Holiday Overview
An incredible 16-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
- 15 nights accommodation
- Car hire
Day 1 - Fly from UK to Halifax
Arrive in Halifax and pick up your hire car before making your way to your downtown hotel.
Featured accommodation
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Day 2 - Sight-see in Halifax
Halifax is a great city to explore by foot. 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.
Featured accommodation
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Day 3 - Short Drive from Halifax to White Point Beach
Enjoy Peggy's Cove, Mahone Bay & Lunenburg enroute to White Point Beach Resort.
Featured accommodation
White Point Beach Resort
Day 4 - Continue your drive on the lighthouse route to Yarmouth
Make your way from White Point Beach Resort along the lighthouse route to Yarmouth, where you will spend 2 nights at the Rodd Grand Yarmouth.
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Rodd Grand Yarmouth
Day 5 - Take in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Spend today exploring Yarmouth & Acadian shores.
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Rodd Grand Yarmouth
Day 6 - Scenic drive to Annapolis Royal
You have a scenic drive from Yarmouth to Annapolis Royal, one of the oldest places of European settlement in North America.
Featured accommodation
Queen Anne Inn
Day 7 - 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.
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Queen Anne Inn
Day 8 - Continue through the Annapolis Valley to Wolfville
Wolfville is famous for its local award winning vineyards & restaurants. Wolfville experiences the Bay of Fundy's record setting tides each day as water fills and drains from the Wolfville Harbour, which is the world's smallest harbour.
Featured accommodation
Old Orchard Inn
Day 9 - Day at leisure in Wolfville
Explore Wolfville at your own place, why not take an optional tour of one of the many nearby wineries.
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Old Orchard Inn
Day 10 - Wolfville to Pictou Lodge Beach Resort
Short drive to the beautifully located waterfront resort Pictou Lodge. Spend this afternoon enjoying the facilities and activities on offer such as kayaks, paddle boarding, peddle boats, canoes and much much more. If you are looking for something a bit more relaxing grab your book and head for one of the hammocks on site or a lounger on the beach.
Featured accommodation
Braeside Inn
Day 11 - Depart Pictou for Baddeck
Head off from Pictou to Baddeck on Cape Breton Island, the start of the famous Cabot Trail.
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Silver Dart Lodge Baddeck
Day 12 - 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.
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Silver Dart Lodge Baddeck
Day 13 - Baddeck to Sydney
Morning at leisure before continuing on to Sydney.
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The Simon Hotel
Day 14 - Experience Louisbourg
Travel to nearby Louisbourg and experience the Fortress of Louisbourg, a national historical site. Overnight at North Star which has recently been taken over and refurbished by Colin and Justin and featured on Channel 5.
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North Star
Day 15 - Louisbourg to Liscombe Mills
Travel to Liscombe Mills for a one night stay at Liscombe Lodge Resort, enjoy many of the water based activities on offer.
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Liscombe Lodge
Day 16 - Fly Halifax to UK
Overnight flight from Halifax to the 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.
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.
Rodd Grand Yarmouth
Located along Highway 1, this hotel is just 2 minutes’ walk from Firefighters Museum of Nova Scotia & National Exhibition Centre. It features on-site dining and an indoor pool. Guest rooms include free Wi-Fi.
Queen Anne Inn, Annapolis Royal
This historic Victorian mansion, set among the natural countryside, is located in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Queen Anne features free Wi-Fi, a daily homemade breakfast and individually styled rooms.
Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich, Wolfville
The purpose and requirements for hotel travel vary. Old Orchard Inn Resort and Spa strives to recognize and meet the needs of all guests whether their purpose is a romantic getaway, winter or summer vacations, bus tours, business travel or corporate conventions in Atlantic Canada. This family owned Nova Scotia hotel for 49 years proudly offers a variety of accommodations with the overall emphasis on guest comfort, convenience and special needs. Visit our virtual tours. Relax and know you are welcome as our guest in Nova Scotia.
Braeside Inn
The Braeside Inn in Pictou is set in a park like setting overlooking the historic Pictou Harbour. The inn was built in 1938 and retains much of its original character. This property is 5 minutes' walk from the waterfront, which features the Northumberland Fisheries Museum and the Hector Museum and ship.
