Canadian Maritimes: Nova Scotia,Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick

From £4,699
Duration 11 Days
Departures from: Jun 2027 - Sep 2027
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Maritimes Canada
From £4,699
Duration 11 Days
Departures from: Jun 2027 - Sep 2027

Tour Overview

Get ready to fall head over heels for Canada's Maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The provinces are home to incredible scenery - from the world's highest tides, rocky coves, sandy beaches, remote lighthouses, and fishing heritage towns. Together, we'll journey through some of North America's most captivating landscapes. We'll explore UNESCO-listed Lunenburg's candy-coloured waterfront, travel the legendary Cabot Trail through Cape Breton's dramatic highlands, and hop across to charming Prince Edward Island, birthplace of Canada itself. Along the way, we'll share a traditional lobster lunch, dance at a Cape Breton Ceilidh, and uncover fascinating stories from Halifax to Saint John. History, nature, culture and coastline — this tour has it all. With incredible scenery at every turn and warm Maritime hospitality, this is one adventure we'll be talking about for years.

Your Tour Includes

  • Just You Holiday Director & Specialist Local Guides
  • Return flights from your chosen airport
  • Use of an airport lounge in the UK
  • 10 nights in hotels of a great standard
  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
  • 13 included meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners including welcome dinner and drink
  • Overseas transfers & other transportation & porterage

Included Tour Highlights

  • Sightseeing tour of Halifax
  • The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg
  • Citadel National Historic Site
  • Peggy's Cove and its famous lighthouse
  • Cape Breton Céilidh Cultural Evening
  • Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site
  • Cape Breton Highlands and the Cabot Trail
  • Hector Heritage Quay Museum and Pictou Harbour
  • Prince Edward Island National Park
  • Anne of Green Gables Museum
  • Lobster lunch cruise on Shediac Bay
  • Moncton Tidal Pools
  • Hopewell Rocks
  • Fundy Trail Parkway
  • Saint John sightseeing tour and Reversing Falls Observation Point
  • Indigenous Storytelling Walk along Harbour Passage Saint John
  • Ferry across the Bay of Fundy
  • Mahone Bay

Tour Itinerary

UK - Halifax

Day 1 UK - Halifax

Today, you will fly to Halifax, and on arrival we'll transfer to our hotel. Later we'll head to a local restaurant for a welcome drink and dinner. Meals included: D
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Halifax

Day 2 Halifax

This morning we'll set out on a guided tour of Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, a picturesque city with colourful heritage buildings and lush parks. It has a great seafaring history, and we'll visit the Citadel National Historic Museum based in the star shaped fortress perched above the harbour. Afterwards we'll visit the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the final resting place of 121 of the victims of the RMS Titanic sinking. Later in the day we are heading to UNESCO World Heritage listed Lunenburg and along the way we will visit Peggy's Cove atop its rolling granite outcrop is the famous red-and-white lighthouse – one of the most photographed in Canada.

Meals included: B
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Cape Breton Island

Day 3 Cape Breton Island

Today we'll travel to Baddeck on Cape Breton Island, considered the beginning and end of the world famous Cabot Trail which is a beautiful scenic route around the island that we'll explore tomorrow. This evening, we have the chance to experience a Cape Breton Celilidh - a cultural evening of traditions, music and dance.

Meals included: B
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The Cabot Trail

Day 4 The Cabot Trail

This morning we will be inspired by the fascinating life and work of Alexander Graham Bell - inventor, scientist and teacher. Many of his remarkable inventions first took place here in the scenic community of Baddeck. The highlight of the day is our journey experiencing the natural beauty of the Cabot Trail known as one of the world's most beautiful drives. We travel through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park with photo stops to take in the incredible scenery. Meals included: B
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Charlottetown

Day 5 Charlottetown

Today we're heading to Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island. Along the way we will stop in Pictou, nestled along Nova Scotia's Northumberland Shore, it is well known for its maritime charm. Here, we'll visit the Hector Heritage Quay Museum, home to the full size replica of the Ship Hector, the first ship to bring passengers from Scotland to Nova Scotia in 1773. From here we travel the short distance to Caribou, where we take the ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island.

Meals included: B
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Prince Edward Island National Park

Day 6 Prince Edward Island National Park

This morning we'll head out to explore Prince Edward Island National Park, home to stunning views from coastal coves, leafy woodlands and red sandstone cliff drops. Charlottetown is the charming capital of Prince Edward Island and is known as the 'Birthplace of Confederation' after the 1864 conference that led to Canada's formation. For a small seaside city it is well known for its arts and culture scene, as well as its history and heritage. You may choose to explore independently, with sites including Province House National Historic Site, the Confederation Centre of the Arts and Prince Edward Island National Park some key highlights. Or you could choose to join our optional excursion - a food experience tour showcasing the best local delicacies.

Meals included: B
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Moncton

Day 7 Moncton

Today we'll visit The Anne of Green Gables Museum, dedicated to the life and works of the author Lucy Maud Montgomery, before travelling via Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick. A treat is in store for lunch as we stop at Shediac Bay for a traditional lobster lunch cruise. This afternoon we'll visit the Tidal Bore Park in Moncton where, tide timings permitting, we can witness the natural phenomenon of the strong tide against the river flow. Meals included: B,L
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Fundy National Park

Day 8 Fundy National Park

Today as we travel we'll take in some of the incredible scenery of Fundy National Park. We stop at Hopewell Rocks - home of the highest tides in the world. The huge outcrops of rock are almost covered by water at high tide but at low tide the ocean floor is exposed. You can take the 99 steps down to reach the sands and take in views upwards of the sandstone formations. Having arrived in Saint John, the only city on the shore of the Bay of Fundy, we will visit the famous reversing falls. Here, the power of the sea is apparent as a daily event occurs, caused by the Bay of Fundy's immense high tide hitting the incoming flow of the mighty Saint John River changing its direction.

