Holiday Overview
Set off on unique adventures to explore picture-perfect villages, hike coastal trails, view the world's highest tides and enjoy the thrill of whale watching in the Bay of Fundy. Drive the breath-taking cabot Trail, regularly voted one of the world's top 10 scenic drives, then visit the world-famous Peggy's Cove Lighthouse. And for book lovers, don't miss Prince Edward Island - the setting for Anne of Green gables. And don't forget to crack open a fresh lobster (or two!) on your way, this part of the world is renowned for its fabulous and fresh seafood.
Feel the energy of the Acadian community! Be amazed by the talented musicians, dancers, chefs, and artisans. This tight knit, French speaking community, spread throughout the Island, is welcoming and enthusiastic about the discovery of their traditions and sharing their stories with you. You will find festivals, authentic experiences, cuisine, and historical sites to discover.
Acadian Adventure Fly Drive includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- Hotels & Car Hire throughout (We recommend adding Sat Nav).
- Historic Sites Pass with admission to the following:
- Nova Scotia
- Halifax Citadel
- Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site (Day Use only)
- Fort Anne
- Port-Royal
- Grand-Pre
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Fortress of Louisburg
- Green Gables Heritage Place
- Skmaqn-Port-la-Joye-Fort-Amherst National Historic Site
Day 1 - Fly UK to Halifax
Arrive in Halifax and collect your car. The rest of the day is free to explore this true maritime city. First settled in 1749, Halifax today is Nova Scotia's capital and the largest city in Canada's Maritime Provinces.
Featured accommodation
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Day 2 - Halifax Exploring
The day is free to explore the boutiques, pubs and cafes of Privateers Warehouse and the Historic Properties. Get a terrific view of the city from the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and visit York Redoubt National Historic Site, a 200-year-old fortification overlooking Halifax Harbour.
Featured accommodation
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Unmissable Experiences
Halifax Experiences
Day 3 - Halifax to Annapolis Royal (322kms)
Start the day traveling along the Atlantic Ocean. This region is home to some of the most scenic coastal vistas and historical attractions. Along the way visit Peggy’s Cove, a small fishing village famous for its picturesque and typical East Coast style, with houses perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic. The famous Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, built in 1915 atop a giant rock, may be the most-photographed in Canada, especially with the ocean waves crashing in. Continue along the coastal road towards Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring the colourful waterfront and narrow streets. Depart west to Highway 8 which leads you into the solitude and serenity of Nova Scotia’s interior and Kejimkujik National Park, renowned for its hiking trails and incredible canoeing on wilderness lakes and rivers. After a day full of expected and unexpected discoveries arrive in Annapolis Royal.
Featured accommodation
Hillsdale House Inn
Day 4 - Whale Watching and Fishing Villages (200kms rtn)
Today drive 65 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 minke whales, humpbacks or even the rare North Atlantic right whale. Spend the afternoon exploring Annapolis Royal and Fort Anne.
Featured accommodation
Hillsdale House Inn
Day 5 - Annapolis Royal to Charlottetown (475 kms)
Bound for Prince Edward Island today, follow the curvature of the Bay of Fundy and stop for lunch at ‘the Library’ in the university town of Wolfville. Make time to stop at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, commemorating the 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.
Featured accommodation
The Great George
Day 6 - Exploring PEI - The Land of Anne of Green Gables (100km)
Explore Charlottetown, site of Canada’s birthplace - Province House National Historic Site was the scene of meetings that led to the formation of Canada as a country in 1867. You can explore picturesque Prince Edward Island National Park on the island’s north shore - see sand dunes, beaches and Green Gables, fictional home of Anne, the character created by Canadian writer Lucy Maud Montgomery and beloved by millions worldwide.
Why not ask one of Canada Experts to add in a 3rd or even a 4th night on Prince Edward Island and extend your stay to take in some of the other many highlights this Island has to offer. You don't want to miss out :
* The land and shores surrounding Skmaqn-Port-la-Joye-Fort-Amherst, which have been part of historic Mi'kma'ki since time immemorial. The first permanent European Settlements on the Island - then called Epekwitk by the Mi'kmaq or Isle Saint-Jean by the French - established here in 1720. * The Farmers Bank in Rustico is one of the oldest communities established in "La Nouvelle Acadie" following the Treaty of Paris in 1763 and is the oldest Acadian settlement in Prince Edward Island. * Room at 3 Rivers - this historic site brings to life the story of Jean Pierre Roma, the French merchant who in 1732 established an international tradiong post at Trois Rivieres.
