Best of the Canadian Maritimes

12 Days | Highlands, islands, wild tides and good times in the Maritimes

4.7 out of 5 based on 15 reviews submitted.
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Experience the charms of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island on a 12-day exploration of Canada’s Maritime provinces. Discover the rocky shores of Peggy’s Cove and the Skyline Trail of Cape Breton. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg, shop for locally made Mi’kmaq arts and crafts, get to know historic Charlottetown, take a walk to Hopewell Rocks with a local naturalist guide and visit the home of Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy dinner on board a working lobster boat and meet with a Mi’kmaq guide on Lennox Island. You’ll soon see why this corner of Canada is so beloved by all who visit.

Trip overview

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Start
Halifax, Canada
Finish
Saint John, Canada
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Canada
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
SESMC
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Why you'll love this trip
  • Walk the stunning coastal trails of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and follow the Skyline Trail mountain pass out to sweeping sea views.
  • Meet a Prince Edward Island fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel dinner on his private property along the shore.
  • Meet with a Mi'kmaq guide at Lennox Island to learn how to make bannock (quick bread) and listen to traditional stories.
  • Hear the stories behind ‘Anne of Green Gables’ with a walking tour and visit through the Green Gables Heritage Place, where L.M. Montgomery drew her inspiration.
  • Cruise the waters of Shediac Bay on board a lobster boat, with a hands-on demonstration of lobster fishing and a delicious, locally caught dinner.

Is this trip right for you?
  • This trip involves a fair amount of walking, so having sturdy footwear is recommended. While this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s essential to be at least moderately fit if you want to partake in all activities.
  • This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

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Inclusions

Meals

11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (11 nights)

Activities
  • Halifax - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Lunenburg - Mahone Bay & Blue Rocks
  • Lunenburg - Guided walking tour
  • Peggy’s Cove – Rock Walk
  • Millbrook - Mi'kmac Cultural & Heritage Centre
  • Baddeck - Celtic music ceilidh
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Hike
  • Charlottetown - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Points East Coastal Drive – Mussel and Lobster Shore Boil
  • Charlottetown-Leader Lead Walking Tour
  • Prince Edward Island National Park
  • Saint Catherines - Winery visit and tasting
  • Skmaqn-Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site
  • Cavendish – Bottle House Leader Led Tour
  • Cavendish – Green Gables Heritage Place
  • Lennox Island First Nation Experience
  • Shediac – Lobster Boat Cruise with Dinner
  • Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park - Walk
  • Bay of Fundy - Cap Enrage
Add on activities
  • Halifax -Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier - CAD21
  • Halifax - Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - CAD10
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Entrance Fee) - CAD9

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Important notes

1.Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 10am. Please make your own way to the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.

2. Please be careful when booking flights from Saint John; make sure you fly from Saint John, New Brunswick [YSJ]. Please do not book flights from St. John's, Newfoundland [YYT] as this is in another province.

3.Check out of the hotel is at 10am. If you would like to spend more time in Saint John we can happily request you additional nights - please speak to your booking agent.

4.A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

Essential Trip Information

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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 based on 15 reviews submitted.
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Lynnette · Traveled September 2024
Fantastic trip. Our Guide, Luc, was THE best guide I have encountered on the numerous trips I’ve done over many years. His knowledge, courtesy, patience, organisation & professionalism went a long way to making this great trip even more memorable.
Review submitted 23 Sep 2024

Mark · Traveled August 2024
My wife and I recently did an intrepid tour of the Maritimes with Intrepid and Tour Leader Luc Chapdelaine. We had a great time impressed by the landscapes and size of the Maritimes. Your was very well organised and we learnt a lot about the history of the Maritimes which to us was fascinating as well as confronting in some aspects when you consider the impacts on indigenous groups. Loved it.
Review submitted 05 Sep 2024

Diane · Traveled August 2024
This was a beautiful, informative trip. It was well organized and our guide, Luc, was delightful. I highly recommend it!!!
Review submitted 21 Aug 2024

Jacqueline · Traveled August 2024
This is an extraordinary part of Canada and was made extra special by Luc a fabulous guide.
Review submitted 20 Aug 2024

DON AND BONNIE · Traveled August 2024
My wife and i just got back from the trip yesterday..We both had a fantastic time..We had never been to the east coast and boy was it ever beautiful and entertaining..The small group 12 of us was very nice as we got to know our travelling companions Luc our guide did a super job and was a great guy to be around I would highly reccomend this trip for singles or couples Thanks again for the wonderful memories
Review submitted 23 Aug 2024
Best of the Canadian Maritimes
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AUD $7,280