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The Maritimes: Nova Scotia

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Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: SESP
Overview
Destination:
Canada, 
Start:Halifax, Canada
Finish:Charlottetown, Canada
Duration:7 days
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Style:
Adventure,
Explorer,
Travel Period
May 2025 - September 2026
Colourful fishing villages, seaside hiking trails, a famous lighthouse and a Prohibition-era rum-running town all await you on this week-long trip that shows off Nova Scotia’s most iconic highlights. From the rocky shores of Peggy’s Cove to the Skyline Trail of Cape Breton, you’ll discover why this corner of Canada is so beloved by all who visit. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg, tour the historic town of Baddeck, hear local Cape Breton music with its signature fiddle, drive the spectacular Cabot Trail and shop for locally made Mi’kmaq arts and crafts, all before finishing up on Prince Edward Island.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1.Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 5pm. Please make your own way to the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.

2.Check out of the hotel is at 10am. If you would like to spend more time in Charlottetown we can happily request you additional nights - please speak to your booking agent.

3.A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

4.We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.

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Standard inclusions
  • Meals: Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners.
  • Transport: Private Vehicle.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights).
  • Halifax - Leader-led orientation walk.
  • Lunenburg - Mahone Bay & Blue Rocks.
  • Lunenburg - Guided walking tour.
  • Peggy’s Cove – Rock Walk.
  • Millbrook - Mi'kmac Cultural & Heritage Centre.
  • Baddeck - Celtic music ceilidh.
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Hike.
  • Cape Breton Island - Oyster experience.
  • Charlottetown - Leader-led orientation walk.
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Day 1: Halifax
Welcome to Nova Scotia! Your adventure starts today in Halifax, with a welcome meeting at 5 pm to meet your local leader and fellow travellers. Halifax is an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada and the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, the city is known for its maritime history and hilltop Citadel – a star-shaped fort that was completed in the 1850s. After your meeting, head out for an orientation walk with your leader to get your bearings, then maybe join your group for a welcome dinner to get to know each other.
Day 2: Halifax
Today, head to historic Lunenburg on the South Shore – one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Mahone Bay and nearby Blue Rocks on a leader-led walking tour and learn about this old fishing community that’s become a hub for artists and photographers. Enjoy some free time exploring the old town centre, which is a National Historic Site of Canada. And since Lunenburg was a rum-running town in the days of Prohibition, make sure you take the time to sample of the local brews. Head back to Halifax in the late afternoon and maybe meet later in the evening for dinner.
Day 3: Halifax
Take a trip to Peggy’s Cove – a scenic fishing village that’s one of the most photographed places in all of Canada – for good reason! Rocky outcrops, the crashing Atlantic, colourful fishing boats and a classic, red-tipped lighthouse are what you’d expect to see on Maritimes postcards. Follow your local leader along the Peggy’s Cove Rock Walk, which meanders along the barren coastline that glaciers created some 12,000 years ago. After, maybe grab lunch in the village – perhaps a creamy seafood chowder or fresh lobster roll. This afternoon, you have the option to head to the Canadian Museum of Immigration or the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, soaking up some local history.
Day 4: Baddeck
Today, you’ll drive from Halifax to Baddeck, stopping at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Center along the way. Located in the heart of a development owned by Millbrook First Nation, the center tells the story of the Millbrook Mi’kmaq and the important role they played and continue to play in the Maritimes. Don’t miss the gift shop, which sells beautiful traditional arts and crafts! When you arrive in Baddeck, you’ll head out for dinner with your group, then enjoy a local ceilidh performance – a traditional gathering with Scottish roots, where musicians come together to play Cape Breton music.
Day 5: Cape Breton Highlands National Park / Cabot Trail
Today, you’ll drive along the Cabot Trail for a leisurely hike within Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The Skyline Trail is the park’s signature hike, which leads out to spectacular sweeping views over the sea. After completing your hike, continue your journey with a truly local experience at an oyster hatchery in South Harbour. Gain hands-on knowledge as you discover how oysters are grown, then try your hand at shucking them. Of course, you'll also have the chance to enjoy the fruits of your labor by tasting some fresh, locally grown oysters. If it’s a nice day for driving, your leader will take you further along the Cabot Trail – a 4 hours’ drive, but with plenty of beautiful stops along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch while you’re out along the trail before returning to Baddeck for the night.
Day 6: Charlottetown
If you’re an early riser, you can opt to start the day with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site to gain insight into the life and work of the inventor, scientist and teacher best known for inventing the telephone. Then, drive from Baddeck to Charlottetown – the capital of Prince Edward Island and the smallest provincial capital in the country. Perhaps head downtown and explore on foot when you arrive in the late afternoon. Stroll alongside the picturesque harbour or take in the leafy parks and Victorian-era streets lined with gabled houses. Tonight, join your group for an included farewell dinner and toast your adventure.
Day 7: Charlottetown
With no further activities planned, you’re free to leave at any time today. Or, maybe spend some more time exploring Charlottetown on your own. If you have time, consider joining the Maritimes Prince Edward Island & New Brunswick trip (available as a combo).
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Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.

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