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Enchanting Canadian Maritimes
Feast on fresh Atlantic lobster, hear local stories of the sea and seek out wildlife on the Cabot Trail and Gulf of the St. Lawrence. On this nine-day tour of Canada, explore wind-swept sea cliffs,...
Feast on fresh Atlantic lobster, hear local stories of the sea and seek out wildlife on the Cabot Trail and Gulf of the St. Lawrence. On this nine-day tour of Canada, explore wind-swept sea cliffs, centuries-old towns and the hearty way of life of the Nova Scotians. You’ll even visit famed Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick and explore the legends and traditions of the Indigenous Mi'kmaq people.
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Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Halifax, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Prince Edward Island National Park, Hopewell Rocks, Lunenburg and Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
- Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Green Gables Heritage Place, Peggy's Cove, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a Celtic Ceilidh
- Cruise on Shediac Bay (weather dependent)
- Scenic Drive along Cabot Trail and across the Confederation Bridge
- See Confederation Bridge
How You'll Travel
- Deluxe coach travel
- Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
- 4-star stays
Iconic Experience
- Halifax: 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.
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic: 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.
- Halifax: 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.
- Baddeck: Join a foot-stomping evening at a Cape Breton ceilidh, with local musicians performing traditional Gaelic music on fiddle, guitar and piano. You’ll hear songs and stories that reflect the island’s culture and heritage. Enjoy oatcakes with tea or coffee, then sample local drinks like Glenora Whisky, Nova Scotian wine, cider and spirits.
- Cabot Trail: 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.
- Baddeck: 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.
- Prince Edward Island: 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.
- Prince Edward Island: 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.
- Shediac: Head to the waters of Shediac Bay, where you'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).
- New Brunswick: 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.
- Hopewell Cape: 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).
- Lunenburg: 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.
- Lunenburg: 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.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Halifax: 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. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Trafalgar Difference
- Charlottetown: 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.
Be My Guest
- Charlottetown: Join a member of the Shaw family for lunch at the oldest tourist accommodations on Prince Edward Island, run by the family for four generations.
- Tour
- Canada
- Trafalgar
- Country Explorer
- Regional Explorer
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar
- Start City
- Halifax (NS)
- End City
- Halifax (NS)
- Duration (Days)
- 9
- Activity Level
- Regional Explorer
Highlights
- Country Explorer
- Regional Explorer
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | USD 3,825 | June 6, 2027 | June 14, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,825 | June 6, 2027 | June 14, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,647 | June 6, 2027 | June 14, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,482 | June 6, 2027 | June 14, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,825 | June 13, 2027 | June 21, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,825 | June 13, 2027 | June 21, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,647 | June 13, 2027 | June 21, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,482 | June 13, 2027 | June 21, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,725 | June 20, 2027 | June 28, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,725 | June 20, 2027 | June 28, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,550 | June 20, 2027 | June 28, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,380 | June 20, 2027 | June 28, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,825 | June 27, 2027 | July 5, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,825 | June 27, 2027 | July 5, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,647 | June 27, 2027 | July 5, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,482 | June 27, 2027 | July 5, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,825 | July 4, 2027 | July 12, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,825 | July 4, 2027 | July 12, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,647 | July 4, 2027 | July 12, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,482 | July 4, 2027 | July 12, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,825 | July 11, 2027 | July 19, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,825 | July 11, 2027 | July 19, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,647 | July 11, 2027 | July 19, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,482 | July 11, 2027 | July 19, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,825 | July 18, 2027 | July 26, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,825 | July 18, 2027 | July 26, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,647 | July 18, 2027 | July 26, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,482 | July 18, 2027 | July 26, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,825 | July 25, 2027 | August 2, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,825 | July 25, 2027 | August 2, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,647 | July 25, 2027 | August 2, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,482 | July 25, 2027 | August 2, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,825 | August 1, 2027 | August 9, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,825 | August 1, 2027 | August 9, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,647 | August 1, 2027 | August 9, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,482 | August 1, 2027 | August 9, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,725 | August 8, 2027 | August 16, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,725 | August 8, 2027 | August 16, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,550 | August 8, 2027 | August 16, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,380 | August 8, 2027 | August 16, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,825 | August 15, 2027 | August 23, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,825 | August 15, 2027 | August 23, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,647 | August 15, 2027 | August 23, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,482 | August 15, 2027 | August 23, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,825 | August 22, 2027 | August 30, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,825 | August 