Best of the Canadian Maritimes

Best of the Canadian Maritimes

Experience the charms of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island on an 11-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 and visit the home of Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy dinner on board a working lobster boat, and meet with a Mi’kmaq Elder. You’ll soon see why this corner of Canada is so beloved by all who visit.

Activities

• Lunenburg – Guided walking tour
• Lunenburg – Mahone Bay & Blue Rocks
• Peggy’s Cove – Rock Walk
• Millbrook – Mi’kmac Cultural & Heritage Centre
• Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Hike
• Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Entrance Fee)
• Charlottetown – Leader-led orientation walk
• 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 Lunch
• Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park – Walk
• Bay of Fundy – Fundy National Park
• Bay of Fundy – Cap Enrage

Highlights

• 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 Elder for a smudging ceremony and to learn about the wigwam building process and listen to traditional stories.
• 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 lunch.