RACV Logo
Holidays
Things to do
Getting around
Holiday planning
Conference & events
Members save more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide
Unlock savings
Unlock member discounts
Unlock exclusive discounts and inclusions
Members only pricing
Bonus hand-picked inclusions
Find my member number
Continue as guest
Your member number is located on your membership card, membership renewal notice, club account statement or payment advice.

Canadian Maritimes Adventure

package saved
click to save
Operated by Cosmos
Tripcode: 8350
Overview
Destination:
Canada, 
Duration:10 days
Type:Group tour (max 48)
Travel Period
June 2026 - September 2027
10-day tour from Halifax to Halifax
Explore Canada’s Atlantic seacoast on this scenic vacation to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Your trip begins and ends in Halifax, with charming fishing villages, natural wonders, and breathtaking vistas in between. Set out for New Brunswick and the Bay of Fundy, site of the world’s highest and most dramatic tides and home to Hopewell Rocks, giant sandstone formations carved by years of tidal erosion. Spend two nights in Saint John, Canada’s oldest incorporated city, established by royal charter in 1785. Explore the charming and historic town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea and take an optional whale-watching cruise. Travel across the 8-mile Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island, famous for its seafood, potatoes, and red sand beaches, for a two-night stay in Charlottetown. Visit Green Gables Heritage Place the setting of the beloved novel, Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy a ferry ride back to Nova Scotia, then continue on to Cape Breton Island for a two-night stay in the town of Baddeck. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum with exhibits tracing the many achievements of this great inventor who spent the last years of his life there. Keep your camera ready as you travel along the Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic drives in the world, stopping at vistas and lookouts in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, which resembles the coastal landscapes of Scotland. You’ll return to the city of Halifax for a two-night stay and take a day excursion to visit the quaint fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, home to one of Canada’s most photographed lighthouses. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, with its rich maritime heritage and home of the first planned British Colonial settlement in North America. From stunning scenery, charming towns, natural wonders, and historical sites—this trip has it all!
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your Tour Includes:
• Entrance fee and guided sightseeing in Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park, Fundy National Park, Prince Edward Island National Park and Cape Breton Highlands National Park
• Orientation tour of Saint John and St. Andrews-by-the-Sea
• Confederation Bridge crossing
• Guided sightseeing in Prince Edward Island and Halifax
• Admission to Green Gables Heritage Place
• Ferry crossing from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia
• Admission to Alexander Graham Bell Museum
• Driving the scenic Cabot Trail
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
  • 6 Breakfasts
Already with RACV?
Tell us your Member details to unlock discounts.
Unlock
Learn more about membership
Itinerary
Expand all Collapse all
HALIFAX
Welcome to Halifax! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. this afternoon in the lobby to answer any questions.

Upon arrival enjoy some time at leisure to relax or explore on your own. Perhaps take a walk along the Halifax Waterfront, one of the world’s longest urban boardwalks spanning 4 km/2.5 miles, where you’ll find many shops and restaurants.

HALIFAX–HOPEWELL ROCKS–SAINT JOHN
Depart Halifax for Hopewell Rocks located along the shores of the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world, which rise and fall up to 52 feet each day. See the distinctive sandstone sea stack formations there, known as flowerpots, which range from 40-70 feet tall and are a result of tidal erosion over millions of years. Then take in the scenery of Fundy National Park before traveling to Saint John for a two-night stay.

SAINT JOHN. EXCURSION TO ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA
Travel south and take an orientation tour of the charming seaside resort of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. Have free time to explore the historic downtown with its quaint shops and Market Square or visit Kingsbrae Gardens, named one of Canada’s Top Ten Public Gardens. Or take home a whale of a tale on an optional whale-watching and wildlife cruise! On the return to Saint John, stop at the Saint John River to see Reversing Falls, a natural tidal phenomenon. (B)

