Dive into the culture and seaside beauty of the Canadian Maritimes.
Enjoy rural scenery and rugged coastal landscapes as you journey off the beaten path to discover one of Canada’s most storied regions. Uncover immigrant history, fascinating Acadian culture, and the tranquil lifestyles of quaint fishing villages as you get to know Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Picturesque sea views, small-town charm, and a colorful past collide on this breathtaking trip.
Your tour package includes
8 nights in handpicked hotels
8 breakfasts
1 lunch
4 dinners with beer or wine
1 food tasting
4 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
1 ferry transfer
Included highlights
Maritimes’ fall foliage
Halifax Public Gardens
Sugar Moon Farm
Bay of Fundy
Confederation Bridge
Anne of Green Gables Museum
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Cabot Trail
Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre
Itinerary
Halifax, Nova Scotia2 nights
Day 1: Arrival in Halifax
Welcome to Canada! Transfer to your hotel and get settled in.
Day 2: Peggy's Cove & sightseeing tour of Halifax
Included meals: Breakfast, Welcome lunch
Start the day with a scenic drive along the coast before joining a kilted local guide and head out on a sightseeing tour of Halifax, a global city that serves as the capital of Nova Scotia.
Admire stunning coastal scenery at Peggy’s Cove, a rural, coastal region in Nova Scotia
Gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome lunch
Set off on foot to explore the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, where many Titanic victims are buried, and stop at the Victorian-era Halifax Public Gardens (seasonal, early May–mid-November)
Enjoy a guided visit to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, which pays homage to the many immigrants who have shaped Canada’s history
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
This harbourside hotel is located in downtown Halifax. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and on-site restaurant. Nearby you'll find the waterfront boardwalk, the Halifax Public Gardens, and the Maritime Museum of...
Amsterdam Inn & Suites
This homey hotel is located in the Moncton neighborhood. Guests enjoy conference and banquet facilities, a morning newspaper, and high-speed WiFi. Nearby, you’ll find walking trails and golf courses.
The Hotel on Pownal
This modern hotel is located in downtown Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island. Guests enjoy a fitness center, lounge, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby, you’ll find the Confederation Centre Art Gallery, Victoria Row, and Beaconsfield...
Inverary Resort
This cozy hotel is located on Cape Breton Island. Guests enjoy a fitness center, pool, and spa. Nearby, you’ll find the property's lake and water activities, golf courses, and the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Airport
This comfortable hotel is located in Halifax. Guests enjoy the indoor saltwater pool, snack bar, and spacious rooms, all conveniently located next to the Halifax airport.
Courtyard by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland
This relaxing hotel is located in downtown St. John's. Guests enjoy the fitness center, on-site restaurant, and spacious rooms. Nearby you'll find Cabot Tower, the Railway Coastal Museum, and Signal Hill.
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Round-trip flight for your tour
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Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
Canadian citizens need valid government-issued identification for air travel within Canada.
In order to enter Canada, U.S. citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code CNL.
You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and gravel paths, with few hills.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times as well as getting in and out of boats and ferries.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in and depart from Halifax, Nova Scotia (or St. Johns, Newfoundland on the tour extension). A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
A ferry ride from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia is included in the price of your tour. (The tour extension also includes a flight from Halifax to St. Johns.)
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
During the summer months, take proper care with sun exposure and heat.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code CNL.
Canadian cuisine closely resembles British cuisine, with elements that will be very familiar to Americans as well. While in Canada, you may want to try local favorites like butter tarts, poutine and anything with maple syrup.
Due to the Maritimes’ coastal location, the seafood in this region is high quality and delicious. Try a lobster roll or dried dulse, a type of seaweed that grows in the area.
All of North America operates on 110-120 volts and uses Type A or B plugs with two flat pins or two flat pins and one round pin, respectively.
The majority of the hotels on this tour will have air conditioning.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are on Atlantic Time (AT), which is one hour ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
Newfoundland and Labrador (on the tour extension) is on Newfoundland Time (NT), which is 1.5 hours ahead of ET.
When it’s noon in New York City, it’s 1pm in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island (and 1:30pm in Newfoundland and Labrador on the tour extension).
You will use the Canadian dollar on this tour.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your purchases for fraudulent charges.
Many banks and businesses now primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
Tips can only be paid in cash.
Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on your tour.
Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for optional excursions.
Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
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