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Day 1: Halifax

Welcome to Nova Scotia's provincial capital, this attractive city is a bustling hub of art galleries, shops, museums, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and vibrant nightlife centered around the picturesque waterfront.

Overnight: Halifax

Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Halifax sightseeing

This morning enjoy the Halifax highlights tour, take in the sights of Halifax historic properties, Spring Garden Road, Province House, the Old Town Clock and much more.

Overnight: Halifax

Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Halifax — Lunenburg

Drive the south shore today along the Lighthouse Route. En route visit Peggy's Cove, a picturesque fishing village surrounded by bare granite and coastal barrens. Continue on to Mahone Bay, a relaxing seaside town re-known for its quiet beauty and internationally known churches. Visit Lunenburg, a unique town in terms of architecture and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight: Lunenburg

Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Lunenburg — Digby

Continue your drive north to Kejimkujik National Park. Visit the excellent visitor centre, which houses replicas of the native tools found by archaeologists dating back 4500 years ago. Continue your drive to Annapolis Valley, which boasts spectacular views of the Annapolis Basin, before continuing on to the Digby Area.

Overnight: Digby

Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Digby — Saint John (ferry)

Take the short drive to Digby. Board the ferry to Saint John, New Brunswick. Places to visit include Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site, the Old City Market, Loyalist House, and the Reversing Falls.

Overnight: Saint John, NB

Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Saint John — St. Andrews by-the-Sea

Travel west along the Fundy Coastal Drive. This dramatically scenic drive introduces you to the Bay of Fundy, one of the Marine Wonders of the World. Arrive in St. Andrews, one of Canada's most beautiful seaside resorts.

Overnight: St. Andrews by-the-Sea

Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: St. Andrews by-the-Sea — Fredericton

Continue north on the River Valley Scenic Drive on to Fredericton, New Brunswick's picturesque capital city noted for its heritage and culture. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Fredericton and its attractions. Places to visit include City Hall, Christchurch Cathedral, the Historic Military Compound, Old Government House and the Kings Landing Historical Settlement.

Overnight: Fredericton

Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Fredericton — Fundy National Park

Depart Fredericton and join the spectacular Fundy Coastal Drive via Sussex, a quaint town nestled in the beautiful countryside of New Brunswick, and perhaps visit the excellent Agricultural Museum. Continue eastbound to the Fundy National Park - 206km.sq of steep coastal cliffs, forest clad hills, deep rich valleys and clear, rolling meadows.

Overnight: Fundy National Park

Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Fundy National Park — Charlottetown

Depart Fundy National Park and drive to Moncton and follow the Acadian Coastal Drive to the dramatic Confederation Bridge, your gateway to Prince Edward Island. Continue along to Cavendish to visit the many sites that pay tribute to everyone's favourite red-haired heroine and her creator, Lucy Maud Montgomery. Cavendish is the home of Anne of Green Gables. Visit Avonlea, the village of Anne of Green Gables and the Green Gables Heritage Site. Then onwards to Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island.

Overnight: Charlottetown

Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Charlottetown — Pictou

Drive southeast through the Points East Coastal Drive and visit the Point Prim Lighthouse before continuing on to the Wood Islands ferry terminal. Board the NFL Ferry, a crossing of approximately 75 minutes, which takes you over to Caribou, Nova Scotia (payable locally). Drive east along the Sunrise Trail to the historic town of Pictou.

Overnight: Pictou

Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Pictou — Baddeck

Depart Pictou and continue to Cape Breton via the Canso Causeway and on to Baddeck. This scenic village overlooks the beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes and the most notable resident historically was Alexander Graham Bell. You may visit the National Historic Site named after him.

Overnight: Baddeck

Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Baddeck — Louisbourg

Depart Baddeck via Glace Bay, home of the Miners Museum and Marconi National Historical Site. Follow the trail to Louisbourg, home to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, the largest historical reconstruction in North America.

Overnight: Louisbourg

Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Louisbourg — Halifax

Depart Louisbourg and take a leisurely drive back to Halifax. En route visit Musqodoboit Harbour & Valley, a haven for nature lovers, and Martinique Beach, the longest beach in the province.

Meals: Breakfast

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What’s Included

12 nights of accommodation
13 day mid—size car rental including unlimited kilometres (special conditions apply)
Sightseeing and attractions as listed

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This is an independent self-drive vacation, allowing you to explore Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island at your own pace. Instead of travelling with an escorted group or tour guide, you'll drive a rental car along a carefully planned route with pre-arranged accommodation and included sightseeing. The itinerary combines the flexibility of independent travel with the convenience of a professionally organized vacation, giving you time to discover coastal towns, national parks, historic landmarks, and scenic drives while following a well-designed 13-day itinerary.

