Holidays to Canada - Tides and Parks of Atlantic Canada Fly-Drive Ref: C33

Day 1
UK to Halifax
Your Canada holiday starts with Air Canada from London (Heathrow) to Halifax. You will be met o­n arrival and transferred to downtown Halifax by private sedan.  The remainder of your day is at leisure for exploring this bustling oceanside city.
Overnights (2): 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. You can discover its proud maritime heritage in the many museums and along the waterfront area, which includes the restored Historic Properties. Visit the Citadel that has guarded the city since the 18th century, the Public Gardens or sail o­n a harbour cruise aboard the Bluenose II.

Enjoy an historic tour of Halifax. Highlights include the Citadel National Historic Park and the Titanic burial site. 

Day 3
Halifax to Bridgewater (110 km)
Pick up your hire car today. Drive along the Lighthouse Route to the fishing community of Peggy’s Cove. This picturesque fishing village is surrounded by bare granite and coastal barrens with trails leading to its famous lighthouse. Continue along the coast and stop in the port of Lunenburg for a visit to the renowned Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic before arriving in Bridgewater.
Overnight (1): Bridgewater.

Day 4
Bridgewater to Digby (180 km)
Take the scenic, cross-country drive linking the rocky south shore with the lush Annapolis Valley. Relish the amazing views as you traverse extensive woodlands dotted with lakes. Explore the wilderness of Kejimkujik National Park along the centuries-old Mi’kmaq canoe routes or follow the hiking trails into its forested heartland. Travel along the Annapolis Basin visiting relics of Anglo-French colonial rivalry. Continental breakfast included
Overnights (2): Digby

Day 5
Digby
Explore this picture-postcard fishing port with its bustling harbour, home to the largest scallop fishing fleet in the world. Digby is Nova Scotia’s most popular summer resort and the largest urban centre in the area. It is located beautifully o­n the Annapolis Basin, overlooking Digby channel, where the waters of the Basin flow into the Bay of Fundy.

Drive to the westernmost point of Nova Scotia, Brier Island to enjoy a whale and seabird cruise o­n the Bay of Fundy. This cruise exceeds the regular whalewatching experience as you join an o­ngoing, scientific survey of an area teeming with marine life. Observing such rare and endangered species as the humpback and fin whales, dolphins, porpoises and seabirds, these cruises continue to yield vital information.

Day 6
Digby to Fredericton (95 km land-only)
Enjoy a ferry ride across the Bay of Fundy, famous for having the world’s largest tides, to Saint John. 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, which can be observed all along its rocky shores at low tide.
Overnight (1): Fredericton.

Day 7
Fredericton to Moncton (250 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 can experience lobster at its best.
Overnight (1): Moncton.

Day 8
Moncton to Charlottetown (160 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 my 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. Cross to Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province, over the new Confederation Bridge and arrive in the charming city of Charlottetown.
Overnights (2): Charlottetown.

Day 9
Charlottetown
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 from the surrounding fertile farmland is funneled for shipping. 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.

Experience a thrilling sea-kayaking adventure in Prince Edward Island National Park. You will relish the sensation as you glide across the Atlantic Ocean, past high cliffs and the white beaches that contrast with the area’s red soil. Enjoy a picnic beneath the cliffs at Cape Turner and Orby Head. Tour the idyllic countryside and see the “Green Gables” house in Cavendish.

Day 10
Charlottetown to Baddeck (285 km land-only)
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.
Overnights (2): 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 sea-swept 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.

Day 12
Baddeck to Corner Brook (280 km land-only)
A scenic ferry crossing between North Sydney and Channel-Port-aux-Basques starts your day en route to Corner Brook. As the ferry sails across the Cabot Strait, keep a close watch for whales and dolphins. White puffins and birds of prey that live o­n the spectacular cliffs can also be seen. Coastal barrens and forested mountains dominate the first impressions of Newfoundland’s landscape. The best way to experience the rugged beauty of the wavepounded coast is by hiking some of the excellent nature trails en route to Corner Brook.
Overnights (2): Corner Brook.

Day 13
Corner Brook
Explore Gros Morne National Park (named a World Heritage Site because of its glacier-formed mountains). You can hike the trails to the summit of Gros Morne Mountain to admire the sweeping views of the Tablelands and enjoy the serenity of fishing villages enclosed by towering cliffs and steep fjords. Take advantage of the variety of activities including wildlife watching for Arctic hare, black bear, lynx and caribou.

Day 14
Corner Brook to Twillingate (300 km)
Today, drive east through a landscape covered with woodlands and visit some of the historic sites of the mysterious Beothuks, who o­nce inhabited the island. Then head for the Kittiwake Coast, where dense forests give way to fabulous seascapes of inlets, coves and islands. Explore the “Roads to the Isles”, an excellent vantage point for observing towering icebergs, en route to Twillingate.
Overnight (1): Twillingate.

Day 15
Twillingate to Gander (80 km)
Stroll along the Streets of Twillingate exploring o­ne of Newfoundland’s most picturesque fishing villages. Then take a scenic drive to Gander and take in the breathtaking views of the scenery strewn with charming fishing villages. Gander, steeped in aviation history, is located in the heart of the province’s finest fishing area.
Overnight (1): Gander.

Embark o­n the largest tour boat o­n the north east coast, o­n a whalewatching tour in the iceberg corridor of the north east coast of Newfoundland considered to be the iceberg capital of the world. You will be passing by some of the most rugged and picturesque coastlines in Newfoundland. You can expect to see humpback whales, fins, minkes, dolphins, harp seals, as well as a variety of sea birds.

Day 16
Gander to Clarenville (150 km)
En route to Clarenville, you will experience the tranquility and wildlife of Terra Nova National Park. Explore the pristine wilderness along the numerous hiking trails or navigate the coastline by sea kayak. From the hills and deserted beaches, observe minke, pilot and humpback whales close to shore, while dolphins and orcas can be seen cruising Bonavista Bay. To see moose, black bears and foxes, simply hike into the marshes and forests of the interior.
Overnight (1): Clarenville.

Day 17
Clarenville to St. John's (190 km)
A scenic drive along the Trans-Canada Highway brings you to St. John’s. Travel along Conception Bay where the air of piracy and tall ships still lingers. The frequent mist lends a mystical aura to these parks and villages. Continue to St. John’s, the provincial capital, where colourful streets compete with the natural beauty of the surrounding hills. Overnights (2): St. John’s.

Day 18
St. John's
Today you can explore the city of St. John’s and the surrounding area. The city is o­ne of the oldest in North America, and it emphasizes innovation and progress while cherishing continuity. Wander through the steep narrow streets of the old city and climb the rock of Signal Hill. See its many historic buildings and sites, and visit its annual festivals and events.

Day 19
St. John's to Sydney (130 km land-only)
Bid farewell to Newfoundland and cross the Avalon Peninsula to catch the evening ferry. Enjoy a cruise o­n the Atlantic Ocean keeping a keen eye out for marine wildlife. Overnight (1): onboard

Day 20
Depart Halifax (305 km)
Disembark in North Sydney during the early morning and continue to the city of Sydney. Follow Marine Drive back to Halifax International Airport, after returning your car, check in for your return flight back to the UK.

Day 21
Arrive UK.

PLEASE NOTE:
Two ferry crossings cannot be pre-booked. Schedules will be included in documents.
Day 6: Digby to Saint John, crossing time 3 hours - Car $100, passengers $40
Day 10: Woods Islands to Caribou, crossing time 1 hour 15 mins - Car and passengers $68

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