The Maritimes abound with quaint fishing villages, tremendous natural beauty, and a wonderful, unpretentious character. Take in the breathtaking scenery as you drive along the pristine shores of Bras d’Or Lake and the famous Cabot Trail. Get a hands-on lesson in the local industries when you learn to build your own fishing net and lobster trap and work on a traditional hooked rug. A scenic ferry ride takes you to one of Canada’s best kept secrets, the beautiful island of Newfoundland. Tour the deep fiords, stark mountains, and dense spruce forest of Gros Morne National Park and view the famous Tablelands. Learn about this area’s rich heritage during a fantastic musical performance by the “Sharecroppers,” a well-known trio from the Corner Brook area. Enjoy the wholesome beauty of Twillingate, home to a colorful array of fishing wharfs and pastel houses perched on the cliffs. Visit Longpoint Lighthouse and be on the lookout for massive icebergs and breaching whales as they make their way down Iceberg Alley. No visit to Newfoundland would be complete without attending a “screech-in” where you can sample a local screech, kiss the cod, and enjoy a Jiggs dinner – a local favorite. Travel through untamed landscapes of Terra Nova National Park, part of the ancient Appalachian Mountains, en route to the beautiful village of Brigus, where clapboard houses surround a picturesque harbor. Enjoy a locally guided tour of Signal Hill, Cabot Tower, and rugged Cape Spear, home to a lighthouse on “the most easterly point in North America” with amazing views of the blue-green Atlantic. 

Day 1: Halifax, Nova Scotia - Tour Begins
To tour the Maritimes is to explore a region replete with scenic beauty and an enchanting history. Discover the treasures of Nova Scotia & Newfoundland when your tour begins in Nova Scotia's capital city, Halifax.

Day 2: Halifax - Peggy's Cove - Halifax
Visit one of the most picturesque spots in all of Nova Scotia…beautiful Peggy's Cove. Later this morning, enjoy a scenic tour of Halifax highlighting the Public Gardens, the Halifax waterfront, and Spring Garden Road. Enjoy a visit to the Titanic gravesite, and learn of Halifax's important role in rescuing the survivors of this tragedy. Be sure to grab your camera for a photo at the famous Citadel. (B, D)

Day 3: Halifax - Sydney
This morning you cross the Canso Causeway onto lovely Cape Breton Island. Here you will drive along the pristine shores of Bras d'Or Lake before discovering the many amazing inventions at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck. Your day ends in the harbor town of Sydney. (B, D)

Day 4: Sydney - Cabot Trail - Sydney
Travel along the famous Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic drives on the Atlantic coast. It is sure to be a memorable highlight of your journey. A stop is made in Cheticamp to see the famed St. Peter's Church. Visit the Fishing Museum where you have the opportunity to learn how to build your own net, make a lobster trap and work on a traditional hooked rug. Later, visit charming fishing villages and communities including Neil's Harbour and Ingonish. (B)

Day 5: Sydney - Corner Brook, Newfoundland
A ferry ride brings you to Newfoundland, one of Canada's best kept secrets. Embark on a scenic drive to the northern part of this spectacular province. Your day ends in the city of Corner Brook, located on the Humber River. (B, D)

Day 6: Corner Brook - Gros Morne - Corner Brook
Explore the deep fiords, stark mountains and dense spruce forest of Gros Morne National Park. Next, view the geological rarity of the famous Tablelands before visiting the village of Woody Point. Enjoy a short boat trip across the spectacular fiord before visiting Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse. Later this evening, the "Sharecroppers", a well-known trio from the Corner Brook area, will delight you with songs about their Newfoundland & Labrador heritage. (B)

Day 7: Corner Brook - Exploits Valley - Gander
Travel through central Newfoundland to the Exploits Valley and learn about the tragic story of the Beothuck Indians who inhabited this area until their extinction in 1920. This afternoon, visit the Salmonid Interpretive Centre to learn about the life cycle of the Atlantic Salmon. Before leaving the area, you have an opportunity to witness and photograph Grand Falls. Upon arrival in Gander, visit the poignant Silent Witness memorial. (B, D)

Day 8: Gander - Twillingate - Gander
Today you travel to the beautiful outport community of Twillingate, home to a colorful array of fishing wharfs and pastel houses perched on the cliffs. Visit Longpoint Lighthouse and be on the lookout for icebergs and whales as they make their way down Iceberg Alley. Tonight, become a true Newfoundlander at a screech-in where you sample a local screech and kiss the cod. Enjoy a Jiggs dinner, a local favorite. (B, D)

Day 9: Gander - Terra Nova National Park - St. John's
You will travel through beautiful Terra Nova National Park, part of the ancient Appalachian Mountains, en route to the beautiful village of Brigus, home to clapboard houses surrounding a picturesque harbor. During your leisure time this afternoon, you may choose to take an optional journey to Bay Bulls for an unforgettable nature cruise off the coast of St. John's, or independently explore historic St. John's, one of the oldest cities in North America. (B)

Day 10: St. John's
Enjoy a locally guided tour of Signal Hill, Cabot Tower and rugged Cape Spear, home to a lighthouse on "the most easterly point in North America." Your afternoon is at leisure to relax, shop or independently explore. Join us for a farewell dinner and a toast to a wonderful vacation. (B, D)

Day 11: St. John's - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in St. John's, leaving you many remarkable memories of your trip to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. (B)


Stay another night - Add a pre night stay in Halifax or a post night stay in St. John's. Prices start at $75 per person, double.