Enchanting Canadian Maritimes

Price Includes

• - An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• - Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• - All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• - All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• - Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• - Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• - Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• - All transport and transfers shown
• - Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• - Optional Experiences and free time
• - On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

• - 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• - 9 Breakfasts (B)
• - 3 Dinners (D)
• - 3 Lunchs (L)

• Join your Local Specialist this morning for Halifax sightseeing. Discover the history, people and places that have made Halifax one of North America's most unique and captivating destinations.
• Enjoy a docent-led visit of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic located in the heart of Halifax's historic waterfront. From small craft boatbuilding to World War Convoys, the Days of Sail to the Age of Steam, the Titanic to the Halifax Explosion, you'll discover the stories, events and people that have come to define Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea.
• Experience part of Canada's history on a guided tour of this 19th-century Citadel. Understand why this strategic hilltop location with a sweeping view of downtown Halifax was chosen as the fort destined to protect the city. Step back in time to learn what it was like for soldiers and their families to live and work in the historic fort.
• Enjoy the dramatic coastal views and highland scenery offering an endless source of artistic inspiration as you wind along the Cabot Trail through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Unspoiled natural beauty and sweeping coastal vistas provide a mesmerizing backdrop and stops along the Cabot Trail.
• Pay tribute to one of the world's most famous inventors at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Get a rare glimpse into the extraordinary heart and mind of a world-famous inventor whose genius helped shape the modern world.
• Join a Local Specialist for an exploration of Prince Edward Island and its natural beauty and charm, including a National Park adorned with sand dunes, beach grass and red sandstone cliffs.
• See why Prince Edward Island inspired the beloved children's classic Anne of Green Gables. Visit Green Gables Heritage place and blend the real life experiences of local author Lucy Maud Montgomery with images of the idyllic farmstead from her blockbuster 1908 novel.
• Travel to mainland New Brunswick over the engineering marvel Confederation Bridge. It is the longest bridge in the world over ice-covered waters and at its highest point, reaches 60 meters above sea level.
• Journey south to the Bay of Fundy in search of the world's highest tides. Join another Local Specialist and visit the magnificently eroded Hopewell Rocks Park and enjoy a rare opportunity to walk on the ocean floor (dependent on tides).
• Enjoy a visit to Grand-Pré National Historic Site and UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll delve into the history of the Le Grand Dérangement, a tragic event in Acadian history that has shaped the vibrant culture of modern-day Acadians. The National Historic Site commemorates the Grand-Pré area as a center of Acadian settlement.
• Join a Local specialist and explore Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World heritage site brimming with local history, folklore and 18th century and Victorian architecture.
• Delve into the rich fishing heritage of Nova Scotia when you visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. The museum has floating vessels, an extensive aquarium, and a large exhibit complex.

• Dive Into Culture with a foot-stomping Ceilidh evening celebrating the Celtic heritage
• Head to the waters of Shediac Bay, where we'll celebrate all things lobster with our Local Specialist. Get a closer look at Acadian culture while diving into the lobster fishery, learning about old fishing techniques that helped shape the way of life of the region. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch of lobster served local style on board the boat (weather permitting).
• Visit Bent Ridge Winery, a charming boutique winery nestled in the picturesque countryside. Taste a delightful selection of handcrafted wines that showcase the region's distinct terroir and winemaking expertise.

• Explore the legends & traditions of the Mi'kmaq people during a visit to this morning. Mi'kmaq music, and a beautiful open foyer with skylights and wonderful pieces of art on display. From there, the visit will continue with a 6-screen multimedia presentation that provides an overview of Mi'kmaq history in their nature themed theater.

• From the marble floors of the grand lobby to its barrel-vaulted ceilings, the Rodd Charlottetown exudes historic elegance. Admire the thoughtful details that Canadian National Railway Hotels are known for at this hotel built in 1931. You'll appreciate the original Victorian interiors combined with modern amenities like the heated indoor pool, for a decadent stay right in the heart of Charlottetown.

• Connect with Locals over an exclusive Be My Guest lunch at the oldest tourist accommodations on Prince Edward Island, run by the Shaw family for four generations.

Optional Experiences

Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.

Unlock the beauty of Cape Breton on a scenic boat tour on a double deck cruiser. With everything taken care of, step aboard your comfortable vessel offering you enclosed and open-air seating. Then you’re off – cruising the Bras d’Or Lakes enjoying views of the Bell Estate, bird sanctuaries and places of historical significance while your Captain and crew share an educational and entertaining narrative. Learn the history of Baddeck from the Mi'kmaq peoples to Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell.