Maritime Marvels
Canada
16 days / 15 nights
Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price €3,429 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Fly Drive Holiday
Duration: 16 days/15 nights
Discover the Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and enjoy stunning coastlines, Celtic culture and charming towns.
- Discover cosmopolitan Halifax
- Drive along the scenic Bay of Fundy coastline
- Look out for playful whales and abundant birdlife
- Stroll through picturesque quaint streets in Charlottetown
- Explore Cape Breton Highlands National Park
from €3,429
per person (based on 2 adults sharing) Plus CAD 84pp payable locally.
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Itinerary
Days 1-2 Halifax
Fly to Halifax. The following day, enjoy this bustling waterfront city and explore its picturesque harbour area.
Day 3 Halifax to Western Shore
Pick up your car and begin your coastal adventure, stopping en route at the famous lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove.
Day 4 Lunenburg
Follow the dramatic coastline south to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, a colourful harbour town less than a 30-minute drive from your Western Shore base.
Day 5 Western Shore to Digby
Travel cross-country through dense woodland to Digby.
Day 6 Digby
Drive to Brier Island to join an exciting tour in search of whales and other marine life. Explore the Bay of Fundy and its unique tidal environment where tides reach up to 16m difference.
Day 7 Digby to Charlottetown
Drive north and cross Confederation Bridge to picturesque and historic Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island.
Days 8-9 Charlottetown to Brudenell River Provincial Park
Spend your days exploring the scenic trails and open spaces. There are also opportunities to enjoy exciting activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding and horseback riding.
Day 10 Brudenell River Provincial Park to Baddeck
Make your way to Wood Islands harbour and take the ferry back to Nova Scotia. Drive to the northern shores of the vast Bras d’Or Lake.
Day 11 Baddeck to Ingonish
The winding highland and coastal drive of the Cabot Trail offers spectacular views and plenty of Celtic culture. Ingonish is the perfect location from which to discover this beautiful region.
Day 12 Cape Breton Highlands NP
Explore stunning Cape Breton Highlands National Park – have your camera at the ready to capture the magnificent scenery and maybe even a moose.
Day 13 Ingonish to Sydney
Head to the port of Sydney, perhaps exploring nearby Louisbourg and the reconstructed 18th Century fortress.
Day 14 Sydney to Liscomb Mills
Cross the Canso Causeway back onto the mainland and enjoy a relaxing night by the shores of the Liscomb River.
Days 15-16 Fly home
Drive along the rugged eastern shore back to Halifax airport, before dropping off your car in time for your flight home.
Additional Options: The Bay of Fundy’s powerful tides are behind the amazing marine life you find here. Attracted by the rich feeding grounds created by the tides, you may see humpback, minke and finback whales as well as the rare and endangered right whales on your Brier Island Whale & Seabird Cruise.
Departs: Choose your ideal departure date, Jun - Oct
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Price & Inclusions
- Flights
- 14 nights 2★+ to 4★ hotels
- 13 days Alamo Gold Intermediate car hire incl a free tank of fuel, unlimited mileage, 24 hour Roadside Assistance & 3 additional drivers
- Brier Island
- Whale & Seabird Cruise
- 2 meals
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/08/2026 to 31/12/2027. For holiday guide price terms and conditions, click here.
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