Enchanting Canadian Maritimes
10 day Escorted Tour – from £3500 £3150
With flights from £3800
Immerse yourself in history, culture and natural beauty of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick on this wonderful tour of Canada’s eastern provinces.
Highlights:
- Enjoy an evening of traditional music on Cape Breton Isalnd
- Follow the Cabot Trail, one of the world’s most scenic drives
- Visit Charlottetown and Green Gables on Prince Edward Island
- Explore the Bay of Fundy and Hopewell Rocks
- Visit picturesque Peggy’s Cove on St. Margaret’s Bay
Your Itinerary
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Learn the art of living the good life as you brace yourself for crisp sea breezes and hearty Nova Scotian hospitality in Halifax, your launch pad to an effortless discovery of Canada’s Maritimes. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax
Day 2 – Halifax
Join your local specialist for morning Halifax sightseeing followed by a guided visit of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. From small craft boatbuilding to World War convoys, the days of sail to the age of steam, the Titanic to the Halifax explosion, you’ll discover the stories, events and people that have come to define Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea. Then, join your local specialist for an exploration of the Citadel National Historic Site, built in the mid-18th Century to defend the town from various enemies. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax
Day 3 – Baddeck
Explore the legends and traditions of the Mi’kmaq people during a visit to the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre. Traverse the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island and arrive in the village of Baddeck. Later, get ready for a foot-stomping Ceilidh celebration this evening as you encounter first-hand the Celtic heritage of the region with an evening of traditional music and songs.
Silver Dart Lodge, Baddeck
Day 4 – Cabot Trail
Today, enjoy the dramatic coastal views and highland scenery offering an endless source of artistic inspiration as you wind through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Unspoiled natural beauty and sweeping coastal vistas provide a mesmerising backdrop for our drive along the Cabot Trail. We keep an eye out for moose and bald eagle as we travel in search of whales in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Return to Baddeck later for some time at leisure.
Silver Dart Lodge, Baddeck
Day 5 – Charlottetown
This morning, we pay tribute to one of the world’s most famous inventors at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, then cross the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. Pass pastoral landscapes and gabled farmhouses en route to Charlottetown. Our Stays With Stories was built in 1931 and reflects such luxurious features as barrel-vaulted ceilings and a grand lobby. Tonight, enjoy a Regional Dinner at the PEI Preserve Company.
Rodd Charlottetown
Day 6 – Prince Edward Island
Join a local specialist for an exploration of Prince Edward Island, starting with Prince Edward Island National Park and a visit to the literary landmark of Green Gables. Step back in time to a simpler life when you Connect With Locals over lunch overlooking the beauty of Brackley Bay. You’ll learn about the property’s history from the current proprietor of the island’s oldest running tourist accommodation, run by the same family for four generations.
Rodd Charlottetown
Day 7 – Shediac Bay & Hopewell Cape
We travel to New Brunswick, crossing the Northumberland Strait via the engineering feat that is Confederation Bridge. Head to the waters of Shediac Bay, where we’ll celebrate all things lobster with our local specialist. Get a closer look at Acadian culture, learning about old fishing techniques that helped shape the way of life of the region. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch of lobster served local style on board the boat (weather permitting). We journey south to the Bay of Fundy in search of the world’s highest tides. Join another local specialist to visit the magnificently eroded Hopewell Rocks and enjoy a rare opportunity to walk on the ocean floor (tide permitting). Our overnight stop is in the port city of Saint John.
Hilton Saint John
Day 8 – Digby
We leave the cliffs and coves of Saint John behind this morning to board a ferry to cross the Bay of Fundy to Digby. Stopping at Grand-Pré National Historic Site, a UNESCO Heritage Site, we delve into the history of the Le Grand Dérangement, a tragic event in Acadian history that has shaped the vibrant culture of modern-day Acadians. Later, we’ll dive into culture with a tour and tasting at the Bent Ridge Winery.
Oak Island Resort, Lunenberg
Day 9 – Lunenburg
Join a local specialist who will reveal insights into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg. Delve into the rich fishing heritage of Nova Scotia when you visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, then see real Tall Ships. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening.
Oak Island Resort, Lunenberg
Day 10 – Peggy’s Cove
This morning, breathe in the fresh ocean air and share in the inspiration enjoyed by painters and photographers who visit Peggy’s Cove on St. Margaret’s Bay. We arrive back in Halifax at approximately 12:00 midday, where you’ll head to the Stanfield International Airport or consider extending your stay in Halifax.
