Enchanting Canadian Maritimes
From CAD $5,311 Was CAD $5,902
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Group Tour
Easy
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(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Feast on fresh Atlantic lobster, hear local stories of the sea and seek out wildlife on the Cabot Trail and Gulf of the St. Lawrence. On this nine-day tour of Canada, explore wind-swept sea cliffs, centuries-old towns and the hearty way of life of the Nova Scotians. You’ll even visit famed Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick and explore the legends and traditions of the Indigenous Mi'kmaq people.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Charlottetown: Join a member of the Shaw family for lunch at the oldest tourist accommodations on Prince Edward Island, run by the family for four generations.
Dive into Culture
- Shediac: 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 while diving into the lobster fishery, 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).
Iconic Experience
- Halifax: Join your Local Specialist this morning for Halifax sightseeing. Discover the history, people and places that have made Halifax one of North America's most unique and captivating destinations.
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic: Enjoy a docent-led visit of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic located in the heart of Halifax's historic waterfront. 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.
- Halifax: Experience part of Canada's history on a guided tour of this 19th-century Citadel. Understand why this strategic hilltop location with a sweeping view of downtown Halifax was chosen as the fort destined to protect the city. Step back in time to learn what it was like for soldiers and their families to live and work in the historic fort.
- Baddeck: Enjoy a foot-stomping Ceilidh evening celebrating the Celtic heritage
- Cabot Trail: Enjoy the dramatic coastal views and highland scenery offering an endless source of artistic inspiration as you wind along the Cabot Trail through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Unspoiled natural beauty and sweeping coastal vistas provide a mesmerizing backdrop and stops along the Cabot Trail.
- Baddeck: Pay tribute to one of the world's most famous inventors at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Get a rare glimpse into the extraordinary heart and mind of a world-famous inventor whose genius helped shape the modern world.
- Prince Edward Island: Join a Local Specialist for an exploration of Prince Edward Island and its natural beauty and charm, including a National Park adorned with sand dunes, beach grass and red sandstone cliffs.
- Prince Edward Island: See why Prince Edward Island inspired the beloved children's classic Anne of Green Gables. Visit Green Gables Heritage place and blend the real life experiences of local author Lucy Maud Montgomery with images of the idyllic farmstead from her blockbuster 1908 novel.
- New Brunswick: Travel to mainland New Brunswick over the engineering marvel Confederation Bridge. It is the longest bridge in the world over ice-covered waters and at its highest point, reaches 60 meters above sea level.
- Hopewell Cape: Journey south to the Bay of Fundy in search of the world's highest tides. Join another Local Specialist and visit the magnificently eroded Hopewell Rocks Park and enjoy a rare opportunity to walk on the ocean floor (dependent on tides).
- Lunenburg: Join a Local specialist and explore Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World heritage site brimming with local history, folklore and 18th century and Victorian architecture.
- Lunenburg: Delve into the rich fishing heritage of Nova Scotia when you visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. The museum has floating vessels, an extensive aquarium, and a large exhibit complex.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Halifax: Explore the legends & traditions of the Mi'kmaq people during a visit to this morning. Mi'kmaq music, and a beautiful open foyer with skylights and wonderful pieces of art on display. From there, the visit will continue with a 6-screen multimedia presentation that provides an overview of Mi'kmaq history in their nature themed theater.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Halifax, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Prince Edward Island National Park, Hopewell Rocks, Lunenburg
- Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Green Gables Heritage Place, Peggy's Cove, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Confederation Bridge, enjoy Celtic heritage with a foot stomping Celidh Celebration
- Cruise on Shediac Bay (weather dependent)
- Scenic Drive along Cabot Trail and across the Confederation Bridge
- See Confederation Bridge
Trafalgar Difference
- Charlottetown: From the marble floors of the grand lobby to its barrel-vaulted ceilings, the Rodd Charlottetown exudes historic elegance. Admire the thoughtful details that Canadian National Railway Hotels are known for at this hotel built in 1931. You'll appreciate the original Victorian interiors combined with modern amenities like the heated indoor pool, for a decadent stay right in the heart of Charlottetown.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34609
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 251.313B
Starts: Halifax (NS), Canada
Finishes: Halifax (NS), Canada
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5,311 ($590 /day)
Itinerary
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 travelers this evening for dinner.
