Complete Atlantic Canada Experience

 Day 1 – Saturday June 7, 2025—Home to Halifax 

Early this morning we depart on our flights to the East Coast. Arrive in Halifax this evening and transfer to a downtown hotel where your Tour Director will host a brief welcome reception.

Day 2 – Sunday June 8, 2025 - Halifax 

This morning embark on a guided city tour with our local guide. Learn about the Nova Scotia capital’s 250 plus years of history through tragedy and prosperity. After stops at the Public Gardens and Citadel Hill, your tour concludes down on the historic waterfront where a visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic illuminates the ever important role of the sea in the history of Nova Scotia. This afternoon is free to take in the many attractions of Atlantic Canada’s largest city. Tonight join your fellow travellers for dinner at a popular local restaurant. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 3 – Monday June 9, 2025 - Halifax 

This morning depart for a drive out to the rugged Atlantic Coast passing by glacial scattered boulders and tiny fishing villages pounded by the relentless sea. Stop at beautiful Peggy’s Cove, with its iconic lighthouse, said to be the most photographed in the world. Continue on to picturesque Mahone Bay and the historic and seafaring home port of the Bluenose – Lunenburg. Later this afternoon return to Halifax for a free evening. Today’s breakfast is included 

Day 4– Tuesday June 10, 2025 - Halifax to Moncton, New Brunswick 

This morning leave the city behind and venture into the picturesque countryside as you make your way to New Brunswick. Stop at Fort Beausejour and admire the scenic views of the Tantramar Marsh while exploring the remains of this once important location in the epic struggle between Britain and France for control of the “New World.” Continue on to New Brunswick and arrive at the wharfs of Shediac, the lobster capital of the world. Board a boat on the calm waters of Shediac Bay for a once in a lifetime experience where you will learn to catch, cook, clean, and eat lobster the Acadian way. Continue to downtown Moncton for a free evening. Today’s breakfast and lunch are included 

Day 5 – Wednesday June 11, 2025 - Moncton to Charlottetown, PEI 

Following breakfast this morning head to the Bay of Fundy, famously home to the world’s highest tides. Enjoy a guided tour at the Hopewell Rocks and the opportunity to walk on the ocean floor between the four-story tall Flower Pot Rocks. Next, we are off to the island “cradled on the waves” beautiful PEI. After crossing the impressive 13 km Confederation Bridge, we will continue to the birthplace of Confederation and PEI’s capital city, Charlottetown where a stroll through the historic downtown and waterfront areas will have you travelling back through time to 1867 and the birth of Canada. Tonight enjoy dinner on the town at a popular local restaurant. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 6 – Thursday June 12, 2025 - Prince Edward Island 

Today look forward to experiencing the charm of Canada’s smallest province as we travel across the rolling countryside dotted with picturesque villages and endless acres of farmland rolling down to the deep blue Gulf of St Lawrence. Arrive in Cavendish this morning for a self-guided visit to the Green Gables House. Next, a short ride brings us through the gates of Prince Edward Island National Park and into a landscape of sandy beaches, rolling sand dunes and stunning red cliffs. Take in a little local culture and colour with a stop at the Rustico village wharf before arriving at the PEI Preserve Company for the opportunity to taste some local goods. This afternoon, a short drive will bring us back to Charlottetown, where you may enjoy a bit of leisure time to rest up or continue your exploration of the town. Tonight is free for you to explore the city’s waterfront and historic downtown core. 

Today’s Breakfast is included 

Day 7 – Friday June 13, 2025 Charlottetown to Baddeck, Nova Scotia 

This morning depart Charlottetown for a 75-minute ferry ride back to the mainland. After docking in Nova Scotia, a pleasant drive will allow you to watch as the scenery surrounding you begins to change from rolling farmland to rugged hills and thickly forested mountains. After a lunch stop, cross the Canso Causeway to beautiful Cape Breton Island. The rugged scenery continues after lunch as you travel along the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake enroute to the lovely village of Baddeck. Stop at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum and learn more about the famous inventor who could find no better place on earth than Cape Breton. Later arrive at the Inverary Resort on the shores of the Bras d’Or, your home for the next two nights. This evening, enjoy a great meal in one of the resorts' restaurants. 

