Canada
2. Canadian Maritimes Discovery - 9 Days
$170/Person
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Destinations: Halifax, Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail
Ideal for: Cultural travelers, history lovers, coastal explorers, nature enthusiasts
Tour Description
The Canadian Maritimes Discovery is a 9-day immersive journey through Atlantic Canada’s most iconic coastal provinces - Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Rich with rugged shorelines, charming fishing villages, Celtic heritage, and maritime hospitality, this tour highlights the best of East Coast Canada. Perfect for those who enjoy scenic drives, historic sites, seafood delights, and quiet coastal charm, it’s a deep dive into Canada’s maritime soul.
Highlights
- Explore the colorful waterfront and historic citadel of Halifax
- Marvel at the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse
- Discover Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Green Gables Heritage Place on Prince Edward Island
- Drive the world-famous Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island
- Enjoy fresh Atlantic seafood, boat tours, and Acadian culture
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Halifax
Arrive in Halifax, Nova Scotia’s vibrant capital city. Check in to your central hotel and take an evening walk along the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, filled with local restaurants, breweries, and views of tall ships. Optional: Visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Day 2: Peggy’s Cove & Lunenburg Day Tour
Take a scenic drive to Peggy’s Cove, home to one of the world’s most photographed lighthouses. Enjoy the rugged Atlantic coastline and artist galleries. Continue to Lunenburg, a colorful UNESCO-listed town known for its shipbuilding history and the Bluenose schooner. Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic before returning to Halifax.
Day 3: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Cross the Confederation Bridge, the longest in the world over ice-covered waters, to arrive in Charlottetown. Enjoy a walking tour of this historic capital, famous as the birthplace of Canadian Confederation. Dine on PEI mussels, lobster rolls, and fresh oysters.
Day 4: Anne of Green Gables & Cavendish
Travel through PEI’s scenic countryside to Cavendish, home to the Green Gables Heritage Place that inspired L.M. Montgomery’s classic novel. Stroll through the Haunted Woods, visit the Avonlea Village, and relax at Cavendish Beach. Return to Charlottetown for a traditional Ceilidh music performance.
Day 5: Cape Breton Island Bound
Journey to Cape Breton Island, a highland region rich in Gaelic and Acadian heritage. Check in to a cozy inn in Baddeck, overlooking the Bras d'Or Lake. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and enjoy local seafood at a lakeside inn.
Day 6: The Cabot Trail Drive
Embark on a full-day road trip around the legendary Cabot Trail, widely regarded as one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. Stop at Cape Breton Highlands National Park for short hikes, whale-watching viewpoints, and stunning photo ops. Explore Acadian fishing villages like Cheticamp and enjoy a picnic lunch with a view.
Day 7: Louisbourg & Fortress Tour
Visit the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest reconstructed 18th-century French fortified town in North America. Costumed interpreters bring history to life. Learn about colonial life, military strategy, and maritime culture. Optional: Sample period-authentic food at the on-site tavern.
Day 8: Return to Halifax
Drive back to Halifax along the Marine Drive, stopping at charming towns like Sherbrooke or Sheet Harbour. Enjoy your final night in Halifax with a sunset harbor cruise or dinner at Five Fishermen, a local seafood favorite.
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Halifax Stanfield International Airport or continue your Canadian adventure. Depart with a heart full of maritime memories and a camera full of coastal beauty.
Must-Do Activities
- Walk to Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and feel the Atlantic breeze
- Tour the colorful streets and historic docks of Lunenburg
- Visit Green Gables and relive a literary classic
- Drive the entire Cabot Trail with scenic stops
- Explore the reconstructed Fortress of Louisbourg
Accommodation Options
- Halifax: The Prince George Hotel (upscale), The Halliburton (heritage-style boutique)
- Charlottetown: The Great George (charming inn), Delta Hotels by Marriott (modern and central)
- Baddeck: Inverary Resort (lakefront), Telegraph House (historic inn on Main Street)
Why Choose This Tour?
The Canadian Maritimes Discovery tour offers a relaxed yet enriching pace perfect for travelers seeking coastal beauty, warm culture, and stories of seafarers, settlers, and literary legends. From fishing ports to red cliffs, historic forts to lobster feasts, this journey captures the timeless magic of Atlantic Canada.