Accommodation: Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax
Meals: Dinner
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 and people that defined Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea. Then, go on a guided exploration of the Citadel National Historic Site, built in the mid-18th century to defend the town from various enemies.
Accommodation: Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax
Meals: Breakfast
Explore history and living traditions on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience discovering the legends of the Indigenous Mi’kmaq people during a visit to the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Center. Traverse the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island and arrive in the village of Baddeck. Named from the Mi’kmaq word “Abadak” meaning “place with an island near,” this coastal town is so cute that Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, built two summer homes in town.
Accommodation: Silver Dart Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 mesmerizing backdrop for your drive along the Cabot Trail. Keep an eye out for moose and bald eagles as you travel in search of whales in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Return to Baddeck later for free time to explore the town.
Accommodation: Silver Dart Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, pay tribute to one of the world’s most famous inventors at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site getting a glimpse into his mind and seeing his inventions spanning airplanes and kites, to deaf education and artificial respiration. Unlock his legacy exploring artefacts, photos and full-scale replicas that mark his career as an engineer, inventor, scientist, and humanitarian. Then cross the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. Pass pastoral landscapes and gabled farmhouses en route to Charlottetown. Your Stays With Stories at the Rodd Hotel was built in 1931 and reflects such luxurious features as barrel-vaulted ceilings and a grand lobby. Tonight, enjoy a dinner at the PEI Preserve Company.
Accommodation: Rodd Charlottetown
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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, made famous in the children's books by L.M. Montgomery. Step back in time to a simpler life over a Be My Guest experience lunch overlooking the beauty of Brackley Bay. Learn about the property’s history from the current proprietor of the island’s oldest running tourist accommodation, Robbie Shaw, run by the same family for four generations.
Accommodation: Rodd Charlottetown
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Travel to New Brunswick, crossing the Northumberland Strait via the engineering feat that is Confederation Bridge. Head to the waters of Shediac Bay, where you’ll celebrate all things lobster with your Local Specialist. Get a closer look at Acadian culture while diving into the lobster industry, learning about old fishing techniques that helped shape the way of life of the region. Then, enjoy a delicious lobster lunch served local style on board the boat (weather permitting). Journey south to the Bay of Fundy in search of the world’s highest tides. Join another Local Specialist to visit the eroded Hopewell Rocks and enjoy a rare opportunity to walk on the ocean floor (tide permitting). Your overnight stop is in the port city of Saint John.
Accommodation: Hilton Saint John
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Leave the cliffs and coves of Saint John behind this morning to board a ferry to cross the Bay of Fundy to Digby. In UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, join a tour with a Local Specialist walking past 18th century and Victorian architecture as your guide shares folklore and local facts. Then delve into Nova Scotia’s rich fishing heritage visiting the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and see real Tall Ships. On any given day, you may see a launch of a model schooner or learn how to hook mats or spin wool. Continue on to Halifax to relive the highlights of your trip over a dinner with your fellow travelers this evening.
Accommodation: Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 pm, where you'll head to the Stanfield International Airport or consider extending your stay in Halifax.
