Holiday Overview
Fly from the UK to Halifax and enjoy the delights of Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia offers a little bit of everything accompanied by true Celtic charm. Looking for picture-perfect scenes of coastal villages? Drawn to hiking amid dramatic, rocky coastal vistas or ocean scenery? Dying for some gourmet dining and urban buzz? This 11 day tour is the best way to let Nova Scotia’s charms sink in at their own unhurried pace.
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Nova Scotia Charms Fly Drive includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- 10 nights accommodation
- Car Hire
- Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour
- Drive the world famous Cabot Trail
- Winstar Cruise in Baddeck
Day 1 - Fly from the UK to Halifax
Upon arrival in Halifax pick up your hire car and have a short drive to your hotel. Remainder of day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Westin Nova Scotian
Enhance your experience
Cambridge Suites Halifax
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Day 2 - Halifax to Baddeck (352kms)
Depart Halifax this morning for your drive to Baddeck on Cape Breton Island, start of the famous Cabot Trail. Afternoon at leisure prior to your 4pm or 6.30pm departure (choice is yours) cruise around Cape Breton’s UNESCO Biosphere, Bras d’Or Lakes, and Baddeck. The vessel offers a licensed bar with a beverage service and light snack options, sit back and relax as your captain tells you all about the history and culture of Baddeck. With viewings of incredible bald eagles this simply adds to the sensational tour.
Featured accommodation
Silver Dart Lodge Baddeck
Day 3 - Baddeck to Ingonish (Cabot Trail 300kms)
Cape Breton Highlands National Park is known for its spectacular highlands and ocean scenery. Accessible via the famous Cabot Trail, the park offers many treasures and extraordinary experiences. This morning drive towards Ingonish and visit Cape Breton Highlands National Park visitor center to start your 2-day Cabot Trail adventure. There are 26 beautiful hiking trails in the National Park, ranging from easy strolls to challenging climbs – they all lead to panoramic views of canyons, highlands and the coast. The most recommended one would be the Skyline Trail which is located about a 15-minute drive from the Cheticamp park entrance. Along the way visit the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre Route 19 Judique (approx. 25 minutes from causeway) or the Glenora Distillery Route 19/ Ceilidh Trail, Glenville (between Inverness and Mabou, about 30 minutes from Judique). Other stops may include the Acadian Cultural Center & Museum (Les Trois Pignons) or St. Ann’s Gaelic College of Arts & Crafts.
Featured accommodation
Lantern Hill & Hollow
Unmissable Experiences
Cabot Trail
Day 4 - Ingonish to Baddeck (Cabot Trail 300kms)
Today continue along the Cabot Trail towards Baddeck.
Featured accommodation
Silver Dart Lodge Baddeck
Unmissable Experiences
Cabot Trail
Day 5 - Baddeck to Wolfville (412km)
Today head south from Cape Breton and drive into the Acadian country and the university town of Wolfville. This region was populated by innovative French settlers in the early 1600s. A rather isolated community, they established unique fishing and farming methods in order to survive in this region. They lived a semi-autonomous existence until trade with their English-speaking neighbours became more important than their French loyalties. In 1755, at the start of the Seven Years War, the British government was intent on securing an oath of allegiance to the crown, but the Acadians refused and were deported to other colonies as they were deemed a security risk. A visit to Grand-Pre National Historic Site will outline their lifestyle and the history behind these people. You may choose to visit Grand-Pre National Historic Site.
Featured accommodation
Tattingstone Inn
Day 6 - Wolfville to Annapolis Royal (113 kms)
Today travel down to Annapolis Royal.
Annapolis Royal is known for its heritage and charm, featuring over 150 heritage buildings, including the oldest wooden house in Canada, the deGannes-Cosby House, built in 1708. Other notable historic houses include the Adams-Ritchie House (1712) and the Runciman House (1817). The town boasts gracious large homes, colourful gardens, and broad tree-lined streets. You can explore the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, which span 4 hectares (10 acres) and include several themed gardens and collections. The Fort Anne National Historic Site, overlooking the mouths of the Annapolis and Allain rivers, features well-preserved earthwork fortifications, a museum, and the oldest building in any Canadian National Historic Site, the gunpowder magazine built in 1708.
Annapolis Royal also offers unique shops, fine inns, artists' studios and galleries, and a golf course.
