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Best of the Canadian Maritimes
12 days • 4.5
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16 reviews
12 days
Start
Halifax, Canada
Finish
Saint John, Canada
Trip Code
SESMC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights)
From £3,885(12 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Walk the stunning coastal trails of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and follow the Skyline Trail mountain pass out to sweeping sea views.
Meet a Prince Edward Island fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel dinner on his private property along the shore.
Meet with a Mi'kmaq guide at Lennox Island to learn how to make bannock (quick bread) and listen to traditional stories.
Hear the stories behind ‘Anne of Green Gables’ with a walking tour and visit through the Green Gables Heritage Place, where L.M. Montgomery drew her inspiration.
Cruise the waters of Shediac Bay on board a lobster boat, with a hands-on demonstration of lobster fishing and a delicious, locally caught dinner.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip involves a fair amount of walking, so having sturdy footwear is recommended. While this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s essential to be at least moderately fit if you want to partake in all activities.
This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
Itinerary
Highlands, islands, wild tides and good times in the Maritimes
Experience the charms of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island on a 12-day exploration of Canada’s Maritime provinces. Discover the rocky shores of Peggy’s Cove and the Skyline Trail of Cape Breton. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg, shop for locally made Mi’kmaq arts and crafts, get to know historic Charlottetown, take a walk to Hopewell Rocks with a local naturalist guide and visit the home of Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy dinner on board a working lobster boat and meet with a Mi’kmaq guide on Lennox Island. You’ll soon see why this corner of Canada is so beloved by all who visit.
Inclusions
Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights)
Included activities
Halifax - Leader-led orientation walk
Lunenburg - Mahone Bay & Blue Rocks
Lunenburg - Guided walking tour
Peggy’s Cove – Rock Walk
Millbrook - Mi'kmac Cultural & Heritage Centre
Baddeck - Celtic music ceilidh
Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Hike
Cape Breton Island - Oyster experience
Charlottetown - Leader-led orientation walk
Points East Coastal Drive – Mussel and Lobster Shore Boil
Charlottetown-Leader Lead Walking Tour
Prince Edward Island National Park
Saint Catherines - Winery visit and tasting
Skmaqn-Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site
Cavendish – Bottle House Leader Led Tour
Cavendish – Green Gables Heritage Place
Lennox Island First Nation Experience
Shediac – Lobster Boat Cruise with Dinner
Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park - Walk
Bay of Fundy - Cap Enrage
Optional activities
Halifax -Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier - CAD21
Halifax - Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - CAD10
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Entrance Fee) - CAD9
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Important notes
1.Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 5pm. Please make your own way to the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
2. Please be careful when booking flights from Saint John; make sure you fly from Saint John, New Brunswick [YSJ]. Please do not book flights from St. John's, Newfoundland [YYT] as this is in another province.
3. Check out of the hotel is at 10am. If you would like to spend more time in Saint John we can happily request you additional nights - please speak to your booking agent.
4. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
5. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.
Reviews (15)
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Lynnette
Sep 23, 2024
Fantastic trip. Our Guide, Luc, was THE best guide I have encountered on the numerous trips I’ve done over many years. His knowledge, courtesy, patience, organisation & professionalism went a long way to making this great trip even more memorable.
Mark
Sep 05, 2024
My wife and I recently did an intrepid tour of the Maritimes with Intrepid and Tour Leader Luc Chapdelaine. We had a great time impressed by the landscapes and size of the Maritimes. Your was very well organised and we learnt a lot about the history of the Maritimes which to us was fascinating as well as confronting in some aspects when you consider the impacts on indigenous groups. Loved it.
DON AND BONNIE
Aug 23, 2024
My wife and i just got back from the trip yesterday..We both had a fantastic time..We had never been to the east coast and boy was it ever beautiful and entertaining..The small group 12 of us was very nice as we got to know our travelling companions Luc our guide did a super job and was a great guy to be around I would highly reccomend this trip for singles or couples Thanks again for the wonderful memories
Diane
Aug 21, 2024
This was a beautiful, informative trip. It was well organized and our guide, Luc, was delightful. I highly recommend it!!!
Geraldine (Jeri)
Jul 26, 2024
The Canadian Maritimes is a part of the country not to be missed. The scenery on the coast is beautiful and then to walk on the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks in Bay of Fundy is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Kerrie
Jul 25, 2024
Fabulous tour. Amazing part of the world, very beautiful, history, scenery, walks. It has it all Prince Edward Island a beautiful place, coastline, rolling farmlands, beautiful coastal views, beaches all to yourself. Led by a great guide. It was the best trip.
Debbi
Jun 25, 2024
A massive thanks to Luc for making the Best of Canadian Maritimes an outstanding experience. Tour is a carefully curated selection of areas natural beauty and history.
Stefan
Sep 28, 2023
This is e very good trip to explore the canadian maritimes. An excellent mixture of countryside and cities. I can really recommend this trip to people interested in visiting Canada.
WAMEEDH
Sep 10, 2023
Maritime trip with Intrepid was perfectly perfect in itinerary, accommodation, tour guide and age group of the trip, it was perfectly planned by Intrepid the way I am so happy and I will go again and again with Intrepid to my pocket list destinations.
Robin
Jun 27, 2023
Fabulous trip - wonderful experience for mature travelers or people that want a quiet and sedate adventure with their adult children. A good way to slow down, enjoy nature, learn something new and not strenuously overdo it each day. It was the chill Intrepid adventure we all need every one in a while
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