Meals included: B
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Saint John

Day 9 Saint John

This morning we'll enjoy a walking tour of uptown St. John and discover the heritage on an indigenous story telling walking tour. Set deep in a natural harbour, the port city of Saint John is surrounded by an impressive ring of rocky bluffs, vertical cliffs and sleepy coves. Walk to the historic old town to see its 19th-century buildings, perhaps visit the New Brunswick Museum to see its entertaining exhibits on local geological, cultural and natural history, or head to the hilltop Carleton Martello Tower, a stone fort built during the War of 1812, for panoramic views over Saint John and the Bay of Fundy. Alternatively you can join an optional excursion to St Andrews on a cruise with the chance to spot whales.

Meals included: B
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Halifax

Day 10 Halifax

We're heading back to Halifax today and we’ll take a scenic ferry ride across the Bay of Fundy to Digby on Nova Scotia, keeping a look out for whales and other wildlife as we go. We’ll visit Mahone Bay, a charming seaside town with an eclectic mix of shops, boutiques and galleries. This evening we gather together for a farewell dinner in downtown Halifax. Meals included: B,D
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Halifax - UK

Day 11 Halifax - UK

Today we will transfer to the airport for our flight back to the UK. Meals included: B

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Moxy Hotel Halifax

Located in a great spot in downtown Halifax just a 10 minute walk to Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is the Moxy Hotel. Facilities include a fitness centre, restaurant and bar/lounge. Guest rooms have air-conditioning, desk, TV and Wi-Fi.

Located in a great spot in downtown Halifax just a 10 minute walk to Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is the Moxy Hotel. Facilities include a fitness centre, restaurant and bar/lounge. Guest rooms have air-conditioning, desk, TV and Wi-Fi.
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Inverary Resort

Inverary Resort is a family owned property on the shores of the beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes in Baddeck. Facilities here include the Lakeside Restaurant, waterfront boardwalk and indoor swimming pool. Guest rooms benefit from Wi-Fi, coffee maker and hairdryer.

Inverary Resort is a family owned property on the shores of the beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes in Baddeck. Facilities here include the Lakeside Restaurant, waterfront boardwalk and indoor swimming pool. Guest rooms benefit from Wi-Fi, coffee maker and hairdryer.
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Rodd Charlottetown

The Rodd Charlottetown is a historic hotel built in 1931 and well located to explore Charlottetown by foot. Facilities include restaurant, bar, rooftop patio with stunning views and indoor pool. Guest rooms are renovated and benefit from mini-fridge, TV and tea/coffee maker.

The Rodd Charlottetown is a historic hotel built in 1931 and well located to explore Charlottetown by foot. Facilities include restaurant, bar, rooftop patio with stunning views and indoor pool. Guest rooms are renovated and benefit from mini-fridge, TV and tea/coffee maker.
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Hilton Garden Inn Moncton Downtown

Located just off Main Street in Downtown Moncton, the Hilton Garden Inn has facilities including a restaurant, fitness centre, gift shop and indoor swimming pool. Guestrooms benefit from Wi-Fi, TV and coffee-maker.

Located just off Main Street in Downtown Moncton, the Hilton Garden Inn has facilities including a restaurant, fitness centre, gift shop and indoor swimming pool. Guestrooms benefit from Wi-Fi, TV and coffee-maker.
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Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View

The Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View offers breath-taking views of Saint John Harbour. Facilities include fitness centre, restaurant and indoor heated pool. Guest rooms benefit from TV, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View offers breath-taking views of Saint John Harbour. Facilities include fitness centre, restaurant and indoor heated pool. Guest rooms benefit from TV, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities.
Next accommodation

Moxy Hotel Halifax

Located in a great spot in downtown Halifax just a 10 minute walk to Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is the Moxy Hotel. Facilities include a fitness centre, restaurant and bar/lounge. Guest rooms have air-conditioning, desk, TV and Wi-Fi.

Located in a great spot in downtown Halifax just a 10 minute walk to Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is the Moxy Hotel. Facilities include a fitness centre, restaurant and bar/lounge. Guest rooms have air-conditioning, desk, TV and Wi-Fi.

Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour.

St Andrews-by-the-sea whale watching cruise

St Andrews-by-the-sea whale watching cruise

Departing from historic St. Andrews by-the-Sea, this whale watching cruise provides the opportunity to experience whales and so much more! Not only will you be looking out for minke, finbacks or even humpback whales, depending on the season, but other sightings include seals, porpoises, bald eagles and a variety of seabirds from a spacious modern catamaran.

Approx 3 hour cruise. Warm clothing is required.
Departing from historic St. Andrews by-the-Sea, this whale watching cruise provides the opportunity to experience whales and so much more! Not only will you be looking out for mink...

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Prince Edward Island Food Tour

Prince Edward Island Food Tour

A fun-filled walking & food tour where you’ll discover historic downtown Charlottetown with several mouth-watering stops to enjoy along the way. Stop at four different locations and learn about the history of the island through their food and drink, and see first hand why it is called Canada’s Food Island!

Approx 3 hour walking tour, please dress appropriately for the weather and have appropriate footwear. Some locations do not offer seating and some do not have stairs.
A fun-filled walking & food tour where you’ll discover historic downtown Charlottetown with several mouth-watering stops to enjoy along the way. Stop at four different location...

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Further Information

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £400 per person
  • Ocean and River Cruise - £400 per person


On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

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You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.