From Nova Scotia, sharing the legends and fables from old fisherman at Peggy’s Cove; follow train track at Halifax to aware immigration history; discover the red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping dunes and Green Gables story at Prince Edward Island. Driving on the road to explore the fresh salt air, unspoiled nature, gourmet seafood, and warm hospitality, this will be on your bucket list at scenic coastal.
7 days 6 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, 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.
Today, you will be taking the ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia, visit the town of Pictou which is known as the birthplace of “New Scotland”, back to Halifax.
This morning, driving back to Halifax International Airport, return your rental car and your maritime journey concludes today.
