One of Tauck's Most Popular Nova Scotia Tours
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Scenic landscapes, savoury lobster, whale watching and private Tauck evenings highlight one of our most popular Nova Scotia tours. Whale-watch at Digby Neck on the Bay of Fundy. Attend a Tauck Exclusive private dinner and tour at the Halifax Citadel, and a private reception and dinner at Pier 21 National Historic Site. Choose a walking tour of historic Lunenburg or a visit to a fisheries museum. Watch history come alive at the Habitation at Port-Royal, and tour the P.E.I. farmhouse where the popular novel Anne of Green Gables was set.
Highlights
- TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – private dinner and tour at the Citadel National Historic Site in Halifax
- Private Tauck reception & dinner at Pier 21, introducing the history of Canadian immigration
- Choice of guided visits to historic Lunenburg or to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
- Travel by ferry to Prince Edward Island & across the Continental Bridge to New Brunswick
- A visit to explore the stunning coastline of Prince Edward Island National Park
- Guided visit to the Habitation at Port-Royal National Historic Site in Nova Scotia
- A whale-watching cruise off Digby Neck on the Bay of Fundy
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- 16 meals (7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes & porterage
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Halifax
Tour starts at 5:30 PM at The Prince George Hotel. A transfer is included from Halifax International Airport to The Prince George Hotel in the heart of historic Halifax. Kick off an exciting week with a welcome reception in Halifax at Pier 21, Gateway to Canada, which features exhibits chronicling 20th-century Canadian immigration and the poignant multimedia production, Oceans of Hope.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodation: The Prince George Hotel
Day 2
Pretty Peggy’s Cove & 18th-century Lunenburg
From Halifax, start the day with a visit to Peggy’s Cove – a picturesque Nova Scotia fishing town that’s one of the most-photographed spots in North America – before continuing along the rugged Atlantic coast to the fishing village of Lunenburg, renowned for its rich shipbuilding and maritime legacy. Established in the 18th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best surviving examples of a planned British colonial settlement in North America. After lunch, you have a choice of sightseeing in Lunenberg – see the village’s 18th- and 19th-century timber-built houses on a walking tour, or visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, housed in historic waterfront buildings, to gain insights into the Maritime Provinces’ seafaring heritage. Return to Halifax for an evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: The Prince George Hotel
Day 3
Historic Halifax and an exclusive evening at the Citadel
You may spend the entire day exploring Halifax, Nova Scotia’s provincial capital and the Maritimes’ largest city, as you please – or, if you wish, join your Tauck Director for a city tour, and our local guide for a tour through the Halifax Public Gardens. This evening, enjoy a Tauck Exclusive – a private tour and dinner at Halifax’s venerable Citadel National Historic Site, a witness to 300 years of history offering spectacular views of the city and its celebrated harbor.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: The Prince George Hotel
Day 4
Prince Edward Island & Charlottetown
Bid a temporary goodbye to Nova Scotia as you ride a ferry to lovely Prince Edward Island. Following lunch, arrive in the provincial capital of Charlottetown for a two-night stay. Enjoy an afternoon walking tour, then settle in at your hotel, just steps from Old Charlottetown’s boardwalk and Peake’s Wharf. The evening is free to spend as you please.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Delta Prince Edward
Day 5
P.E.I. National Park & Green Gables country
Following a morning at leisure in Charlottetown, set out to discover the wildlife-rich salt marshes and dramatic coastal bluffs of Prince Edward Island National Park. You’ll find yourself immersed in local culture later in the day as you visit the Green Gables House, the old farmhouse immortalized in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s cherished 1908 novel, Anne of Green Gables. Tonight, cap a very special day by digging into a traditional lobster dinner – a must-have experience on P.E.I.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Delta Prince Edward
Day 6
Living history at Port-Royal & the Habitation
