Holiday Overview
Experience the Maritimes with its own way of life and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of countryside and city. Learn all about the Scottish, Acadian and Native heritage widely celebrated in the Atlantic Provinces. Get a glimpse of Nova Scotia’s picturesque fishing villages, and see the rugged coastal landscapes along New Brunswick’s shores of the Bay of Fundy. Experience magnificent vistas, thrilling adventures, charming villages and fascinating cities. Highlights include Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton, Bras d’Or Lake, St. Andrews by-the Sea ,Oak Island and Cabot Trail.
2025 Departure Dates
Departure Month | Prices From |
June - 17th | £4699pp |
July - 8th, 22nd | £4699pp |
August - 5th, 26th | £5039pp |
September - 2nd, 16th, 23rd | £4919pp |
October - 7th | £4749pp |
Departure dates based on flights from London, for regional departures contact us for more details.
Atlantic Maritimes Escorted Tour includes:
- Return Flights from the UK
- 12 Nights accommodation
- 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
- Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
- Land transportation by modern tour coach with experienced tour driver
- Local Atlantic tour director throughout dressed in traditional kilt
- Ferry crossing from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia & Ferry crossing from P.E.I. to Nova Scotia (1½ hours)
- Shediac Bay Lobster Dinner Cruise (or lobster dinner in Moncton on Oct 7 departure only)
- Walking tour of Charlottetown
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park
- Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Day 1 - UK to Halifax
Arrive in Halifax and transfer independently to your centrally-located hotel in this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean. Meet your tour director and fellow travellers this evening at a welcome reception.
Overnight in Halifax.
Hotel: Cambridge Suites Halifax or similar
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Cambridge Suites Halifax
Day 2 - Halifax to Moncton
Explore the Bay of Fundy and learn about the world’s highest tides as we travel its colourful coastline to New Brunswick’s bilingual city of Moncton. En route, we visit the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See magnificently exposed layers of rock revealing the world’s most complete fossil record of life in the “Coal Age” of 300 million years ago. After crossing into New Brunswick, an unforgettable culinary experience awaits as we cruise the warm waters of Shediac Bay aboard a lobster boat. Learn about the fishing industry and savour a delicious lobster supper. Arrive in Moncton later in the day.
*Oct 7 departure will include a lobster dinner in Moncton, instead of the Shediac Bay Lobster Dinner Cruise.
Overnight in Moncton. Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Hotel: Crown Plaze Moncton or similar
Day 3 - Moncton to Saint John
Experience a true natural wonder this morning as we visit the Hopewell Rocks on the coast of the Bay of Fundy. Marvel at these massive flower-pot shaped formations sculpted by the highest tides on the planet. We travel through Fundy National Park on to Saint John on the southern New Brunswick coast. After a city tour including the Reversing Falls, we check into our hotel for the evening.
Overnight in Saint John. Breakfast, lunch included.
Hotel: Hilton Saint John or similar
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Hilton Saint John
Day 4 - St Andrews by the Sea/Saint John
Today we enjoy a day trip to picturesque St. Andrews by-the Sea where the quaint charm of this coastal town captivates every visitor. After a whale watching boat tour (weather permitting), the afternoon is yours at leisure to experience the friendly people, beautiful architecture, and rich marine life of this seaside gem at your own pace before we return to Saint John. Overnight in Saint John. Breakfast and lunch included.
Hotel: Hilton Saint John or similar
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Hilton Saint John
Day 5 - Saint John to Annapolis Valley
Enjoy free time in Saint John this morning before we take the ferry back to Nova Scotia; be on the look-out for whales as we cross the Bay of Fundy. Arrive in Digby, the scallop capital of the world, where the fresh sea air and passionate Acadian culture combine to form an enchanting and historically rich town.
Overnight in Annapolis Valley. Breakfast and dinner included.
Hotel: Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa or similar
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Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
Day 6 - Annapolis Valley to Halifax
Today we depart for Halifax, taking time to learn about the French Acadians who established their first settlement in the early 1600’s. We enjoy a local winery tour and tasting before arriving in Halifax for the evening.
Overnight in Halifax. Breakfast included.
Hotel: Cambridge Suites Halifax or similar
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Cambridge Suites Halifax
Day 7 - Halifax
A day of local touring awaits! Discover the rustic charm of the renowned fishing village of Peggy’s Cove where we will enjoy breakfast. Afterwards we journey along Nova Scotia’s South Shore to the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg, home to fleets of Grand Banks fishing schooners. Take a walking tour to fully experience one of the most remarkably preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the town’s famous seafaring heritage.