The journey begins and ends in Halifax, Nova Scotia, making it a convenient round-trip itinerary for travellers arriving by air. From Halifax, you'll explore some of Atlantic Canada's most iconic destinations, including Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, Digby, Saint John, St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Fredericton, Fundy National Park, Charlottetown, Baddeck, and Louisbourg, before returning to Halifax to complete your self-drive adventure.

The itinerary includes two ferry crossings that form part of the Atlantic Canada route. The Digby to Saint John ferry, including the vehicle charge, is included as one of the tour highlights and provides a scenic crossing of the Bay of Fundy. Later in the journey, you'll travel from Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, to Caribou, Nova Scotia, by ferry. According to the itinerary, the Wood Islands–Caribou ferry fare is payable locally, so travellers should budget for this crossing separately.

The itinerary includes driving across the Confederation Bridge while travelling into Prince Edward Island, but the tour page does not specifically state whether the bridge toll is included in the package price. Because the inclusions and exclusions do not clarify this detail, travellers should confirm directly with Anderson Vacations before departure to understand whether the toll is covered or payable separately.

The itinerary has been designed to balance scenic driving with sightseeing opportunities rather than long days behind the wheel. Over 13 days, you'll travel between destinations including Halifax, Lunenburg, Digby, Saint John, Fredericton, Fundy National Park, Charlottetown, Pictou, Baddeck, and Louisbourg. While exact daily driving times are not listed, the route generally involves one destination change per day, allowing time to enjoy attractions, coastal scenery, historic communities, and national parks along the way.

The package includes 12 nights of accommodation, a 13-day mid-size rental car with unlimited kilometres (subject to applicable rental conditions), and the sightseeing experiences specifically listed in the itinerary. Included highlights feature a Halifax city tour, a St. Andrews nature cruise, and the Digby–Saint John ferry crossing, including the vehicle charge. These inclusions make it easy to explore Atlantic Canada's coastal landscapes, historic towns, and natural attractions without arranging transportation or accommodation separately.

The tour price does not include airfare, applicable taxes, travel insurance, gratuities, meals that are not specifically listed as included, or attraction and entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary. Travellers should also budget for personal expenses and any optional activities they choose to enjoy during the trip. Reviewing the complete list of inclusions before booking will help you prepare an accurate travel budget for your Atlantic Canada vacation.

At the time of publication, the tour page displays "Contact Us for 2027 dates and prices", and no public pricing is shown for 2026 departures. If you're interested in booking this Atlantic Canada self-drive vacation, it's recommended that you contact Anderson Vacations directly for the latest availability, departure dates, pricing, and any updates to the itinerary or package inclusions.

The itinerary combines some of Atlantic Canada's most popular experiences into one comprehensive self-drive vacation. Tour highlights include a Halifax city tour, a nature cruise in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, and the scenic Digby to Saint John ferry crossing across the Bay of Fundy. Along the route, you'll also visit charming coastal communities, national parks, historic landmarks, and famous attractions that showcase the diverse landscapes and maritime heritage of the Canadian Maritimes.

During your journey, you'll visit many of Atlantic Canada's best-known destinations, including Halifax, Peggy's Cove, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Kejimkujik National Park, Digby, Saint John, St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Fredericton, Fundy National Park, Charlottetown, Cavendish, Pictou, Baddeck, and Louisbourg. This diverse route combines coastal scenery, historic communities, national parks, maritime culture, and literary landmarks into one memorable self-drive itinerary.

Yes. While travelling through Prince Edward Island, the itinerary includes a visit to Cavendish, home to two of the island's most famous attractions—Avonlea Village and Green Gables Heritage Place. Inspired by Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved Anne of Green Gables novels, these attractions allow visitors to experience the landscapes, history, and literary heritage that have made Prince Edward Island one of Canada's most popular travel destinations.

The package includes 12 nights of accommodation, with overnight stays spread across several destinations throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Most locations are visited for one or two nights, allowing plenty of time to explore nearby attractions before continuing the journey. This balanced itinerary minimizes long driving days while providing opportunities to experience the unique culture, scenery, and history of Atlantic Canada's coastal communities and national parks.

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