This off-the-beaten-path journey highlights regions that are home to local fishing communities, teaming with wildlife, and offer a glimpse into life outside the busier tourist destinations of the Canadian Maritimes.
Book NowExperience the Quieter Side of Nova Scotia and the Beauty of New Brunswicks Villages
This off-the-beaten-path journey highlights regions that are home to local fishing communities, teaming with wildlife, and offer a glimpse into life outside the busier tourist destinations of the Canadian Maritimes. Experience the cultural diversity and natural wonders of the quiet side of Nova Scotias Yarmouth & Acadian Shores and Annapolis Valley, and the scenic beauty and relaxed pace of New Brunswicks seaside villages and Grand Manan Island.
Highlights of this Signature Tour include:
Spend 2 nights in Saint John, NB near the revitalized Market Square Take a ferry to Grand Manan Island and spend the day on this unspoiled island ~ known as one of the top whale and bird watching sites in the world; and characterized by its serenity, friendly people, and thriving fishing communities Visit New Brunswick's most famous geological feature, the Flower Pot Rocks at Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park where the tides rise up to 50 each day Spend 1 Night in Moncton, NB where the Bay of Fundy tides push more than 100 billion tons of water out of the bay, up the Petitcodiac River to cause a tidal bore Spend 2 nights in Wolfville, NS and explore the Evangeline Trail an area known for its award-winning vineyards, gardens, and heritage sites honoring the Mikmaq, Acadian and European settlers Explore the Annapolis Valley Region of Nova Scotia including Digby and Annapolis Royal - learn more about the areas long sea faring history, world-famous scallops, and the natural flora and fauna of the Bay of Fundy Spend 2 nights in Yarmouth, NS Explore the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores region which offers scenic coastal drives, quaint fishing villages, and untouched landscapes Step back in time to discover the heart, life, and culture of the Acadians in the early 1900s within a picturesque landscape at the Historic Acadian Village Travel on a fishing boat to the Tusket Islands and learn about the remarkable history of the area - ranging from lobster and tuna fishing, World War II spies, shipwrecks, buried treasure, and much more Travel by ferry across the Bay of Fundy from Digby, NS to Saint John, NB Spend 2 nights in the beautiful seaside village of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, NB Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of St. Andrews and have free time to explore this quintessential seaside village on your own Visit Kingsbrae Gardens a horticultural masterpiece and home to dozens of remarkable sculptures located throughout the property Luxury motorcoach transportation Services of a Professional Tour Director
Tour Departs from Concord, NH ~ Maximum of 30 passengers
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL: All passengers MUST carry a valid U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card to travel between the United States and Canada. Passengers without proper documentation will be denied boarding and refunds will not be given. Travelers convicted of a felony or misdemeanor will not be allowed to cross the border.
ACTIVITY/ACCESSIBILITY:
Some hotels on this tour offer limited services, and rooms may be on the 2nd floor without elevator access; outdoor activities require walking on unpaved surfaces.
Payment Terms: $500.00 per person deposit, plus the cost of the optional travel protection, if purchased, required at time of reservation. Final Payment due 120 days prior to tour departure.
2 nights accommodations in Saint John, NB
Ferry to Grand Manan Island
Admission to Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park
1 night accommodations in Moncton, NB
2 nights accommodations in Wolfville, NS
Visit to Evangeline Trail
Visit to Annapolis Valley Region of Nova Scotia
Visit to Yarmouth & Acadian Shores region
Fishing boat tour to the Tusket Islands
Ferry across the Bay of Fundy
2 nights accommodations in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, NB
Guided sightseeing tour of St. Andrews
Admission to Kingsbrae Gardens
Luxury motorcoach transportation
Services of a Professional Tour Director
TOUR DURATION: 10 Days / 9 Nights
INCLUDED MEALS: 9 Breakfasts / 3 Lunches / 4 Dinners
Tour Inclusions:
Hotel accommodations, including taxes
Meals as indicated, including gratuities
Admission to attractions, guided tours, and entrance fee as noted
Tour Exclusions:
Meals that are not included on the published itinerary
Gratuities to your coach driver (recommended $4-$6 per person, per day), tour director (recommended $6-$8 per person, per day), any local guides (recommended $2-3 per person), and housekeeping staff (recommended $2-3 per room/day) are not included in your package
All items and expenses of a personal nature
Optional Travel Protection
Below is a list of departure locations available on this tour.
Below is a list of departure locations available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Concord | Bow/Concord: NH Park & Ride at Clinton Street Exit 2, off I-89 |