Today’s breakfast, lunch and dinner are included 

Day 8 – Saturday June 14, 2025 - Cabot Trail 

Today experience the beauty and unique culture of Cape Breton as we travel the Cabot Trail. This world-famous scenic drive circles the upper peninsula of Cape Breton Island crossing hills and mountains and providing countless panoramic views of the ever-present ocean below. Learn about the Gaelic heritage and culture brought to the island by waves of Scottish settlers as you travel through areas such as St. Anne. Be on the lookout for moose and whales as we wind our way across Cape Breton Highlands National Park and through countless picturesque communities. In the heart of the National Park, a stop will be made for a picnic lunch. Later visit the Acadian community of Cheticamp with its beautiful church constructed in 1893. There will even be a short stop for Nova Scotia souvenirs this afternoon before following the Margaree River Valley back to Baddeck. 

Today’s breakfast and lunch are included 

Day 9 – Sunday June 15, 2025 Baddeck to Halifax Airport 

This morning leave Cape Breton Island behind and travel across the mainland of Nova Scotia. Stop for lunch in the town of Pictou, the historic gateway to new Scotland. Learn about the famous ship Hector that carried the first wave of Scots to Nova Scotia way back in 1773. This afternoon continue on to the town of Truro; learn about the vibrant first nation culture of the Mi’kmaq people during a guided visit to the Glooscap Heritage Centre. Afterwards, gather with your new friends and Tour Director for a farewell dinner before checking in at a Halifax airport hotel. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 10 – Monday June 16, 2025 - Halifax to St. John’s

Bid farewell to Nova Scotia this morning as we transfer to Halifax Airport for our flight to St. John’s. Take the rest of the day at leisure to explore Newfoundland’s capital city. 

Today’s Breakfast is included 

Day 11 – Tuesday June 17, 2025 – St. John’s

Begin the day with a locally guided tour of one of North America's oldest cities. See the Victorian architecture of the downtown core, the bustling modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John, Quidi Vidi village and the awe-inspiring views from Signal Hill while learning many intriguing tales of this historic port. Visit Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America before enjoying some leisure time to explore the city on your own. Tonight, join your fellow travellers and Tour Director for a welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant. Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 12– Wednesday June 18, 2025—St. John’s to Clarenville

This morning we travel to the community of Bay Bulls to embark on a cruise of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Watch for puffins, whales and countless other marine life as you learn about the abundant nature of the North Atlantic. This afternoon we continue our travels moving west across the Avalon Peninsula and on to the community of Clarenville – our home for the night. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 13– Thursday June 19, 2025 –Clarenville to Gander

This morning we explore the Bonavista Peninsula whose name is derived from the phrase “O buono vista!” or, in English, “Oh happy sight!” Legend tells that these words were exclaimed by Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto (aka John Cabot) who first set foot in North America on these very shores back in 1497. Admire the views from Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, much as John Cabot may have done himself before a stop in the charming and historic village of Trinity. Trinity is one of the oldest and best restored communities on the continent. This afternoon, leave Bonavista and cross Terra Nova National Park with its stunning mix of the rugged northern forest and rocky ocean inlets. Continue to Gander, the one-time home of the world's biggest airport and our home for the next two nights. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included 

Day 14– Friday June 20, 2025– Twillingate 

Today we travel north to the island and the coastal village of Twillingate. This is a great opportunity to glimpse massive floating icebergs just off the coast. Expand your knowledge of the fisheries and coastal Newfoundland life at the Prime Berth Fisheries and Heritage Centre. Before enjoying a charming lunch overlooking the scenic waterfront in this picturesque outport town.  After lunch a short drive brings us to the top of Crow Head. More than 300 feet above sea level, this look-out offers unparalleled views across the vast ocean (fog permitting). This afternoon, visit the Beothuk Interpretation Centre and learn about the now extinct indigenous peoples of Newfoundland. A scenic drive brings us back to Gander for a free evening. 

