Itinerary
- Day 1
Halifax
You'll arrive in Halifax and pick up your rental car, then drive to your downtown accommodations in this vibrant Atlantic coastal city. The waterfront area gives you a good sense of the local energy, and you'll have time to settle in and get oriented before dinner.
- Day 2
Lunenburg - Halifax
Head south to Peggy's Cove to see the iconic lighthouse overlooking the rocky coastline. From there, continue along the South Shore to Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Town, and check out the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the region's maritime history.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Peggy's Cove
- Visit Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Landmarks Peggy's Cove Lighthouse Lunenburg Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Day 3
Halifax to Charlottetown
Drive northeast toward Charlottetown and stop at Truro to see the tidal bore phenomenon on the Shubenacadie River. Later, cross the Confederation Bridge, which stretches 12.9 kilometers across the Northumberland Strait, then explore Charlottetown's historic centre in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- See tidal bore in Truro
- Cross Confederation Bridge
Landmarks Truro Confederation Bridge Charlottetown - Day 4
Charlottetown
Spend the day checking out Prince Edward Island's highlights, including the red sand beaches and rolling green fields of PEI National Park. Visit the Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place to see where the famous story is set, and then have a traditional hall-style lobster supper this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional hall-style lobster supper)
Included Activities
- Visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place
- Explore Prince Edward Island National Park
Optional Activities
- 1-hour City Highlights Tour of Charlottetown with local guide
Landmarks Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place Prince Edward Island National Park - Day 5
Charlottetown to Baddeck
Head east to Wood Island and take the 75-minute ferry crossing to Caribou in Nova Scotia. After landing, stop at Point Prim to see the province's oldest lighthouse with its distinctive red sands, then drive up Cape Breton Island to Baddeck and visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Optional Activities
- Stop at Point Prim to see the oldest lighthouse in Prince Edward Island
Landmarks Point Prim Lighthouse Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - Day 6
Cabot Trail
Tackle the Cabot Trail, a 300-kilometer scenic loop through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The road winds through mountains and along the coast with several viewpoints, and you'll pass through small communities. Stop at places like the Red Shoe Pub in Mabou and the Glenora Distillery along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop at Red Shoe Pub in Mabou
- Visit Glenora Distillery
Landmarks Cape Breton Highlands National Park Mabou Glenora Distillery - Day 7
Baddeck to Halifax
Visit the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, where you can walk through a reconstructed 1744 French colonial settlement. After that, follow the Bras d'Or Lake shore back to the mainland, then head toward Halifax on the Marine Drive. Grab lunch at Sherbrooke Village, a restored 19th-century community.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Optional Activities
- Stop for lunch at Sherbrooke Village, a restored 1860s community
Landmarks Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site Sherbrooke Village - Day 8
Halifax
Spend your last morning in Halifax doing any final exploring or shopping before you return the rental car and head to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