Depart Prince Edward Island and cross the Confederation Bridge to the province of New Brunswick, then return to Nova Scotia once again. Explore French pioneer life from the early 17th century as recreated by costumed interpreters and artisan demonstrators at the Port-Royal National Historic Site and the Habitation, a reconstruction of one of North America’s earliest European settlements. Continue on to a two-night stay in Digby; your historic seaside resort was built in 1929 and overlooks the Annapolis Basin and the Bay of Fundy.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
Day 7
Whale Watching at Digby Neck on the Bay of Fundy
Set off with a naturalist for a whale watching cruise off Digby Neck on the Bay of Fundy, offering world-renowned whale and bird watching; keep an eye peeled for finback, minke and humpback whales and lots of seals, drawn to the bay’s abundant plankton. Back at your resort in Digby, pursue what interests you most in the afternoon, then join us at this evening’s farewell reception and dinner at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
Day 8
Grand Pré & your journey home
As you head back to Halifax for your journey home, wind your way through Nova Scotia’s rich Annapolis Valley farmland to visit Grand-Pré National Historic Site, where the British deported the French Acadians in 1755; the incident inspired Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, Evangeline. Tour ends at Halifax International Airport at 11:45 AM. For guests wishing to extend their stay in Halifax, Tauck can arrange additional nights at The Prince George Hotel; a transfer to Halifax International Airport is included for these bookings. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departures & Rates
Small Group Departures – Select small group departures, averaging 24 Tauck guests, are priced from AUD $4,590 per person double; specific dates apply.
Special Solo Traveller Savings – save AUD $250 on the single room price of select departure dates; specific dates apply.
Ask one of our Travel Specialists about Packaging Flights with your Tour and Save
Additional dates and rates may be available, please speak to one of our Travel Specialists for more information.
*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.
Accommodation
Nights 1-3
The Prince George Hotel – Halifax, Canada
Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, experience the sophistication and charm of The Prince George Hotel, from the moment you arrive to the time you checkout, you’ll love the Four Diamond service and impeccably appointed accommodations. Stylish guest rooms feature contemporary design and luxe amenities for an unparalleled hotel experience. Enjoy newly renovated guest rooms including duvets with fine linens, a generous work space, complimentary newspaper and coffee with fresh cream. Leisure amenities include an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, sauna and cardio room. The award-winning culinary team prepares delicious and satisfying creations to tempt every palate at four-diamond fine dining restaurant, Gio; the hotel is the only four-diamond hotel with a four-diamond restaurant on site in Atlantic Canada.
Nights 4-5
Delta Prince Edward – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Experience Charlottetown and the newly-renovated Delta Prince Edward – the city’s only waterfront hotel – set in one of Charlottetown’s best locations, featuring stunning water views; you’ll want to stroll the waterfront boardwalk enjoying the many shops of Peake’s Wharf. Guestrooms renovated in May 2014, offer a comfortable, contemporary setting with complimentary coffee and tea, Internet and a hair dryer. Leisure options include an indoor pool and exercise facilities as well as an on-site spa, Radiant Reflections. Water’s Edge Resto Bar & Grill is a modern and fun place to enjoy island hospitality and regional culinary creations from Executive Chef Javier Alarco using local PEI produce, abundant seafoods and farm-raised meats; the locally inspired cuisine comes to you from an award-winning culinary team. The Water’s Edge bar awaits you for cocktails or a nightcap to finish your evening.
Nights 6-7
Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa – Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa is a Norman-style château overlooking the Annapolis Basin, and has been welcoming guests since 1929; the hotel has a casual atmosphere and scenic views. Comfortable guest rooms are equipped with private bath, direct-dial telephone, coffee maker and color cable TV. Resort amenities include an 18-hole Stanley Thompson golf course, a heated outdoor pool, tennis courts and hiking trails. Enjoy innovative cuisine at Churchill’s Restaurant & Lounge or a cocktail at the 19th Hole Clubhouse & Eatery, or view the return of the scallop fleet at the end of the day from the Poolside Patio.
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
