Itinerary -
DAY 1 : Halifax
Arrive Halifax Airport, pick-up the vehicle from car
rental agency and proceed to hotel located in the
downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan
urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean. Overnight in
Halifax hotel.
DAY 2 : Halifax to Bridgewater - 105 KM
After breakfast, morning at leisure. Halifax is
located on one of the world's largest natural
harbors and bears all the hallmarks of both a
modern and historic city. Afternoon check-out
and 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 FisheriesMuseum of the Atlantic.
Overnight in Bridgewater hotel.
DAY 3 : Bridgewater to Charlottetown - 410 KM
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada's
smallest province, over the Confederation Bridge,
the world's longest continuous multi-span bridge.
On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight in
Charlottetown hotel.
DAY 4 : Charlottetown to Baddeck - 298 KM
After breakfast, morning is at leisure to explore
the Victorian homes and elegant squares of
Charlottetown.
Despite
the
20th-century
character the city still manages to evoke the
feeling of a colonial seaport with quaint sections
such as Great George Street and Old Charlotte
Town. Afternoon check-out and travel past Orwell
Corner Historic Site to board ferry across the
Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia. Drive through tranquil scenery and small communities
to Cape Breton Island. See the magnificent
highland scenery that surrounds Bras d'Or Lake
and drive to the delightful resort community of
Baddeck. A fascinating museum is dedicated to
the life and works of Alexander Graham Bell, the
inventor of the telephone. Overnightin Baddeck
hotel.
DAY 5 : Baddeck
After breakfast, today's scenic highlight 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. Overnight in Baddeck hotel.
DAY 6 : Baddeck to Halifax - 355 KM
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Halifax.
On the way visit The Fortress of Louisbourg
National Historic Site depicting one fifth of the
settlement of 1744 New France. Roam the streets
and chat with authentically costumed guides.
Later proceed along the shore of the Bras d'Or
Lake to the mainland, and back to Halifax for one
last night in the Maritimes. Overnight in Halifax
hotel.
DAY 7 : Halifax
After breakfast check-out and proceed to Halifax
Airport to drop of vehicle at car rental agency's
located at Halifax airport to connect to onward
destination.