Nova Scotia Escape

14 days

Indicative cost incl. flights:

A typical 4* holiday costs from

£3,100 per person

(Based on two people travelling. Low season can be a lot cheaper, and peak season or 5* hotels can be substantially more expensive.)

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Halifax (Nova Scotia)

The Eastern Shore – Charlos Cove to Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Cape Breton and the Highlands (Nova Scotia)

Pictou and the Northumberland Shore (Nova Scotia)

Eastern Bay of Fundy and the Annapolis Valley (Nova Scotia)

Western Bay of Fundy – Digby and Annapolis Royal (Nova Scotia)

South Shore – Lunenburg and The Lighthouse Route (Nova Scotia)

Day 1

Fly from the UK to Halifax today. The boardwalk along the waterfront is the ideal place to start your time here, with a selection of shops, food huts and lovely views of the harbour.

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 the European settlers to the province. Later on, have a wander around the lovely botanical gardens or visit the historic Citadel.

Day 3

Collect a hire car from the downtown depot and wind your way along the southern coastline to Charlos Cove. Scenic Highway 7 takes your 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-track Nova Scotia.

Day 4

Continue your journey east on to 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 make your way to the historic town of Louisbourg, tucked in the south-eastern corner of the island.

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.

Day 6

Backtrack through Sydney and pick up the famous Cabot Trail which takes you along the eastern side of the Cape Breton peninsula. Wiggle your way as far as Ingonish today, where you will see the rolling hills and impressive headlands of the National Park reaching out before you.

Day 7

Spend the day exploring the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton National Park as you wind your way around the Cheticamp on the western side. You will pass a few little settlements where you will find interesting galleries and cafés and have the opportunity to explore a number of fantastic walking trails as you go around.

Day 8

A final day to either explore the western side of Cape Breton or simlpy relax around Cheticamp.

Day 9

Continue your drive today to Pictou on the Northumberland Shore. Take the leisurely road via Inverness Beach and Port Hood before returning across Canso Causeway then heading through Antigonish and New Glasgow to Pictou. This afternoon visit the historic migrant ship Hector.

Day 10

From Pictou you may your way to the impressive Bay of Fundy. Once you have passed Truro we recommend taking a small detour via Burncoat Head which has one of the highest tides in the world. At low tide you can walk on the ochre coloured sands of the ocean floor and look for the myriad tiny marine life in the rock pools. From here continue on to Wolfville.

Day 11

You have a free day in Wolfville. Visit Grand Pre National Historic Site, the site of the first Acadian settlers to the province and a very tranquil spot. There are also a number of vineyards in the area so you could enjoy a tasting at one of these.

Day 12

Meander along the coast to Annapolis Royal. Spend the afternoon exploring some of the charming buildings and historic sites here.

Day 13

Take a drive through Kejimkujik National Park today to Liverpool on the south coast. Take the short detour in to park and enjoy a walk or picnic lunch on Kejimkujik Lake. Once at Liverpool you tun east and wind your way along the coast to Lunenburg. Take an informative walking tour this afternoon.

Day 14

Continue along the coast today and stop at Peggy’s Cove to take a short, sightseeing boat trip around the harbour and take photos at this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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.

If you are looking for a holiday with a combination of beautiful scenery, fantastic food and wine, interesting wildlife, a bit of cultural history and friendly locals then Nova Scotia is a great option. The province has lighthouse littered seascapes, rolling inland hills, frolicking whales, fantastic sea-food and a burgeoning wine industry. Additionally its manageable size means you don’t have to drive for too long before discovering the next fantastic spot.

2 nights Halifax – 1 night Charlos Cove – 2 nights Louisbourg – 2 nights Ingonish (Cape Breton) – 1 nights Cheticamp – 1 nights Pictou – 2 nights Wolfville – 1 night Annapolis Royal – 1 night Lunenburg

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