Wonders of the Maritimes & Scenic Cape Breton
Wonders of the Maritimes & Scenic Cape Breton
Wonders of the Maritimes & Scenic Cape Breton
9 Days Starting and ending in Halifax, Canada
Visiting: Halifax, Charlottetown, Baddeck, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CH-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-0
Special diets catered:
Please Advise Request
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Wonders of the Maritimes & Scenic Cape Breton" tour and explore the breathtaking beauty of Canada's eastern coast. Begin your journey in Halifax, visiting the picturesque Peggy’s Cove and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg. Savor a Maritime sugar camp lunch at Sugar Moon Farm and marvel at the dramatic landscapes of Hopewell Rocks. Experience a traditional lobster supper in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and tour the iconic Green Gables Heritage Place. Learn about Alexander Graham Bell in Baddeck and travel along the stunning Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Enjoy premium accommodations, daily breakfast, and guided tours for an unforgettable cultural adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Halifax,Nova Scotia
Location: Halifax
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin Nova Scotian
At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink.ARRIVE IN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Welcome to Halifax! At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Halifax. Excursion To Peggy’S Cove & Lunenburg
Location: Halifax
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin Nova Scotian
Meals Included: Breakfast
HALIFAX. EXCURSION TO PEGGY’S COVE & LUNENBURG Lighthouse Beams, Bites & Brews Visit Peggy’s Cove, one of Canada’s most charming fishing villages. Enjoy a traditional [LF] Nova Scotian Breakfast. We then venture to Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a walking tour with a Local Guide. During your free time, explore the quaint Main Street, shop for souvenirs, or spend time at the Fisheries Museum to learn more about this major fishing port. The rest of the day is at leisure. Maybe visit the Maritimes Museum, which explains the area’s seafaring past, or perhaps tour Alexander Keith’s Brewery, which has been making the home-grown favorite since the early 1880s. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES & TRADITIONS Discover the tastes and traditions in the charming fishing village of Peggy’s Cove to select from local specialties of fish cakes and a traditional Nova Scotian breakfast. You’ll find many magnificent views for taking photos of the famous lighthouse and panoramic sea views.
Day 3: Halifax,Sugar Moon Farm,Moncton,New Brunswick
Location: Halifax
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels Beausejour
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
HALIFAX–SUGAR MOON FARM–MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK Nova Scotia Treats & Treasures Take an orientation tour of Halifax, including the public gardens and harbor area. Before arriving in New Brunswick, we’ll stop at [LF] Sugar Moon Farm to enjoy a Maritime sugar camp lunch, along with a guided tour and traditional sugar camp treat. Spend the evening in Moncton, originally founded by a group of Acadians and then Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants from Philadelphia. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for the best way to spend your evening. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Indulge in the sweet tradition of Nova Scotian sugar shacks! Each year when maple syrup is produced, locals frequent “sugar shacks” for sweet treats and hearty meals that really stick to the ribs! Join a Maritime sugar camp lunch at Sugar Moon Farm in the woods of Nova Scotia and see why locals love it. True comfort food!
Day 4: Moncton,Hopewell Rocks,Charlottetown,Pei
Location: Charlottetown
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta Prince Edward
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
MONCTON–HOPEWELL ROCKS–CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI Low Tides & Local Treats Travel to Hopewell Rocks for a guided tour and to explore the dramatic sculpted landscape on the sea. Then, drive across 8-mile-long Confederation Bridge, the longest of its kind. Cross onto Prince Edward Island, stopping for a local treat at Cow’s Ice Cream Factory before continuing to Charlottetown. Tonight, enjoy a [LF] lobster supper at a local restaurant this evening. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE SEA TREASURE For more than 150 years, Prince Edward Island lobster fishers have been waking up before the dawn to set their traps and haul in the sea’s bounty of delicious, red-shelled crustaceans to share with guests around the world. More than one thousand hearty island lobster fishers continue the tradition today out of more than 40 ports to share these sea treasures as they have for generations. Put on your lobster bib and get your butter ready to dive into a cracking good feast!TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Discover the ever-changing seascape on the beaches of Hopewell Rocks. Learn about the highest and wildest tides in the world, which rise and fall up to 52 feet each day. Time and tide have carved from the cliffs and coves distinctive sandstone formations topped with trees.
Day 5: Charlottetown
Location: Charlottetown
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta Prince Edward
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
CHARLOTTETOWN Folk Songs & Sand Dunes A tour of the island includes a drive to the fishing port of North Rustico Harbour to learn about lobster fishing, the sand dunes and lovely beaches of Prince Edward Island National Park and a visit to the Green Gables Heritage Place with a Local Guide. Later, enjoy lunch at Prince Edward Island Preserve Company. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own, do some shopping, or relax in one of Charlottetown’s fine restaurants. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE Visit the world of a red-headed girl in a straw hat and braids to meet one of Canada’s most loved fictional characters, Anne of Green Gables. Relive her mischievous escapades and mishaps within the nostalgic rooms of her home at Green Gables – where local author Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration from the idyllic woodland farmstead.