22, 2027 | August 30, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,647 | August 22, 2027 | August 30, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,482 | August 22, 2027 | August 30, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,825 | August 29, 2027 | September 6, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,825 | August 29, 2027 | September 6, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,647 | August 29, 2027 | September 6, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,482 | August 29, 2027 | September 6, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,125 | September 5, 2027 | September 13, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,125 | September 5, 2027 | September 13, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,947 | September 5, 2027 | September 13, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,782 | September 5, 2027 | September 13, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,275 | September 12, 2027 | September 20, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,275 | September 12, 2027 | September 20, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,068 | September 12, 2027 | September 20, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,037 | September 12, 2027 | September 20, 2027 |
Day by day
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Day 1
Hello Halifax
Learn the art of living the good life as you brace yourself for crisp sea breezes and hearty Nova Scotian hospitality in Halifax, your launch pad to an effortless discovery of Canada’s Maritimes. Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening for dinner. Locations: Halifax
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Day 2
Discover the Maritime History of Halifax
Join your Local Specialist for morning Halifax sightseeing followed by a guided visit of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. 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 and people that defined Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea. Then, go on a guided exploration of the Citadel National Historic Site, built in the mid-18th century to defend the town from various enemies. Locations: Halifax
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Day 3
Hear the Legends of Nova Scotia
Explore history and living traditions on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience discovering the legends of the Indigenous Mi’kmaq people during a visit to the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Center. Traverse the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island and arrive in the village of Baddeck, named from the Mi’kmaq word “Abadak” meaning “place with an island near. This evening, join a traditional Cape Breton ceilidh with live Gaelic music, local drinks and regional flavors. Locations: Halifax, Baddeck
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Day 4
Traverse the Cabot Trail
Today, enjoy the dramatic coastal views and highland scenery offering an endless source of artistic inspiration as you wind through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Unspoiled natural beauty and sweeping coastal vistas provide a mesmerizing backdrop for your drive along the Cabot Trail. Keep an eye out for moose and bald eagles as you travel in search of whales in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Return to Baddeck later for free time to explore the town. Locations: Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail, Baddeck
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Day 5
Tease Your Taste Buds on Prince Edward Island
This morning, pay tribute to one of the world’s most famous inventors at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site getting a glimpse into his mind and seeing his inventions spanning airplanes and kites, to deaf education and artificial respiration. Unlock his legacy exploring artifacts, photos and full-scale replicas that mark his career as an engineer, inventor, scientist, and humanitarian. Then cross the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. Pass pastoral landscapes and gabled farmhouses en route to Charlottetown. Your Stays With Stories at the Rodd Hotel was built in 1931 and reflects such luxurious features as barrel-vaulted ceilings and a grand lobby. Tonight, enjoy a dinner at the PEI Preserve Company. Locations: Baddeck, Wood Islands, Charlottetown
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Day 6
Uncover the History of Prince Edward Island
Join a Local Specialist for an exploration of Prince Edward Island, starting with Prince Edward Island National Park, and a visit to the literary landmark of Green Gables, made famous in the children's books by L.M. Montgomery. Step back in time to a simpler life over a Be My Guest experience lunch overlooking the beauty of Brackley Bay. Learn about the property’s history from the current proprietor of the island’s oldest running tourist accommodation, Robbie Shaw, run by the same family for four generations. Locations: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island National Park, Charlottetown
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Day 7
Get Your Lobster Fix at Shediac Bay
Travel to New Brunswick, crossing the Northumberland Strait via the engineering feat that is the Confederation Bridge. Head to the waters of Shediac Bay, where you’ll celebrate all things lobster with your Local Specialist. Get a closer look at Acadian culture while diving into the lobster industry, learning about old fishing techniques that helped shape the way of life of the region. Then, enjoy a delicious lobster lunch served local style on board the boat (weather permitting). Journey south to the Bay of Fundy in search of the world’s highest tides. Join another Local Specialist to visit the eroded Hopewell Rocks and enjoy a rare opportunity to walk on the ocean floor (tide permitting). Your overnight stop is in the port city of Saint John. Locations: Charlottetown, Shediac, Hopewell Cape, Saint John
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Day 8
See The Fishing Heritage Of Lunenburg
Leave the cliffs and coves of Saint John behind this morning to board a ferry to cross the Bay of Fundy to Digby. In UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, join a tour with a Local Specialist walking past 18th-century and Victorian architecture as your guide shares folklore and local facts. Then delve into Nova Scotia’s rich fishing heritage visiting the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and see real tall ships. On any given day, you may see a launch of a model schooner or learn how to hook mats or spin wool. Continue on to Halifax to relive the highlights of your trip over a dinner with your fellow travelers this evening. Locations: Saint John, Lunenburg, Halifax
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Day 9
Enjoy the Ocean Breeze at Peggy's Cove
This morning, breathe in the fresh ocean air and share in the inspiration enjoyed by painters and photographers who visit Peggy's Cove on St. Margaret's Bay. Arrive back in Halifax at approximately 12:00 pm, where you'll head to Stanfield International Airport or consider extending your stay in Halifax. Locations: Halifax, Peggy's Cove, Halifax