Explore Canada’s Atlantic seacoast on this scenic vacation to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Your trip begins and ends in Halifax, with charming fishing villages, natural wonders, and breathtaking vistas in between. Set out for New Brunswick and the Bay of Fundy, site of the world’s highest and most dramatic tides and home to Hopewell Rocks, giant sandstone formations carved by years of tidal erosion. Spend two nights in Saint John, Canada’s oldest incorporated city, established by royal charter in 1785. Explore the charming and historic town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea and take an optional whale-watching cruise. Travel across the 8-mile Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island, famous for its seafood, potatoes, and red sand beaches, for a two-night stay in Charlottetown. Visit Green Gables Heritage Place the setting of the beloved novel, Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy a ferry ride back to Nova Scotia, then continue on to Cape Breton Island for a two-night stay in the town of Baddeck. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum with exhibits tracing the many achievements of this great inventor who spent the last years of his life there. Keep your camera ready as you travel along the Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic drives in the world, stopping at vistas and lookouts in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, which resembles the coastal landscapes of Scotland. You’ll return to the city of Halifax for a two-night stay and take a day excursion to visit the quaint fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, home to one of Canada’s most photographed lighthouses. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, with its rich maritime heritage and home of the first planned British Colonial settlement in North America. From stunning scenery, charming towns, natural wonders, and historical sites—this trip has it all!
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!Your Tour Includes:• Entrance fee and guided sightseeing in Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park, Fundy National Park, Prince Edward Island National Park and Cape Breton Highlands National Park• Orientation tour of Saint John and St. Andrews-by-the-Sea• Confederation Bridge crossing• Guided sightseeing in Prince Edward Island and Halifax• Admittance fee to Green Gables Heritage Place• Ferry crossing from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia• Admittance fee to Alexander Graham Bell Museum• Driving the scenic Cabot Trail
Notes: • Enjoy the fall colors of the Canadian Maritimes on our special Fall Foliage departures in September (if Mother Nature permits).
Welcome to Halifax! Upon arrival enjoy some time at leisure to relax or explore on your own. Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6pm this afternoon in the lobby to answer any questions
Day 2
Depart Halifax for Hopewell Rocks located along the shores of the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world, which rise and fall up to 52 feet. Visit Fundy National Park before traveling to Saint John for a two-night stay
Day 3
Travel south and take an orientation tour of the charming seaside resort of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. Have time to explore the historic downtown with its quaint shops and Market Square or visit Kingsbrae Gardens, named one of Canada’s Top Ten Public Gardens. Or take home a whale of a tale on an optional whale-watching and wildlife cruise!
Day 4
See the Saint John River, home to Reversing Falls, a natural tidal phenomenon, before leaving Saint John and driving across 8-mile-long Confederation Bridge, Canada's longest bridge, to Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island. Tonight is at leisure. Perhaps don a bib and pass the butter at an optional lobster supper!
Day 5
Tour the island with a Local Guide and see sandy beaches and wind-swept dunes at Prince Edward Island National Park. Stop at the seaside port of North Rustico to learn about its famous fishing industry and visit Green Gables Heritage Place, setting for the Anne of Green Gables novels. Afternoon is at leisure
Day 6
Board a ferry and cross Northumberland Strait for Nova Scotia. Arrive in Baddeck, Gateway to the Cabot Trail, on the shores of Bras d’Or Lake. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site to see exhibits tracing the great achievements of the inventor of the telephone
Day 7
Journey on the world-famous Cabot Trail, a spectacular scenic highway with panoramic views of rugged cliffs, deep valleys, forested slopes, and the North Atlantic and Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enter Cape Breton Highlands National Park, with landscapes resembling Scottish coastal regions. Return to Baddeck for an evening at leisure
Day 8
Depart Baddeck and return to Halifax. Take a city tour with highlights that include the Public Gardens, Canadian Forces Base, the country’s largest military base and home of the Royal Canadian Navy Atlantic Fleet, and Fairview Lawn Cemetery, final resting place for over one hundred victims of the Titanic. Remainder of the day is at leisure
Day 9
Start the day with a visit to picturesque Peggy’s Cove with its historic lighthouse, the most photographed in Canada. Then stop at Acadian Maple Products and learn about the history and production of pure Nova Scotia maple syrup. Continue to Lunenberg, one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the colorful streetscapes of this charming harbor town. Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the rich and diverse fishing heritage and coastal way of life
Day 10
Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation in Halifax with extra nights to explore further.
Accommodations
Halifax
Saint John
Charlottetown
Baddeck
Hotel Halifax Superior First-Class
Chateau Saint John First-Class
Rodd Royalty First-Class
Ceilidh Country Lodge Superior Tourist-Class
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.