Canadian Coastal Adventure
14 DAYS FROM £1745
An inspirational journey taking in the picture-postcard harbours of New Brunswick and the maritime adventure of Nova Scotia, as well as Canada's birthplace - Prince Edward Island.
Included highlights worth £115
Halifax City sightseeing
Baddeck Alexander Graham Bell Museum
Cape Breton Highlands NP
Charlottetown Olivier Soapery
Prince Edward Island National Park
Ann of Green Gables Farmhouse
Miramichi
Fredericton Orientation tour
Kings Landing Historical Settlement
St Andrews by the Sea Whale-watching cruise
Saint John
Fundy National Park
Hopewell Rocks
Peggy's Cove
Lunenburg
Your Price Includes
Flights UK - Halifax - UK
Accommodation on tour in a twin room with private facilities
Services of a tour director on tour and local representative at other times
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airports and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Single share option no supplement to pay
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Halifax.
Fly to Halifax where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for two nights.
DAY 2: Halifax.
Halifax is a bustling city with an international flair, and has a rich history as a British stronghold. Highlights include Citadel Hill with its 19th century star-shaped fort, the beautiful Public Gardens, the peaceful residential neighbourhoods, and bustling harbourfront which resonates with its military heritage. You'll also see Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the final resting place for over 100 people who perished on the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic. The afternoon is yours to relax or explore further, so why not head to the Halifax Waterfront where you can visit Alexander Keith's brewery or the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Be sure to savour some delicious traditional dishes like Lunenburg pudding, Acadian rappie pie or planked salmon, slow cooked over a hardwood fire.
DAY 3: Halifax - Baddeck.
An early morning journey to rugged Cape Breton Island, one of the earliest European settlements in North America. Next, on to Baddeck, summer home of the great inventor Alexander Graham Bell. There's time to explore the exciting museum, which exhibits his world-changing inventions.
DAY 4: Baddeck - Cabot Trail - Cheticamp - Baddeck.
This morning experience the stunning Cabot Trail, a highway carved into the sides of mountains rising hundreds of metres above the sea. Travel through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, skirt rugged coastal headlands, and pass through villages where Scottish tradition still flourishes. Before leaving the Cabot Trail, stop at the Acadian fishing village of Cheticamp.
DAY 5: Baddeck - Charlottetown.
Today head to the peninsula and Caribou, for a ferry across the Northumberland Strait to spectacular Prince Edward Island. Your next two nights are in Charlottetown, the island's capital city and Canada's birthplace, where the Fathers of Confederation met to discuss the union of Canada in 1864. The afternoon is free to explore this delightful colonial town.
DAY 6: Prince Edward Island National Park.
Sightseeing includes the stunning PEI National Park boasting forests, sand dunes, sandstone cliffs, salt marshes and some of eastern Canada's finest beaches. You'll also visit Ann of Green Gables Farmhouse, the setting for Lucy Maude Montgomery's much-loved book. A suggestion for this evening is an optional outing to the Charlottetown Festival and 'Ann of Green Gables - the Musical'.
Note: The 'Ann of Green Gables - the Musical' performance is available during July, August and September.
DAY 7: Charlottetown - Moncton.
This morning travel across the eight-mile Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick. Visit the Olivier Soapery, where you will learn the traditional craft of soap-making from the 19th century during your guided tour of the museum and workshop. Tonight, an unmissable experience with an optional lobster cruise, where you haul in a lobster trap, learn cooking techniques and savour a complete lobster dinner served on board.
DAY 8: Moncton - Miramichi.
First stop today is the Irving Eco-centre, which was developed to help preserve 'La Dune de Bouctouche', a twelve kilometre sand spit which stretches across Bouctouche Bay. Afterwards continue to Miramichi, located at the mouth of the world famous salmon-angling Miramichi River. There is time to explore the boardwalk, art galleries and restaurants of pretty Ritchie Wharf Park on the waterfront.
DAY 9: Miramichi - Fredericton.
Today, travel to Fredericton, New Brunswick's capital, for an orientation tour taking in Christ Church Cathedral and the historic Garrison District. After lunch continue to the St John River Valley and Kings Landing Historical Settlement, a recreation of a loyalist village 150 years ago, complete with creaking wagons, workhorses, the distant melodies from lively fiddlers and dancing townsfolk. The evening is at leisure.
DAY 10: Fredericton - St Andrews - Saint John.
Prepare for an adventure this morning, starting at quaint St Andrews by-the-Sea where you'll embark on a whale-watching trip amid dramatic seascapes and scenic lighthouses in the Bay of Fundy, often described as one of the most intriguing places on earth. It has a host of over 20 species of whale including Minkes, Finbacks, Humpbacks and the rare Right Whale. Afterwards, time to enjoy the shops lining Water Street, before following the beautiful Fundy Coast to Saint John. The rest of the day is free, so why not visit the Old City Market to see the colourful local food and crafts at a traditional Farmer's Market? Make sure you taste New Brunswick's local specialities, such as fiddleheads (delicious violin-shaped ferns), tarte au sucre (a Brayonne sugar pie) or poutine (grated raw and mashed potatoes wrapped around fresh pork).
