research the arrival of your ancestors.  For lunch, let the call of the ocean and beauty of the sea lure you to picturesque LUNENBURG. Enjoy a late afternoon visit to one of Canada’s most popular stops in Atlantic Canada, PEGGY’S COVE. With its lighthouse sitting on a massive granite ledge, this cove is a mecca for artists and photographers alike. Savour the local flavours here, with an INCLUDED DINNER in this very East Coast locale.

Halifax to Saint John

“Spread your tiny wings and tour away” while at the ANNE MURRAY CENTRE in Springhill, hometown of Canada’s famous “Snowbird”.  Re-enter New Brunswick and stop in HOPEWELL CAPE, location of the highest tides in the world.  View the Flower Pot Rocks carved by the Fundy tides.  Travel through FUNDY NATIONAL PARK and arrive in Canada’s Loyalist City, Saint John.

Saint John to Fredericton

Come witness the REVERSING RAPIDS where the Bay of Fundy’s highest tides pour, push and rise into the Saint John River to reverse its direction. Travel to ST. ANDREWS BY THE SEA, Canada’s first seaside resort. While at KING’S LANDING, see what life was like in New Brunswick 200 years ago.  No time like the present to discover the past! Overnight in the capital city of Fredericton.

Fredericton to Levis

Before leaving the last Maritime province, venture across the HARTLAND COVERED BRIDGE, longest in the world.  Visit SAINT-JEAN-PORT-JOLI to see the works of the famous wood carvers.  Enjoy a view of Quebec City from across the river as you overnight in the picturesque city of Levis with its village-like feel.

Levis to Ottawa

(2 nights) Pass through south shore farmlands before arriving in Montreal for lunch. Lots of options to choose from in the OLD PORT district before a driving tour to the iconic landmark of MONT ROYAL. Continue to Canada’s picturesque capital for the next two nights.

Start your day on a GUIDED TOUR of this beautiful city. See the centre of Canada’s government during a GUIDED TOUR of PARLIAMENT. (The ROYAL CANADIAN MINT is offered if parliament is in session) Your hotel is conveniently located to allow time to explore on your own.  Join your travel companions tonight for an INCLUDED DINNER.

Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie:  Fly Passengers

depart for Ottawa airport to allow for early afternoon flights.  The all-motorcoach group will follow the Ottawa River Valley. Experience some of the best fall color areas in Ontario as you pass through North Bay and Sudbury before returning to the very centre of the Great Lakes, Sault Ste. Marie.

Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay

As Mother Nature continues to amaze, follow the Lake Superior coast northbound. Known to the Ojibwe people as gichigami , views of Lake Superior from here are spectacular. Revisit Thunder Bay for overnight.

Thunder Bay to Winnipeg

Leave the rugged wilderness of the Canadian Shield and return to the Western Provinces. End your day in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Share tour memories at a HOSTED FAREWELL DINNER.

Winnipeg to Swift Current

Travel through southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan on your way to Swift Current for overnight.  Bid farewell to your fellow travellers from Saskatchewan.

Swift Current to Calgary to Edmonton

As you near home, reminisce with new-found friends.

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• Welcome Meet and Greet
• Yonge Street
• Kakabeka Falls
• Terry Fox Monument
• Lakeside Picnic
• Welland Canal Lock 3
• Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Niagara City Cruises
• 1000 Islands Boat Cruise
• Sugar Shack
• Old fashioned Bake Oven
• Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre
• Canyon Ste-Anne
• Magnetic Hill
• World’s largest lobster
• Confederation Bridge
• Lobster Dinner
• Green Gables Heritage Place
• Cavendish Beach
• Free day in Charlottetown
• Alexander Graham Bell Museum
• Cabot Trail
• Picnic Lunch
• Cape Breton Highlands
• Peggy’s Cove
• Anne Murray Centre
• Hopewell Cape
• Fundy National Park
• Reversing Rapids
• St. Andrews by the Sea
• King’s Landing
• Hartland Covered Bridge
• Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
• Montreal Old Port
• Guided tour of Parliament
• Farewell Dinner
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• Meals Include: Alberta 19 Breakfasts, Saskatchewan 17 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 7 Dinners.

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Maritimes coastal wonders, about this tour.

From the nautical beauty of Peggy’s Cove to the rugged splendour of the Cabot Trail, the Maritimes will enchant you. Choose how you explore Lunenburg – at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic or on a locally guided walking tour. Undertake a competition to cook the best mussels. Visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum and learn about potato farming. See the 4-story high Hopewell Rocks. Savour a traditional Maritimes lobster feast and learn how to eat lobster like a local. Visit the Bay of Fundy where some of the world’s highest tides are recorded. Don’t miss the rugged beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and rich seafaring history of Canada’s amazing Maritime Provinces.

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• Take a ferry ride to Prince Edward Island, the "Land Cradled on the Waves."

Explore the Cabot Trail and fall in love with its rugged terrain.

Journey along the shoreline to the amazing Hopewell Rocks.

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Explore interesting inventions at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum.

