Maritimes Magic

18-Day, 4-Star Holiday from £3,990 pp (Flights Included)

 

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Halifax (Nova Scotia)
South Shore – Lunenburg and The Lighthouse Route (Nova Scotia)
Western Bay of Fundy – Digby and Annapolis Royal (Nova Scotia)
Saint John and The Fundy Coast (New Brunswick)
Prince Edward Island
Pictou and the Northumberland Shore (Nova Scotia)
Cape Breton & The Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia)
The Eastern Shore – Halifax to Charlos Cove (Nova Scotia)
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Day 1
Fly from the UK to Halifax today and enjoy your first views of the magnificent harbour with a stroll along the waterfront boardwalk.
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Day 2
You have a full day to enjoy the sights of Halifax. We highly recommend a visit to the Museum of Immigration, which tells the story of European settlers in the province. Later on, take a wander around the lovely botanical gardens or visit the historic Citadel.
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Day 3
Start your journey eastwards and wind your way along the coast as far as Liscomb. Scenic Highway 7 takes you through a number of remote settlements and past some beautiful, sweeping beaches. It’s a long day, but take your time and enjoy off-the-beaten-path Nova Scotia.
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Day 4
Continue your journey east onto Cape Breton Island, crossing the Canso Causeway and making your way along the southern side of Bras d’Or Lake. Skirt the town of Sydney and head to the historic town of Louisbourg, tucked in the southeastern corner of the island.
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Day 5
You have the day free around Louisbourg. The fortress is well worth a visit to learn about the history of the warring English and French settlers, and at the other end of town, there is a lovely walk from the famous lighthouse along the coastal trail.
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Day 6
Backtrack through Sydney and pick up the famous Cabot Trail, which takes you along the eastern side of the Cape Breton peninsula. Wind your way as far as Ingonish today, where you will see the rolling hills and impressive headlands of the national park stretching out before you.
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Day 7
Spend the day exploring the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton National Park as you wind your way around Chéticamp on the western side. You will pass a few small settlements where you’ll find interesting galleries and cafés, and have the opportunity to explore several fantastic walking trails along the way.
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Day 8
Continue your drive today to Pictou on the Northumberland Shore. Take the leisurely route via Inverness Beach and Port Hood before returning across the Canso Causeway, then head through Antigonish and New Glasgow to Pictou. This afternoon, visit the historic immigrant ship Hector.
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Day 9
From nearby Caribou, take the Wood Islands ferry across to Prince Edward Island and make your way to the laid-back town of Charlottetown.
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Day 10
Spend the day exploring Charlottetown and Prince Edward Island. There are a number of provincial parks and lighthouses dotted around the coast. You could also visit Cavendish on the north coast, the setting for the famous Anne of Green Gables books.
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Day 11
Cross the impressive Confederation Bridge into New Brunswick and head to Shediac, where you will find the famous giant lobster statue on the waterfront. This afternoon, board a lobster cruise, where you will learn how to catch and cook a fresh lobster!
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Day 12
You have a free day today, and we recommend visiting nearby Hopewell Rocks—impressive sea stacks that rise from the seafloor at low tide but only reveal their tops at high tide. A day ticket will give you access throughout the day, so you can enjoy the views at both high and low tide.
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Day 13
Today you head inland and make your way past Moncton and eastward to Fredericton. On the way, consider stopping at Kings Landing Historical Settlement, an open-air museum that recreates life in 19th-century New Brunswick with authentic buildings, costumed interpreters, and hands-on activities. Enjoy the afternoon exploring Fredericton; perhaps take a river cruise or a leisurely stroll along the riverside walk.
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Day 14
Drive to Saint John and take the ferry across the Bay of Fundy to Digby in Nova Scotia. From here, it’s a short drive to the charming town of Annapolis Royal.
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Day 15
Spend the day in the former Nova Scotia capital of Annapolis Royal, exploring the various heritage sites.
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Day 16
Take a drive through Kejimkujik National Park today to Liverpool on the south coast. Take a short detour into the park and enjoy a walk or picnic lunch by Kejimkujik Lake. Once in Liverpool, turn east and wind your way along the coast to Lunenburg.
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Day 17
Lunenburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brimming with colourful buildings and a fascinating maritime heritage. Take a guided walk this morning and enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring the town.
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Day 18
This stretch of your journey takes you to Peggy’s Cove. Take a short sightseeing boat trip around the harbour and capture photos of this beautiful landmark. Afterwards, head to Halifax for your evening flight home.
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Everything we do is tailor-made; our itineraries are just suggestions to give you an idea of what is possible. Please contact us so we can tailor the perfect holiday exclusively for you.

The Maritime provinces of Eastern Canada offer a delightful combination of sweeping coastal landscapes, colourful fishing villages, scenic river valleys, excellent wildlife viewing, and a rich cultural heritage. This itinerary is a gentle self-drive route, giving you a lovely overview of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Along with the diverse landscapes, tranquil towns, and numerous white weatherboard lighthouses that the Maritimes are famous for, you will find yourself immersed in a melting pot of cultures, with many national sites that provide insight into the historic land battles that have shaped the region and the lives of European settlers. There are several places where you can go whale watching, and Cape Breton also has one of the highest concentrations of moose in the country. But, possibly more than all of this, the laid-back and friendly locals are what truly make a trip to this part of the country a memorable one.

2 nights Halifax – 1 nights Liscombe – 2 nights Louisbourg – 2 nights Cape Breton – 1 night Pictou – 2 nights Prince Edward Island – 2 nights Shediac – 1 night Fredericton – 2 nights Annapolis Royal – 2 nights Lunenburg

 

When to go:

June - September

Weather:

Average Temperature: 10 - 23°C
Rainfall: 95 mm per month

Flight time:

Approximately 7 hours from London

Testimonials:

“Wonderful wildlife and excursions”

Mr & Mrs J


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