Discover Canada's Maritime Provinces

Today, you'll embark on a guided tour of Halifax's most notable historical attractions, beginning with a tour of the defences and fortifications erected during previous wars, accompanied by insightful commentary provided by your guide. Next, you'll go to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, where you'll look through exhibits and learn about Nova Scotia's seafaring history. 

Once you've taken in Halifax's historical sites, you'll travel down to Peggy's Cove, a quaint fishing village situated on the eastern shore of St. Margarets Bay. It is here you can take in the sensational vistas of Nova Scotia's rugged coast, touring the picturesque streets lined with New England-style houses, stopping for a fresh seafood lunch at one of the local shacks. 

Take in the enchanting beauty of the area with a captivating afternoon of forest bathing, a therapeutic activity designed to enhance mindfulness and reduce stress. Exploring the rugged forest terrain on foot, you're sure to feel absorbed in this rich and unspoilt environment. Next, you'll view the forest from a different perspective on a kayaking excursion along the calm river. Accompanied only by the sounds of the forests, this activity is a fantastic opportunity to spot the wildlife that inhabits the area, such as white-tailed deer and the colossal eastern moose.

Once you've explored the forest, you'll return to the lodge for a cooking class headed by a culinary chef. Customisable to your own preferences, the class will see you prepare a gourmet-level dish and learn professional presentation techniques before sitting down and enjoying your creation with a bottle from the lodge's fine wine collection. That evening, you'll be able to take advantage of the lodge's remote position and embark on an adventure through the constellations during a mesmerising stargazing session. Led by the lodge's resident astronomer, you'll learn to use telescopic equipment and night-sky binoculars that will allow you to take in the starlit skies in all their grandeur. 

Framed by a rugged coastline, St. Andrews is a fantastic whale-watching destination. You'll embark on a zodiac vessel, a smaller boat that allows for closer viewing, with the assistance of a local marine biologist, for an afternoon of whale-watching. This area is home to several whale species, including minke whales, finback whales, and humpback whales, which you can expect to see on this excursion. 

Next, you'll embark on a 4x4 adventure through New Brunswick's scenic countryside. Led by a local expert, you'll learn about the rich heritage of St. Andrews before travelling across Passamaquoddy Bay for a visit to Minister's Island, a historic island paved with a number of hiking trails. Alternatively, you can choose to undergo a tide-pool safari and observe the flora and fauna species that can be found along the shores. 

Following a restful stay in Moncton, it's time to get back on the road and visit one of the regions most spectacular natural sites, the Hopewell Rocks. The unusual rocks, which range in height from 40 to 70 metres, are one of the continent's most unique tidal formations, carved over thousands of years by the ever-changing high tides of the Bay of Fundy. 

Take in the charms of Prince Edward Island on a self-guided tour through the provinces most notable sites. With so much to see, where you decide to visit is entirely up to you, from the historic seaport village of Victoria and the whimsical beachside Dunes to the historic Green Gables House and numerous lighthouses dotting the province. Once you've taken in the sights, meet your captain at the harbour for an evening of sailing and lobstering, passing by iconic landmarks such as Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst along the way.