Holidays to Canada - Unique Properties of the Maritimes Fly-Drive Ref: C504

Day 2
Halifax

This morning enjoy a city tour and take in the sights of Citadel Hill, Halifax Harbour, Historic Properties, Bedford Basin, Point Pleasant Park and much more. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city further. Visit o­ne of the nearby malls, enjoy a Harbour Tour or take the ferry over to the city of Dartmouth. A visit to the excellent Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a must! See the unique collection of the memorabilia collected after the tragic Titanic disaster.

Day 3
Halifax - Kejimkujik National Park
Collect your car and depart Halifax and drive the south shore along the Lighthouse Route. En route visit Peggy’s Cove, a picturesque fishing village surrounded by bare granite and coastal barrens and home to the most visited lighthouse in Nova Scotia. Continue o­n to Lunenburg, a unique town in terms of architecture and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunenburg is the birthplace of the famous Bluenose, built in 1921. Drive north into the Kejimkujik National Park, a spectacular inland National Park with walking trails to suit all levels and some of the best canoeing in Atlantic Canada.
Overnight(1): Kejimkujik National Park.

Day 4
Kejimkujik National Park - Digby

This morning explore further the delights of this beautiful park. Visit the excellent visitor centre, which houses replicas of the native tools found, by archaeologists dating back 4500 years ago. Depart Kejimkujik and drive north to Digby. Digby boasts spectacular views of the Annapolis Basin and is also the ferry gateway to New Brunswick.
Overnight(1): Digby.

Day 5
Digby - Fundy National Park

Board the ferry, a crossing of approximately 3 hours over to Saint John, New Brunswick. Saint John is New Brunswick’s largest city and is steeped in history with lots to see and do. Places to visit include Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site, the old city market, Loyalist House, the New Brunswick Museum and probably the most famous – the Reversing Falls. Continue o­n along the spectacular Fundy Coastal Drive via St. Martins, a scenic fishing village with a famous shipbuilding heritage and spectacular red cliffs and caves. This route then takes you inland via Sussex and then o­n to the Fundy National Park. The Fundy National Park has 206 square kilometres of steep coastal cliffs, forest clad hills, deep rich valleys and rolling meadows.
Overnights(2): Fundy National Park.

Day 6
Fundy National Park

Day at leisure to explore this magnificent park. The park is renowned for its hiking trails, with over 104 kms of trails to choose from, ranging from easy ½ km loops to a demanding 50 km circuit around the park. The park is a haven for bird watchers, golfers, cyclists, canoeists and naturalists. If time permits visit Cape Enrage Lighthouse and Mary’s Point Bird Sanctuary located nearby.

Day 7
Fundy National Park - Summerside

Depart Fundy National Park and drive via the fascinating Hopewell Rocks where you can walk o­n the ocean floor and witness the highest tides in the world. Continue along the Acadian Coastal Drive via Sackville and Port Elgin and o­nto the Confederation Bridge. The Confederation Bridge was completed in 1997 and provides a direct link across the water from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island. o­n arrival into P.E.I. take the Blue Heron Scenic Drive to Summerside. o­n arrival visit the stately homes that grace the downtown residential core which were o­nce home to many a wealthy ship builder. Also visit Spinakers Landing o­n the attractive waterfront, bringing the shipbuilding era alive.

Overnight(1): Summerside.

Day 8
Summerside - Charlottetown

Depart Summerside continuing along the Blue Heron Scenic Drive to Cavendish - home of Anne of Green Gables and Avonlea – the village of Anne of Green Gables. Depart Cavendish and continue along the Blue Heron Scenic Drive to Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island.
Overnights(2): Charlottetown.

Day 9
Charlottetown

Today you will have time tour Charlottetown at leisure. Why not retrace the steps of the Fathers of Confederation, taking in the sights of Charlottetown Harbour, the Governor’s Mansion, the University of P.E.I. and more. Spend the afternoon exploring the attractions further afield, visit the pretty historic village of Victoria and the Fort Amherst-Port-La-Joye National Historic Site, which is located near Charlottetown Harbour.

Day 10
Charlottetown - Tatamagouche
Depart Charlottetown and continue o­n through the Hills and Harbours region to Wood Islands ferry terminal. Take the NFL ferry across to Caribou, Nova Scotia – a short scenic crossing of o­nly 75 minutes (payable locally). o­n arrival follow the Sunrise Trail to Tatamagouche. Tatamagouche is a vibrant community where meeting of old and new is in harmony and old Victorian homes and businesses mix with modern homes and facilities.
Overnight(1): Tatamagouche.

Day 11
Tatamagouche - Baddeck