Meals: Breakfast
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Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
This was an amazing experience. Both *Personal information removed by Feefo* and driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* took real good care of us. They were very aware of each person. We were busy, we saw a-lot while learning a great deal. There were enough breaks throughout the day for bathroom, food etc. I would not hesitate booking with Trafalgar again. This was my first bus tour. I give highly recommendation to *Personal information removed by Feefo* who never stopped as well as driver *Personal information removed by Feefo*, that big coach just seemed to be part of him. A real smooth ride Thanks to all *Personal information removed by Feefo*
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Terence Timms - Traveled, June 2024
Highly Recommend. A very well organized tour. Trafalgar was a great way to experience Nova Scotia. We were very fortunate to have excellent weather and a fabulous guide and driver, in a very comfortable bus. The small towns and beautiful scenery were wonderful. There is so much to see in Nova Scotia, and we saw all the big ticket points of interest. It was fairly well paced and our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo*, always let us know where we could seek out good seafood or entertainment whenever we stopped. I would of liked to have had a bit more time at Peggy's Cove.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2024
Heather Pedersen - Traveled, June 2024
My amazing Maritime Excursion. Everything is handled so well to keep things stress free and running smoothly. There is great attention to detail. It really is enchanting! The scenery was beautiful and I learned so much more about my country’s history. Our guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable and entertaining. She made all of us on the bus feel like family and we had lots of fun. She and *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our driver, kept us all on schedule so we could see as much as possible. The hotels were great as were all the included meals. I would definitely recommend Trafalgar to anyone and will for sure tour with them again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/18/2024
Robert Ring - Traveled, June 2024
Fishing villages of Nova Scotia. Trafalgar provide experienced leaders who can cope with the day by day changes that occur. Most of the experiences are included in the tours. I liked that there weren’t lots of extras to be added to our tour. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was an experienced and friendly tour leader. We saw exactly why we had chosen to tour for, small fishing villages and life in east Canada rather than the big cities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Rachel Mccauley - Traveled, July 2024
Great experience. I loved the ease of traveling by bus with Trafalgar. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was super friendly and knowledgeable. I only wish we could have spent a little more time in some of the locations but understand time constraints.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/14/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
The trip was very good. Well organized. Tour guide and bus driver did a great job.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Maritime Tour. Good service - not fully handy accessible. The sights we saw were great! Long travel days. No local guide- they bring on bus two local people for city tours. The tour guide on bus is not local. Some hotels are a bit rustic “ think 70’s” and are a bit from town. The tour coach driver is amazing- the streets are not planned tour bus size! A good overall trip. To really be engaged you need more time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/17/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Impeccable, the Tour Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* and driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* where first class and nothing was too much trouble for them, they went out of their way to make the trip enjoyable for everyone. It was a very good trip encompassing all the main highlights of the Maritimes.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2024
Aaron Weinstein - Traveled, August 2024
Great tour but be prepared to be on bus for long stretches. While I did not have much contact after booking, the service was very good when I did call. This was an excellent trip and *Personal information removed by Feefo* (the tour director) was excellent. *Personal information removed by Feefo* (the bus driver) was also excellent. That being said there were some areas that could be improved. I would not recommend the Hampton Inn in Halifax. I would eliminate the wine tasting as the wines were not very good. The breakfasts could be improved upon The itinerary was very good and *Personal information removed by Feefo* really made the trip special. You have to be prepared to accept a rigid schedule though and you are on the bus a lot
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/20/2024
Dianne Gillick-Thompson - Traveled, July 2024
My Canadian Odyssey. Never having travelled with Trafalgar, I looked for more communication prior to the trip and tried not to worry when it did not come. Everything did fall into place. The Tour Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was marvellous. I had just completed another tour with a different company taking me from Toronto to Montreal (my very first coach tour) and so at the end I was able to compare the two. It was like chalk and cheese. I couldn't believe the comfort of the coach and the Driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was incredible. The communication everyday was perfect. The Maritimes is a very special part of Canada. It has it's own vibe with smaller towns and maybe a slower pace of life. Everyone seems proud of their province and it shows in how clean and green it all is. As to the itinerary, I would have liked an extra day in Baddeck on Cape Breton Island. With taking up the excursion offer it gave no time to actually walk the streets (and shop!) in Baddeck. A similar thing applies to Saint John, where we arrived late afternoon and left early morning (only 1 night) so were not able to fully appreciate the town.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/18/2024
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