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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 6-day Maritimes trip from Charlottetown to Saint John. Start at the birthplace of Canadian Confederation, then visit the home of Anne of Green Gables, enjoy dinner on board a working lobster boat, and meet with a local Knowledge Keeper from the Abegweit Mi’kmaq First Nation. Stop at the iconic Hopewell Rocks for a stroll along the Bay of Fundy’s ocean floor at low tide before finishing up in Canada’s oldest city.

Start
Charlottetown, Canada
Finish
Saint John, Canada
Destination
Canada
Style
Original
Theme
Explorer
Code
SESH
Physical rating
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1, Max 12

Why you'll love this trip

  • Meet a Prince Edward Island fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel dinner on his private property along the shore.

  • Visit the Abegweit Mi’kmaq First Nation to learn how they make a living from their Fish Hatchery, and how they plan to preserve it for future generations.

  • Hear the stories behind “Anne of Green Gables” with a walking tour through Cavendish, 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 and get up close to the sandstone “flowerpots” at Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park.

Is this trip right for you?

  • Please ensure you consult your local government’s advice regarding domestic travel prior to booking this trip.

  • There are a few opportunities for easy hikes, and sturdy footwear is recommended.

  • This trip is new to our range this year. And while we have thoroughly researched every detail of the logistics, new destinations and working with new partners can sometimes throw us some unexpected surprises. More often than not, it’ll be a great surprise. But every now and again there might be a hiccup. We like to think that’s what puts the ‘adventure’ in ‘adventure travel’.

Hopewell Rock at sunrise during high tide, New Brunswick, Canada
Abegweit Mi'Kmaw Nation Experience, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Anne of Green Gables Museum, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Man enjoying the houses made of bottles, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Fishing village and boats, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Sand dunes on Cavendish beach, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Itinerary
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Welcome to Prince Edward Island! Your tour kicks off in historic Charlottetown, the birthplace of the Canadian Confederation. Meet your group at 10am for an orientation meeting, then head out with your leader for a walking tour of the town. Finish with a tasting at Upstreet Brewing – a fellow B Corp business that brews a mix of classic, seasonal and experimental craft beers. Your afternoon is free to wander on your own before regrouping in the evening for a truly special dinner. Head out along the stunning Points East Coastal Drive (approximately 45 minutes) to meet a local fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel boil on his private property.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Points East Coastal Drive – Mussel and Lobster Shore Boil
  • Charlottetown-Leader Lead Walking Tour
  • Charlottetown – Upstreet Craft Brewing Beer Tasting
Meals Included
  • Dinner
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Today, you’ll visit the Abegweit Mi’kmaq First Nation to meet with a local Knowledge Keeper and learn about the cultural traditions of this community. Drive from Charlottetown to the Indigenous community of Scotchfort, where you’ll be welcomed on a guided visit to their Fitch Hatchery and learn about how the community makes a living from it, as well as how they plan to preserve it for future generations. Then join your guide on a tour of the community to better understand life on the reserve.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Abegweit Mi’Kmaw Nation Experience
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

After breakfast, drive to nearby Cavendish (30 minutes), where L.M. Montgomery famously drew her inspiration for the “Anne of Green Gables” novels. Visit Green Gables Heritage Place and explore the area on a walking tour (with a focus on Anne, of course!). Then, check out the very cool Bottle Houses – a village of buildings, including a tavern, a chapel and gift shop, that are literally made out of thousands of bottles. Grab lunch in Cavendish (at your own expense) before driving onwards to the spectacular Thunder Cove Beach. Here, sandstone cliffs, sea stacks and caves make for an otherworldly landscape that most visitors to Prince Edward Island totally miss. Spend the night in the coastal city of Summerside.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Cavendish – Bottle House Leader Led Tour
  • Thunder Cove Beach
  • Prince Edward Island National Park
  • Cavendish – Green Gables Heritage Place
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Enjoy a free morning exploring Summerside on your own. You may want to check out the local museums, galleries and cultural centres, or you can just wander through the neighbourhoods of historic homes. Then get your sea legs ready! Today you’re cruising the waters of Shediac Bay on a working lobster boat with local fishers. Get a hands-on demonstration of lobster fishing and enjoy a delicious freshly caught dinner on board.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Summerside – Lobster Boat Cruise with Dinner
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Leave Prince Edward Island behind today as you cross over into New Brunswick and visit the iconic Bay of Fundy, home to the highest tides in the world. Your drive will take about 2 hours, so sit back and relax as you make your way to the postcard-perfect Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park. Arrive for low tide, when you can walk right out onto the sea floor and get up close to the towering sandstone formations known as the Hopewell Rocks, or Flowerpot Rocks. When the tide comes in, waters in the bay can reach up to 16 metres, so a trip here is all about timing and your local leader will make sure you get the most out of your visit. After you’ve explored the bay, drive onwards to the historic seaport city of Saint John, where you’ll stay for the night. Known as Canada’s first city, it is the country’s oldest incorporated city. Head out with your leader for a walking tour before settling in for the evening.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Saint John - Leader Led Walking Tour
  • Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park - Walk
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Your tour ends today, and you are free to leave at your leisure. Or, if you like, stick around and explore the city of Saint John and more of the Maritimes on your own.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
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Meals

5 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights)

Included activities

  • Points East Coastal Drive – Mussel and Lobster Shore Boil
  • Charlottetown-Leader Lead Walking Tour
  • Charlottetown – Upstreet Craft Brewing Beer Tasting
  • Abegweit Mi’Kmaw Nation Experience
  • Cavendish – Bottle House Leader Led Tour
  • Thunder Cove Beach
  • Prince Edward Island National Park
  • Cavendish – Green Gables Heritage Place
  • Summerside – Lobster Boat Cruise with Dinner
  • Saint John - Leader Led Walking Tour
  • Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park - Walk

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Important notes

Travellers on Intrepid trips are required to produce proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Read details here.

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.Check out of the hotel is at 10am. If you could like to spend more time in Saint John we can happily request you additional nights - please speak to your booking agent.
3.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.
4.Please ensure you have checked local state information regarding COVID-19 restrictions and regulations before you travel.

Essential trip information

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