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Maritime Explorer
ATLANTIC PROVINCES – FLY DRIVE
Day 1 Arrive Halifax
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to
Halifax. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and
proceed to your hotel, located in the heart of town.
Hotel: The Prince George Hotel
Day 2 Lunenburg
You have a short, but beautifully scenic journey
this morning. We suggest a stop at Peggy’s Cove;
a small fishing village built into the granite rock
and protected by its historic lighthouse, and at the
pretty town of Mahone Bay. The Victorian town of
Lunenburg, lovingly restored to its historic splendour,
provides your accommodation for this evening.
Hotel: The Mariner King Inn
Day 3 Annapolis Royal & Digby
Today you cross from the south to the north of
the island, accompanied by beautiful scenery
provided by Kejimkujik National Park. Before
arrival into Digby, we suggest a slight diversion
to Annapolis Royal. Founded in 1605, it boasts
150 heritage buildings offering numerous unique
shops, artists’ studios and galleries and is home
to Fort Anne National Historic Site, a location of
great historical significance.
Hotel: Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
Days 4 & 5 St. Andrews
This morning, take the three hour ferry journey
from Digby to Saint John and the short drive to
St. Andrews. We’ve allowed two full days for you
to enjoy St. Andrews, a lovely seaside town full
of character and old world charm.
Hotel: The Algonquin Resort
Days 6 & 7 Fundy Trail Parkway & Moncton
Follow the coastline and make a stop at Saint John
to experience the reversing tide boat ride. Hugging
the coastal cliffs, the 16 kilometre Fundy Trail
Parkway is one of the itinerary’s highlights. Be sure
to stop at Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick’s most
famous attraction. At low tide you can walk the
sea floor, whilst at high tide the waters flood the
caves. Your destination is Moncton, where a visit
to Magnetic Hill provides the illusion of being
pulled uphill by a magnetic force.
Hotel: Delta Hotels Beausejour
Days 8 & 9 Charlottetown
New Confederation Bridge brings you to the
smallest province in Canada – Prince Edward Island.
Enjoy two days exploring the sand dunes and
beaches, Prince Edward Island National Park and
the island’s many other attractions. Explore Province
House National Historic Site in Charlottetown, the
site of Canada’s birthplace in 1867, and absorb the
great charm of this colonial seaport.
Hotel: Delta Hotels Prince Edward
Days 10 & 11 Ingonish Beach
Take a short drive from Orwell Corner Historic Site
to the southern tip of Prince Edward Island, where
the ferry carries you to Pictou, Nova Scotia. Your
journey continues with a scenic drive to Cape Breton
Island, which is reminiscent of a small Scottish island.
Take the Cabot Trail into the highlands of northern
Cape Breton, aligned by the lochs and glens once
settled by Scottish Highlanders, and hugging the
scenic coastlines settled by Acadians. From your
15 Days/14 Nights
• Begins and ends in Halifax
• Departures June to September
Your fly drive includes:
• Round trip scheduled flights
• Intermediate 4 door car hire, including
insurances and satellite navigation
• Accommodations as stated
• Personalised Road Book (see page 6)
resort, you can enjoy easy access to Cape Breton
Highlands National Park, which is filled with moose,
deer, lynx, bear and beaver.
Hotel: Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa
Day 12 Dundee
It’s an easy driving day today, so you can set off
at your leisure for a short but beautiful journey
to Dundee. View spectacular vistas, rolling
seaside terrain and breathtaking seascapes as you
approach Baddeck, a picturesque village on the
shores of Bras d’Or Lakes. We suggest a stop for a
scenic cruise on the lake or simply to wander the
boardwalk, before arrival into Dundee.
Hotel: Dundee Resort
Days 13 & 14 Halifax
Today, your final drive brings you back to where
your journey began in Halifax. The rugged
Atlantic coast accompanies your journey, dotted
with small fishing villages and many photo
opportunities. First settled in 1749, today Halifax
is Nova Scotia’s capital and the largest city
in the Maritime Provinces. Visit Fort Redoubt
National Historic Site, a 200-year-old fortification
overlooking Halifax Harbour, or Halifax Citadel
National Historic Site for terrific views of the city.
Hotel: The Prince George Hotel
Day 15 Journey Home
This morning take the short ride back to Halifax
Airport, return your rental car and check-in for
your flight back to the UK.
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Moncton
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