Nova Scotia, Prince Edward & Cape Breton
COACH TOUR: Discover the highlights of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island on this 8-day group tour, starting and ending in Halifax. Explore the picturesque village of Peggy's Cove and the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg. Learn about Mi'kmaq culture before crossing to Prince Edward Island. Tour Charlottetown and the scenic North Shore, including the Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place. Continue to Cape Breton Island, visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, and experience the stunning Cabot Trail. End with a visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg before returning to Halifax.
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Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Tour Overview
Duration
8 daysStarts
HalifaxEnds
HalifaxRange
HandpickedTour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour leaderGroup Size
Min 2 / Max 48Minimum age
12 yrs, accompanied by an adultDeparts
SundaysHotel Rating
3 star hotelsCountries
CanadaArrival Transfer
NoDeparture Transfer
NoMeals included
Breakfast: 7, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 3Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Tour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Halifax!
Day 1 - Welcome to Halifax!
Arrive in Halifax and check in to our accommodation, conveniently located in the heart of this lively and cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic Ocean. This evening, join your tour guide and fellow travellers at a welcome meeting, to discuss our upcoming adventure.
Day 2 - Peggy's Cove & Lunenberg
Day 2 - Peggy's Cove & Lunenberg
Halifax - Peggy's Cove - Lunenberg - Halifax. Today, we experience the rustic charm of the famous fishing village of Peggy's Cove, where we enjoy breakfast with a view of one of the world’s most photographed lighthouses. We then journey along the south shore to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, renowned for its Grand Banks fishing schooners. An included walking tour allows us to explore one of the best-preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and we visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to discover the town’s rich seafaring heritage.
Day 3 - Halifax to Charlottetown
Day 3 - Halifax to Charlottetown
Halifax - Charlottetown. We can learn about the indigenous Mi'kmaq people at the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre this morning, before we cross the Confederation Bridge. This is the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge, taking us to Prince Edward Island. We settle into our Charlottetown accommodation for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance featuring local talent at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (subject to change based on the theatre schedule).
Day 4 - Prince Edward Island sightseeing
Day 4 - Prince Edward Island sightseeing
This morning is at leisure - you can enjoy a lie in, or head out to explore the capital of Prince Edward Island at your own pace. A complimentary walking tour of the city is offered too.
In the afternoon, we tour the picturesque north shore of the island, passing by stunning red cliffs, pristine white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes, and lush green fields within Prince Edward Island National Park. We also visit the Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, which inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novels. In the evening, we enjoy true Maritime hospitality at an included traditional hall-style lobster supper. The freshest of the fresh, guaranteed!
Day 5 - Charlottetown to Baddeck
Day 5 - Charlottetown to Baddeck
Charlottetown - Baddeck. We take the ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia and continue to Cape Breton Island, often called the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway.
Upon arrival, we enjoy an included sightseeing boat tour on the the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake. We are staying in the charming village of Baddeck for the next two nights.
Day 6 - The Cabot Trail
Day 6 - The Cabot Trail
Baddeck - Cape Breton Highlands National Park - Baddeck. Today, we embark on one of North America’s most breathtaking drives as we explore the Cabot Trail. This route winds around the rocky beauty of Cape Breton’s northern shore and ascends to the remarkable plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Scenic lookouts offer unforgettable views of the island’s rugged coastline, so we’ll keep our cameras ready. We also visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where we can learn of the many accomplishments of the genius who made his home on the island.
Day 7 - Baddeck to Halifax
Day 7 - Baddeck to Halifax
Baddeck - Halifax. Today after breakfast, we visit the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, an impressive reconstruction representing one-fifth of the 1744 New France settlement. We travel along the shore of Bras d'Or Lake to reach the mainland, then return to Halifax for our final night in the Maritimes.
Day 8 - Goodbye Nova Scotia
Day 8 - Goodbye Nova Scotia
Our tour comes to an end today, after a final breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Tour Reviews
Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.
Post tour Accomodation - Halifax Airport
Double
Twin
Single
Pre tour Accomodation - Downtown Halifax
Double
Twin
Single
Pre tour Accomodation - Halifax Airport
Double
Twin
Single
Post Tour Accomodation - Downtown Halifax
Double
Twin
Single
Additional Excursions
Enhance your tour with these optional extras, helping you to get the most from your adventure.
Halifax Airport Transfer (Private Town Car/SUV)
R 1,675
per passengerGuiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Hotels
If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.
Guiding Style
Coach tour (max 48)
Prices & Dates
All departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. 'Twin/Double' prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by anyone wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room. There is no room sharing on this tour.
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