Canadian Coastal Adventure
An inspirational journey taking in the picture-postcard harbours of New Brunswick and the maritime adventure of Nova Scotia, as well as Canada's birthplace - Prince Edward Island.
This is a coastline to savour
Green Gables farmhouse, Prince Edward Island
The sculpted rocks at Bay of Fundy
Nova Scotia is beautiful and unspoilt
The old and the new coexist in Halifax
Discover the charming harbour front - Halifax
Why not add the Ocean Train to Montreal on day 13?
The Ocean Train lounge car
The Ocean Train
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Halifax.
Fly to Halifax where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2: Halifax.
Halifax is a bustling city with an international flair, and has a rich history as a British stronghold. Highlights include Citadel Hill with its 19th century star-shaped fort, the beautiful Public Gardens, the peaceful residential neighbourhoods, and bustling harbourfront which resonates with its military heritage. You'll also see Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the final resting place for over 100 people who perished on the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic. The afternoon is yours to relax or explore further, so why not head to the Halifax Waterfront where you can visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Be sure to savour some delicious traditional dishes like Lunenburg pudding, Acadian rappie pie or planked salmon, slow cooked over a hardwood fire.
DAY 3: Halifax - Baddeck.
An early morning journey to rugged Cape Breton Island, one of the earliest European settlements in North America. Visit a true Nova Scotia fisherman's house from the early 1900s. From the crackle of wood in the stove to the smell of the saltwater breeze at Navy Pool by the ocean, you'll experience the typical life of a coastal village family. Next, on to Baddeck, summer home of the great Scottish inventor Alexander Graham Bell. There's time to explore the exciting museum, which exhibits his world-changing inventions.
DAY 4: Baddeck - Cabot Trail - Cheticamp - Baddeck.
This morning experience the stunning Cabot Trail, a highway carved into the sides of mountains rising hundreds of metres above the sea. Travel through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, skirt rugged coastal headlands, and pass through villages where Scottish tradition still flourishes. Before leaving the Cabot Trail, stop at the Acadian fishing village of Cheticamp.
DAY 5: Baddeck - Charlottetown.
Today head to the peninsula and Caribou, for a ferry across the Northumberland Strait to spectacular Prince Edward Island. Your next two nights are in Charlottetown, the island's capital city and Canada's birthplace, where the Fathers of Confederation met to discuss the union of Canada in 1867. The afternoon is free to explore this delightful colonial town.
DAY 6: Prince Edward Island National Park.
Sightseeing includes the stunning PEI National Park boasting forests, sand dunes, sandstone cliffs, salt marshes and some of eastern Canada's finest beaches. You'll also visit Anne of Green Gables Farmhouse, the setting for Lucy Maude Montgomery's much-loved book.
DAY 7: Charlottetown - Moncton.
Leave Charlottetown by way of the eight-mile Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick. Tonight, an unmissable experience with an optional lobster cruise, where you haul in a lobster trap, learn cooking techniques and savour a complete lobster dinner served on board.
DAY 8: Moncton - Miramichi.
First stop today is the Irving Eco-centre, which was developed to help preserve 'La Dune de Bouctouche', a twelve kilometre sand spit which stretches across Bouctouche Bay. Visit the Olivier Soapery, where you will learn the traditional craft of soap making from the 19th century during your behind the scenes guided tour of the museum and workshop. Afterwards continue to Miramichi, located at the mouth of the world famous salmon-angling Miramichi River.
DAY 9: Miramichi - Fredericton.
Today, travel to Fredericton, New Brunswick's capital, for an orientation tour taking in Christ Church Cathedral and the historic Garrison District. After lunch continue to the St John River Valley and Kings Landing Historical Settlement, a recreation of a loyalist village 150 years ago. The evening is at leisure.
DAY 10: Fredericton - St Andrews - Saint John.
Prepare for an adventure this morning, starting at quaint St Andrews by-the-Sea where you'll embark on a whale-watching trip amid dramatic seascapes and scenic lighthouses in the Bay of Fundy, often described as one of the most intriguing places on earth. It has a host of over 20 species of whale including Minkes, Finbacks, Humpbacks and the rare Right Whale. Afterwards, time to enjoy the shops lining Water Street, before following the beautiful Fundy Coast to Saint John. The rest of the day is free, so why not visit the Old City Market to see the colourful local food and crafts at a traditional Farmer's Market?
DAY 11: Saint John - Hopewell Rocks - Halifax.
Today?s route takes you through the remarkable region of Fundy National Park en route to the city of Halifax. On the way, you'll stop at Hopewell Rocks, the site of the world's highest and wildest tides, which can rise to an incredible 52 feet - the height of a four-storey building. In the evening arrive in Halifax, Nova Scotia's modern capital.
DAY 12: Halifax - Peggy's Cove - Lunenburg - Halifax.
Hug the craggy coastline this morning en route to one of Canada's most photographed locations, the overwhelmingly beautiful Peggy's Cove, overlooked by North America's only lighthouse with a post office. Next stop is Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Old Town Lunenburg, founded in 1753, is an outstanding example of British colonial settlement. During your free time, why not see historic buildings and stately heritage homes that add to the unique charm of Lunenburg's tree-lined streets or visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, home of Canada's most famous tall ship, Bluenose II (a replica of the original). This evening is at your leisure.
DAY 13: Halifax - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK, or extend your stay on the Ocean Train to Montreal.
DAY 14: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 1,500 ft.
Accommodation on Tour
Halifax: The Lord Nelson; Baddeck: Inverary Resort; Charlottetown: Best Western Charlottetown; Moncton: Crowne Plaza Moncton Centreville; Miramichi: Rodd Miramichi River Lodge; Fredericton: Ramada Hotel; Saint John: Holiday Inn Express.
Whale Watching
A fascinating included cruise of the Bay of Fundy. Canada's east coast is the summer feeding ground for Minke, Humpback, Finback and the Right Whale, harbour porpoises and Atlantic white-sided dolphins.
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Canadian Coastal Adventure
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What's Included
- Flights UK - Halifax - UK
- Accommodation on tour in a twin room with private facilities
- Services of a tour director on tour and local representative at other times
- Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
- Transfers between overseas airports and hotels
- All local and airport taxes/service charges
- Single share option no supplement to pay
Holiday highlights
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park
- Prince Edward Island National Park
- St Andrews by the Sea Whale-watching cruise
- Fundy National Park
- Hopewell Rocks
- Lunenburg UNESCO World Heritage Site
Departures from
- London Heathrow
Departures between
06 Jun 2012 to 05 Sep 2012
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