Atlantic Discovery
Atlantic Discovery
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Highlights
Explore Prince Edward Island’s rolling hills and red sand beaches
Drive the stunning Cabot Trail around Cape Breton
Cruise in search of humpbacks, minkes and right whales
Wander around the picturesque town of Lunenburg
Visit Canada’s birthplace at Charlottetown
Stroll through the village of Peggy's Cove with its famous lighthouse
Why this trip...
Explore at leisure
With the route, transport and accommodation sorted, each day offers the freedom to explore
Well-researched route
We've put our years of experience into creating this well-paced itinerary that includes the places we know you'll enjoy
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This itinerary can be tailor made to suit you and is intended to give you a guideline of what is possible in a given timeframe
Overview
Enjoy a leisurely journey around charming Nova Scotia and Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, following a circular route from Halifax. With picturesque fishing villages, scenic hiking trails and fabulous seafood, the Maritime Provinces are the ideal setting for a relaxing self-drive holiday.
From historic Halifax travel south, taking in remote lighthouses and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Town Lunenburg. Enjoy a whale watching excursion with the chance to see fin, minke and humpback whales and marvel at the world’s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy. During your journey you'll have the chance to learn more about the history of this fascinating corner of Canada, which has been influenced by Acadian, French and Celtic settlers.
Explore Prince Edward Island, perhaps best known for being the home of the fictional character Anne of Green Gables. It's also home to historic Charlottetown, and the newly opened Island Walk which provides 700kms of easy, well maintained hiking trails that circle the entire island. A stroll along a short section may reveal red sandy beaches, rolling farmland, rural villages and panoramic sea views.
Your holiday ends with a scenic drive around Cape Breton’s renowned Cabot Trail. The Cabot Trail is just under 300kms in length and follows the coastline of northern Nova Scotia. Tiny fishing villages, local galleries and quirky museums hug the coast, whilst the Cape Breton Highlands National Park stretches right across the island from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Atlantic Ocean, offering numerous hiking opportunities amongst lakes and forests.
Itinerary
The itinerary shown is an example of this self-drive holiday. We have many other hotels and route recommendations which can be tailored to your requirements. Please discuss with our Travel Specialists who can put together a bespoke itinerary for you.
Day 1 Halifax - Lunenburg
Your self-drive adventure begins upon collection of your rental car and the scenic drive to Lunenburg, perhaps enjoying a detour to see Peggy’s Cove’s much-photographed lighthouse en route. Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a lovingly restored Victorian town that begs you to wander and explore.
Your self-drive adventure begins upon collection of your rental car and the scenic drive to Lunenburg, perhaps enjoying a detour to see Peggy’s Cove’s much-photographed lighthouse en route. Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a lovingly restored Victorian town that begs you to wander and explore.
Day 2 Lunenburg - Annapolis Royal
Cross the island via Kejimkujik National Park, renowned for its hiking trails and scenic canoeing on wilderness lakes and rivers. Park interpretive staff conduct outings on foot to reveal the natural history of the area, including the Mi’kmaq pretoglyphs. Continue to Annapolis Royal.
Cross the island via Kejimkujik National Park, renowned for its hiking trails and scenic canoeing on wilderness lakes and rivers. Park interpretive staff conduct outings on foot to reveal the natural history of the area, including the Mi’kmaq pretoglyphs. Continue to Annapolis Royal.
Day 3 Whale watching on the Bay of Fundy
Today drive along 65 km along the Digby Neck to experience a whale watching excursion on the nutrient rich waters of the Bay of Fundy. You may see finback and minkes, humpbacks or even the rare North Atlantic right whale. Return to Annapolis Royal this afternoon, where you may wish to visit Fort Anne.
Today drive along 65 km along the Digby Neck to experience a whale watching excursion on the nutrient rich waters of the Bay of Fundy. You may see finback and minkes, humpbacks or even the rare North Atlantic right whale. Return to Annapolis Royal this afternoon, where you may wish to visit Fort Anne.
Day 4 Annapolis Royal - Wolfville
Make time to stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, commemorating the Grand-Pré area as a centre of Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755, and the Deportation of the Acadians, which began in 1755 and continued until 1762. The Domaine de Grand Pré is a fantastic winery in the area and well worth a visit.
Make time to stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, commemorating the Grand-Pré area as a centre of Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755, and the Deportation of the Acadians, which began in 1755 and continued until 1762. The Domaine de Grand Pré is a fantastic winery in the area and well worth a visit.
Day 5 Wolfville - Charlottetown
You will cross the 13km long Confederation Bridge as you head over to Prince Edward Island today.
You will cross the 13km long Confederation Bridge as you head over to Prince Edward Island today.
Prices and Departures
Price from £1,579 excluding flights
Airfares start from around £550 per person and are quoted separately to the holiday price. When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
Note: Airfares tend to be cheaper the earlier you book.
What's Included
- Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
- Car rental throughout
- 7 breakfasts
- Whale watching cruise on the Bay of Fundy
- Historic Sites Pass including admission to Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site, Fort Anne, Fortress of Louisbourg, Grand-Pre, Halifax Citadel, Port-Royal, Kejimkujik, Green Gables House and Prince Edward Island National Park
- Ferry from Woods Island to Caribou
- 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
- No surcharge guarantee
- Full financial protection
Prices
This itinerary starts from £1,579 per person, based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom in standard hotels, and rental of an intermediate vehicle. Prices may vary depending on departure date. Please contact us for a detailed quote based on your preferred travel dates, vehicle category and style of accommodation, or to tailor this itinerary.You may also like
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