Atlantic Coast Canada

Introduction

The Atlantic Coast of Canada has rugged beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and rich maritime history. In Halifax, visit beautiful Peggy’s Cove followed by a scenic tour.

See the Titanic gravesite, learn about traditional organic soap-making at the Olivier Soapery, and join fishermen aboard their boat and learn to catch, cook, and crack lobster before enjoying a lobster dinner. See the four-story high flowerpot-shaped Hopewell Rocks.

In Prince Edward Island, visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum. Learn about the PEI potato industry from a local farmer. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Travel along the breathtaking Cabot Trail.

Images credits to Tourism New Brunswick, Nova Scotia Tourism, Tourism PEI, Walk and Sea Charlottetown 

Overview

Highlights of this tour include Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Hopewell Rocks, Lobster Excursion, Prince Edward Island, Cavendish National Park, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail.

You will visit the amazing four story high flowerpot-shaped rocks known as Hopewell Rocks, and experience the history of Canada through sight and sound at Founders’ Hall.

Discover the amazing accomplishments of Alexander Graham Bell during a visit to his museum in Nova Scotia.

Our tour itinerary for a multi-centre experience of Atlantic Canada is only a suggestion, and can be tailor-made to suit your specific requirements.

Please Contact Us and allow us to put a personalised trip together for you, including your preferred hotels, modes of transport and lengths of stay.

Canada's Atlantic Coast

Day 1: Halifax, Nova Scotia - Tour Begins

Welcome to Canada’s Atlantic Coast – an area of rugged, pristine beauty.
Stay for two nights at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax

Day 2: Halifax - Peggy's Cove - Halifax

Explore Halifax’s charming downtown on a scenic tour of the city highlighting the waterfront, Public Gardens, Spring Garden Road and the famous Citadel. Visit the Titanic gravesite for insight into the important role Halifax played in rescuing the survivors of this tragic event. Later, enjoy a visit to one of the most picturesque spots in all of Canada – the beautiful Peggy’s Cove. Its historic lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic Ocean provides one of the most memorable views of your journey.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 3: Halifax - Moncton, New Brunswick

Leave Nova Scotia behind and venture to New Brunswick. Gain insight into the history of the region you are about to explore at historic Fort Beausejour and soak in an exceptional view of the Bay of Fundy. A truly unique experience awaits at Olivier Soapery where you learn about the traditional craft of organic soap-making. Visit La Pays de la Sagouine, a true celebration of Acadian culture. Experience historical re-enactments and participate in the fun first-hand when you play the spoons or bake your own Acadian dish. Arrive in Moncton and enjoy an evening at leisure to explore its quintessential Maritime charms on your own.
Stay for two nights at the Crowne Plaza Moncton Hotel
Today breakfast will be included.

Day 4: Moncton

Today, travel the sea-sprayed shoreline to the amazing Hopewell Rocks. A New Brunswick icon, these flowerpot-shaped rocks carved by the Fundy tides rise four stories high at low tide and disappear into tiny islands when the tide is high. Then it’s off to the charming fishing village of Shediac, known as the “Lobster Capital of the World.” Join local fishermen aboard their boat and learn how to catch, cook and crack your very own lobster before indulging in a delicious lobster dinner!
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 5: Moncton - Summerside, Prince Edward Island

Leave New Brunswick behind and cross the stately Confederation Bridge to the “island cradled in the waves.” Arrive in charming Summerside, your home for the next two evenings.
Stay for two nights at the Loyalist Lake View Resort
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 6: Charlottetown

The rolling landscapes of Prince Edward Island were the backdrop of the acclaimed novel, “Anne of Green Gables.” Visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum, the house in which Lucy Maud Montgomery lived and upon which she based her book. Then meet a local potato farmer and learn about the potato industry on PEI first-hand as you help him with his crop. At Prince Edward Island Preserves see local berries blended with a “secret” ingredient to create a unique island taste. Then, set off for the picturesque beaches of Cavendish National Park and a visit to Rustico’s celebrated wharf, dotted with fishing boats and lobster traps. Tonight, Founders’ Hall, Canada’s Birthplace Pavilion takes you back in time when you enter “The Time Travel Tunnel” to 1864 and learn about the origins of this fascinating region.
Today breakfast will be included.

Day 7: Summerside, Prince Edward Island - Ingonish, Nova Scotia

Return to beautiful Nova Scotia this morning before crossing the Canso Causeway to stunning Cape Breton Island. Enjoy a scenic drive along the pristine shores of Bras d'Or Lakes, Canada’s only inland sea. Later, explore the amazing variety of inventions on display at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, where the brilliant inventor made his home. Travel to the Cabot Trail – one of the most scenic destinations in Canada, and your home for the next two nights.
Stay for two nights at the Keltic Lodge
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 8: Cabot Trail

Spend the day exploring the Cabot Trail and fall in love with its rugged terrain and spectacular Atlantic Ocean views. Stop at the famed St. Peter’s Church in Cheticamp, then take time to stroll the streets of this traditional village steeped in the vibrant culture of the “Old World” French. Visit the Acadian Museum where you will learn how to make a hooked rug. Other highlights include stops at fishing communities along the coast, including lovely Neil’s Harbour.
Today breakfast will be included.

Day 9: Ingonish - Halifax

Depart Cape Breton for Sugar Moon Farm. Meet the family that runs the farm and learn about the unique organic methods they employ to produce maple syrup. Then sit back and relax in their “Sugar Shack” – a charming log cabin where you have a tasting, then enjoy a light lunch enhanced with maple. Later, return to Halifax for some time at leisure to explore the city. Walk along the waterfront, indulge in some delicious fresh seafood, or simply enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this charming Canadian seaport.
Stay for one night at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax
Today breakfast and lunch will be included.

