Canada | Tour Code: 11625
Experience the unspoiled nature, warm hospitality, and coastal charm of Atlantic Canada on this 11-day self-drive journey.
Overview
Experience the fresh salty air, unspoiled nature, rich history and warm hospitality of Atlantic Canada on this comprehensive 11-day Canadian Maritimes road trip. Traveling through Lunenburg, Annapolis Royal, Wolfville and Charlottetown, you'll encounter National Parks, National Historic Sites, museums and more, all set to the tune of Canada's eclectic east coast. Enjoy sightseeing, whale watching and learning about Canada's history, ending with time on the Cabot Trail and in Nova Scotia's capital, Halifax.
From Halifax, you will head to the restored Victorian town of Lunenburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Stop by Peggy’s Cove along the way featuring the renowned Peggy’s Point Lighthouse with impressive views over the Atlantic and small houses built directly on wave-washed boulders.
Cross the peninsula stopping at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, known for its hiking trails and incredible canoeing on wilderness lakes and rivers. Drive along Digby Neck and enjoy a spectacular whale watching excursion and marvel at the world’s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy then take some time to explore the beautiful sea-side community of Annapolis Royal and the impressive Fort Anne.
Head across the 13km long Confederation Bridge to Charlottetown, the site of Canada’s birthplace, and the capital of Canada’s Prince Edward Island. Take in some fresh ocean breeze on a lobster tour and try your hand at lobstering whilst learning about the world of lobster fishing on Prince Edward Island. Explore sand dunes, beaches and Green Gables, the fictional home of Anne from the novel “Anne of Green Gables”.
Take a ferry crossing then drive to Cape Breton Island, a little piece of Scotland in North America. Enjoy scenic hiking trails and explore the fabulous Cabot Trail around Cape Breton Island for awe-inspiring views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Discover the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, a “living museum” complete with costumed interpreters who re-enact daily life from the French colonial period. Enjoy a full day’s scenic drive back to Halifax where your journey comes to an end.
Additional Information
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