The Maritimes: Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick

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Fresh lobster, the world’s highest tides and a girl named Anne

Experience the seaside charm of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick on this six-day Maritimes trip from Charlottetown to Saint John. Start at the birthplace of the Canadian Confederation, then visit the home of Anne of Green Gables and meet with a local Mi’kmaq guide on Lennox Island to learn about their culture. Enjoy a freshly caught dinner on board a working lobster boat and stop at the iconic Hopewell Rocks for a stroll along the Bay of Fundy’s ocean floor at low tide with a local naturalist guide. Explore Prince Edward Island National Park with its parabolic dunes and spectacular coastal views before finishing up in Canada’s oldest city.

Map of The Maritimes:  Prince Edward Island To New Brunswick including Canada
Trip code: SESH
Start
Charlottetown, Canada
End
Saint John, Canada
Destinations
Canada
Meals
5 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Hotels (5 nights)
Days
6
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Ages
Min 15
Theme
Every trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
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Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders
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Why you'll love this trip

Enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel dinner with a Prince Edward Island fisherman 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.

Wander the Bay of Fundy’s sea floor at low tide with a local naturalist guide and get up close to the sandstone ‘flowerpots’ at Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park.

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

Itinerary

Map of The Maritimes:  Prince Edward Island To New Brunswick including Canada

Inclusions and activities

Meals

5 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle

Accommodation

Hotels (5 nights)

Included activities
  • 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

Is this trip right for you?

  • Some of the best scenery in the Canadian Maritimes is found on walks. So, 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.
  • You may also want to check out our Best of the Canadian Maritimes trip if you have a longer time to explore the region:
  • https://www.intrepidtravel.com/canada/best-canadian-maritimes-160727

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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.

5. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.

Essential Trip Information

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Céline · Traveled August 2024
Review submitted 21 Aug 2024
The Maritimes: Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick
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AUD $3,585