Canadian Maritimes and Coastal Wonders featuring the Cabot Trail
Halifax Regional Municipality, Peggys Cove, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Cape Breton, Baddeck, Cabot Trail, Dalvay by the Sea, Charlottetown, Saint John
From the nautical beauty of Peggy’s Cove to the rugged splendor of the Cabot Trail, the Maritimes will enchant you. Choose how you explore Lunenburg – at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic or on a locally guided walking tour. Partake in a PEI tradition with a supper of fresh lobster and mussels. Visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum and learn about potato farming. See the 4-story-high Hopewell Rocks. Savor a traditional Maritimes seafood feast beside the Bay of Fundy, where some of the world's highest tides are recorded. Don’t miss the rugged beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and rich seafaring history of Canada’s amazing Maritime Provinces.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
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All on-tour transportations and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
Itinerary
Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.
The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS
Explore the picture-perfect region known as Canada’s Maritime Provinces. Venture along its rugged and pristine beauty, all while getting to know its Acadian, Mi’kmaq, and Gaelic cultures. Settle into Halifax with a free evening.
The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS
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Dinner
Included
Stunning landscapes await. Head to one of the most picturesque spots in all of Canada – Peggy’s Cove. Set along the Atlantic coast, the cove is home to a historic lighthouse that offers incredible views of the surrounding area. Continue to Halifax, exploring its charming downtown on a tour highlighting the waterfront, Public Gardens, Spring Garden Road, and the famous Citadel. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS
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Experience the small fishing village of Mahone Bay before traveling along the beautiful Lighthouse Route towards Lunenburg. Choose how you explore this town because it’s your choice! Delve into the local heritage at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic -OR- embark on a locally-guided walking tour to discover Lunenburg’s unique architecture. End your day back in Halifax for an evening on your own. Today breakfast will be included.
Inverary Inn Resort, Baddeck, NS
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Dinner
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Start your morning at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre to learn about the Mi’kmaq lineage and Glooscap legends. Travel the Canso Causeway on the way to stunning Cape Breton Island. You’ll spend time at the Gaelic College, where you’ll see a brief kilt-making demonstration and learn a few handy Gaelic phrases. Join in the fun of a “milling frolic,” singing a Gaelic song and tapping to the rhythm. This evening, enjoy a dinner of local flavors. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Explore the Cabot Trail and fall in love with its rugged terrain.
Inverary Inn Resort, Baddeck, NS
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Lunch
Included
Set off for a full-day exploration of the Cabot Trail. Fall in love with its rugged terrain and spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the famed St. Peter’s Church in Cheticamp. Enjoy a picnic lunch in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Take in the quaint charms of nearby fishing communities along the coast, including the lovely Neil’s Harbour. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
The Holman Grand Hotel, Charlottetown, PEI
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Explore the amazing range of inventions on display at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Afterward, take a short ferry ride to Prince Edward Island, the “Land Cradled on the Waves.” Arrive in Charlottetown with time to explore this fascinating city on your own. Today breakfast will be included.
The Holman Grand Hotel, Charlottetown, PEI
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Get to know the rolling landscapes of Prince Edward Island, the backdrop of the acclaimed novel, Anne of Green Gables. Arrive in Cavendish and view Prince Edward Island National Park’s pristine beaches. Visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum to learn the craft of potato farming from a farmer, with a first-hand lesson on the island’s leading agricultural industry. This evening, pick up your shell crackers for an essential lobster supper including PEI mussels. Hone your technique with a lesson on how to crack and eat lobster. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Hilton Saint John, Saint John, NB
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Leave Prince Edward Island behind as you cross the Confederation Bridge. Travel along the shoreline to the amazing Hopewell Rocks.* A New Brunswick icon, these flowerpot-shaped rocks were carved by the Fundy tides and rise 4-stories-high at low tide, only to disappear into tiny islands after the tide rolls back in. Continue to the city of Saint John where you’ll enjoy a 2-night stay in the bustling waterfront area. Today breakfast will be included.
*During your visit to Hopewell Rocks, the walk on the ocean floor may not be available based on the timing of the tides.
Savor a traditional Maritimes lobster feast at the Fundy Trail.
Hilton Saint John, Saint John, NB
Breakfast,
Lunch
Included
Greet the awe-inspiring Fundy Trail early this morning. Stop along the way to take in an endless stretch of breathtaking vistas. Sample authentic Maritimes dulse (seaweed) and fiddleheads, accompanied by traditional fiddle music. Savor a traditional seafood feast at a restaurant on the world-famous Bay of Fundy. On your way back, gaze out your window at St. Martin’s covered bridges. The rest of the day is yours back in Saint John. Perhaps you’ll decide to join an optional walking food tour highlighting Saint John’s history and flavors. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS
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Dinner
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Onboard a ferry for Nova Scotia, make a stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site. Uncover the complex history of the Acadian people. Continue on to Halifax and enjoy time for yourself before a farewell dinner, toasting to the end of your Maritimes journey. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Today you depart the Maritimes, taking home countless memories of this coastal wonderland. Today breakfast will be included.
Itinerary featured is for May 2025 - October 2025 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on April 24, 2025 travel date.
Single supplement from $1,000.
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