Overnight in Halifax. Breakfast included.
Hotel: Cambridge Suites Halifax or similar
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Cambridge Suites Halifax
Day 8 - Halifax to Charlottetown
En route to the bridge crossing to Prince Edward Island, we learn about Mi’kmaq culture at the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre. Once only accessible by ferry, we cross over to Prince Edward Island via the Confederation Bridge - the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge.
Overnight in Charlottetown. Breakfast included.
Hotel: Rodd Charlottetown or similar
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Rodd Charlottetown
Day 9 - Charlottetown/Prince Edward Island
Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown or join a complimentary walking tour of the city. This afternoon, our tour of the island drives by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields as we make our way to Prince Edward Island National Park. Before returning to Charlottetown, we visit Green Gables Heritage Site, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic Anne of Green Gables books. We take in a theatre performance this evening by local entertainers at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (a substitution activity may be necessary due to the theatre schedule.) We are treated to true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper before checking into our hotel for the evening.
Overnight in Charlottetown. Breakfast and dinner included.
Hotel: Rodd Chartlottetown or similar
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Rodd Charlottetown
Day 10 - Charlottetown to Baddeck
After breakfast we board a ferry to cross over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to ‘the Scotland of North America’, Cape Breton Island via the Canso Causeway. We visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn about the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island. Afterwards, we arrive at the Bras d’Or Lake and check into our hotel for the evening.
Overnight in Baddeck. Breakfast and dinner included.
Hotel: Inverary Resort or similar
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Inverary Resort
Day 11 - Baddeck/Cabot Trail
Today’s journey takes us along one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America. The Cabot Trail winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Look-outs offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline, creating perfect photo opportunities. Afterwards, we travel to the coast where we enjoy a Baddeck Boat Sightseeing Tour before returning to Baddeck for the evening.
Overnight in Baddeck. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Hotel: Inverary Resort
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Inverary Resort
Day 12 - Baddeck to Halifax
We get a look into the early days of colonial life with a visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. The vivid history of the region comes alive in this accurate reconstruction of one of the major settlements of circa 1744 New France. Roam the streets and chat with authentically costumed guides. After our visit we proceed along the shore of the Bras d’Or Lake to the mainland before continuing on to Halifax for one last night in the Maritimes.
Overnight in Halifax. Breakfast included.
Hotel: Cambridge Suites or similar
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Cambridge Suites Halifax
Day 13 - Halifax to UK
A time for last minute shopping and farewells. Individual transfer to Halifax International Airport in time to check in for your return flight.
Continental breakfast included.
Cambridge Suites Halifax, Nova Scotia
This property is situated in the centre of downtown Halifax, within walking distance to top area attractions, and features first-class accommodations, complete with many exceptional amenities.
Hilton Saint John
The Hilton Saint John is magnificently located on the harbour – part of the Bay of Fundy and a UNESCO Global Geopark Site. The majority of Saint John's best attractions are within walking distance of the Hilton Saint John and the hotel is even connected to the Inside Connection Pedway, allowing guests to explore the city in comfort, whatever the season.
Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa is as rare and majestic as the setting in which it resides. Beautifully situated overlooking the phenomenal Bay of Fundy, the resort offers a refreshing coastal escape for those seeking a quiet retreat to restore spirits, an invigorating setting to perfect your golf swing, a secluded getaway to rekindle romance or an adventure destination to reconnect as a family. Add Digby Pines to your Canada holiday to discover incredible facilities and outstanding amenities amidst a setting so beautiful and inspiring, you'll never want to leave.
Rodd Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Step into historic elegance as you enter the grand lobby with its marble floors and barrel-vaulted ceilings. Built in 1931, the Rodd Charlottetown features the luxurious characteristics and details synonymous with Canadian National Railway Hotels.
Inverary Resort
The Inverary Resort, originally built in 1850, this 11-acre resort sitting on the shores of the glorious Bras d’Or Lakes. This is one of Nova Scotia’s most beautiful resort hotels, offering accommodation right on the waterfront of Baddeck, Alexander Graham Bell’s Cape Breton home and the starting point of the Cabot Trail - regularly voted in the worlds top ten most scenic drives.
Image Gallery
Peggy's Cove
Charlottetown
Hopewell Rocks
Cabot Trail
Humpack Whale New Brunswick
Seafood
Peggy's Cove
Halifax Boardwalk
Argyle Street Halifax
Bay of Funday, Hopewell Rocks
Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island Lighthouse
Prince Edward Island Beach
Saint John
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