Maritimes Explorer

Maritimes Explorer
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Highlights

Admire Prince Edward Island’s rolling hills and red sand beaches

Visit the village of Peggy's Cove with its famous lighthouse

Witness the world's highest tides in the Bay of Fundy

Drive the Cabot Trail around Cape Breton's stunning coastline

Enjoy freshly caught Atlantic Ocean seafood

Stay in the charming seaside resort of St Andrews
Why this trip...

Explore at leisure
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Overview
Embrace the beauty of the Maritimes on this comprehensive self drive-itinerary. Discover spectacular coastal scenery, charming fishing villages and the magnificent national parks of Kejimkujik, Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton.
Your journey will take you through some of the most stunning areas of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Explore national parks, sample the local seafood and enjoy spectacular coastal drives as you make your way around Canada's Maritime Provinces. Highlights will include the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg, the famous Hopewell Rocks, shaped by some of the world's highest tides, and beautiful Prince Edward Island National Park. There is also time to drive the renowned Cabot Trail, a stunningly scenic drive around Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island, backed by the Cape Breton Highlands.
This itinerary includes a mixture of accommodation from city hotels to boutique inns and picturesque resorts.
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 (145 km)
From the city of Halifax head south to Lunenburg, visiting Peggy's Cove along the way. Peggy's Cove is a small village with houses built right into the granite rock and a lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic. Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a lovingly restored Victorian era town that begs you to wander and explore.
From the city of Halifax head south to Lunenburg, visiting Peggy's Cove along the way. Peggy's Cove is a small village with houses built right into the granite rock and a lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic. Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a lovingly restored Victorian era town that begs you to wander and explore.



Day 2 Day 2 Lunenburg - Annapolis Royal (133 km)
Cross the peninsula and make a stop at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, renowned for its hiking trails, wilderness lakes and rivers. Park interpretive staff conduct outings on foot to reveal the natural history of the area, including the Mi'kmaq petroglyphs. Continue along to Annapolis Royal.
Cross the peninsula and make a stop at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, renowned for its hiking trails, wilderness lakes and rivers. Park interpretive staff conduct outings on foot to reveal the natural history of the area, including the Mi'kmaq petroglyphs. Continue along to Annapolis Royal.
Day 3 Annapolis Royal - St. Andrews (214 km, plus 3hr ferry)
Depart Annapolis Royal and drive to Digby to board the ferry to Saint John, continue west along the Fundy Coastal Drive. This dramatically scenic drive introduces you to the Bay of Fundy, one of the Marine Wonders of the World. Arrive in St. Andrews, one of Canada's most beautiful seaside resorts.
Depart Annapolis Royal and drive to Digby to board the ferry to Saint John, continue west along the Fundy Coastal Drive. This dramatically scenic drive introduces you to the Bay of Fundy, one of the Marine Wonders of the World. Arrive in St. Andrews, one of Canada's most beautiful seaside resorts.

Day 4 St. Andrews
This resort combines historic sites, with charming studios and galleries, fine-dining restaurants and simple cafes, making it a wonderful spot for a day of relaxation. In addition to many attractions, including Kingsbrae Gardens and the Blockhouse National Site, St. Andrews is a popular spot for whale watching, sea kayaking or sailing trips out in to the Bay of Fundy.
This resort combines historic sites, with charming studios and galleries, fine-dining restaurants and simple cafes, making it a wonderful spot for a day of relaxation. In addition to many attractions, including Kingsbrae Gardens and the Blockhouse National Site, St. Andrews is a popular spot for whale watching, sea kayaking or sailing trips out in to the Bay of Fundy.
Day 5 St. Andrews - Saint John (107 km)
Drive east to the city of Saint John, famous for its Reversing Falls Rapids - a colossal, tidal tug-of-war between the Bay of Fundy and the Saint John River. Twice daily at high tide, the powerful Fundy waters roar into the Saint John River where a titanic clash of natural forces causes the river flow to reverse direction.
Drive east to the city of Saint John, famous for its Reversing Falls Rapids - a colossal, tidal tug-of-war between the Bay of Fundy and the Saint John River. Twice daily at high tide, the powerful Fundy waters roar into the Saint John River where a titanic clash of natural forces causes the river flow to reverse direction.
Prices and Departures
Price from £1,930 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.
What's Included
- Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
- Car rental throughout
- Lobster picnic dinner
- Historic sites admission to the following: Alexander Graham Bell, Fort Anne, Fortress of Louisbourg, Grand-Pre, Halifax Citadel, Kejimkujik, Port-Royal, Green Gables House, Prince Edward Island National Park, Carleton Martello Tower, Fort Beausejour, Monument Lefebvre and St Andrews Blockhouse
- Ferry from Digby to Saint John & Woods Island to Caribou
- 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
- No surcharge guarantee
- Full financial protection
This itinerary starts from £1,930 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. |
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