NOVA SCOTIA & THE MARITIMES September 9 - 16, 2019 Nova Scotia takes great pride in preserving the things that made their historic cultures so unique and fascinating. The traditions of the Mi’kmaq, Acadian, African Nova Scotian and Gaelic influences live strong today. With 5 UNESCO sites, 3 World Heritage Sites, 13 National Historic Site attractions and 28 Provincial Museums and Interpretive Centers, Nova Scotia has ages of history to explore all with a scenic backdrop that is absolutely breathtaking!
Cabot Trail
DAY 1: Home to Halifax, NS Depart from home and fly east to the province of Nova Scotia. Halifax will be your destination today and upon arrival, boarda motor coach and transfer to your home for the next two nights at the Courtyard by Marriott, located in the heart of town. Enjoy dinner tonight with your fellow travelers in anticipation of the good times ahead. Courtyard by Marriott Halifax * Dinner Included
DAY 2: Halifax, NS A morning tour will reveal a city that has grown from its beginnings as a colonial fort into a city that serves as the heart of the Atlantic Provinces. See historic downtown, St. Paul’s Church, the Victorian Gardens, and pay a visit to the Citadel, a hilltop fortress that dominates the city. Learn about the famous Halifax explosion and the town’s connection to the Titanic disaster. The afternoon and evening will be at your leisure to explore the historic waterfront, an area filled with restaurants, shops, and attractions. Courtyard by Marriott Halifax* Breakfast Included
DAY 3: Halifax, NS to Saint John, NB Today we’ll experience beautiful scenery while visiting famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and the charming fishing village of Lunenburg. You’ll have time to explore this World Heritage Site and enjoy a leisurely lunch. Your journey continues to Fort Anne at Annapolis Royal, one of the most fought-over locations in history and Canada’s oldest National Historic Site. Afterwards, you’ll take an evening ferry to St. John, New Brunswick and check into your hotel. Chateau Saint John * Breakfast & Dinner Included
DAY 4: Saint John, NB to Prince Edward Island Today you’ll make a stop at the Reversing Falls of the Saint John River. Journey through Fundy National Park along the Bay of Fundy coast and visit Hopewell Cape, home to fantastic rock formations that have been carved by the action of the highest tides in the world. Travel to beautiful Prince Edward Island by crossing over the longest, continuous multi-span bridge in the world, the famous Confederation Bridge. We’ll continue on to Charlottetown, the birthplace of Canada. Our home for two nights is at the elegant and charming Hotel on Pownal in Charlottetown. Hotel on Pownal * Breakfast & Dinner Included DAY 5: Prince Edward Island A morning tour will include city highlights such as Province House and Victoria Park. You’ll also explore the lush and green countryside of this beautiful island. Beginning in Cavendish, you’ll visit Prince Edward Island National Park which is renowned for its red sandstone cliffs, fine white sand beaches, dunes, and lush green fields. It was the scenery of this area that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery to write “Anne of Green Gables”, and you’ll visit the fabled Green Gables house. The evening is at your leisure in Charlottetown where opportunities abound for dining and entertainment. Hotel on Pownal* Breakfast Included
DAY 6: Prince Edward Island to Baddeck, NS This morning catch a ferry for a scenic ride to Caribou, Nova Scotia. Travel past New Glasgow and Antigonish to the Canso Causeway where you cross over to Cape Breton Island. It is here you will discover the Scotland of North America. We continue on to the village of Baddeck where we visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Our lodging for two nights is at Inverary Resort, located near the shore of the majestic Bras d’Or Lake. Inverary Resort * Breakfast & Dinner Included
DAY 7: Baddeck, NS Conde Nast magazine rated Cape Breton as one of the Top 10 most beautiful islands in the world, and the famous Cabot Trail as one of the world’s greatest scenic routes. It runs through lochs and glens settled by Highlanders from Scotland, and along scenic coastlines settled by Acadians. You will travel through Cape Breton Highlands National Park along the way. As you learn about the history of this beautiful island, have your camera ready for the spectacular opportunities to take photos along the way. Inverary Resort * Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
DAY 8: Baddeck, NS to Home Leave Cape Breton Island behind this morning and return to Halifax where your flight home awaits. Your journey through the Maritime Provinces of Atlantic Canada will provide you with great memories of a vacation well spent. Breakfast Included
HIGHLIGHTS Halifax City Tour Peggy’s Cove & Lunenburg Fort Anne Historic Site Bay of Funday National Park Anne of Green Gables Home Prince Edward Island Cape Breton Island The Cabot Trail Alexander G. Bell Museum 7 Breakfasts / 1 Lunch / 5 Dinners Price Per Person Double $3,620 Single $4,220 Tour Price Includes: Roundtrip Transfers by Southwest Tour and Travel from Guaranteed Departure Points, Roundtrip Airfare from Minneapolis or Sioux Falls, Roundtrip Airport Transfers in Nova Scotia and All Features Noted in Itinerary Items Not Included in Tour Price: Travel Protection, Baggage Fees and Gratuities
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Itinerary, Pricing and Availability Subject to Change Peggy’s Cove Hosted by Landmark Tours Southwest Tour and Travel * 1500 Travis Road * Marshall, MN 56258 * 507-532-5536 or 800-669-1309