3-Week Eastern Canada Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 3-week Eastern Canada tour itineraries

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• 18 Day Atlantic Canada Itinerary, incl. Nova Scotia and Newfoundland

  An 18-day route through 17 Eastern Canadian destinations from Halifax to St. John's awaits. Visit UNESCO sites at Lunenburg and Gros Morne, cross Confederation Bridge and sail Bonne Bay. Features six strategic two-night stays and 33 meals.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Halifax & South Shore

    Start your trip in Halifax, the vibrant capital of Nova Scotia. Get to Peggy's Cove early on day 2. The lighthouse looks best at sunrise before the crowds show up. Take a drive down the South Shore to the UNESCO site of Lunenburg. Visit the Fisheries Museum in the afternoon when fishing boats come back to port. You'll get a real look at Nova Scotia's maritime culture from the museum's working wharf.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Prince Edward Island

    Cross the impressive 13km Confederation Bridge and explore Charlottetown's historic area. A local traveler shares: "The walking tour through the old town really brings the Confederation story to life—but wear comfortable shoes as the cobblestones can be tricky." Make time for the red-sand beaches at PEI National Park. Visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place later in the day when it's less crowded.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Cape Breton Island

    Stay in Baddeck by the Bras d'Or Lake. Plan a full day for the Cabot Trail. Start early and go counterclockwise for the best views. Bring motion sickness pills if you need them. The Alexander Graham Bell Museum makes a good backup plan on rainy days.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Newfoundland's West Coast

    Book a cabin for the overnight ferry to Port aux Basques. The seas can get rough in winter. The drive to Port au Choix through Gros Morne National Park takes about 5 hours. Stop at Woody Point for lunch and photos to break up the trip.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Northern Peninsula & Labrador

    Book the St. Barbe to Blanc Sablon ferry well ahead. Red Bay's UNESCO site is small but interesting. Bring warm clothes for the strong winds off the Strait of Belle Isle. L'Anse aux Meadows offers great Viking history with good guides to explain it all.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Gros Morne National Park

    Take the Bonne Bay boat tour to see the fjords. Get a guide for the Tablelands hike. They'll help you understand the unique geology. Bring extra layers since the weather changes quickly.

  • Days 13-14

    Central Newfoundland

    Start your day early at Gander's North Atlantic Aviation Museum to avoid crowds. It's about 2 hours to Twillingate. Watch for moose near sunset. Long Point Lighthouse is perfect for spotting icebergs in May-June.

  • Days 15-16

    Trinity & Bonavista

    Get a walking map from the visitor center to see Trinity's historic sites. The Cape Bonavista Lighthouse has a steep climb but great views. One visitor noted: "The historic interpreter's stories about lighthouse keeping brought the harsh reality of their lives into sharp focus."

  • Days 17-18

    St. John's

    Set aside 3 hours for whale and puffin watching in the bay. Bring a windbreaker for Signal Hill even on nice days. The East Coast Trail near Cape Spear offers great ocean views but gets slippery when wet.

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• 18 Day Eastern Canada Itinerary, incl. Halifax and Newfoundland

  The 18-day route visits 18 Eastern Canadian locations from Halifax to Deer Lake. Highlights include 3 UNESCO sites, Joggins Fossil Cliffs and L'Anse aux Meadows. Watch whales in Saint Andrews, taste wines in Annapolis Valley, and roam Gros Morne National Park.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Halifax & Bay of Fundy

    Begin in Halifax and spend time exploring the waterfront. Plan your Day 2 visit to Joggins Fossil Cliffs around the Bay of Fundy tides. The tides here can vary up to 50 feet, so check tide tables before you go. End your day with a lobster dinner cruise in Moncton.

    
  • Days 3-4

    New Brunswick Coast

    Drive 30 minutes from Moncton to Hopewell Rocks. Get there before 10 AM to avoid tour buses and walk on the ocean floor at low tide. Visit Saint John's Reversing Falls next. The best viewing time is 1 hour before low tide when the river changes direction. Plan a whale watching trip from St. Andrews the next day. Bring motion sickness medicine and warm clothes, no matter the season.

    
  • Days 5-7

    Nova Scotia's South Shore

    Take the 2.5-hour morning ferry to Digby to try their famous scallops. Visit the Annapolis Valley wine region and try the local L'Acadie Blanc wines. Get to Peggy's Cove early to photograph the lighthouse without crowds. Visit the Fisheries Museum in Lunenburg to learn about maritime history through interactive exhibits.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Prince Edward Island

    Travel across the 8-mile Confederation Bridge to PEI. You only pay the toll heading east. Stay in Charlottetown and visit the red-sand beaches at PEI National Park. Pack a light jacket for the windy north shore. Spend your evening at the Confederation Centre watching Maritime cultural shows.

    
  • Days 10-12

    Cape Breton & Ferry to Newfoundland

    Start early for the Cabot Trail drive and go clockwise for the best views. A recent visitor shared: "Stop at Pleasant Bay. We saw dozens of whales right from shore while having lunch." Consider booking a cabin for the overnight ferry to Newfoundland if you get seasick.

    
  • Days 13-15

    Northern Newfoundland & Labrador

    Explore Port au Choix's 5,500-year-old indigenous history. Take the 90-minute ferry to Labrador. Look for icebergs in June and July. Wear good walking shoes for L'Anse aux Meadows' boardwalks. Visit the Viking recreations in the morning for the best experience.

    
  • Days 16-18

    Gros Morne National Park

    Take the Western Brook Pond boat tour for amazing fjord views. You'll need to walk 45 minutes to the dock, so bring water and proper hiking shoes. Visit the Tablelands to see rare exposed mantle rock. Give yourself extra time for the final drive to Deer Lake. Watch for moose, especially early morning and evening.

    

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• Atlantic Maritimes & Viking Trail

  A coastal journey spans 18 days through 17 cities from Halifax to Deer Lake. Marvel at 5 UNESCO sites including Lunenburg and Gros Morne National Park, enjoy 34 meals with 2 lobster feasts, and watch whales in St. Anthony. Available for groups of 24 or up to 46.

  

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  • Halifax Canada

    115 mi

  • Moncton Canada

    579 mi

  • St. John's Canada

    704 mi

  • Saint Andrews Canada

    704 mi

  • St. John's Canada

    656 mi

  • Digby Canada

    107 mi

  • Halifax Canada

    78 mi
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  • South Shore Canada

    78 mi

  • Halifax Canada

    111 mi

  • Charlottetown Canada

    14 mi

  • Prince Edward Island Canada

    14 mi

  • Charlottetown Canada

    114 mi

  • Baddeck Canada

    10 mi

  • Cape Breton Island Canada

    10 mi

  • Baddeck Canada

    127 mi

  • Channel-Port aux Basques Canada

    230 mi

  • Port au Choix Canada

    52 mi

  • L'Anse au Clair Canada

    63 mi

  • Saint Anthony Canada

    139 mi

  • Cow Head Canada

    18 mi

  • Gros Morne National Park Of Canada Canada

    18 mi

  • Cow Head Canada

    53 mi

  • Deer Lake Canada

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