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Atlantic Canada Discovery

Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island.

Overview

A circuit of Atlantic Canada — Halifax, Lunenburg, the full Cabot Trail and three nights on PEI.

  • Lunenburg UNESCO old town
  • Full Cabot Trail loop
  • Confederation Bridge to PEI
  • Lobster supper in Charlottetown

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Halifax

    Waterfront welcome dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Halifax & Peggy's Cove

    Guided tour of the city and coast.

  3. Day 3

    Lunenburg & Mahone Bay

    Drive the South Shore.

  4. Day 4

    Drive to Cape Breton

    Overnight in Baddeck.

  5. Day 5

    Cabot Trail — North

    Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

  6. Day 6

    Cabot Trail — Ingonish

    Hiking and a Celtic music night.

  7. Day 7

    Drive to PEI

    Cross the Confederation Bridge.

  8. Day 8

    Charlottetown & North Shore

    Anne of Green Gables country.

  9. Day 9

    PEI National Park

    Beaches, dunes and a lobster supper.

  10. Day 10

    Depart Charlottetown

    Onward flight or rental drop-off.

What's included

In the price.

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • Rental car throughout
  • Confederation Bridge toll
  • Welcome and farewell dinners

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