Explore Canada’s Atlantic seacoast on this scenic vacation to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Your trip begins and ends in Halifax, with charming fishing villages, natural wonders, and breathtaking vistas in between. Head first to New Brunswick and the Bay of Fundy, site of the world’s highest and most dramatic tides and home to Hopewell Rocks, giant sandstone formations carved by years of tidal erosion. Spend two nights in Saint John, Canada’s oldest incorporated city, established by royal charter in 1785. Take a day excursion to explore the charming and historic town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea where you can take an optional whale-watching cruise. Travel across the 8-mile Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island, famous for its potatoes and red sand beaches, for a two-night stay in Charlottetown. Begin your stay that evening savoring fresh, locally caught lobster at an optional lobster supper. Go on a sightseeing tour of the island with a Local Guide and visit Green Gables Heritage Place, the setting for the beloved novel, Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy a ferry ride back to Nova Scotia, then continue on to Cape Breton Island for a two-night stay in the town of Baddeck. After an orientation tour, visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum with exhibits tracing the achievements of this great inventor who spent the last years of his life on Cape Breton Island. Keep your camera ready as you travel along the Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic drives in the world, stopping at Cape Breton Highlands National Park to take in the landscape resembling Scottish coastal regions. You’ll return to the city of Halifax for a two-night stay and take a day excursion to visit the quaint fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, home to one of Canada’s most photographed lighthouses. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, where you’ll visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the importance the fishing industry has to this region. Picturesque scenery, charming fishing villages, natural wonders, and historical sites—this trip has it all!
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!Enjoy the fall colors of the Canadian Maritimes on our special Fall Foliage departures September 18 & September 25 (Mother Nature permitting).
Meals
Meals & Itinerary
6 Breakfasts
Notes:
Enjoy the fall colors of the Canadian Maritimes on our special Fall Foliage departures September 18 & September 25 (Mother Nature permitting).
Itinerary
Day 1 HALIFAX
Welcome to Halifax! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6pm this afternoon in the lobby to answer any questions.Upon arrival enjoy some time at leisure to relax or explore on your own. Perhaps take a walk along the Halifax Waterfront on one of the world’s longest urban boardwalks, spanning 4 km/2.5 miles, where you’ll find many shops and restaurants. HALIFAX-CITY-SKYLINE.jpg
Day 2 HALIFAX–HOPEWELL ROCKS–SAINT JOHN
Depart Halifax for Hopewell Rocks located along the shores of the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world, which rise and fall up to 52 feet. Visit Fundy National Park before traveling to Saint John for a two-night stay.HOPEWELL-ROCKS-NEW-BRUNSWICK.jpg
Day 3 SAINT JOHN. EXCURSION TO ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA
Travel south and take an orientation tour of the charming seaside resort of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. Have time to explore the historic downtown with its quaint shops and Market Square or visit Kingsbrae Gardens, named one of Canada’s Top Ten Public Gardens. Or take home a whale of a tale on an optional whale-watching and wildlife cruise! On the return to Saint John, stop at the Saint John River to see Reversing Falls, a natural tidal phenomenon. ST-ANDREWS-BY-THE-SEA.jpg
Continental Breakfast
Day 4 SAINT JOHN–CHARLOTTETOWN
Before leaving Saint John, visit the quaint and historic Saint John City Market, the oldest farmer’s market in Canada dating back to the 1870’s. Then depart New Brunswick, driving across the 8-mile-long Confederation Bridge, Canada's longest bridge, to Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island. Tonight is at leisure. Perhaps don a bib and pass the butter at an optional lobster supper! CONFEDERATION-BRIDGE.jpg
Continental Breakfast
Day 5 CHARLOTTETOWN
Tour the island with a Local Guide and see sandy beaches and wind-swept dunes at Prince Edward Island National Park. Stop at the seaside port of North Rustico to learn about the island's famous lobster industry and visit Green Gables Heritage Place, setting for the Anne of Green Gables novels. Afternoon is at leisure. CHARLOTTETOWN-CITY-VIEW.jpg
Breakfast
Day 6 CHARLOTTETOWN–BADDECK
Board a ferry and cross Northumberland Strait for Nova Scotia. Arrive in Baddeck, Gateway to the Cabot Trail, on the shores of Bras d’Or Lake. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site to see exhibits tracing the great achievements of the inventor of the telephone. BADDECK.jpg
Breakfast
Day 7 BADDECK. EXCURSION TO CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK & CABOT TRAIL
Journey on the world-famous Cabot Trail, a spectacular scenic highway with panoramic views of rugged cliffs, deep valleys, forested slopes, and the North Atlantic and Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enter Cape Breton Highlands National Park, with landscapes resembling Scottish coastal regions. Return to Baddeck for an evening at leisure. CABOT-TRAIL.jpg
Continental Breakfast
Day 8 BADDECK–HALIFAX
Depart Baddeck and return to Halifax. Take a city tour with highlights that include the Public Gardens, Canadian Forces Base, the country’s largest military base and home of the Royal Canadian Navy Atlantic Fleet, and Fairview Lawn Cemetery, final resting place for over one hundred victims of the Titanic. The remainder of the day is at leisure. HALIFAX-PUBLIC-GARDEN.jpg
Continental Breakfast
Day 9 HALFAX. EXCURSON TO PEGGY’S COVE & LUNENBURG
Start the day with a visit to picturesque Peggy’s Cove with its historic lighthouse, the most photographed in Canada. Then stop at Acadian Maple Products and learn about the history and production of pure Nova Scotia maple syrup. Continue to Lunenberg, one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the colorful streetscapes of this charming harbor town. Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the rich and diverse fishing heritage and coastal way of life.PEGGYS-COVE-LIGHTHOUSE.jpg
Day 10 HALIFAX
Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation in Halifax with extra nights to explore further.HALIFAX-CITADEL-HILL.jpg
Tour Director
With COSMOS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.
DANIEL WILSON
Escorting tours for more than 20 years
Escorting tours for more than 20 years
“Even though I've lived here my entire life, Canada still blows me away and it shows on my tours. That's why I became a Tour Director, to share my love of this country with others. And whether you're traveling from overseas or just down the road, you're going to have a fantastic time. Sure, you may groan at my jokes, but as soon as you get back home, you'll be sharing them with your friends! Let me share my passion, knowledge, and stories of Canada with you!”
Optional Excursions
No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else,
we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination,
so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities.
Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value.
Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences.
We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyCosmos site 90 days prior to the tour start date.
Price Ranges
$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)
Saint John
Bay of Fundy Whale and Wildlife Cruise
Cruise the Fundy Isles and experience her rugged seascapes, abundant lighthouses and powerful tides and observe whales, seals, porpoise, bald eagles, and a variety of seabirds.
Price Range: $$$
Charlottetown
New Glasgow Lobster Supper
Experience a Prince Edward Island Lobster Supper. This family restaurant has been serving lobster in New Glasgow since June 24, 1958.
Price Range: $$
The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.