Day 6: Charlottetown,Baddeck,Nova Scotia
Location: Baddeck
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Silver Dart Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
CHARLOTTETOWN–BADDECK, NOVA SCOTIA Inventions of New Scotland This morning, board a ferry that whisks you across the Northumberland Strait, from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia. Arrive in Caribou and continue to Pictou, known as the “Birthplace of New Scotland,” where the first ship of Scottish Highlanders landed in Nova Scotia in 1773. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site to learn about the famous inventor. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Explore the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where fascinating exhibits trace the life and achievements of the iconic inventor of the telephone who spent his last years on Cape Breton Island.
Day 7: Baddeck. Excursion To Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Location: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Silver Dart Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
BADDECK. EXCURSION TO CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK Legendary Landscapes Travel along the Cabot Trail, considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. Proceed along the coast, savoring magnificent vistas of the rocky shoreline and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enter Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a landscape that strikingly resembles Scottish coastal regions. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Discover one of Canada’s most enchanting natural landscapes by the sea, where the mountains meet the ocean in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. As you hug the world-famous Cabot Trail coastline you'll wind through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, where lush, forested river canyons carve into the ancient plateau, edged by rust-hued cliffs. Keep an eye out for wonderful wildlife that lives here, including moose, bald eagles, minks, or even pilot whales breaking the surface of the Gulf of St. Lawrence!
Day 8: Baddeck,Halifax
Location: Halifax
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Westin Nova Scotian
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
BADDECK–HALIFAX Strongholds & Celebrations Cross over the Canso Causeway and continue across Nova Scotia to Halifax and visit the Citadel Hill National Historic Site. Tonight, join your Tour Director and new friends at a farewell dinner—the perfect finale to your Maritimes vacation. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Visit the Citadel National Historic Site in Halifax with its early 19th-century, star shaped fort, majestically commanding an expansive hill overlooking the city. A series of forts highlight an evolution of defensive designs that protected Halifax Harbour from 1749 to 1906 - and never once attacked! Get a fascinating look into the region’s colonial past where the 78th Highlanders keep watch in their period uniforms of the day. The call of the bagpipes and rhythm of the drums harken back to a spirited Scottish tradition.
Day 9: Halifax
Location: Halifax
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.HALIFAX Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
What's Included
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Accommodations
Stay in premium hotels like Westin Nova Scotian, Delta Hotels Beausejour, Delta Prince Edward, and Silver Dart Lodge.
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Meals
Enjoy daily breakfast, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners, including a traditional Nova Scotian breakfast and a lobster supper.
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Expert Guides
Tours led by expert Tour Directors, Drivers, and Local Guides, ensuring a comprehensive and safe experience.
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Small Group Experience
Travel in a small group with an average of just 24 guests per departure, allowing for a more personalized and intimate experience.
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Exclusive Excursions
Partake in unique excursions like a visit to Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, Sugar Moon Farm, and the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.
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Cultural Experiences
Immerse yourself in local culture with experiences such as a Maritime sugar camp lunch and exploring the Cabot Trail.
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UNESCO Sites
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg on a walking tour.
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Local Treats
Enjoy a Maritime sugar camp lunch at Sugar Moon Farm and a traditional lobster supper in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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Natural Wonders
Discover the dramatic landscapes of Hopewell Rocks and travel along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park for breathtaking coastal vistas.
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Historical Sites
Learn about the famous inventor at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck and visit the Citadel Hill National Historic Site in Halifax.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International and domestic airfare are not included in the tour price.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the tour itinerary are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, and tips are not included.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Notes
Enjoy spectacular fall colors on our Fall Foliage departures: September 16-27 (Mother Nature permitting). Ready to explore more in Canada? Add Montreal to your vacation with Wonders of the Maritimes & Scenic Cape Breton with Ocean Train to Montreal (Tour CHE).
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Old Town Lunenburg
Accommodation
Stay in premium hotels like Westin Nova Scotian, Delta Hotels Beausejour, Delta Prince Edward, and Silver Dart Lodge.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably in a small group with an average of just 24 guests per departure, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes daily breakfast, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners. You will enjoy a traditional Nova Scotian breakfast, a Maritime sugar camp lunch, and a lobster supper.
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What kind of accommodations can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in premium hotels such as the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax, Delta Hotels Beausejour in Moncton, Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown, and Silver Dart Lodge in Baddeck.
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Are there any unique cultural experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes several unique cultural experiences such as a Maritime sugar camp lunch at Sugar Moon Farm, a traditional lobster supper in Charlottetown, and a visit to the Green Gables Heritage Place.
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What kind of guided tours are included?
The tour includes guided tours led by expert Tour Directors, Drivers, and Local Guides. You will have guided tours in places like Lunenburg, Green Gables Heritage Place, and the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour?
Highlights of the tour include visiting Peggy’s Cove, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, discovering the dramatic landscapes of Hopewell Rocks, and traveling along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
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Are there any optional activities or excursions not included in the tour price?
Yes, any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the tour itinerary are not included in the tour price.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour price?
No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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What is the group size for this tour?
The tour offers a small group experience with an average of just 24 guests per departure, allowing for a more personalized and intimate experience.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes travel in a coach, ensuring a comfortable and safe journey between destinations.
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What is the starting and ending location of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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