Atlantic Treasures

Arrive Halifax Airport, pick up vehicle from car rental agency and proceed to hotel located in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban center on the Atlantic Ocean.

After breakfast, morning at leisure. Halifax is located on one of the world’s largest natural harbors and bears all the hallmarks of both a modern and historic city. Afternoon checkout of hotel drive along the Lighthouse Route to the fishing community of Peggy’s Cove This picturesque fishing village is surrounded by bare granite and coastal barrens with trails leading to its famous lighthouse. Continue along the coast and stop in the port of Lunenburg for a visit to the renowned Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic before arriving in Bridgewater for overnight stay.

After breakfast, checkout of hotel and proceed to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province, over the Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge.

After breakfast, morning is at leisure to explore the Victorian homes and elegant squares of Charlottetown. Despite the 20th-century character the city still manages to evoke the feeling of a colonial seaport with quaint sections such as Great George Street and Old Charlotte Town. Afternoon checkout of hotel and travel past Orwell Corner Historic Site to board ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia. Drive through tranquil scenery and small communities to Cape Breton Island. See the magnificent highland scenery that surrounds Bras d’Or Lake and drive to the delightful resort community of Baddeck. A fascinating museum is dedicated to the life and works of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone. Overnight in Baddeck

After breakfast, today’s scenic highlight is to drive the Cabot Trail into the highlands of northern Cape Breton. The trail runs past lochs and glens settled by Scottish Highlanders and along scenic coastlines settled by Acadians. You will meander through the rugged Cape Breton Highlands National Park enjoying stunning views of sea-swept headlands, steep cliffs and tranquil beaches. Hiking trails lead into the interior of the park where stunning vistas appear at each turn Return to Baddeck through the lush Margaree Valley.

After breakfast checkout of the hotel and proceed to Halifax. On the way visit The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site depicting one-fifth of the settlement of 1744 New France. Roam the streets and chat with authentically costumed guides. Later proceed along the shore of the Bras d’Or Lake to the mainland, and back to Halifax for one last night in the Maritimes.

After breakfast checkout of the hotel and proceed to Halifax Airport. On arrival proceed to drop off vehicle at car rental agency’s location.