SAINT JOHN–CHARLOTTETOWN
Before leaving Saint John, visit the quaint and historic Saint John City Market, the oldest farmer’s market in Canada dating back to the 1870’s. Then depart New Brunswick, driving across the 8-mile-long Confederation Bridge, Canada's longest bridge, to Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island. Tonight is at leisure. Perhaps don a bib and pass the butter at a delicious optional lobster supper! (B)

CHARLOTTETOWN
Tour the island with a Local Guide and see sandy beaches and wind-swept dunes at Prince Edward Island National Park. Stop at the seaside port of North Rustico to learn about the island’s famous lobster industry and visit Green Gables Heritage Place, setting for the Anne of Green Gables novels Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore this charming city and its scenic waterfront. (B)

CHARLOTTETOWN–BADDECK
Board a ferry and cross Northumberland Strait for Nova Scotia. Arrive in Baddeck, Gateway to the Cabot Trail, on the shores of Bras d’Or Lake. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site to see exhibits tracing the great achievements of the inventor of the telephone and so much more. This evening, perhaps stroll into town for a relaxing dinner by the lake. (B)

BADDECK. EXCURSION TO CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK & CABOT TRAIL
Journey on the world-famous Cabot Trail, a spectacular scenic highway with panoramic views of rugged cliffs, deep valleys, forested slopes, and the North Atlantic and Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enter Cape Breton Highlands National Park, with landscapes resembling Scottish coastal regions. Return to Baddeck for an evening at leisure. (CB)

BADDECK–HALIFAX
Depart Baddeck and return to Halifax. Take a city tour with highlights that include the Public Gardens, Canadian Forces Base, the country’s largest military base and home of the Royal Canadian Navy Atlantic Fleet, and Fairview Lawn Cemetery, final resting place for over one hundred victims of the Titanic. This evening, have time to explore the many restaurants and shops along the boardwalk on the Halifax Waterfront. (CB)

HALFAX. EXCURSON TO PEGGY’S COVE & LUNENBURG
Start the day with a visit to picturesque Peggy’s Cove with its historic lighthouse, the most photographed in Canada. Then stop at Acadian Maple Products and learn about the production of pure Nova Scotia maple syrup. Continue to Lunenburg, one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the colorful streetscapes of this charming harbor town with time to explore the quaint shops, have lunch overlooking the harbor or take an optional walking tour to learn more about this early British Colonial Settlement and its rich maritime heritage.

HALIFAX
Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation in Halifax with extra nights to explore further.

Dates

Select a date or submit general enquiry

Enquire now

Travellers

Operator
Cosmos

For more than 60 years, Cosmos has done something remarkable: Bringing the world to people; and people to the world. By pioneering value touring holidays, Cosmos enjoys a long and storied history of turning travel dreams into reality. We make possible “never thought I would” or “never imagined I could” moments by making travel attainable and easy. And in doing that, we help you expand your horizons, clear your head and open your heart to the world around you. Cosmos understands that adventure is waiting for us – all of us – out in the world. And there simply is no better time than the present to discover new sights, new sensations and new experiences. That’s why we pride ourselves in turning “what if” moments into “I did” realisations by providing wayfarers and wanderers unparalleled access to the globe with value-centric holidays in 67 countries, on six continents. Let the unexpected begin. Let awe-inspiring take over. Adventure is knocking. Cosmos travellers are answering by exploring the world that’s always within reach.

Important Information
expand all
*Terms and conditions
Please note: We are proud to be an independent agent to travel providers of hotels, flights and other related services. We are not a tour operator. Details and information on the offer are provided by 3rd party businesses and although we do our best to verify the information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy on all occasions. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice. For more information, please see Terms of Use
Book now
Need help?
Price from
$3,689 $3,505 *
Member price from
$3,505*
per person twin share
9 nights
Check departures
Can't find the answer you're looking for? Get in touch with our friendly Travel Consultants.
Enquire now
Call 1800 850 888
Speak to one of our friendly consultants, available during business hours.
Mon to Fri · 9am - 5pm AEST
Speak to an expert in-store
Prefer to plan in person? Make an appointment at our Travel Store to speak with one of our experts
Make appointment
c1be2648c761a0979a95e54c7b350da1
Tour