Nova Scotia’s History & High Tides
Self drive tour
Spend time in Halifax, Nova Scotia’s seaside capital with the Citadel, an incredible history, a thriving waterfront and brilliant food and entertainment. Then explore the history of the southern part of Nova Scotia, see the world’s highest tides and go on a whale watch in the Bay of Fundy.
Your Itinerary
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Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Day 5
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Day 6
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Day 7
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Day 8
Day 1 : Arrive Halifax
On arrival in Halifax collect your rental car and make your way to your downtown hotel for a two night stay
Day 2 : Halifax
Today is free to meander through the historic streets of this fascinating city. Highlights you may wish to visit include St. Paul’s Church, the Historic Properties, Halifax Explosion memorials or the Victorian Public Gardens.
Walk along the Halifax waterfront boardwalk that follows the water’s edge alongside the world’s second largest ice-free harbour. Stretching from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the gateway into Canada for over one million immigrants, to Casino Nova Scotia, you’ll pass unique shops, restaurants, and a bustling working harbour.
Hop aboard the ferry, North America's longest running saltwater ferry in fact, and cross the harbour to the Dartmouth side which is filled with more locally-owned shops, galleries, cafés, restaurants, and pubs
Day 3 : Halifax to Lunenburg (145km)
Head south to Lunenburg, visiting Peggy’s Cove along the way. Peggy’s Cove (45km) is a small village with houses built right into the granite rock and a lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic. Old Town Lunenburg (98km), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a lovingly restored Victorian town that begs you to wander and explore.
Day 4 : Lunenburg to Annapolis Royal (133km)
Cross the peninsula and make a stop at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, renowned for its hiking trails and incredible canoeing on wilderness lakes and rivers. Park interpretive staff conduct outings on foot to reveal the natural history of the area, including the Mi’kmaq petroglyphs. Continue along Route 8 to Annapolis Royal. (Breakfast included)
Day 5 : Whale watching and fishing villages (190km)
Today drive 95 km along the Digby Neck to experience a whale watching excursion in the nutrient rich waters of the Bay of Fundy. You will likely see Finback and Minkes, Humpbacks or even the rare North Atlantic right whale. Spend the afternoon exploring Annapolis Royal and Fort Anne. (Breakfast included)
Day 6 : Annapolis Royal to Wolfville (109km)
Make time to stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, commemorating Grand-Pré area as a centre of Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755 and the Deportation of the Acadians, which began in 1755 and continued until 1762. Also, the Domaine de Grand Pré is a fantastic winery in the area and is well worth a visit. (Breakfast included)
Day 7 : Wolfville to Halifax (93km)
On the final day of your trip, take a short drive back across the middle of Nova Scotia to Halifax.
Day 8 : Halifax Departure
Return your rental car at the airport in time to take your return flight to the UK.
