7-Day Eastern Canada Tour Packages

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• 7 Days in Bay of Fundy, incl. Halifax and Saint John

  Eastern Canada's maritime heritage shines through Halifax Citadel, UNESCO-listed Joggins Fossil Cliffs, and Saint John's Reversing Falls. Five cities are featured with 11 included meals, highlighting Shediac Bay lobster dinner and Annapolis Valley wine tasting.

  

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  • Day 1

    Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Begin your journey in downtown Halifax. Stay at Cambridge Suites Hotel, which puts you within walking distance of the waterfront. If you arrive in the late afternoon, visit the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market before it closes at 5 PM. It's the oldest continuously running farmers' market in North America.

    
  • Day 2

    Halifax to Moncton

    Leave early for Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO site. Set aside 2-3 hours for the cliff walk and wear sturdy shoes because the beach gets slippery. In the afternoon, take a lobster dinner cruise in Shediac Bay. "The historical stops were just as interesting as seeing the tidal bore." End your day in Moncton.

    
  • Day 3

    Hopewell Rocks & Saint John

    Start at Hopewell Rocks to see the flowerpot rocks at low tide. Come back 6 hours later to kayak around them at high tide. The water level changes by 50 feet! Drive through Fundy National Park to Saint John in the afternoon. Stop at Reversing Falls during tide change. Check local tide tables for timing.

    
  • Day 4

    St. Andrews by-the-Sea

    Take a day trip to St. Andrews. Go whale watching in the morning if weather permits. One visitor noted: "The breathtaking scenery requires plenty of camera memory!" Spend the afternoon exploring Water Street's historic buildings and seafood restaurants. Head back to Saint John for the night.

    
  • Day 5

    Saint John to Digby

    Take the morning ferry to Digby, Nova Scotia (2.5 hours). Bring motion sickness pills if needed. The Bay can get rough. Check into Digby Pines Resort overlooking the Annapolis Basin. Try the local scallops. They're fresh from the day's catch.

    
  • Day 6

    Annapolis Valley to Halifax

    Visit Grand Pré National Historic Site, a UNESCO Heritage site that tells the Acadian deportation story. Sample wines in the Annapolis Valley during the afternoon. The area's unique soil creates distinctive white wines. Drive back to Halifax on Highway 101 (about 2.5 hours).

  • Day 7

    Departure from Halifax

    Leave in the morning. If your flight is in the afternoon, visit the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, which opens at 9 AM. "Even though some hotels were a bit out of town centers, the tour covered all the highlights in the area."

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• Newfoundland Viking Trail From Corner Brook (Small Group) - 7 days

  A maritime adventure through Eastern Canada covers six destinations from Corner Brook to Deer Lake. UNESCO sites Gros Morne National Park and L'Anse aux Meadows are featured, alongside St. Anthony whale-watching and a scenic Bonne Bay cruise.

  

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  • Corner Brook Canada

    124 mi

  • Port au Choix Canada

    52 mi

  • L'Anse au Clair Canada

    34 mi

  • Red Bay Canada

    139 mi

  • Cow Head Canada

    53 mi

  • Deer Lake Canada

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• 7 Days in Bay of Fundy, incl. Halifax and Saint John

  Maritime wonders await across five cities in seven days. UNESCO sites at Joggins Fossil Cliffs and Grand Pre complement whale watching in St. Andrews and the world's highest tides at Hopewell Rocks.

  

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  • Day 1

    Halifax

    Start in Halifax, Nova Scotia's capital. The downtown area is easy to walk, so book your stay in the central business district near the waterfront boardwalk. Get to the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market early to browse local provisions and maritime crafts before cruise ship passengers arrive.

    
  • Day 2

    Halifax to Moncton

    Visit the Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO site before 10 AM for the first guided tour when visibility is best for fossil hunting. The 3-hour drive to Moncton follows the Bay of Fundy coast. Bring water and snacks since you'll find limited services in this rural area. Take an evening lobster dinner cruise in Shediac Bay to see local fishing techniques in action. Bring warm clothes since the bay gets cool at night, even in summer.

    
  • Day 3

    Moncton to Saint John

    Visit Hopewell Rocks at low tide to walk on the ocean floor near the unique "flowerpot" formations. Come back 6 hours later to kayak around these same rocks at high tide for a completely different view. The 2-hour drive to Saint John goes through Fundy National Park. Stop for photos at Long Beach and Point Wolfe.

    
  • Day 4

    Saint Andrews Day Trip

    Take a 1-hour drive to St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. Book a mid-morning whale watching tour when the water is calmest. The 3-4 hour trip often spots minke whales, harbor porpoises and sometimes rare right whales. Later, walk through Water Street's historic buildings and try the local seafood. Plan about 2 hours to see all 27 acres of Kingsbrae Garden.

    
  • Day 5

    Saint John to Digby

    Take the morning ferry to Digby (2.5 hours). Book ahead since it fills up during peak season. Watch for marine life during the crossing. Visit the Digby wharf around 4 PM to see fishing boats return with fresh scallops. Consider dinner at the historic Digby Pines resort with its views of Annapolis Basin.

    
  • Day 6

    Digby to Halifax

    Drive through Nova Scotia's wine country in the Annapolis Valley. Stop at Grand-Pré UNESCO site to explore Acadian history. Summer guided tours offer detailed insights into the culture. Visit Luckett Vineyards before 2 PM to avoid tour groups and enjoy bay views with your wine tasting. The drive to Halifax takes about 2.5 hours.

    
  • Day 7

    Halifax Departure

    If your flight leaves before 10 AM, allow extra time since morning fog can delay flights. Later departures leave time for a final harbor walk or visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which opens at 9:30 AM.

    

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