Maritimes- Cape Breton Celtic Colours

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

This morning you will depart from Ottawa on a direct flight to Halifax. Once in Halifax your Travac Tours Director will meet you and get you onboard our private motor coach. You will make a lunch stop, then make the drive to Baddeck, the start and end point of the famous Cabot Trail, it is a favourite spot for travellers.

Welcome Dinner is included tonight.

Hotel Stay for the next 4 nights – Inverary Resort

Day 2

After breakfast, we’ll depart for a tour of the island. Today’s highlights include a visit to Heritage Park, where we’ll explore the living history of the people of Membertou, and the Cape Breton Miners Museum, where retired miners tell their stories and experiences. Tonight, we kick off our Celtic Colours experience. Transportation to and from the show is included. Most performances begin at 7:30 PM and last about 2 hours.

Day 3

After breakfast, we continue our exploration of Cape Breton with a scenic, private guided tour. This morning, we will journey to Chéticamp, a charming Acadian fishing village. You’ll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own ($) before we continue along the Cabot Trail towards Ingnoish, renowned for it’s connection to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Tonight we’ll experience another great evening of music at a Celtic Colours performance.

Day 4

After breakfast, we’ll begin the day with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Here, you’ll discover full-scale replicas, exhibits, and artifacts that showcase Bell’s groundbreaking inventions and wide-ranging interest. After, we will make the journey to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, the largest reconstructed 18th century fortified town in North America. This evening, we’ll attend our final Celtic Colours performance.

Day 5

After a leisurely breakfast we will depart from Cape Breton, making our way back to Halifax. Stopping to visit Glenora Distillery. We should arrive into Halifax approximately 3pm so you can enjoy the afternoon walking along the Halifax waterfront, or take in a local museum, or just relax at the hotel. Your afternoon and evening are free – your Travac Tours Director will have an optional tour and optional farewell dinner tonight ($).

Overnight: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront

Day 6

After enjoying your included breakfast, you will have until check out time to enjoy downtown Halifax. Again, your Travac Tours Director will have an optional event ($). Your flight departs early afternoon back to Ottawa. Expect to arrive in Ottawa in late afternoon.

**Itinerary and flights subject to change**

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Hotel Information

Inverary Resort

Hotel website

Hotel Address

368 Shore Rd.
Baddeck, NS

1-800-565-5660

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront

Hotel website

Hotel Address

1919 Upper Water St
Halifax, NS

1-(902)-421-1700



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