Your Itinerary
You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights and activities before or after your Canadian Maritimes tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1
| Welcome to Halifax
Learn the art of living the good life as you brace yourself for crisp sea breezes and hearty Nova Scotian hospitality in Halifax, your launch pad to an effortless discovery of Canada’s Maritimes. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax
Day 2
| Halifax
Join your local specialist for morning Halifax sightseeing followed by a guided visit of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. From small craft boatbuilding to World War convoys, the days of sail to the age of steam, the Titanic to the Halifax explosion, you’ll discover the stories, events and people that have come to define Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea. Then, join your local specialist for an exploration of the Citadel National Historic Site, built in the mid-18th Century to defend the town from various enemies. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax
Day 3
| Baddeck
Explore the legends and traditions of the Mi’kmaq people during a visit to the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre. Traverse the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island and arrive in the village of Baddeck. Later, get ready for a foot-stomping Ceilidh celebration this evening as you encounter first-hand the Celtic heritage of the region with an evening of traditional music and songs.
Silver Dart Lodge, Baddeck
Day 4
| Cabot Trail
Today, enjoy the dramatic coastal views and highland scenery offering an endless source of artistic inspiration as you wind through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Unspoiled natural beauty and sweeping coastal vistas provide a mesmerising backdrop for our drive along the Cabot Trail. We keep an eye out for moose and bald eagle as we travel in search of whales in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Return to Baddeck later for some time at leisure.
Silver Dart Lodge, Baddeck
Day 5
| Charlottetown
This morning, we pay tribute to one of the world’s most famous inventors at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, then cross the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. Pass pastoral landscapes and gabled farmhouses en route to Charlottetown. Our Stays With Stories was built in 1931 and reflects such luxurious features as barrel-vaulted ceilings and a grand lobby. Tonight, enjoy a Regional Dinner at the PEI Preserve Company.
Rodd Charlottetown
Day 6
| Prince Edward Island
Join a local specialist for an exploration of Prince Edward Island, starting with Prince Edward Island National Park and a visit to the literary landmark of Green Gables. Step back in time to a simpler life when you Connect With Locals over lunch overlooking the beauty of Brackley Bay. You’ll learn about the property’s history from the current proprietor of the island’s oldest running tourist accommodation, run by the same family for four generations.
Rodd Charlottetown
Day 7
| Shediac Bay & Hopewell Cape
We travel to New Brunswick, crossing the Northumberland Strait via the engineering feat that is Confederation Bridge. Head to the waters of Shediac Bay, where we’ll celebrate all things lobster with our local specialist. Get a closer look at Acadian culture, learning about old fishing techniques that helped shape the way of life of the region. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch of lobster served local style on board the boat (weather permitting). We journey south to the Bay of Fundy in search of the world’s highest tides. Join another local specialist to visit the magnificently eroded Hopewell Rocks and enjoy a rare opportunity to walk on the ocean floor (tide permitting). Our overnight stop is in the port city of Saint John.
Hilton Saint John
Day 8
| Digby
We leave the cliffs and coves of Saint John behind this morning to board a ferry to cross the Bay of Fundy to Digby. Stopping at Grand-Pré National Historic Site, a UNESCO Heritage Site, we delve into the history of the Le Grand Dérangement, a tragic event in Acadian history that has shaped the vibrant culture of modern-day Acadians. Later, we’ll dive into culture with a tour and tasting at the Bent Ridge Winery.
Oak Island Resort, Lunenberg
Day 9
| Lunenburg
Join a local specialist who will reveal insights into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg. Delve into the rich fishing heritage of Nova Scotia when you visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, then see real Tall Ships. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening.
Oak Island Resort, Lunenberg
Day 10
| Peggy’s Cove
This morning, breathe in the fresh ocean air and share in the inspiration enjoyed by painters and photographers who visit Peggy’s Cove on St. Margaret’s Bay. We arrive back in Halifax at approximately 12:00 midday, where you’ll head to the Stanfield International Airport or consider extending your stay in Halifax.
This Tour Includes
Departure Dates
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Flights & More
With FREEDOM, you can book your Enchanting Canadian Maritimes escorted tour and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.
You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:
- Extra nights in Halifax before or after your tour
- A Boston or New York city stay before you fly home
Next Step
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Enchanting Canadian Maritimes
10 day Escorted Tour – from £3500 £3150
With flights from £3800
All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room, and include meals where shown. Please call Freedom Destinations to confirm departure dates and availability. Seasonal variations may apply.