Tour Code: WT-Halifax 01    8 Day Tour in Canada to Halifax, Baddeck, Charlotte­Town, Moncton and Halifax

 
Departure: Daily

 
 Day 01 - Entry Halifax/Baddeck
Upon arrival in Halifax, be transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is free on your own.
 
 Day 02 - Halifax
Take a morning visit to the Citadel National Historic Site and this afternoon is free. If you have are still energetic, you could join in an optional tour to the impressive Peggy's Cove.
 
 Day 03 - Halifax/Sherbrooke Villaage/Baddeck
Visit the Fisherman's Life Museum, stop by the Sherbrooke Village and reach the Cape Breton Island.  As the end of the day, head to Baddeck, on the shores of Bras d'Or Lake. Have an overnight stay at the local hotel. 
 
 Day 04 - Baddeck/Cabot Trail Excursion/Baddeck
Commence the day with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Then seek for the Cabot Trail and enjoy the fantastic natural vistas and human remains nearby. Drive through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Later, return to Baddeck. 
 
 Day 05 - Baddeck/Wood Island Ferry/Charlotte­Town
Drive via Antigonish to the Pictou town and head to Prince Edward Island. Taking along the stunning scenery along the way and reach Charlottetown at the end of the day.
 
 Day 06 - Prince Edward Island
Visit the Prince Edward Island National Park located in the north shore of the Island. It is a terrific experience to expose yourself in the bright sun and feel the sea breeze from the sea. Then continue visit the hometown of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables in Cavendish.  

 Day 07 - Charlottetown/Moncton
On the way to New Brunswick, have a glimpse of the amazing Confederation Bridge. Then  Stop at  Shediac Bay for a short lobster visit. In the afternoon, visit the Oliver Soapery and reach Moncton to stay overnight.

 Day 08 - Moncton/Exit Halifax
This morning, transfer to Bay of Fundy and see the Hopewell Rocks. Then board a train back to Halifax. A private transfer to the Halifax International airport is provided and the tour ends here.
 

 Tour code: WT- Haifax 02           12-Day Self-Driving Tour of Halifax - South Shore - Wolfville - Amherst - Kouchibouguac National Park - Moncton - Charlottetown - Montague - Charlottetown - Baddock - Antigonish - Halifax

Departure: Daily

 Day 01: Entry Halifax
Arrive in Halifax Airport and pick up your rental car. Transfer independently to your hotel.

 Day 02: Halifax - South Shore (35 miles / 217.2 km)
Today venture south to famous Peggy’s Cove, and on via Mahone Bay to colorful Lunenburg. Tonight stay in the South Shore region.

 Day 03: South Shore - Wolfville (230 miles / 370.1 km)
In the morning, go inland over the Kouchibouguac National Park. Drive where you will visit the park’s visitor center. This drive is a scenic link between the South Shore and the Anapolis Valley. From there travel north, parallel with the shore of the Bay of Fundy, which is famous for its high tides. Overnight in Wolfville.

 Day 04: Wolfville - Amherst (155 miles / 249.4 km)
Travel the shores of the Minas Basin, through small communities, across the Avon River towards Truro, then further north to Amherst where you spend the night. Little villages along the way illustrate the way locals live in this area.

 Day 05: Amherst - Kouchibouguac National Park - Moncton (65 miles / 104.6 km)
Today enter New Brunswick where you travel up the shores of the Northumberland Strait to Kouchibouguac NP. This section of the Acadian coast is home to Aboriginals, Acadians, and English people. Overnight in Moncton.

 Day 06: Moncton - Charlottetown (180 miles / 289.6 km)
Travel from Moncton to Jourimain where the 12.9 km long Confederation Bridge is built. This is the only land connection between the mainland and Prince Edward Island (PEI), and also the longest bridge over ice-covered waters in the world. Today we visit the land of Anne of Green Gables. Fall in love with this island, which is known as potato growing country. But PEI has a lot more to offer. Overnight in Charlottetown.

 Day 07: Charlottetown - Montague - Charlottetown (30 miles / 48.3 km)
Sightseeing in PEI. Enjoy a day of pretty vistas, rolling countryside, sandy beaches, slow rivers and people that enjoy outdoor activities. One of the prettiest towns in PEI is Montague, return to Charlottetown for overnight.

 Day 08: Charlottetown - Baddock (180 miles / 289.6 km)
From Wood Island take the ferry back to Nova Scotia. Just on the other side is Pictou. It was settled in 1773 by the Scottish Highlanders, and this historic town built a replica of the first ship that brought these settlers. From there, drive to Cape Breton Island and the town of Baddeck, perfect starting point for the Cabot Trail the next day. A famous resident of this area was Alexander Bell.

 Day 09: Baddeck - Sydney - Baddock (185 miles / 297.7 km)
A famous drive today, the Cabot Trail. Start off by traveling to the Margaree Valley, where the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence meet at Margaree Harbour. From there, make the famous loop and stop for beautiful views that appear around every corner. On the Atlantic side, see windswept beaches and small fishing communities. After the Cabot Trail travel to Sydney, the Steel City. Overnight in Baddeck.

 Day 10: Baddock - Antigonish (155 miles / 249.4 km)
Today travel south. Visit Louisburg, the largest historic restoration project in Canada. Travel along the shoreline of Bras D’Or Lake. This saltwater lake is in reality an arm of the ocean and a great feeding ground for bald eagles.

 Day 11: Antigonish - Halifax (255 miles / 410.3 km)
A visit to Sherbrooke restored historical village will delight you. This village is a replica from the 1860-80 period, complete with costumed guides. Then it’s back to Halifax for one more night. Make sure to visit some of the local pubs filled with the local music, a sure way to have a happy ending on this Atlantic Canada tour!

 Day 12: Exit Halifax
Return your rental car to Halifax Airport prior to your return flight. End of your happy trip.
 

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