11 Days | Highlands, islands, wild tides and good times in the Maritimes
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Experience the charms of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island on an 11-day exploration of Canada’s Maritime provinces. Discover the rocky shores of Peggy’s Cove and the Skyline Trail of Cape Breton. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg, shop for locally made Mi’kmaq arts and crafts, get to know historic Charlottetown and visit the home of Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy dinner on board a working lobster boat, and meet with a Mi’kmaq guide. You’ll soon see why this corner of Canada is so beloved by all who visit.
Trip overview
![Map of Best Of The Canadian Maritimes including Canada](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt73e78a5a0a66abf8/64f757993499ca61ec7b375c/SESMC-2023.gif?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
- Start
- Halifax, Canada
- Finish
- Saint John, Canada
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Canada
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- SESMC
- Walk the stunning coastal trails of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and follow the Skyline Trail mountain pass out to sweeping sea views.
- Meet a Prince Edward Island fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel dinner on his private property along the shore.
- Meet with a Mi'kmaq guide at Lennox Island to learn how to make bannock and listen to traditional stories.
- Hear the stories behind “Anne of Green Gables” with a walking tour through Cavendish, where L.M. Montgomery drew her inspiration.
- Cruise the waters of Shediac Bay on board a lobster boat, with a hands-on demonstration of lobster fishing and a delicious, locally caught lunch.
- This trip involves a fair amount of walking, so having sturdy footwear is recommended. While this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s essential to be at least moderately fit if you want to partake in all activities.
Itinerary
Inclusions
10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Private Vehicle
Hotel (8 nights), Lodge (2 nights)
- Lunenburg - Guided walking tour
- Lunenburg - Mahone Bay & Blue Rocks
- Peggy’s Cove – Rock Walk
- Millbrook - Mi'kmac Cultural & Heritage Centre
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Hike
- Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Entrance Fee)
- Charlottetown - Leader-led orientation walk
- Points East Coastal Drive – Mussel and Lobster Shore Boil
- Charlottetown-Leader Lead Walking Tour
- Charlottetown – Upstreet Craft Brewing Beer Tasting
- Prince Edward Island National Park
- Cavendish – Bottle House Leader Led Tour
- Thunder Cove Beach
- Cavendish – Green Gables Heritage Place
- Lennox Island First Nation Experience
- Summerside – Lobster Boat Cruise with Lunch
- Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park - Walk
- Bay of Fundy - Fundy National Park
- Bay of Fundy - Cap Enrage
Dates and availability
Important notes
1.Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 10am. Please make your own way to the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
2. Please be careful when booking flights from Saint John; make sure you fly from Saint John, New Brunswick [YSJ]. Please do not book flights from St. John's, Newfoundland [YYT] as this is in another province.
3.Check out of the hotel is at 10am. If you could like to spend more time in Saint John we can happily request you additional nights - please speak to your booking agent.
4.A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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