Day 1: Arrival in Halifax

This is Canada’s traditional gateway to the world, combining charming old wooden homes and Victorian parks with modern shopping centres. The largest city in the region, it is home to 5 universities and several colleges and has the ambience of a lively university town. Ships, from the tall ship Bluenose II to naval vessels, can still be seen in the harbour, but old warehouses and shipfitters shops have become part of an exciting boardwalk along the waterside.

Hotel: Atlantica Hotel Halifax or similar

Day 2: Halifax

Enjoy a Whale and Nature Tour in the morning. In the afternoon you may want to visit Peggy’s Cove, Canada’s most-photographed fishing village, other more secluded but equally scenic coastal villages or explore Halifax downtown on your own and take a harbour cruise before choosing a harbourside restaurant for fine dining.

Hotel: same as Day 1

Day 3: Halifax – Lunenburg (ca. 100 km)

Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Lunenburg, the best surviving example of a planned, British colonial settlement in North America. Walk the white sand beaches, sunbath, or go for a hike in one of the Provincial Parks along the coastline.

Hotel: Bayview Pines Country Inn B&B or similar

Day 4: Lunenburg – Yarmouth (ca. 250 km)

The seaside portion of Kejimkujik NP has seals and the most beautiful coastline. Shelburne’s waterfront reflects the heritage of the days when wooden ships sailed from here to Europe, New England and the Caribbean.

Hotel: Rodd Yarmouth or similar

Day 5: Yarmouth – Digby (ca. 125 km)

Take an optional whale-watching tour on the Bay of Fundy in one of the best whale-watching areas in the world. Eight kinds of whales and dolphins are regularly seen. Or visit scenic lighthouses and explore Annapolis Royal... the oldest continuously settled town in Canada.

Hotel: Harbourview Inn or similar

Day 6: Digby – Wolfville (ca. 140 km)

The Annapolis Valley is the oldest and one of the richest farming areas of Canada. Nestled between two low mountain ranges, Highway 1 leads you along tree-shaded streets past gracious wooden homes built by   rich merchants and sea captains a hundred years ago. Close to Wolfville you find Grand Pre National Historic Site, telling the story of the first European settlers - the Acadian People.

Hotel: Blomidon Inn or similar

Day 7: Wolfville – Tatamagouche (ca. 190 km)

Experience some of the world’s highest tides. Large tidal rivers expose broad expanses of mud banks and salt marshes (an Eldorado for many migrating birds) at low tide. Six hours later, several metres of water cover everything.

Hotel: Train Station Inn or similar