• Learn a few handy Gaelic phrases and join in the fun of a "milling frolic."

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Savour a traditional Maritimes lobster feast at the Fundy Trail.

Attend culinary “boot camp” for bragging rights on who cooks the best PEI mussels.

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Join a guided walking tour of Saint John showcasing the history and local flavors of this city by the Bay of Fundy. Your journey begins with a visit to Saint John City Market, the oldest continuing farmer’s market in Canada and a National Historic Site. While most merchants will be closing up shop by the afternoon, take this chance to soak in the scene inside this grand market building – plus, sample local ciders and wines paired with market charcuterie. Leaving the market, make your way downhill into the heart of the city as your guide shares stories that bring Saint John’s history to life. Stop to taste the beers that made Canada famous and seafood chowder made with the day’s fresh catch. Finally, visit an ale house in Market Square to try fresh brews paired with delicious local smoked fish. Your walking tour ends at the lively boardwalk by your hotel.

Take a ferry ride to Prince Edward Island, the "Land Cradled on the Waves."

Learn a few handy Gaelic phrases and join in the fun of a "milling frolic."

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A first timer’s guide to Prince Edward Island

May 25, 2024 • 8 min read

Experience a colorful slice of island life on your first visit to Prince Edward Island © Peter Unger / Getty Images

Long sandy beaches backed with red cliffs. Freshly caught lobster, oysters and clams. Toe-tapping music at lively kitchen parties or local pubs. And plenty of outdoor adventures, from cycling to kayaking to hiking. In the Gulf of St Lawrence, on Canada’s eastern shores,  Prince Edward Island  (PEI) may be the country’s smallest province, but there’s plenty to see and do.

Besides its natural setting, PEI’s other claim to fame is a series of early 20th-century novels about a feisty red-haired girl. Lucy Maud Montgomery set the Anne of Green Gables books around her PEI hometown of Cavendish, and several island attractions can tell you more about the noted author and the beloved Canadian character she created. 

You can visit Prince Edward Island as part of an Atlantic Canada road trip – the nearly 13km-long (8-mile) Confederation Bridge connects PEI to the mainland – or come for a peaceful beach escape. Bring your bathing suit and your appetite too. PEI’s nickname is “Canada’s food island.” 

Here's all you need to know to plan your first trip to Prince Edward Island.

When should I go to Prince Edward Island?

PEI shines under the summer sun, its short peak season running from late June into September. The weather is typically warm, with temperatures hovering around 20–25ºC (70–80ºF), prime time for beach-going, hiking and picnicking. With cooler mornings and evenings, the weather stays temperate into October, as the leaves take on their autumn reds and golds. Fall brings food fests too, including the  Fall Flavours Festival and the  PEI International Shellfish Festival .  

Many island businesses are seasonal, opening in May or June and closing in September or by the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in October. Prices are typically somewhat lower in the shoulder months of May, June, September and October. Expect more rain and varied temperatures in both fall and spring, although you might have mild, sunny days too, which are good for hiking, bicycling and island exploring. 

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June to November, although the worst storms have previously hit the maritime provinces in the fall. Expect snow anytime between November and April, with fierce winter winds making the temperatures feel much colder than the average ranges of -11ºC to -3ºC (11–26ºF). 

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How much time should I spend on Prince Edward Island?

If you have a long weekend, start in Charlottetown , exploring the province’s historic capital, and learn about its role as the “the birthplace of Confederation,” creating the union that would become the country of Canada. Have a drink overlooking the waterfront, then grab a bite from one of the vendors in  Founders Food Hall . Your next stop is Cavendish on the island’s north shore, where several sights tell you about the Anne of Green Gables story. Then explore the beaches of  Prince Edward Island National Park , perhaps taking a hike through the Greenwich dunes before dinner at  Dalvay by the Sea , a historic summer home turned inn. The next day, go kayaking or cycling. Dig into a traditional lobster supper, ending your trip with music in a local pub. 

To explore more of the island, plan a one-week road trip. After your time in Charlottetown, Cavendish and the national park, drive west for an Indigenous cultural experience on  Lennox Island , a Mi’kmaq community. Circle the island’s west side, sampling the spuds at the  Canadian Potato Museum , stopping for a lunchtime concert at the Stompin’ Tom Centre  and spending the night in the West Point Lighthouse . Returning to Charlottetown, stop off in the village of Victoria by the Sea for a lobster roll or freshly steamed mussels. If you have more time, continue east to Souris for a cruise on a lobster boat. 

How do I get to Prince Edward Island?

You can fly non-stop to  Charlottetown Airport (YYG) from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa year round, and seasonally from Calgary and smaller Canadian cities. For more flight options, consider jetting into Nova Scotia’s  Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), which has non-stop flights to additional Canadian, US and European cities. It’s a three-hour drive or bus trip from Halifax airport to PEI over the Confederation Bridge.  Maritime Bus can take you to Charlottetown from Halifax airport or from other destinations in Nova Scotia and neighboring New Brunswick. 

