Driving on the road to explore the fresh salt air, unspoiled nature, gourmet seafood and warm hospitality in the world’s most popular destinations of the Canadian Maritimes. share superstitions, legends, and fables that date back to the rum-running days; let our creation bring you a truly Maritime’s experience.
10 days 9 nights
June – September
Halifax, NS
Pick up your rental car from Halifax International Airport upon arrival, and head to your designated hotel. Halifax is one of Canada’s oldest cities. It’s well known for its maritime history. From the stunning waterfront to the hilltop a star-shaped Citadel, Halifax offers amazing charm a seaside city. Also, Halifax is a major business centre with an eclectic mix of restaurants, pubs, and shopping for you to enjoy.
Explore Halifax starting from Pier 21! This is Canada’s national museum of immigration and an unmissable step to better understand the history of the settlers upon their arrival in Canada. You can see the former ocean liner terminal and immigration shed from 1928 to 1971. Pier 21 is Canada’s last remaining ocean immigration shed. Continue to visit the Maritime Museum to learn Titanic’s real story; walking up the hill to Citadel National Historic Site; step into beautiful Public Garden and Dalhousie University, one of the oldest and the best university in the Atlantic provinces. The best ending with the visit to world-famous Alexander Keith’s Brewery or feast of lobster and plates of seafood cuisine.
Today, you will head to Lunenburg – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunenburg is one of the most accurate surviving examples of a British Colonial Era town. The “Old Town” of Lunenburg is well known for its rich history in ship building and involvement in the fishing industry, the town has some beautiful 17th century colourful houses that make it special. Later, head off to the postcard-perfect Mahone Bay where a trinity of 19th century-built churches represents an iconic cultural landscape of Nova Scotia. Along the coastline, drive into Peggy’s Cove, home to the most photographed lighthouse in all of Canada. Peggy’s Cove erected its first lighthouse in 1868. The one that stands today was built in 1914 and during World War II, it was even used as a radio station for the Royal Canadian Navy. Late afternoon back to Halifax.
Today, drive to the west coast of Nova Scotia. First, stopover at Annapolis Royal and visit Fort Anne which is Canada’s oldest National Historic Site, learning many of the French, Scottish and British history. Later arrive at the scallop capital of the world — Digby, which is where the fresh sea air and passionate Acadian culture combine to form an enchanting and historically rich town. Take time to enjoy scallops with Nova Scotian wine. Late afternoon, catch a ferry to the city on the Bay of Fundy — Saint John, New Brunswick. Take a stroll downtown, Saint John city is a historical landmark architecture; walk through the post-Great Fire residential renaissance, Loyalist Burial Grounds, the City Market, the Stone Church, and the Three Sisters Lamp (a trio of gas lamps that used to guide sailors safely into the harbor).
At Saint John, don’t forget the famous Reversing Rapids to explore the Bay of Fundy to learn about here has the world’s highest tides; then travel through Fundy National Park and arrive at the true natural wonder, Hopewell Rocks. You will marvel at these massive flower-pot shaped formations sculpted by the highest tides on the planet. Later arrive Moncton.
This morning, take photos with the Giant Lobster sculpture at the town of Shediac, known as the “Lobster Capital to the World”, or enjoy a Lobster burger at McDonald’s during July. Later, drive through the Confederation Bridge, the largest continuous multi-span bridge in the world, into Prince Edward Island. You can take photos with the unique, oldest lighthouse in Point Prim and Wood Island or experience true maritime hospitality with traditional “hall-style” lobster for supper.
Today drive, by the red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields as you make your way to Prince Edward Island National Park. Visit the Green Gables Heritage Site, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic “Anne of Green Gables.
This morning, you will take the ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to Cape Breton Island. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island.
Today experience one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America. The Cabot Trail winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Look-offs offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline.
This morning, drive back to Halifax International Airport, return your rental car and your maritime journey concludes today.
