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- Day 1 HALIFAX Welcome to Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia and the gateway to Atlantic Canada! Your Tour Director is available in the hotel lobby from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.
- Day 2 HALIFAX-HOPEWELL ROCKS-SAINT JOHN Depart Halifax for Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world, where water levels rise and fall up to 52 feet each day. See the region's famous sandstone sea stacks, known as "flowerpots," sculpted by centuries of tidal erosion. Some of these remarkable formations tower 40 to 70 feet above the shoreline.Continue through the scenic landscapes of Fundy National Park before arriving in Saint John for a two-night stay. (B)
- Day 3 SAINT JOHN. EXCURSION TO ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA Travel south to the charming seaside resort town of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and enjoy an orientation tour. Free time allows you to explore the historic downtown, browse unique shops around Market Square, or visit award-winning Kingsbrae Garden, one of Canada's premier public gardens. Or for a memorable Atlantic Canada experience, consider an optional whale-watching and wildlife cruise. On the return to Saint John, stop at Reversing Falls, where the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy create a fascinating natural phenomena.
- Day 4 SAINT JOHN-CHARLOTTETOWN Before leaving Saint John, visit the historic Saint John City Market, Canada's oldest continuing farmers market dating back to 1876. Then leave New Brunswick and cross the 8-mile/12.9 km-long Confederation Bridge, spanning the Northumberland Strait, en route to Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island. This evening, perhaps don a bib and pass the butter at an optional lobster supper, a classic Maritime dining experience.
- Day 5 CHARLOTTETOWN Tour Prince Edward Island with a Local Guide and experience the island's distinctive red sandstone cliffs, beaches, and coastal scenery at Prince Edward Island National Park. Stop in the fishing village of North Rustico to learn about the island's renowned lobster industry, then visit Green Gables Heritage Place, the inspiration for Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved Anne of Green Gables novels. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore and its scenic waterfront. (B)
- Day 6 CHARLOTTETOWN-BADDECK Board a ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia and continue to Baddeck, the gateway to the Cabot Trail, situated on the shores of Bras d'Or Lake.Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where exhibits showcase the remarkable achievements of the inventor of the telephone and many other innovations. Bell spent the final years of his life in this scenic lakeside community.This evening, perhaps stroll into town and enjoy a relaxing dinner overlooking the lake. (B)
- Day 7 BADDECK. EXCURSION TO CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK & CABOT TRAIL Travel the world-famous Cabot Trail, one of North America's most scenic coastal drives. Take in sweeping views of rugged cliffs, deep valleys, forested hillsides, and the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean.Continue through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, where dramatic landscapes and coastal scenery have drawn comparisons to the Scottish Highlands.Return to Baddeck and enjoy an evening at leisure. (CB)
- Day 8 BADDECK-HALIFAX Depart Baddeck and return to Halifax. Enjoy a city tour featuring the Halifax Public Gardens, Canadian Forces Base Halifax, the largest military base in Canada and home to the Royal Canadian Navy's Atlantic Fleet, and Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 100 victims of the Titanic.This evening, enjoy free time to explore the shops, restaurants, and lively atmosphere of the Halifax Waterfront boardwalk. (CB)
- Day 9 HALIFAX. EXCURSION TO PEGGY'S COVE & LUNENBURG Begin the day with a visit to picturesque Peggy's Cove, home to Peggy's Point Lighthouse, one of Canada's most photographed landmarks.Then stop at Acadian Maple Products to learn about the production of pure Nova Scotia maple syrup.Continue to Lunenburg, one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the colorful streets and waterfront of this historic harbor town, with free time to browse local shops, enjoy lunch overlooking the harbor, or join an optional walking tour to learn more about its rich maritime heritage and British colonial history.
- Day 10 HALIFAX Your vacation ends this morning. Or extend your stay with extra nights and enjoy more time exploring 's historic waterfront, museums, shops, and maritime attractions.
Name: Canadian Maritimes Adventure
Brand: Cosmos
Quality: Tourist Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Halifax
End City: Halifax
Notes: Enjoy the fall colors of the Canadian Maritimes on our Fall Foliage departures in September (if Mother Nature permits).
Meals: 6 Breakfasts
Price Details: Gratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase. Any applicable Goods and Service Tax (GST) and/or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for Canada are included in the price.