Featured accommodation
Hillsdale House Inn
Day 7 - Annapolis Royal to White Point Beach Resort (125 kms)
Traverse to White Point Beach Resort for your 2-night stay. Enroute we recommend you stop off at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. The park offers a serene and tranquil environment with a variety of landscapes, including wilderness lakes, rivers, and forested areas. It's an excellent destination for hiking and canoeing, with numerous trails and waterways to explore. White Point Beach Resort is a fantastic beach resort situated on Nova Scotia's South Shore, within the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve. The resort features both outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a tennis court, a fitness centre, and a restaurant. You can enjoy a variety of watersports including surfing, paddle boarding, fishing, and kayaking. The holiday is based on staying in the hotel accommodation, however you may wish to upgrade to one of the lakefront Glomes (glamping pod) or treeshouse for a truly unique stay. Please ask one of the team for more details.
Featured accommodation
White Point Beach Resort
Day 8 - Explore White Point Beach Resort
Spend the day exploring and enjoying the facilities on offer at White Point Beach Resort.
Featured accommodation
White Point Beach Resort
Day 9 - White Point Beach to Halifax (145kms)
Today, travel along the Atlantic Ocean shore towards Halifax. This region is home to some of the most scenic coastal vistas and historical attractions. Along the way visit Lunenburg a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring a colourful waterfront and narrow streets. The town has preserved 70% of its original 18th and 19th-century buildings, earning it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue on to 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.
Featured accommodation
Westin Nova Scotian
Enhance your experience
Cambridge Suites Halifax
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Day 10 - Halifax
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. To help you take in the sights of Halifax we have included a 55 minute Harbour Hopper tour.
Featured accommodation
Westin Nova Scotian
Enhance your experience
Cambridge Suites Halifax
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Unmissable Experiences
Halifax Experiences
Day 11 - Fly Halifax to UK
For your last day in Nova Scotia take in some last minute souvenir shopping before heading out to the Airport where your holiday ends.
Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax Nova Scotia
The Westin Nova Scotian is located in central Halifax within walking distance of many of Halifax’s main restaurants and attractions. The Westin Nova Scotian is a traditional designed hotel with a modern twist.
Cambridge Suites Halifax, Nova Scotia
This property is situated in the centre of downtown Halifax, within walking distance to top area attractions, and features first-class accommodations, complete with many exceptional amenities.
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.
Silver Dart Lodge Baddeck
Along with stunning lakeside views, Silver Dart Lodge showcases easy access to a wealth of recreation and water-themed sports. In addition, numerous alluring sites consisting of Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall, Kidston Island Lighthouse, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre, and Bell Bay Golf Course are conveniently situated nearby.
Lantern Hill & Hollow
Offering 100 yards of private beach, the waterfront property of Lantern Hill & Hollow is situated on North Bay Beach. Both the spacious guest rooms and the self-catered cottages boast free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen satellite TV and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Tattingstone Inn
Located on Main Street in picturesque Wolfville, Nova Scotia, the Tattingstone Inn is a short distance from Acadia
University, The Atlantic Theatre Festival and downtown area restaurants, shops and galleries. The Inn is a registered
heritage property built circa 1874 and is set in an acre and a half of gardens and lawns.
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.
White Point Beach Resort
Located on a private beach, this Nova Scotia, Canada resort features an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, a tennis court and restaurant. Kejimkujik National Park is only a 30 minutes’ drive away from White Point. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms.
Hotel Halifax, Nova Scotia
This downtown hotel's location in the heart of the city is ideal for exploring the idyllic neighbourhoods, quaint shops, lively pubs and charming harbour of Halifax. Connected to the Hotel Barrington, the hotels sister hotel, by the Downtown Halifax Link walkway system, the Hotel Halifax offers guests climate-controlled access to Casino Nova Scotia and the World Trade and Convention Centre.
Image & Video Gallery
Lantern Hill & Hollow, Ingonish Aerial View
Cabot Trail Hike
Halifax Waterfront
White Point Beach Resort
Lunenburg
Baddeck Canoes
Peggys Cove Sunset
Meat Cove, Cabot Trail
Skyline Trail
White Point Beach Resort
Brier Island Whale Watching
Peggy's Cove
The Cabot Trail
Halifax
Lunenburg Golf Course
King Street, Halifax
Lunenburg Waterfront
Ingonish
Pictou
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