Exploring the Maritimes: A Scenic Road Trip Through Atlantic Canada

Below is a sample itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN HALIFAX

Begin your journey by arriving in Halifax, where you'll pick up your rental car and transfer to your accommodations situated in the heart of this vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic Ocean. Halifax is bursting with culture and rich history, offering an array of experiences. Consider extending your stay with additional nights or a city tour to fully immerse yourself in Nova Scotia's capital city.

Accommodation: Cambridge Suites Halifax (or similar)

DAY 2: HALIFAX TO MONCTON

Discover the Bay of Fundy and its world-renowned high tides as you journey along its colorful coastline towards Moncton, New Brunswick's bilingual city. En route, visit the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing the most complete fossil record from the "Coal Age" 300 million years ago. Check into your downtown Moncton hotel for the evening.

Meal: Continental Breakfast
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown (or similar)

DAY 3: MONCTON TO SAINT JOHN

This morning, witness the natural splendor of the Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy coast, admiring the massive flower-pot shaped formations carved by the planet's highest tides. Traverse through Fundy National Park to reach Saint John, Canada's first incorporated city, nestled on the southern New Brunswick coast. You'll spend two nights in your harbourfront accommodations.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Saint John (or similar)

DAY 4: ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA

Take a day trip to the charming St. Andrews by-the-Sea. After a Whale Watching Boat Tour (weather permitting), the afternoon is yours to explore the town's quaint charm, friendly people, beautiful architecture, and rich marine life at your leisure.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Saint John (or similar)

DAY 5: SAINT JOHN TO ANNAPOLIS VALLEY

Begin your day with a visit to the Reversing Falls before taking the ferry back to Nova Scotia. Keep an eye out for whales as you cross the Bay of Fundy to Digby, known as the world's scallop capital. Here, fresh sea air and passionate Acadian culture blend in this enchanting and historically rich town.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa (or similar)

DAY 6: ANNAPOLIS VALLEY TO OAK ISLAND

Explore the lush Annapolis Valley, learning about the French Acadians who settled here in the early 1600s. Visit the Grand Pre World UNESCO Site, where the romance of the Land of Evangeline is brought to life. Then, travel to Oak Island, famed for the world's longest-running treasure hunt, where you'll stay for two nights.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre (or similar)

DAY 7: WESTERN SHORE TOURING

Spend your day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg, known for its Grand Banks fishing schooners. Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to delve into the town's renowned seafaring heritage. Later, head to Mahone Bay, where a trio of 19th-century churches represents an iconic cultural landscape in Nova Scotia.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre (or similar)

DAY 8: OAK ISLAND TO CHARLOTTETOWN

Experience the rustic charm of Peggy's Cove before heading to Prince Edward Island via the Confederation Bridge, the world's longest continuous multi-span bridge. Check into your Charlottetown accommodations for a two-night stay.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Rodd Charlottetown (or similar)

DAY 9: PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND TOURING

Navigate through landscapes of red cliffs, white beaches, sloping sand dunes, and green fields as you make your way to Prince Edward Island National Park. Visit the Green Gables Heritage Site, the inspiration behind Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved Anne of Green Gables books, before returning to Charlottetown. Experience true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Rodd Charlottetown (or similar)

DAY 10: CHARLOTTETOWN TO BADDECK

Ferry across the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to Cape Breton Island, the "Scotland of North America," via the Canso Causeway. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn about the accomplishments of this genius who called the island home. Check into your accommodations on the Bras d'Or Lake for a two-night stay.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Inverary Resort (or similar)

DAY 11: CABOT TRAIL TOURING

Embark on a journey along the Cabot Trail, one of North America's most stunning drives. The trail winds around Cape Breton's northern shore and through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, offering unforgettable vistas of the rugged coastline. Keep your camera ready for breathtaking scenes.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Inverary Resort (or similar)

DAY 12: BADDECK TO HALIFAX

Explore the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, a meticulously reconstructed settlement of 1744 New France, where authentically costumed guides bring history to life. Continue along the Bras d'Or Lake to the mainland, concluding your journey with one final night in Halifax.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Cambridge Suites Halifax (or similar)

DAY 13: DEPART HALIFAX

Enjoy one last morning in Halifax and return your car rental before heading home.

Meal: Continental Breakfast