Featured accommodation
The Great George
Day 7 - Charlottetown to Cape Breton Island
Depart Charlottetown stopping at the Orwell Corner Historic Village 30 km to the east. Orwell, an abandoned village contains a historic graveyard and a cluster of buildings which have been restored to create a sense of life in the 19th century. And/or perhaps even take in the Acadian Museum - Acadian history spanning more than four centuries waits to be discovered. Continue to the Wood Islands Ferry crossing to Caribou, Nova Scotia then make your way east to Cape Breton Island, a little piece of Scotland in North America. Arrive in Baddeck.
Featured accommodation
Inverary Resort
Day 9 - Louisbourg Sightseeing (220 km return)
This morning head north to discover the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site - this incredible “living museum,” the largest historical reconstruction in North America, is an impressive restoration of a French garrison town dating from the 1700’s, complete with costumed interpreters who re-enact the daily life from the French colonial period. You can even sample period food in the restaurant, or take part in a mock battle. Also, don’t miss a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, a museum dedicated to the life and inventions of this fascinating man who spent his summers on the shores of the Bras d’Or. Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site is located in a residential area on the eastern edge of Baddeck.
Featured accommodation
Inverary Resort
Day 10 - Baddeck to Halifax (357 km)
A full day for the return trip to Halifax along the scenic Bras d’Or Lakes. Drive to the Canso Causeway to enter mainland Nova Scotia. At the community of Antigonish, travel southwest along Marine Drive to Halifax.
Featured accommodation
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Day 11 - Halifax to UK
Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
As you pass through the doors of The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax, leaving the European culture of nearby Argyle Street behind you, you’re greeted in the lobby with European allure, style and substance that is unprecedented in the heart of downtown. A sense of awe may quickly come over you as you take in the elegance and contemporary style that perfectly complements the notable design of the landmark Nova Centre.
Hillsdale House Inn
This distinctive Nova Scotia Bed and Breakfast Inn is located in historic Annapolis Royal, the heart of the Evangeline Trail and minutes from one of the oldest European settlements in the New World, Port Royal.
The Great George
A unique cluster of 13 award winning heritage buildings located in the heart of Charlottetown’s historic district. Each building has a character and story of its own. Whatever your choice, you will experience how the restoration has created that small luxury hotel feel while preserving the historical charm, elegance and innkeeping spirit of the 1800’s. Each of the 55 guestrooms at The Great George are unique and distinct from one another.
Inverary Resort
The Inverary Resort, originally built in 1850, this 11-acre resort sitting on the shores of the glorious Bras d’Or Lakes. This is one of Nova Scotia’s most beautiful resort hotels, offering accommodation right on the waterfront of Baddeck, Alexander Graham Bell’s Cape Breton home and the starting point of the Cabot Trail - regularly voted in the worlds top ten most scenic drives.
Image & Video Gallery
Skyline Trail
Peggy's Cove Sunset
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
PEI
Halifax Waterfront
Lunenburg harbour
Peggys Cove Village
Halifax Boardwalk
Acadian Adventure Moose
Cabot Trail Skyline Trail Autumn Sunset
Annapolis Valley
The Cabot Trail
Annapolis Valley
Prince Edward Island
Baddeck
Cape Breton Island- The Cabot Trail
Acadian Adventure Whale watching
Keltic lodge
Halifax
Digby
The Cabot Trail
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2023, 2024 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0069 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Canada Holiday Offers
Rockies & Rainforest East Bound Fly Drive
- 15 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Tofino
- Parksville
- Whistler
- Clearwater
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary
Canada Holiday Offers
Lakes & Lodges Self Drive
- 13 Nights
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Clearwater
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Moraine Lake
- Emerald Lake
- Banff
- Calgary
Ontario & Quebec
Best of the East Fly Drive
- 14 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Algonquin Park
- Ottawa
- Mont Tremblant
- Quebec City
- Montreal
- Kingston
Peaks & Grapes Fly Drive
- 12 Nights
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Sun Peaks Resort
- Jasper
- Banff
- Kelowna
Canada Family Holidays MCT
Vancouver, Bears & Whales
- 14 Nights
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Campbell River
- Knight Inlet
- Tofino
- Victoria
Canada Wildlife Holidays
Vancouver Island & the Grizzlies Fly Drive
- 14 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Tofino
- Parksville
- Desolation Sound
- Whistler
Yukon & Alaska
The Grand Prospector Fly Drive Holiday
- 17 Nights
- Whitehorse
- Haines
- Haines Junction
- Valdez
- Anchorage
- Talkeenta
- Denali National Park
- Fairbanks
- Tok
- Dawson City
The Charms of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Delights Self Drive
- 7 Nights
- Halifax
- Baddeck
- Pictou
July Holidays
Whistler & Pacific Coast Fly Drive
- 6 Nights
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Tofino
- Victoria