Day 10: Halifax - Tour Ends

Return home today with warm memories of Canada’s Atlantic Coast.
Today breakfast will be included.

Pick & Mix

As well as suggested holiday itineraries, Medway Travel are delighted to be able to also create bespoke holiday experiences.
If you are a traveller who is looking for something different to the suggested itinerary on the previous tab, picking and mixing the destinations that you specifically wish to enjoy might be a fantastic solution for you!

Contact Us with information of when you are looking to travel, where you would like to visit and what adventures you would like your holiday to include, and our expererienced travel consultants will put together a personalised itinerary especially for you!

For ideas and inspiration of what there is to see and do during a holiday to Canada's Atlantic Coast, please take a look at the below details...

Halifax

Visitors have been falling in love with Halifax for more than 250 years. Nova Scotia’s capital, Halifax combines the international essence of a major port city and naval base, with the youthful vibe of a university town, and the culture and heritage of one of Canada’s most historic communities.

Nightlife in downtown Halifax can’t be beat. Neptune Theatre is going strong after more than forty years of live performances. The pub and club atmosphere is bustling. Casino Nova Scotia brings the thrill of gaming and great live entertainment to the waterfront year-round.

There's no better shopping east of Montreal than you'll find in Halifax. Browse unique eclectic boutiques found on Spring Garden Road and the Hydrostone Market, the outlets in Bayers Lake or the Maritime flavour in the restored heritage buildings of Historic Properties that house food and retail stores.
With a variety of hotels in Halifax it’s an ideal base for travel around the rest of the province or a vacation destination in and of itself. Halifax is a seaside city like no other.

Cape Breton and Cabot Trail

Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail is famous around the world. Tour the bold highlands, high above spectacular ocean views, where moose and bald eagles can be seen. Or go whale watching and watch pods of Pilot whales capering in the shimmering waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Stroll the grassy shores or cruise to international boating destinations along the Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive.
Tour the world-class historical reconstruction of Fortress Louisbourg, learn about Acadian history as you wander through centuries-old villages, and descend to a coal mine beneath the ocean floor on the Fleur-de-lis and Marconi Trails and in Metro Cape Breton. An array of lodges, bed and breakfasts, and resorts provide a Nova Scotia accommodation to suit all styles of Cape Breton getaway. Colourful and cultured-delight in the sights and sounds of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia's masterpiece.

Nova Scotia Lighthouses

Nova Scotia is home to no fewer than 160 historic lighthouses and these majestic beacons can be found throughout the province. We are also home to the oldest working lighthouse in North America, located on Sambro Island, as well as the world-famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse.
Several Nova Scotia lighthouses offer guided tours by masterful storytellers, while many others can be viewed while driving or walking along Nova Scotia’s seacoasts or along Nova Scotia’s Lighthouse Route.

Nova Scotia has the largest number of lighthouses of any province in Canada. It’s not surprising since Nova Scotia has thousands of kilometres of coastline that lighthouses are such a common site along the sea coasts. Today they remain an important symbol of the past, as well as beautiful highlights of our picturesque coastal landscape.

Moncton

Many of New Brunswick’s top tourist destinations are within an easy commute from the city. Don’t miss the culinary delights at Moncton’s World Wine & Food Expo. Along with the urban nightlife, take in the live performances at The Capitol Theatre, one of the few fully restored vaudeville theatres in Canada.
The city of Moncton is just a drive away from idyllic beaches and magnificent natural wonders. It’s the only Atlantic city where you can take day trips to the Fundy and Acadian coasts and still be back in time for a fine dining experience!

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest and greenest province. Cradled on the waves of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, PEI is known for the vivid colours of its gently rolling landscape, surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs.

Prince Edward Island beaches quite possibly provide the best vacation value for amusement, relaxation and romance. Also, Prince Edward Island is widely considered Canada's number one golf destination; probably because you can find yourself the perfect golf vacation - whatever your interest, skill level or budget.

Charlottetown, the Capital City of Prince Edward Island, is the perfect blend of urban excitement, country living and some of the cleanest air in Canada. Enjoy a stroll on National Historic Great George Street; sit amongst the trees on Victoria Row; or shop on Queen Street.

With an eclectic mix of restaurants, pubs, and cafes, there is something for every taste bud. Community and city-wide festivals fill the streets nearly every week of the year, offering exhilarating options from world class music, theatre, comedy, gaming and sport.
Whether it's a hotel, an enchanting inn or cozy Bed & Breakfast, Charlottetown is your home away from home.

Essential Information

Weather

Nova Scotia weather can be summed up into one word – moderate. It rarely gets extremely hot or extremely cold. The daily temperature does fluctuate both by time of day and by your proximity to the ocean. Having a fleece or knit sweater on hand for easy layering will keep you comfortable wherever you are.

Passports and Visas

Visas are not generally required for British Citizens visiting Canada for short periods. However, other categories of British nationals should check requirements before making firm plans. If in any doubt contact the Visa Section of the Canadian High Commission.
It is recommended that you should have a passport with a minimum of six months validity remaining.

Health

For up-to-date health advice for Canada, please consult your GP.

Insurance

We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions from the policy, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake whilst on holiday. Medway Travel can provide you with a quote for this – please contact a member of the Leisure team for further details.