Although PEI has no train service, Canada’s national rail carrier, Via Rail , can bring you from Montreal or Quebec City to Halifax or to Moncton, New Brunswick. From there, take the bus or rent a car to continue to the island. 

How do I get around Prince Edward Island?

In compact, walkable Charlottetown, most attractions are along the waterfront or in the historic center.  T3 Transit , the island’s public transit service, runs buses to Charlottetown Airport and around the city. T3 Transit’s rural routes provide limited service between Charlottetown and other island destinations. While services are infrequent, the fares are fantastic value – only C$2 to travel anywhere on the island – if you can align your travels with the bus schedule. 

PEI is relatively flat, making it a good destination for cyclists. Following the route of a decommissioned rail line, the  Confederation Trail runs 273km (170 miles) through the island center, and you can also cycle the Island Walk, which takes you primarily on less-busy roads. 

Top things to do on Prince Edward Island

Go to the beach.

PEI has dozens of them. Some of the best stretches of sand are along the north shore in Prince Edward Island National Park, but there are sandy beaches around the island.

Dive into a novel

Learn the story of Anne of Green Gables , one of Canada’s most beloved fictional characters, and her creator Lucy Maud Montgomery at sights like  Green Gables Heritage Place or Anne of Green Gables Museum . 

Catch your dinner with a fiddling fisherman

JJ Chaisson is a lobster fisher and musician. Along with his wife Julie, he runs  The Fiddling Fisherman , taking guests out on their family fishing boat for a lobster dinner, accompanied by music from Chaisson’s fiddle. 

Learn about Indigenous culture

Take a food, music or art workshop in the First Nations community of Lennox Island. You might learn to bake bannock – a biscuit-like bread – over an open fire, get an introduction to traditional quill work, or craft your own moose-hide drum. 

Clap along at a ceilidh

Drawing on Irish, Scottish and maritime traditions, a ceilidh (pronounced KAY-lee) is part concert and part kitchen party, blending lively fiddle music, singing, dancing and storytelling. These musical events take place in pubs, community halls and concert venues across Prince Edward Island. 

Read more:  12 exciting experiences in every corner of Canada

My favorite thing to do on Prince Edward Island

My favorite thing to do on PEI is walk, following sections of the  Island Walk , a 700km (435-mile) route around the entire isle. Modeled after Spain’s Camino de Santiago (though without a pilgrimage history), the Island Walk has 32 sections of 20–25km (12–15 miles) each, which take you along PEI’s sandy beaches and into its forests, above its red cliffs and through its small towns. You can walk for a day, a week, or more, listening to the splash of the surf, the chirps of the birds and the quiet sounds of island life. 

If you’d like help planning an extended walk, contact  Go for a Walk: Island Walk Coordination Service and  Outer Limit Sports , local outfits who can organize a walking itinerary, provide luggage transfer services and arrange accommodations. You can cycle the Island Walk, too. MacQueen’s Bike Shop  in Charlottetown rents bicycles and provides trip-planning services for cyclists.

How much money do I need for Prince Edward Island?

While PEI isn’t as pricey as major Canadian cities like Vancouver or Toronto, it’s not inexpensive either, especially during the summer high season. The island has only a few budget lodgings, with dorm beds starting at C$50 and basic doubles around C$120. Many traditional inns and B&Bs fall into the midrange, beginning around C$150 per night. If you’re watching your loonies, consider a cottage or motel room with a kitchen where you can prepare some of your own meals. 

Take public transit if you can. T3 Transit fares for adults are only C$2 a ride, whether you’re traveling within the capital or across the island, and kids ride free. Neither Uber nor Lyft currently operate on PEI, but  Kari , a local rideshare company, provides service, primarily in the Charlottetown area. Depending on the season, car rentals in Charlottetown range from C$50 to over C$100 per day. 

Some sample food and drink prices around PEI:

• Coffee: C$3–4
• Craft beer in an island taproom: C$8–10
• Pound of PEI mussels: C$14–18
• Lobster roll: C$27 and up
• Traditional lobster supper:  C$50–60 per person 

Wear the lobster bib 

Many seafood restaurants give you a bib to wear if you’ve ordered a whole lobster. Don’t be shy – tie it on to protect your clothes. Eating a lobster can be a messy business. 

Pack layers and rain gear   

While the weather is generally temperate from spring through fall, it can get breezy and cool by the shore or in the evening and it can rain at any time. Keep a light jacket or sweater in your day pack. PEI winters are cold, damp and often snowy. Not only do you need warm jackets, hats, gloves and boots, but be prepared for winter travel conditions, including snow-covered roads and high winds. 

It’s colder on the water 

If you’re heading out on a lobster boat or other cruise, remember that it’s chillier on the water, even in summer. Bring a jacket or clothes you can layer.   

“Ask an Islander” 

If you want to know more about Prince Edward Island or have a question while planning your trip, “Ask an Islander.” On the website of  Tourism PEI , the provincial tourism organization, you can post a question and a local resident will answer your query.

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