Join us on an incredible journey East to Atlantic Canada. This spectacular 12 day tour through the Maritimes will take you through some of most picturesque areas of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island! This tour will provide a snapshot view of the Maritime provinces and give you a chance to experience life in Atlantic Canada. Prepare to be amazed – from the incredible changing tides at the Hopewell Rocks of New Brunswick, to the picturesque Cabot Trail of Cape Breton, to the Green Gables Homestead of Prince Edward Island. Other highlights include a visit to Peggy’s Cove – home the most photographed lighthouse in Canada and a tour of Lunenburg – a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the best preserved British colonial settlements in North America! Our tour will embrace the personality of this unique region of Canada and get you up close and personal with local life. We’ve included several special features, meals and extra attractions to make this a vacation you won’t soon forget!
ACTIVITY LEVEL: ACTIVE
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Double – $5,195.00
Single – $6,595.00
Triple – $4,995.00
Includes approximate taxes of $600.00. All prices in Canadian Dollars.
Booking & Payments
Deposit of $500 due at the time of booking. Final payment is due May 7, 2024. Prices are subject to
change.
Cancellation Penalties
Cancellations received before May 7, 2024 will result in a loss of all deposits. Cancellations
received May 7, 2024 or later are 100% non-refundable.
Travel insurance is recommended and available in office. Prices are subject to change.
Day 1 | Wednesday, August 7 – Home to Montreal
We begin our Eastern Canadian journey today with several pick up locations for you to join the tour. We plan to arrive in Montreal in the early afternoon where we will pick up our local guide for a two hour tour of the city. At the end of the tour we will continue on to Drummondville for the night so we can get a smooth start on tomorrow’s longer travel day. The balance of the evening is free for dinner (on your own).
Day 2 | Thursday, August 8 – Montreal to Fredricton, NB (B,D)
We continue our journey east travelling along the southern shore of the St. Lawrence River and then into the first maritime province we visit – New Brunswick. Our day on the road will end in Fredericton where a “Welcome to the Maritimes Dinner” awaits us. The rest of the evening will be free to relax on your own!
Day 3 | Friday, August 9 – Fredricton, NB to Halifax, NS (B, L)
After breakfast this morning we will continue to Bouctouche, NB to visit Pays de le Sagouine – meaning “the country of the washerwoman”. This eclectic reproduction of a prohibition era Acadian Fishing Village was inspired by the international award winning novelist, Antoinne Maillet. While here, we’ll enjoy a traditional Acadian meal. This afternoon we visit the Anne Murray Centre in Springhill, before continuing our journey to Halifax where we will check in to the Barrington Hotel for three nights. This evening will be free to explore the downtown area and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant on your own.
Day 4 | Saturday, August 10 – Lunenburg & Peggy’s Cove (B)
After breakfast, we will meet with our local step on guide and travel to Peggy’s Cove to see one of Canada’s most famous lighthouses. In the afternoon we’ll spend some free time exploring the picturesque seaside town of Lunenburg – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later this afternoon we will return to Halifax where we will have more free time to enjoy the city and have dinner on our own.
Day 5 | Sunday, August 11 – Halifax, NS (B,D)
We’ll start our day exploring the local sights in the heart of Halifax. Highlights include the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the beautiful Fairview Lawn Cemetery where more than 150 victims of the Titanic are buried. We will visit the Halifax Seaport Farmers market where you can get lunch on your own and explore the many shops and stalls. Enjoy some free time prior to our “Taste of Nova Scotia Dinner Cruise” in the Halifax harbour this evening. Hear noteworthy commentary as you pass by prominent Halifax landmarks!
Day 6 | Monday, August 12 – Halifax, NS to Baddeck, NS (B, L, D)
We say farewell to Halifax this morning as we travel to Baddeck in Cape Breton. We will stop along the way for an included lunch. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to rest up or explore the area at the hotel. Tonight we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and then experience a true Cape Breton Ceilidh. Bring your dancing shoes and sing along!
Day 7 | Tuesday, August 13 – Cabot Trail to Stellarton, NS (B, L)
Today we get to experience one of Canada’s most famous roadways – The Cabot Trail. A local step-on guide will provide commentary as we travel along one of the most scenic drives in the world. There will be plenty of stops along the way for photo opportunities and to stretch your legs. Lunch will also be provided along the route today. Tonight’ll have time for dinner (on your own) in Antigonish before finishing our day in Stellarton where we will stay the night.
Day 8 | Wednesday, August 14 – Stellarton, NS to Charlottetown, PEI (B, L)
After breakfast, we will depart Stellarton for Prince Edward Island. We’ll board the ferry for the 75 minute crossing of the Northumberland Strait. We’ll arrive in Charlottetown in the early afternoon where we have arranged a lunch followed by a short city tour. This evening we will attend a matinee performance of Anne of Green Gables the Musical at the Charlottetown Festival Theatre (subject to change based on 2024 theatre schedule). We will return to the hotel after the show this evening!
Day 9 | Thursday, August 15 – PEI North Shore (B, D)
After breakfast we will meet our local step-on guide for a full-day tour of Prince Edward Island. First we’ll visit Cavendish where highlights will include a visit to Green Gables Heritage Place and a drive through PEI National Park. Next we will head to North Rustico to learn about the fishing industry on the Island. Here you can also visit the PEI Preserve Company where you can browse the tastefully decorated gift shop. This evening you will be treated to a traditional lobster dinner at the Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant in Rustico (substitutions permitted). We’ll return to our hotel in Charlottetown after dinner.
Day 10 | Friday, August 16 – Charlottetown, PEI to Miramichi, NB (B, L, D)
Today we bid farewell to PEI and travel back to the mainland over the Confederation Bridge. Once back on the mainland. We continue our journey through New Brunswick this morning when we travel to the Bay of Fundy to walk the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks. The Bay of Fundy is home to the highest tides in the world. We enjoy an early lunch at the High Tides Cafe before continuing on to Nova Scotia. After lunch we’ll visit Olivier Soapery for a lively and entertaining demonstration of traditional soap making. This evening we will check into our hotel in Miramichi, followed by an included dinner.
Day 11 | Saturday, August 17 – Miramichi, NB to Quebec City, QC (B)
We begin the trek home this morning travelling through New Brunswick into Quebec. This evening we’ll check in to the Manoir Victoria, located directly inside the walls of Old Quebec City. Take some time to explore “North America’s most European City” and enjoy dinner on your own.
Day 12 | Sunday, August 18 – Quebec City to Home (B)
Today is our last day on tour. After breakfast we board our coach and make our way back to Ontario. We’ll make regular stops along the way and you should be back to your home town early in the evening. We hope you will be filled with wonderful memories of Eastern Canada. Welcome home!
