Nova Scotia, Prince Edward & Newfoundland - 13 days
Nova Scotia, Prince Edward & Newfoundland - 13 days
Nova Scotia, Prince Edward & Newfoundland - 13 days
13 Days Starting in Halifax, Canada and ending in Deer Lake, Canada
Visiting: Halifax, Charlottetown, Baddeck, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Port au Choix, Labrador, L'Anse aux Meadows, St. Anthony, Gros Morne National Park, Deer Lake
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 48
Age range:
12-110
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 13-day journey through the stunning landscapes and rich history of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. Begin in Halifax, exploring the charming fishing village of Peggy's Cove and the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg. Cross the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island, where dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches await. Discover the scenic Cabot Trail and the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck. Experience the reconstructed Fortress of Louisbourg and the ancient history of Port au Choix. Visit the UNESCO-listed Red Bay and L'Anse aux Meadows, uncovering Viking history. Enjoy whale watching in St. Anthony and explore the breathtaking Gros Morne National Park. With expert local guidance, comfortable accommodations, and delicious meals, this small group tour offers an unforgettable exploration of Canada's eastern maritime provinces.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Halifax
Location: Halifax
Accommodation Name: hotel
Arrive in Halifax and check in to our accommodation, conveniently located in the heart of this lively and cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic Ocean. This evening, join your tour guide and fellow travellers at a welcome meeting, to discuss our upcoming adventure.
Please note: This is a modular tour, meaning it is comprised of several shorter tours. This means that some members of your tour group may not accompany you for the whole tour, and other travellers may join the group part way through. Your tour guide and vehicle may also change. However, the maximum group size will never be exceeded.
Day 2: Halifax
Location: Halifax
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Halifax - Peggy's Cove - Lunenberg - Halifax. Today, we experience the rustic charm of the famous fishing village of Peggy's Cove, where we enjoy breakfast with a view of one of the world’s most photographed lighthouses. We then journey along the south shore to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, renowned for its Grand Banks fishing schooners. An included walking tour allows us to explore one of the best-preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and we visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to discover the town’s rich seafaring heritage.
Day 3: Halifax
Location: Halifax
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Halifax - Charlottetown. We can learn about the indigenous Mi'kmaq people at the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre this morning, before we cross the Confederation Bridge. This is the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge, taking us to Prince Edward Island. We settle into our Charlottetown accommodation for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance featuring local talent at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (subject to change based on the theatre schedule).
Day 4: Charlottetown
Location: Charlottetown
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning is at leisure - you can enjoy a lie in, or head out to explore the capital of Prince Edward Island at your own pace. A complimentary walking tour of the city is offered too.
In the afternoon, we tour the picturesque north shore of the island, passing by stunning red cliffs, pristine white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes, and lush green fields within Prince Edward Island National Park. We also visit the Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, which inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novels. In the evening, we enjoy true Maritime hospitality at an included traditional hall-style lobster supper. The freshest of the fresh, guaranteed!
Day 5: Charlottetown
Location: Baddeck
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Charlottetown - Baddeck. We take the ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia and continue to Cape Breton Island, often called the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway.
Upon arrival, we enjoy an included sightseeing boat tour on the the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake. We are staying in the charming village of Baddeck for the next two nights.
Day 6: Baddeck
Location: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Baddeck - Cape Breton Highlands National Park - Baddeck. Today, we embark on one of North America’s most breathtaking drives as we explore the Cabot Trail. This route winds around the rocky beauty of Cape Breton’s northern shore and ascends to the remarkable plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Scenic lookouts offer unforgettable views of the island’s rugged coastline, so we’ll keep our cameras ready. We also visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where we can learn of the many accomplishments of the genius who made his home on the island.
Day 7: Baddeck
Location: Baddeck
Accommodation Name: Overnight ferry
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Baddeck - North Sydney - Port aux Basques. The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site stands today as an impressive reconstruction, representing one-fifth of the 1744 New France settlement. From here we head to North Sydney, where we embark the Marine Atlantic ferry for a comfortable overnight journey to Port aux Basques, which serves as our gateway to the island of Newfoundland.
Please Note: The Marine Atlantic ferry schedule varies annually, so a daytime crossing may be required, which could necessitate an overnight stay in Port aux Basques. This accommodation will be included in your tour price, if required.
Day 8: Port Au Choix
Location: Port au Choix
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Port aux Basques - Port au Choix. Disembarking the ferry in Newfoundland this morning, we head through the Codroy Valley and the stunning Gros Morne National Park, which we will have the opportunity to explore later on during our tour.
Our destination today is the fishing community of Port au Choix, where we will learn about the ancient cultures that have inhabited the Port au Choix Peninsula. This area, which juts slightly into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast, has been home to people for 5,500 years.
