Holidays to Canada - Lighthouses & Hidden Treasures of Nova Scotia Fly-Drive Tour Ref: C503

Day 1
UK – Halifax
Your Canada holiday starts with a departure from Heathrow for your Air Canada flight to Halifax. On arrival transfer independently to your hotel. Welcome to Nova Scotia’s provincial capital, this attractive city is a bustling hub of art galleries, shops, museums, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and vibrant nightlife centred around the picturesque waterfront. Officially founded in 1749 the history dates back even further to times of Mi’kmaq Natives, European Fisherman and the early Acadians long before the British arrived.
Overnights (2): Halifax - Atlantica Hotel

Day 2

Halifax Area

Enjoy a Whale and nature Tour in the morning. In the afternoon you may want to visit Peggy's Cove, Canada's most-photographed fishing village, other more secluded but equally scenic coastal villages or explore Halifax downtown on you own and take a harbour cruise before choosing a harbourside restaurant for fine dining.

Day 3
Halifax - Lunenburg (62 miles)
Pickup your hire car today and start your tour with maybe a vist to UNESCO World Heritage Site Lunenburg, the best surviving example of a planned, British colonial settlement in North America. Walk the white sand beaches, sunbath, or go for a hike in one of the Provincial Parks along the coastline.
Overnight( 1): Lunenburg - Bayview Pines Country Inn B&B

Day 4
Lunenburg - Yarmouth (155 miles)
The seaside portion of Kejimkujik NP has seals and the most beautiful coastline. Shelburne's waterfront reflects the heritage of the days when wooden ships sailed from here to Europe, New England and the Caribbean.
Overnight (1): Yarmouth - Rodd Colony Harbour Inn

Day 5
Yarmouth - Digby (78 miles)
Depart Yarmouth and follow the Evangeline Trail entering the world of French Pioneers of the early 17th century. You will follow this coastal route alongside the shores of the magnificent Bay of Fundy, the landscape is teeming with birds, wildlife and wild flowers.
Overnight (1): Digby - Harbourview Inn

Day 6
Digby - Wolfville (87 miles)
The Annapolis Valley is the oldest and one of the richest farming areas of Canada. Nestled between two low mountain ranges, Highway 1 leads you along tree-shaded streets past gracious wooden homes built by rich merchants and sea captains a hundred years ago. Close to Wolfville you find Grand Pre National Historic Site, telling the story of the first European settlers - the Acadian People.
Overnight (1): Wolfville - Blomidon Inn

Day 7
Wolfville - Tatamagouche (118 miles)
Depart Wolfville and continue along the Glooscap Trail. Experience some of the world's highest tides. Large tidal rivers expose broad expanses of mud banks and salt marshes (an Eldorado for many migrating birds) at low tide. Six hours later, several metres of water cover everything. 
Overnights (2): Tatamagouche - Train Station Inn

Day 8
Sunrise Trail Region 
Use Tatamagouche as a base to explore the Sunrise Trail. Places to visit include the Fraser Cultural Centre, Sunrise Trail Museum, Cumberland County Museum, Balmoral Grist Mill and the Sutherland Stream Mill. For the more adventurous – Tatamagouche is the water sports capital of Nova Scotia. Enthusiasts will enjoy swimming, boating, sailing, kayaking, and wind surfing o­n Tatamagouche Bay.

Day 9
Tatamagouche - Margaree (186 miles)
The Pictou waterfront has been restored for dining and shopping by the harbour, or you can relive the hardships of the orginal Scottish settlers who landed here. Cormorant nests can be observed from the roadside. Rolling hills lead to the wilder scenery of Cape Breton.
Overnights (2): Margaree - Normaway InnPP in CAD

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Day 10
Cabot Trail
Today you will follow the famous Cabot Trail, o­ne of the most spectacular drives in all of Canada. The trail winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The park has 26 hiking trails ranging from short 20-minute walks to challenging hikes through stunning mountain and coastal landscapes.

Day 11
Margaree - Dundee/Arichat (171 miles)
Visit the Fortress of Louisbourg  - Canada's largest National Historic Site, and the strongest French fortress ever built in the Americas. Between the first of June and the end of September, costumed "animators" live in the fortress, making it come alive as it was in the summer of 1744.
Overnight( 1): L'Auberge Acadienne Inn

Day 12
Dundee/Arichat - Charlos Cove/Sherbrooke (100 miles)
Follow the shores of the Bras D'Or Lake, home to hundreds of Bald eagles, then return to the mainland of Nova Scotia and travel along the wild rugged Eastern Shore coastline, in an area little visited by tourists. 
Overnights (2): Charlos Cove - Seawind Landing Country Inn

Day 13
Eastern shore

Take a cruise to offshore islands, try out ocean kayaking, or spend a lazy day on the "back roads" that wander through the forest.

Day 14
Charlos Cove/Sherbrooke - Halifax (260km)
The "Marine Drive" leads through the forest at the head of the harbours and over low hills. many excellent ocean views are available from small side roads to the shore. Smoked salmon (they can be taken home), mackerel, and eels can be purchased in the area. there will be opportunities to purchased souvenirs such as live lobster befre you leave. Continue o­n back to Halifax.
Overnight (1): Halifax - Atlantica Hotel

Day 15
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. Time for some final sightseeing and souvenir shopping before dropping your car at Halifax Airport in time for your flight to the UK.

Day 16
Arrive UK

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