Holiday Overview
An incredible 15-day road trip around Nova Scotia. Drive the world-famous Cabot Trail - stopping off along the way to explore some of the many scenic hiking trails you'll find along the route. Head to Wolfville, famous for its award-winning vineyards & gourmet restaurants, or jump on board a whale watching tour. Explore Annapolis Royal - one of Canada's largest National Historic Districts and stay at Liscombe Mills Lodge to enjoy the serenity and the fun water-based activities. Have a lobster dinner washed down with a glass of Nova Scotia's finest wine whilst watching the sunset - all of this plus more awaits you on this fantastic tour!
Ultimate Nova Scotia Fly Drive includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- 14 nights accommodation
- Car hire
- Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour
- Winstar Cruise - Baddeck
Day 1 - Fly from UK to Halifax
Arrive in Halifax and pick up your hire car before making your way to your downtown hotel.
Day 2 - Sight-see in Halifax
Halifax is a great city to explore by foot. However to help you take in the best of the city we have included the Harbour Hopper Tour. Be sure to take in Citadel Fort, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and a take a stroll along the picturesque waterfront boardwalk. Perhaps spend your evening in the popular Alexander Keith's Brewery.
Staying at Lord Nelson Hotel
Day 3 - Drive from Halifax to White Point Beach (155 kms)
Enjoy Peggy's Cove, Mahone Bay & Lunenburg enroute to White Point Beach Resort.
Day 4 - Explore White Point Beach
Spend the day enjoying the endless facilities on offer at White Point Beach Resort or perhaps even venture to Kejimkujik National Park.
Staying at White Point Beach Resort
Day 5 - White Point Beach to Yarmouth (151 kms)
Make your way from White Point Beach Resort along the lighthouse route to Yarmouth, where you will spend 2 nights.
Day 6 - Take in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Spend today exploring Yarmouth & Acadian shores.
Staying at Rodd Grand Yarmouth
Day 7 - Yarmouth to Annapolis Royal (134 kms)
You have a scenic drive from Yarmouth to Annapolis Royal, one of the oldest places of European settlement in North America.
Day 8 - Explore Annapolis Royal
Today is your's to spend at your leisure exploring Annapolis Royal – visit Port-Royal National Historic Site – one of North America’s earliest European settlements.
Staying at Hillsdale House Inn
Day 9 - Annapolis Royal to Wolfville (114 kms)
Head to Wolfville this morning and spend the day exploring Wolfville at your own place, why not take an optional tour of one of the many nearby wineries.
Day 10 - Wolfville to Baddeck (412 kms)
Depart Wolfville after breakfast for Baddeck on Cape Breton Island, the start of the famous Cabot Trail.
Afternoon at leisure prior to your 4pm or 6.30pm (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.
Day 11 - Cabot Trail
Coastal drive from Baddeck on the famous Cabot Trail, there are so many places and view points you will want to stop off so make sure to get up and on the road before mid-morning. We highly recommend stopping at Ingonish, Black Brook Cove, Neils Harbour, Pleasant Bay, Margee Harbour and allow for time to hike the spectacular Skyline Trail.
Staying at Inverary Resort
Day 12 - Baddeck to Sydney (79 kms)
Morning at leisure before continuing on to Sydney.
Day 13 - Explore Louisbourg
Travel to nearby Louisbourg and experience the Fortress of Louisbourg, a national historical site.
Staying at The Simon Hotel
Day 14 - Sydney to Liscombe (338 kms)
Depart Sydney for the final stop on your trip - Liscombe Lodge. Spend the afternoon at your leisure enjoying the facilities on offer.
Day 15 - Fly Halifax to UK
Depart Liscombe Lodge for Halifax Airport where you will drop off your hire car prior to your flight to the UK.
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Peggys Cove Lighthouse at Sunset
South Beach, Yarmouth
White Point Beach
Skyline Trail
Halifax Waterfront
Peggy's Cove Village
Pictou
Skyline Trail
Annapolis Royal
Liscombe Lodge Resort
Lunenburg Harbour
Luckett vineyard, annapolis valley
Liscombe mills
Cabot trail
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2026, 2027 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 917 5742 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Best of the East Fly Drive
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Algonquin Park
- Ottawa
- Mont Tremblant
- Quebec City
- Montreal
- Kingston
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
- Niagara Falls Adventure Pass
- Admission to CN Tower
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Nova Scotia Charms Fly Drive
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- Annapolis Valley
- White Point Beach
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- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
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Nova Scotia Delights Self Drive
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- Baddeck
- Liscombe Mills
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
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Quebec Splendour Self Drive
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- La Malbaie
- Tadoussac
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- La Baie
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- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
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Canoes Cabins And Cities
- Toronto
- Haliburton Forest
- Ottawa
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
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- Visit great museums in Ottowa
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Essential Newfoundland
- St Johns
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- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
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