Day 1 - ARRIVAL IN HALIFAX

Arrive at Halifax International Airport and transfer independently to your centrally located hotel. Pickup your Jonview Canada Roadbook at the front desk as you check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure for exploring this bustling oceanside city. Overnight in Halifax.

Day 2 - HALIFAX

Halifax is located on one of the world’s largest natural harbours and bears all the hallmarks of both a modern and historic city. Embark on a city tour that will include such visitor attractions as St. Paul’s Church, the Historic Properties, the Titanic Burial Site, ocean terminals and the area of the devastating Halifax explosion. The tour will visit the Halifax Citadel National Historic Park, the Victorian Public Gardens and the Citadel. Overnight in Halifax.

Day 3 - HALIFAX TO BRIDGEWATER (139 KM)

Leaving Halifax, you travel west into the hinterlands surrounding the city to Margaret’s Bay, one of Nova Scotia’s largest natural harbours. This harbour is peaked by the famous Peggy’s Cove and its iconic whitewashed lighthouses - historic sentries preventing ships from running aground on the rocky shoals that surround the harbour entrance. Passing through the port of Lunenburg and its Famous Fisheries Museum, you arrive in Bridgewater on the shores of the La Have River. Once checked in, feel free to explore the local attractions such as the Wile Carding Mill Museum, a restored, fully functional water mill. Overnight in Bridgewater.

Day 4 - BRIDGEWATER TO DIGBY (139 KM)

Crossing the width of Nova Scotia, your route takes you alongside the gates of Kejimkujik National Park, a pristine natural oasis of old growth forest surrounding a large inland lake. Continuing on to the coast, you arrive in the town of Digby, a Loyalist town dating back to English settlers in the 1750’s. Named after the captain of the first colony ship, Robert Digby, you can tour several small museums and historic homes celebrating the town’s establishment. Overnight in Digby.

Day 5 - DIGBY / BIER ISLAND

You have a full day to explore the sights, sounds and tastes of this quintessential Canadian maritime town. One of Nova Scotia's most popular summer resorts, Digby’s wide variety of dining and retail options make it the largest urban centre in the area. The town is renowned for its delectable Digby scallops and smoked herring called “Digby Chicks”. Overnight in Digby.

Day 6 - DIGBY / BRIER ISLAND TO FREDERICTION (95 KM)

Enjoy a ferry ride across the Bay of Fundy to Saint John, famous for having the world’s largest tides. In Saint John, stop at the Reversing Falls. Follow the coastline and traverse many unique fishing villages en route to Fredericton. The Bay of Fundy is rich in marine life, often seen along its rocky shores at low tide. Just outside of Fredericton is King’s Landing Historical Settlement – a role-playing historic community depicting everyday life in 19th century. Overnight in Fredericton.

Day 7 - FREDERICTON TO MONCTON (80 KM)

Today you can explore popular covered bridges en route to Fundy National Park. Discover Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park, or visit Shediac - the lobster capital of the world - where one can experience this delicacy at its best. Overnight in Moncton.

Day 8 - MONCTON TO CHARLOTETOWN (165 KM)

Before leaving Moncton we suggest a stop at the Magnetic Hill where you can put the car in neutral to experience the illusion of being pulled up hill by a ‘magnetic force.’ The Northumberland coast of New Brunswick has a rich British and Acadian heritage — it’s yours to discover today if you choose to travel through the architectural gem of Dorchester and visit the French fort of Beausejour at the Nova Scotia provincial border. Near the base of the Confederation Bridge is the Cape Jourimain Nature Centre, a community-operated ecotourism and environmental education facility, open to the public displaying the cultural history and environmental diversity of the region. Cross to Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province, over the Confederation Bridge and arrive in the charming city of Charlottetown. Overnght in Charlottetown.

Day 9 - CHARLOTETOWN

Your day is at leisure to explore the Victorian homes and elegant squares of Charlottetown. The city is the island's commercial centre and through its harbour, the wealth of produce is funneled from the surrounding fertile farmland to ships bound for ports from around the globe. Despite the 20th-century character the city displays today, it still manages to evoke the feeling of a colonial seaport with quaint sections such as Great George Street and Old Charlotte Town. Overnight in Charlottetown.

Day 10 -CHARLOTETOWN TO BADECK (285 KM)

Today’s journey takes you past Orwell Corner Historic Site to board the ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia. Drive through tranquil scenery and small communities that continue to celebrate Nova Scotia’s Scottish, Indian and Acadian identities. Continue into Cape Breton Island through the magnificent highland scenery that surrounds Bras d’Or Lake, and drive to the delightful resort community of Baddeck. A fascinating museum here is dedicated to the life and works of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone. Overnight in Baddeck.

Day 11 - BADDECK

A scenic highlight of this trip is to drive the Cabot Trail into the highlands of northern Cape Breton. The trail runs past lochs and glens settled by Scottish Highlanders and along scenic coastlines settled by Acadians. You will meander through the rugged Cape Breton Highlands National Park enjoying stunning views of seaswept headlands, steep cliffs and tranquil beaches. Hiking trails lead into the interior of the park where stunning vistas appear at each turn. Return to Baddeck through the lush Margaree Valley. Overnight in Baddeck.

Day 12 - BADDECK TOLISCOMBE MILLS (209 KM)

Travelling southwest from Baddeck, today you drive the length of the beautiful Bras D’Or Lake lowlands as the cresting ridges of the highlands giving way to gentle, rolling fields. Passing by the commercial hub of Ports Hawkesbury near the tip of St. Georges Bay, you travel though the forested heartland of Nova Scotia to arrive at Liscombe Mills. Overnight in Liscombe Mills.

Day 13 - LISCOMBE MILLS TO HALIFAX / END OF TOUR

Breakfast included. Today you follow the inlets of fjords of the eastern Nova Scotia shoreline as you return to Halifax and make your way to Halifax International Airport to check in for your flight home.