Maritimes- East Coast Explorer
Peggy’s Cove
May 28 – June 7, 2026
October 11 – 20, 2026
Relish in the finest of Maritime hospitality on Travac’s East Coast Explorer tour! This well-paced journey into the very best of Maritime culture begins on Cape Breton Island. We will first fly into Sydney, Nova Scotia, before making our way to the beautiful town of Baddeck. Baddeck will be our home base for exploring the Cabot Trail, often hailed as one of the world’s most scenic drives, as well as the quaint Celtic fishing villages throughout the Cape Breton Highlands. After our time on the island, we will travel to Halifax, where you’ll have the opportunity to discover the city’s rich maritime heritage and lively contemporary culture. We will venture into the beautiful seaside community of Mahone Bay as well as the old town of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and proud home port to the Bluenose II. We will also visit the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove and Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, one of Nova Scotia’s most well-known landmarks, and learn of powerful Acadian stories at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site. From Halifax, we will make our way around the Bay of Fundy to experience the magnificence of Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park, famous for its incredible “flowerpot” rock formations caused by tidal erosion. During our time in New Brunswick, we will also visit Shediac Bay, affectionately known as the Lobster Capital of the World, before making our way across the Confederation Bridge into PEI. We will explore the lovely coastal villages and beautiful red-sand beaches that define this gorgeous province. You will also learn about the birthplace of Confederation in Charlottetown, and experience the city’s vibrant boutiques, cafés, and restaurants. No trip to Prince Edward Island would be complete without visiting Green Gables Heritage Place and PEI Provincial Park, where you will have the opportunity to delve into the heart of the province’s literary significance and natural beauty.
Travac’s East Coast Explorer Tour is attractively priced at $4599.00 + taxes of $802.87 per person based on double occupancy. Space is limited- call our office at 613-728-1934 for more information or to book!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Cape Breton
This morning you will fly from Ottawa to Sydney, Nova Scotia via Montreal. Upon arrival in Sydney in the late afternoon, you will be transferred to your hotel in beautiful Baddeck, your home for the next two nights. The rest of your evening is at leisure. Enjoy a three-course plated welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
Overnight at Silver Dart Lodge or similar.
Day 2
The Cabot Trail
Today we will be joined by a local guide for a leisurely drive along the Cabot Trail, often hailed as one of the world’s most scenic vistas. The Cabot Trail winds through the Cape Breton Highlands, offering spectacular views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and its dramatic cliffs. We will stop at quaint fishing villages along the drive, where you can experience the warmth of local hospitality and enjoy freshly caught seafood. Lunch is included today. (B, L)
Overnight at Silver Dart Lodge or similar.
Day 3
Cape Breton to Halifax
This morning after a leisurely breakfast, we will make our journey from Cape Breton to Halifax. We will begin with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site where you will learn about Bell’s early life and have the opportunity to explore the site’s interpretive gardens. En route to the mainland, we will make a lunch stop ($) prior to arriving in downtown Halifax. We check into our hotel in the late afternoon. Your evening is free to explore the beautiful harbour front and its shops and restaurants. (B)
Overnight at The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel or similar.
Day 4
Halifax, Mahone Bay, Lunenberg, Peggy’s Cove
Your day will begin after breakfast with a guided full day tour of Halifax. We will also visit nearby Mahone Bay, Lunenberg, and Peggy’s Cove. Located on Nova Scotia’s spectacular South Shore, Mahone Bay was recently named one of Canada’s top ten most beautiful towns. Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also the home port of the Bluenose II. Your final stop before heading back to Halifax will be Peggy’s Cove, famous for its iconic lighthouse and large rocks worn smooth by the sea. (B)
Overnight at The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel or similar.
Day 5
Grand-Pré National Historic Site and Wine Tasting
Today we will travel west to Grand-Pré National Historic Site, located at the former Acadian village of Grand-Pré. You will have the opportunity to visit its memorial park created to commemorate the deportation of the Acadians, who settled in the area between 1682 and 1755. You will hear powerful Acadian stories through multimedia presentations and engaging displays, and have time to explore the site’s Victorian gardens and memorial church. After free time for lunch ($), we will stop at a local vineyard for a wine tasting. Your evening will be free to enjoy Halifax. (B)
Overnight at The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel or similar.
Day 6
Hopewell Rocks
This morning after breakfast, we will check out of our hotel. After stopping for lunch ($), we will travel around the Bay of Fundy to Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park. Hopewell Rocks is famed for its sea stacks- dramatic flowerpot rock formations caused by tidal erosion. Over thousands of years, the Bay of Fundy’s massive tides have carved and sculpted these rocks into geological masterpieces. You will have the opportunity to explore the beaches at Hopewell Rocks before checking into your hotel in Moncton in the evening. (B)
Overnight at Chateau Moncton Hotel & Suites or similar.
Day 7
Free Day
Today is a free day. Your Travac Tours Director will offer optional excursions ($- TBA) which you can opt to join. (B)
Overnight at Chateau Moncton Hotel & Suites or similar.
Day 8
Magnetic Hill, Shediac, Charlottetown
After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel to make our way to Prince Edward Island. On our way, we will visit Moncton’s Magnetic Hill, a naturally-occurring optical illusion on rising and descending terrain where cars on its road appear to roll uphill. We will then head to the charming beach town of Shediac, also known as the Lobster Capital of the World. We will take in the coastal landscapes of Shediac Bay with a walk along the beach before breaking for lunch (included) at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will continue our drive to Prince Edward Island, making our way across the Confederation Bridge and into Charlottetown. Expect to arrive to the hotel in the late afternoon. (B, L)
Overnight at Quality Inn & Suites Downtown or similar.
Day 9
Prince Edward Island
After breakfast this morning, we will meet our local guide for our full-day tour of Prince Edward Island. Your tour will start with an exploration of historic and modern-day Charlottetown before heading into Cavendish, one of the loveliest towns on the island. Affectionately known as “Anne’s Land”, Cavendish is especially revered for its beautiful red sandy beaches, PEI National Park, and of course for inspiring LM Montgomery’s much-beloved Anne of Green Gables novels. We will visit Green Gables Heritage Place, where you can explore the Green Gables estate and its walking trails and learn more about why Anne of Green Gables attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world to the island each year. We will then continue our tour to the beautiful seaside town North Rustico, visit PEI National Park, and make a stop at the PEI Preserve Company. Your evening will be free to explore the warm island hospitality of Charlottetown. (B)
Overnight at Quality Inn & Suites Downtown or similar.
Day 10
Return to Ottawa
This morning you will be transferred from your hotel to the Charlottetown Airport for your flights back to Ottawa via Toronto.
Itinerary and hotels are subject to change.
Hotel Information
Silver Dart Lodge or similar
Hotel Address
257 Shore RoadBaddeck, NS
B0E 1B0
(902) 295-2340
The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel or similar
Hotel Address
1181 Hollis StHalifax, NS
B3H 2P6
(902) 421-1000
Chateau Moncton Hotel & Suites or similar
Hotel Address
100 Main StMoncton, NB
E1C 1N6
(506) 870-4444
Quality Inn & Suites Downtown or similar (May departure)
Hotel Address
150 Euston StCharlottetown, PEI
C1A 1W5
(902) 894-8572
Rodd Charlottetown or similar (October departure)
Hotel Address
75 Kent StCharlottetown, PEI
C1A 1N1
(902) 894-7371