Day 9: Port Au Choix
Location: Labrador
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Port au Choix - L'Anse au Clair. We board the ferry from St. Barbe across the Strait of Belle Isle to reach Labrador this morning. Our next stop is Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques operated a whaling station in the 16th century. We're spending the night in Labrador.
Day 10: L'anse Au Clair
Location: L'Anse aux Meadows
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
L'Anse au Clair -L'Anse aux Meadows - St. Anthony. We’ll travel back to Newfoundland and visit the L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll learn about the Vikings who inhabited this area over a thousand years ago.
Day 11: St. Anthony
Location: St. Anthony
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
St Anthony - Cow Head. We begin our day with a morning whale-watching boat tour off the coast of St. Anthony (weather permitting). We will enjoy wonderful views of the coastline and hope to spot species including minke whales, humpbacks and white-sided dolphins.
Afterwards, we will head to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park, where we will stay for two nights. The months of June and early July offer the best opportunities to see icebergs as large as the Titanic!
Day 12: Cow Head
Location: Gros Morne National Park
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we are exploring UNESCO-listed Gros Morne National Park, beginning with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. We’ll be on the lookout for bald eagles that are frequently spotted near the deep waters of the fjord.
Additionally, we will visit the Tablelands, an impressive flat-topped mountain made of rock typically found deep within the Earth’s mantle, which offers a truly awe-inspiring sight. Today promises to be unforgettable, as many believe the scenery in Gros Morne is unparalleled in Eastern Canada. We spend a second night in Cow Head.
Please note: You may request when booking that instead of today's included Bonne Bay boat tour and Tablelands visit, you take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises instead. There is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back. This option must be requested on booking.
Day 13: Deer Lake
Location: Deer Lake
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cow Head - Deer Lake. Have your camera at the ready as we enjoy our final drive through Gros Morne National Park. You will be dropped at Deer Lake regional airport, where our tour concludes.
Our tour is expected to return to Deer Lake at approximately 11:30, so we recommend scheduling your departure flight no earlier than 13:30.
What's Included
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12 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 9 dinners (including 1 lobster dinner)
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11 nights in 3-4 star hotels & 1 overnight ferry from Halifax - Port aux Basques
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Escorted by an expert local tour leader
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All relevant transfers and transportation in a private coach
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All ferry transfers as mentioned in the itinerary Prince Edward Island - Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia - Newfoundland & Labrador, Return Strait of Belle Isle ferry to Labrador)
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Guided sightseeing at Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, Gros Morne National Park, Port au Choix, Red Bay & L'Anse aux Meadows
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Sightseeing boat tour on Bras d'Or Lake
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Whale watching boat tour in St Anthony
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Bonne Bay boat tour (or Western Brook Pond boat tour, see Itinerary for details)
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Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
What's Not Included
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International flights & visas
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Airport transfers (you will be dropped at Deer Lake regional airport on day 13 at approx 11:30)
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Any meals or drinks not specified in the inclusions
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Tips for your tour guide - an entirely personal gesture!
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with all relevant transfers and transportation provided in a private coach, including ferry transfers between Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Labrador.
Accommodation
Enjoy 11 nights in comfortable 3-4 star hotels and experience an overnight ferry journey from Halifax to Port aux Basques, ensuring a restful stay throughout your adventure.
Age Policy
Min:12yrs, accompanied by an adult / Max:110
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife might we see during the tour?
During the tour, you may spot various species of whales such as minke whales, fin whales, and blue whales during the whale watching tour in St. Anthony. Additionally, bald eagles are frequently spotted near the deep waters of the fjord in Gros Morne National Park.
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Is there a chance to learn about local history and culture during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to several historical and cultural sites. You will learn about the indigenous Mi'kmaq people at the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre, explore the Viking history at L'Anse aux Meadows, and discover the Basque whaling history at Red Bay National Historic Site. Additionally, the tour includes a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.
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Are there any unique dining experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a traditional hall-style lobster supper on Prince Edward Island, offering a taste of true Maritime hospitality.
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What kind of accommodation can we expect during the tour?
The tour includes 11 nights in 3-4 star hotels and 1 overnight ferry from Halifax to Port aux Basques.
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Will there be opportunities for scenic photography during the tour?
Absolutely, the tour offers numerous opportunities for scenic photography, including the picturesque landscapes of the Cabot Trail, the rugged coastline of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and the awe-inspiring views in Gros Morne National Park.
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Is there flexibility in the itinerary for certain activities?
Yes, there is some flexibility in the itinerary. For example, on Day 12, you can request to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises instead of the included Bonne Bay boat tour and Tablelands visit. This option must be requested when booking.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.