Pictou Lodge Resort
The Pictou Lodge Beach Resort, Nova Scotia, is just minutes from both the town of Pictou, home of the Ship Hector, and from the Prince Edward Island Ferry. This Nova Scotia resort features log cottages, executive chalets, private beaches, and lots of natural family recreation activities!
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.
The Simon Hotel
The Simon Hotel previously known as Cambridge Suites Hotel is perfectly located in the heart of the downtown waterfront district, in the center of Sydney's business district - adjacent to the Civic Centre, within easy walking distance of Centre 200 and Casino Nova Scotia, surrounded by the city's finest in shopping, dining and entertainment.
Image Gallery
Peggys Cove Lighthouse at Sunset
South Beach, Yarmouth
Keltic lodge, Ingonish
Skyline Trail
Halifax Waterfront
Peggy's Cove Village
Deckchair Sunset Pictou Lodge
Pictou
Skyline Trail
Annapolis Royal
Liscombe Lodge Resort
White Point Beach
Lunenburg Harbour
Luckett vineyard, annapolis valley
Liscombe mills
Cabot trail
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 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
Ontario & Quebec
Best of the East Fly Drive
- 14 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Algonquin Park
- Ottawa
- Mont Tremblant
- Quebec City
- Montreal
- Kingston
Nova Scotia Charms Fly Drive
- 10 Nights
- Halifax
- Baddeck
- Ingonish
- Pictou
- Wolfville
- Digby
- Lunenburg
The Charms of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Delights Self Drive
- 7 Nights
- Halifax
- Baddeck
- Pictou
June Holidays
Atlantic Charms Fly Drive
- 13 Nights
- Halifax
- Lunenburg
- Annapolis Valley
- Wolfville
- Charlottetown
- Baddeck
Canada Lodges and Cabins
Quebec Explorer Self Drive
- 12 Nights
- Mont Tremblant
- Saint-Alexis-des-Monts
- Quebec City
- Montreal
New Brunswick Explorer
- 14 Nights
- Halifax
- Moncton
- Shediac
- Miramichi
- Caraquet
- Edmundston
- Fredericton
- St Andrews
- Saint John
The Charms of Nova Scotia
Treasures of New Brunswick & Nova Scotia
- 14 Nights
- Halifax
- Pictou
- Shediac
- Alma
- Saint John
- St Andrews
- Digby
- Annapolis Valley
Ontario & Quebec
Eastern Canada Highlights Fly Drive
- 11 Nights
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Mont Tremblant
- Quebec City
- Montreal
- Kingston
Ontario & Quebec
Ontario with Manitoulin Island
- 13 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Tobermory
- Manitoulin Island
- Huntsville
- Ottawa
- Kingston
Canada Family Holidays
Ontario Explorer Self Drive
- 14 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Collingwood
- Huntsville
- Ottawa
- Kingston
Quebec Original
Quebec Splendour Self Drive
- 9 Nights
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Tadoussac
- Saguenay
- Riviere du Loup
- Knowlton
Canada Holiday Offers
Ultimate Nova Scotia Fly Drive
- 15 Nights
- Halifax
- Annapolis Valley
- Wolfville
- Pictou
- Baddeck
- Ingonish
- Louisbourg
- Liscombe Mills
Canada Holidays 2024
Newfoundland Discovery Self Drive
- 13 Nights
- St Johns
- Trinity
- Twillingate
- Norris Point
- St Anthony
- Steady Brook
Quebec Original
Discover Lighthouses and Whales in Quebec Self Drive
- 13 Nights
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Riviere du Loup
- Matane
- Sainte-Anne-Des-Monts
- Gaspe
- Perce
- Matapedia
- Tadoussac
- La Malbaie
Explore Newfoundland and Quirpon Lighthouse
- 17 Nights
- Halifax
- Baddeck
- Trepassey
- St Johns
- Trinity
- Twillingate
- Quirpon Island
- Gros Morne National Park
- Port au Choix
- Port aux Basques
- Sydney NS
Grand Maritimes Fly Drive Holiday
- 16 Nights
- Halifax
- Lunenburg
- Annapolis Valley
- St Andrews
- Saint John
- Moncton
- Charlottetown
- Baddeck
- Ingonish
- Liscombe Mills
Newfoundland and Labrador Adventures
- 13 Nights
- St Johns
- Trinity
- Twillingate
- Rocky Harbour
- L'Anse au Clair
- St Anthony
- Cow Head
- Gander