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MARITIME ADVENTURE - SELF DRIVE (11625) Lunenburg VIEW PACKAGE PEACE OF MIND BOOKING PLAN MARITIME ADVENTURE - SELF DRIVE (11625) Lunenburg Encounter picturesque fishing villages, red sand beaches and towering cliffs whilst enjoying a leisurely Atlantic Canada road trip around Nova Scotia and Canada’s smallest province, Prince Duration Edward Island. Embrace the warmth and coastal charm of the Atlantic Canada community and 12 nights discover small villages, scenic hiking trails, nautical history, fresh seafood and magnificent Destinations coastal scenery. Canada Canada SELF-DRIVE Travel Departs Halifax INDEPENDENT HOLIDAY PACKAGES Travel Ends Highlights Halifax Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Drive along Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail Experiences Lunenburg Self-Drive 1 Freedom of Choice Activity Encounter picturesque fishing villages & Travel Style remote lighthouses Independent Holiday Packages Explore Halifax, the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, with a choice of tours to suit all kinds of travelers. Enjoy a Harbour Hopper Cruise that features the best of Halifax by land and sea or take a Coastal Nature Tour and become acquainted with local mariners, taking part in lobstering and exploring the beautiful working lighthouses. Alternatively take to the streets on an E-Bike and explore the city highlights whilst learning about key historic events. Head to the restored Victorian town of Lunenburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and stop by Peggy’s Cove along the way featuring the renowned Peggy’s Point Lighthouse with impressive views over the Atlantic and small houses built directly on wave-washed boulders. Cross the peninsula stopping at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, known for its hiking trails and incredible canoeing on wilderness lakes and rivers. Drive along Digby Neck and enjoy a spectacular whale watching excursion and marvel at the world’s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy then take some time to explore the beautiful sea-side community of Annapolis Royal and the impressive Fort Anne. Discover the historical site of Grand-Pré displaying Arcadian history and perhaps take the time to visit the Domaine de Grand-Pré winery. Head across the 13km long Confederation Bridge to Charlottetown, the site of Canada’s birthplace, and the capital of Canada’s Prince Edward Island. Take in some fresh ocean breeze on a lobster tour and try your hand at lobstering whilst learning about the world of lobster fishing on Prince Edward Island. Explore sand dunes, beaches and Green Gables, the fictional home of Anne from the novel “Anne of Green Gables”. Take a ferry crossing then drive to Cape Breton Island, a little piece of Scotland in North America. Enjoy scenic hiking trails and explore the fabulous Cabot Trail around Cape Breton Island for awe- inspiring views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Along the way visit the Celtic Music Interpretive or the Glenora Distillery. Other stops may include Acadian Cultural Centre & Museum (Les Trois Pignons ) or St. Ann’s Gaelic College of Arts & Crafts. Discover the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, a “living museum” complete with costumed interpreters who re-enact daily life from the French colonial period. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, a museum dedicated to the life and adventures of Alexander Graham Bell. Enjoy a full day’s scenic drive back to Halifax where your journey comes to an end. Included Freedom of Choice 2 nights at Lord Nelson Hotel Halifax For this package we have included Freedom of Choice days in the itinerary. 1 night at Boscawen Inn Lunenburg Our per person price includes at least one tour on each Freedom of Choice day. 2 nights at Hillsdale House Annapolis Royal 1 night at Tattingstone Inn Wolfville Pre-select your tours on the following day: 3 nights at The Great George Charlottetown One "Freedom of Choice" tour on day 2 3 nights at Inverary Resort Baddeck Expand the itinerary below for more details. Private Car Transfer from Halifax Airport to Hotel 11 days car hire including GPS Bay Ferry Tolls - Wood Islands to Caribou Meals Included as per Itinerary Admission to Canadian Museum of Immigration on Pier 21 Brier Island Whale Watching Lobster Cruise in Charlottetown (01 Jul- 31 Aug) Freedom of Choice Days Admission to Historic Sites in Nova Scotia: Alexander Graham Bell, Fort Anne, Fortress of Louisbourg, Grand-Pré, Halifax Citadel, Kejimkujik (Day Use only), Port-Royal Admission to Historic Sites in Prince Edward Island: Green Gables House, Prince Edward Island National Park Itinerary Day 1 Halifax Welcome to Halifax! Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred by private car to your hotel. Stunning Halifax offers so many spectacular things to do. From the walkable city to charming rural communities, put on your most comfortable walking shoes and follow in the footsteps of princes, privateers and press gangs as you walk through some of Canada's oldest history. The rest of your day is at your leisure. Overnight stay in Halifax at Lord Nelson Hotel in a Classic Room. Day 2 Halifax Stunning Halifax offers so many spectacular things to do. From the walkable city to charming rural communities, put on your most comfortable walking shoes and follow in the footsteps of princes, privateers and press gangs as you walk through some of Canada's oldest history. Today you can personalize your day by pre-selecting one of three Freedom of Choice excursions: Harbour Hopper Cruise All aboard Atlantic Canada’s most popular tour - an amphibious adventure that shows you the best of Halifax by land and sea! View places of interest such as Citadel Hill National Historic Site, the Halifax Public Gardens, and Spring Garden Road. Then get ready to make the big splash into Halifax Harbour! Cruise past the Halifax waterfront Boardwalk, the stone buildings of Historic Properties. As the best of Halifax unfolds before your eyes, your spirited tour guide will deliver many little-known facts and fascinating insights about our charming city on the water. OR Coastal Nature Tour A Mariner is someone that makes their living from the sea - and this tour lets you see our coastline from their eyes! For generations upon generations in Nova Scotia, Lobstering has been part of our lives, and we are home to some of the oldest still functioning lighthouses in North America - each with their own unique story. This tour will bring you to three of our Harbour’s lighthouses; McNabs, George’s Island and Maugher’s Beach Lighthouse. The crew will pull a live lobster trap, showing you how today’s equipment is used, and explain what was caught. OR Best of Halifax E-Bike Tour This E-Bike tour is designed to showcase the Best of Halifax in approx. 2.5 hours. During this tour, you’ll learn about key Historic Events in our City’s history including the Acadian Expulsion, the Halifax Explosion, our connection to the Titanic and all the reasons why we love this city today. Featuring our favourite Green Spaces, Architecture, Urban Hubs, Night Life, and Hot Spots this tour is all about showing you what it means to be a Haligonian. Overnight stay in Halifax at Lord Nelson Hotel in a Classic Room. Day 3 Halifax → Lunenburg Pick up your rental car and head south to Lunenburg, visiting Peggy’s Cove along the way. Peggy’s Cove is a small village with houses built right into the granite rock and a lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic. Onward to Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a lovingly restored Victorian town that begs you to wander and explore. Overnight stay in Lunenburg at Boscawen Inn in a Standard Room. Day 4 Lunenburg → Annapolis Royal Cross the peninsula and make a stop at Kejimkujik National Park, renowned for its hiking trails and incredible canoeing on wilderness lakes and rivers. Park interpretive staff conduct outings on foot to reveal the natural history of the area, including the Mi’kmaq pretoglyphs. Continue along Route 8 to Annapolis Royal, a quaint settlement housing Victorian mansions on the banks for the Bay of Fundy. Overnight stay in Annapolis Royal at Hillsdale House in a Standard Room. Breakfast Day 5 Whale Watching Fishing Villages Exploring Today you'll drive along the Digby Neck to experience the Brier Island Whale Watching Excursion in the nutrient rich waters of the Bay of Fundy. You will likely see finback and Minkes, humpbacks or even the rare North Atlantic right whale. Spend the afternoon exploring Annapolis Royal and Fort Anne. Overnight stay in Annapolis Royal at Hillsdale House in a Standard Room. Breakfast Day 6 Annapolis Royal → Wolfville Make time to stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, commemorating the Grand-Pré area as a centre of Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755 and the Deportation of the Acadians, which began in 1755 and continued until 1762. The Domaine de Grand Pré is a fantastic winery in the area well worth a visit. Overnight stay in Wolfville at Tattingstone Inn in a Deluxe Room. Breakfast Day 7 Wolfville → Charlottetown Enroute to Charlottetown take time to stop and see the Bay of Fundy, a marvel of nature. You will cross the 13km long Confederation Bridge, the world’s largest continuous multi-span bridge to Prince Edward Island. Check into your Charlottetown accommodation for a three-night stay. You may want to take in a theatre performance this evening by local entertainers at the Confederation Centre of the Arts or simply enjoy a free evening on the town. Overnight stay in Charlottetown at The Great George in a Classic Room. Day 8 Charlottetown Explore Charlottetown, the site of Canada’s birthplace - Province House National Historic Site was the scene of meetings that led to the formation of Canada as a country in 1867.
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