Highlights of The Maritimes - 13 days


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Highlights
- Halifax - Start and finish your journey in the charming coastal capital of Nova Scotia
- Moncton - Tuck into a lobster dinner aboard a traditional lobster boat and visit the UNESCO-listed Joggins Fossil Cliffs
- Saint John - Take in city highlights including the iconic Reversing Falls on a guided sightseeing tour
- St Andrews by-the-Sea - Spot whales and dolphins on an included cruise (weather permitting)
- Peggy's Cove - Discover this pretty coastal fishing village and journey along the stunning South Shore of Nova Scotia
- Charlottetown - Spend two nights in the capital of Prince Edward Island, with a guided walking tour and free time to explore
- Cape Breton Island - Explore pretty Baddeck village, enjoy a boat tour on Bras d'Or Lake and visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
- Cabot Trail - Marvel at some of North America's finest scenery, stopping often at viewpoints and for short hikes
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- 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners (including 2 lobster dinners)
- 12 nights 3-4 star hotels
- Escorted by an expert local tour leader (please note that tours departing on 3 June and 9 September 2025 will be bi-lingual, guided in French as well as English. All other departures are in English only).
- All relevant transfers and transportation in a private coach
- Ferry transfers from Saint John - Digby and Charlottetown - Halifax
- Guided sightseeing at Saint John, Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, Prince Edward Island and the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
- Lobster Dinner Cruise on Shediac Bay
- Whale watching tour (weather permitting)
- Annapolis Valley Winery Tour & Tasting
- Baddeck Sightseeing Boat Tour
- Cabot Trail
- 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 settle into your accommodation, situated in the heart of this vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic Ocean. This evening, join your tour guide and fellow travellers at a welcome meeting.
Halifax - Moncton. Discover the Bay of Fundy and experience the world's highest tides as you travel along its vibrant coastline towards New Brunswick. Along the way, visit the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can view brilliantly exposed ...
Moncton - Saint John. Discover a remarkable natural wonder this morning at the Hopewell Rocks along the Bay of Fundy coast. Be amazed by these towering flowerpot-shaped formations, crafted by the world's highest tides. Journey through Fundy National Park to visit Sain...
Saint John - St Andrews by-the-Sea - Saint John. Spend a day exploring the enchanting town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea, known for its picturesque coastal charm. Begin with an included whale watching boat tour, if weather conditions allow. Afterwards, enjoy the afternoon...
Saint John - Digby. We take the ferry back to Nova Scotia this morning, arriving in Digby. Digby is renowned as the scallop capital of the world. Enjoy the fresh sea air as we check into our accommodation, which offers stunning views of the Annapolis Basin on the Bay of Fundy. Dinner is included this evening.
Digby - Halifax. Explore the verdant Annapolis Valley, where the French Acadians established their first settlement at Grand Pre in the early 1600s. Discover how this landscape has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where history and legend intertwine to...
Explore the rustic appeal of the famous fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, where you can have breakfast with a view of one of the world's most photographed lighthouses. Journey along the South Shore to the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg, celebrated for its Gran...
Halifax - Charlottetown. Discover the Mi'kmaq culture at the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre before we travel across the Confederation Bridge, the longest continuous multi-span bridge globally, to reach Prince Edward Island. Settle into your accommodation in ...
Spend a leisurely morning exploring Charlottetown, the birthplace of Canada, or take part in a complimentary walking tour of the city. In the afternoon, embark on a guided tour of the picturesque North Shore of Prince Edward Island. Witness the stunning red cliffs, wh...
Charlottetown - Baddeck. This morning, we take the ferry across the Northumberland Strait, returning to Nova Scotia. We then head to Cape Breton Island, often referred to as the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Nationa...
We embark on a breathtaking journey through one of North America's most scenic routes by exploring the Cabot Trail. This drive takes us along Cape Breton's northern shore, revealing the rugged beauty of its rocky landscape and leading up to the magnificent plateaus of...
Baddeck - Halifax. Today, we visit the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, an impressive reconstruction representing one-fifth of the 1744 New France settlement. Then, we continue along the shore of Bras d'Or Lake to the mainland, before returning to Halifax for our final evening in the Maritimes.
Our tour comes to an end today. Tuck into a final breakfast at the hotel before check out. We wish you a safe onward journey!
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