DAY 11: Saint John - Hopewell Rocks - Halifax.
Today's route takes you through the remarkable region of Fundy National Park en route to the city of Halifax. On the way, you'll stop at Hopewell Rocks, the site of the world's highest and wildest tides, which can rise to an incredible 52 feet - the height of a four-storey building. In the evening arrive in Halifax, Nova Scotia's modern capital.
DAY 12: Halifax - Peggy's Cove - Lunenburg - Halifax.
Hug the craggy coastline this morning en route to one of Canada's most photographed locations, the overwhelmingly beautiful Peggy's Cove, overlooked by North America's only lighthouse with a post office. Next stop is Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Old Town Lunenburg, founded in 1753, is an outstanding example of British colonial settlement. During your free time, why not see historic buildings and stately heritage homes that add to the unique charm of Lunenburg's tree-lined streets or visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, home of Canada's most famous tall ship, Bluenose II (a replica of the original). This evening is at your leisure.
DAY 13: Halifax - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
DAY 14: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 1,500 ft.
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Accommodation on Tour
Halifax: The Lord Nelson; Baddeck: Ceilidh Country Lodge; Charlottetown: Best Western Charlottetown; Moncton: Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown; Miramichi: Rodd Miramichi River Lodge; Fredericton: Riverside Resort; Saint John: Holiday Inn Express.
Whale Watching
Whale watching
A fascinating included cruise of the Bay of Fundy. Canada's east coast is the summer feeding ground for Minke, Humpback, Finback and the Right Whale, harbour porpoises and Atlantic white-sided dolphins.
Fredericton Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival
Departure - 7th September
Don't miss this chance to take part in the internationally renowned Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It features a series of concerts and attracts both local and internationally renowned artists.
Note: The Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival will be held on 13-18 September.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Special Departure - 29 June
Join us on this special departure and experience the incredible Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. During your visit the town of Halifax becomes alive with a myriad of noon-time concerts, parades and performances. This stunning show features some of the best military and civilian bands, inspiring dancers, acrobats, military displays and much more. In the evening the Tattoo finishes with a spectacular waterfront firework display.
Note: This special departure includes all activities on our regular departures, plus one extra night in Halifax, a Tattoo backstage tour and admission with reserved seats and souvenir programme to the Tattoo. The Tattoo will be held on July 1-8 (see our website for details).
Holiday Extensions
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Canadian Coastal Adventure + Ocean Train to Montreal - 3 Extra nights from £444
Why not extend your holiday with a famous train journey and visit to the stylish and exciting city of Montreal?
On day 13 of your tour board the VIA Rail® Ocean Train in the afternoon, for an overnight ride to Montreal. Accommodation on the train is in comfortable, private double bedrooms. On arrival the next morning (day 14), transfer to your hotel, the Maritime Plaza, for two nights. Montreal is Canada's premier and most sophisticated city. It offers vibrant and modern shopping, historic architecture, excellent restaurants, lively nightspots and countless festivals. Be sure to visit the beautiful Notre Dame Basilica. On day 16, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Note: Meals on the Ocean Train are included from 15 June - 10 October. Meals will be available for purchase for passengers travelling on the train outwith this period.
Accommodation on Extensions
Canadian Coastal Adventure + Ocean Train to Montreal - 3 Extra nights from £444
Hotels
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Maritime Plaza



A comfortable and well equipped hotel offering a good base to explore the surrounding area.
Location: In the heart of downtown Montreal, in close vicinity to major attractions and shops.
Facilities: Indoor heated swimming pool; exercise room; restaurant; bar; café; gift shop; dry cleaning and valet service; safety deposit boxes; baggage storage; room service; concierge services.
Price includes: Room with private facilities; air-conditioning; TV; hairdryer; iron/ironing board; tea/coffee-maker; telephone; radio with alarm clock.
Trains
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Ocean Train
This overnight Eastern Transcontinental train connects Canada's Atlantic region with the centre of the country. The Ocean links cities at night, so you will travel hundreds of kilometres while you sleep in comfort.
Sleeper Touring Class
Our customers travel in Sleeper Touring Class.
The Park car, the last car on the train, is the private lounge for Sleeper Touring Class passengers.
Note: Passengers travelling on the Ocean Train before 15 June will be in the Comfort Sleeper Class.
Meals: Your included continental breakfast and three-course dinner is served in the Renaissance Dining Car. For lunch you are welcome to enjoy an a la carte meal, but don't forget to reserve a table. The Renaissance Dining Car is a friendly restaurant with perfect décor and down home maritime ambience, where you can choose from a selection of delicious regional specialties at any time of the day.
Note: Meals on the Ocean Train are included from 15 June - 10 October. Meals will be available for purchase for passengers travelling on the train outwith this period.
Accommodation: By day a private cabin for two, with comfortable couch, a large picture window, small wardrobe, hand basin and separate toilet. At night the cabin converts to upper and lower beds. A separate shower room is conveniently located in each sleeping car. We recommend customers take a lightweight dressing gown for stepping out of the shower.
General: In response to public demand the Ocean train is a no smoking train.
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