Today’s breakfast and lunch are included 

Day 15 – Saturday June 21, 2025– Gander to Deer Lake 

This morning we visit the Gander Aviation Museum before our route takes us across central Newfoundland. Stopping in Grand Falls – Windsor, we visit the Salmonid Interpretation Center on the Exploits River where a guide will lead you on an enlightening tour. This afternoon we arrive at Deer Lake for an overnight stay at the gateway to the Viking Trail and Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula. 

Today’s breakfast and lunch are included 

Day 16 – Sunday June 22, 2025 – Deer Lake to Northern Peninsula 

Today our route follows the scenic Viking Trail across Gros Morne National Park and along the Northern Peninsula. Visit the Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse on the stunning drive across Gros Morne before continuing north past rocky outcroppings, colourful villages, stunning coast and rugged mountains. 

Today’s breakfast and dinner are included

Day 17 – Monday June 23, 2025 – St. Anthony and L’Anse Aux Meadows 

This morning we travel to L'Anse Aux Meadows. This famous location is believed to be the earliest European settlement in the New World. A reconstruction documents the Norse settlement inhabited by Vikings some 1,000 years earlier. Learn more of Newfoundland's Vikings and their way of life during your visit to this internationally acclaimed historic site. Later, visit the Grenfell Centre in St Anthony, a museum dedicated to famed local resident Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, a pioneering doctor who is credited with bringing education, healthcare and social work projects to the people of this remote region. Today’s breakfast is included 

Day 18 – Tuesday June 24, 2025- Labrador 

Today we take a ferry across the Strait of Belle Isle and explore the sights along Labrador's remote and stunning coastal drive. Among other impressive stops we'll visit Red Bay; a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Basques had a whaling station dating back to the 16th century, and the towering Point Amour lighthouse; the tallest in Atlantic Canada and the second tallest lighthouse ever built in Canada. This evening we stay in L'Anse Au Clair, Labrador. Today’s breakfast, lunch and dinner are included 

Day 19 – Wednesday June 25, 2025 – Labrador to Rocky Harbour 

Returning to the Island by ferry, we travel to Port aux Choix National Historic Site. This is one of North America's most fascinating archaeological finds, explore 6,000 years of human history, nestled amid a rugged coastline of unique limestone barrens, forests and bays. Later return to explore the incomparable Gros Morne National Park further. We make a short stop at the Arches, a fascinating rock formation before arriving at our waterfront accommodations in the small community of Rocky Harbour. 

Today’s breakfast and lunch are included 

Day 20 – Thursday June 26, 2025 – Corner Brook 

Today you will discover why Gros Morne National Park is truly one of the highlights of your visit. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gros Morne is a striking wilderness of deep fjords, coastal beaches and mountains. It encompasses a vast array of geological diversity. Today we enjoy a scenic boat tour (weather permitting) on Bonne Bay as you learn about the local geology, witness bald eagles and hear the history of the tiny remote villages nestled along its shores. This afternoon we explore the Tablelands, another diverse region of the park before returning to Rocky Harbour. Celebrate the conclusion of this fantastic excursion of discovery in Canada's "Far East" at a delicious farewell dinner. Today’s breakfast, lunch and dinner are included 

Day 21 – Friday June 27, 2025 – Corner Brook– Deer Lake Airport – Home

This morning we depart Rocky Harbour for Deer Lake Airport. Bid farewell to Newfoundland and all its wonders as we board an afternoon flight back home. Arrive home this evening where a transfer will be waiting to bring you home with a great collection of memories of the beauty and warmth of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Today’s breakfast is included