Halifax to St John's - 18 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Halifax - Start your adventure in the charming coastal capital of Nova Scotia
- Peggy's Cove - Discover this pretty coastal fishing village and journey along the stunning South Shore of Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island - Explore the northern half of the island on a guided tour to see dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches and rolling dunes
- Baddeck - Experience the scenic Cabot Trail, visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, and enjoy a boat tour on Bras d'Or Lake
- Fortress of Louisbourg - Experience a reconstruction of the 1744 New France settlement
- St Anthony - Spot minke whales, fin whales, blue whales and other species on an included whale watching tour
- Gros Morne National Park - Explore the wonders of this park, including a scenic boat tour and the awe-inspiring landscapes
- Gander - Take in the North Atlantic Aviation Museum and learn of the important role played by the town on 11 September 2001
- St. John's - Tour North America's oldest city and enjoy panoramic views from Signal Hill
- Witless Bay Ecological Reserve - Sail the waters of the bay, keeping your eyes peeled for the colourful puffins that live in the area
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Trip includes
- 17 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 12 dinners (including one lobster dinner)
- 16 nights 3-4 star hotels & 1 overnight ferry from Halifax - Port aux Basques
- Escorted by an expert local tour leader (you may not have the same tour leader for the whole tour)
- All relevant transfers and transportation in a private coach
- All ferry transfers as mentioned in the itinerary (Prince Edward Island - Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia - Newfoundland & Labrador, Return Strait of Belle Isle ferry to Labrador)
- Guided sightseeing at Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, Gros Morne National Park, Port au Choix, Red Bay, L'Anse aux Meadows, Gander, Twillingate, Bonavista, Trinity & St. John's
- Sightseeing boat tour on Bras d'Or Lake
- Whale watching boat tour in St Anthony
- Bonne Bay boat tour (or Western Brook Pond boat tour, see Itinerary for details)
- Witless Bay Ecological Reserve boat tour
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
Itinerary
Arrive in Halifax and check in to our accommodation, conveniently located in the heart of this lively and cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic Ocean. This evening, join your tour guide and fellow travellers at a welcome meeting, to discuss our upcoming adventure. Plea...
Halifax - Peggy's Cove - Lunenberg - Halifax. Today, we experience the rustic charm of the famous fishing village of Peggy's Cove, where we enjoy breakfast with a view of one of the world’s most photographed lighthouses. We then journey along the south shore to the UN...
Halifax - Charlottetown. We can learn about the indigenous Mi'kmaq people at the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre this morning, before we cross the Confederation Bridge. This is the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge, taking us to Prince Edward Islan...
This morning is at leisure - you can enjoy a lie in, or head out to explore the capital of Prince Edward Island at your own pace. A complimentary walking tour of the city is offered too. In the afternoon, we tour the picturesque north shore of the island, passing b...
Charlottetown - Baddeck. We take the ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia and continue to Cape Breton Island, often called the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway. Upon arrival, we enjoy an included sightseeing boat tour on the the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake. We are staying in the charming village of Baddeck for the next two nights.
Baddeck - Cape Breton Highlands National Park - Baddeck. Today, we embark on one of North America’s most breathtaking drives as we explore the Cabot Trail. This route winds around the rocky beauty of Cape Breton’s northern shore and ascends to the remarkable plateaus ...
Baddeck - North Sydney - Port aux Basques. The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site stands ready to welcome us, offering an impressive reconstruction representing one-fifth of the 1744 New France settlement. Continuing to North Sydney, we embark the Marine At...
Port aux Basques - Port au Choix. Disembarking the ferry in Newfoundland this morning, we head through the Codroy Valley and the stunning Gros Morne National Park, which we will have the opportunity to explore later on during our tour. Our destination today is the ...
Port au Choix - L'Anse au Clair. We board the ferry from St. Barbe across the Strait of Belle Isle to reach Labrador this morning. Our next stop is Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques operated a whaling station in the 16th century. We're spending the night in Labrador.
L'Anse au Clair -L'Anse aux Meadows - St. Anthony. We’ll travel back to Newfoundland and visit the L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll learn about the Vikings who inhabited this area over a thousand years ago.
St Anthony - Cow Head. We begin our day with a morning whale-watching boat tour off the coast of St. Anthony (weather permitting). We will enjoy wonderful views of the coastline and hope to spot species including minke whales, humpbacks and white-sided dolphins. Af...
Today we are exploring UNESCO-listed Gros Morne National Park, beginning with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. We’ll be on the lookout for bald eagles that are frequently spotted near the deep waters of the fjord. Additionally, we will visit the Tablelands, an impr...
Cow Head - Gander. As our visit to Gros Morne National Park comes to an end, we keep our cameras at the ready. We journey through Central Newfoundland to Gander, a town renowned as the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical "Come From Away." We can discover the r...
Gander - Twillingate - Terra Nova National Park - Clarenville. We’ll take a picturesque drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay to the charming outport of Twillingate, where we can explore the Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Cent...
Clarenville - Bonavista - Trinity - Clarenville. Today, we’ll explore two charming and historic towns. First, we’ll head to Bonavista, the site of John Cabot's 1497 arrival in North America. Here, we can discover the challenging lives of the lighthouse keepers at the ...
Clarenville - St. John's. We’ll head to the fascinating historic seaport of St. John's, where we’ll stay for the next two nights. Recognised as North America's oldest city and the capital of Newfoundland, St. John's is beautifully situated among the granite cliffs and...
This morning, we head to Bay Bulls for a memorable highlight of our trip: a boat tour (weather permitting) through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, where we can look for puffins and other seabirds. Afterwards, we visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. The afternoon is free for you to further explore St. John's at your own pace.
Our tour comes to an end today, after a final breakfast at the hotel and check out.
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