Holiday Overview
New Brunswick is one of Canada's hidden gems! With Nova Scotia being its neighbour, you will get the best of both worlds on this scenic road trip. You will find yourself embracing the coastal scenery and wildlife, particularly whales.
The Bay of Fundy, home to the worlds' highest tides is a 270km long ocean bay that stretches between New Brunswick & Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada. During your 14 night trip, you may wish to hike on coastal trails, visit one of three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites such as the Grand-Pre National Historic Site, kayak around the Hopewell Rocks and even dine on fresh seafood...Shediac, New Brunswick, is known as the lobster capital of the world!
Treasures of New Brunswick & Nova Scotia includes:
- Return flights from UK
- Intermediate Car Hire (We recommend adding Sat Nav)
- 14 nights accommodation
- Ferry from Saint John's, New Brunswick to Digby, Nova Scotia
Day 1 - Arrive in Halifax
Arrive into Halifax and transfer to your downtown hotel. Spend late afternoon/evening at your leisure.
Featured accommodation
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Day 2 - Halifax Sighsteeing
Spend your day sightseeing at Halifax. Some of our favourite places to visit are Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, which is a national historic site. At Citadel you will get some stunning views over Halifax and it's harbour, cannons and bagpipes still resonate up at Citadel. Another attraction is the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, it has a permanent exhibit for the Titanic.
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The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Unmissable Experiences
Halifax Experiences
Day 3 - Explore Peggys Cove & Lunenburg
Pick up your hire car this morning and drive to Mahone Bay for a stroll before continuing to Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Make sure you have some seafood here, you will spot the fishermen coming in with their catch! Spend you afternoon at Peggys Cove, explore the rocks and take in one of the most photographed lighthouses in Canada.
Featured accommodation
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Day 4 - Halifax to Pictou (109mls)
Leave Halifax this morning and head to Pictou, renowned as "birth place of New Scotland" it was here that the first Scottish immigrants landed in 1773.
Featured accommodation
Braeside Inn
Day 5 - Pictou to Shediac (155mls)
Make your way to Shediac to start your New Brunswick road trip. Shediac is known as the lobster capital of the world! This afternoon and evening stroll through the Corridors of Lights...a special touch to downtown Shediac. There are many fine restaurants serving succulent seafood to tempt your palate, from scallops to Atlantic salmon to lobster of course. And don’t forget to snap a photo with the iconic giant lobster in Shediac!
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Hotel Shediac
Day 6 - Shediac Sighsteeing
Take a dip in the finest saltwater beaches in Eastern Canada! With waters peaking at 24 degrees celsius, it's some of the warmest water north of Virginia. Boating, windsurfing, golf and hiking are just a few of the attractions on or near it's pristine, sprawline beaches. We recommend taking in a Bay Cruise of Shediac, sit back and enjoy the Arcadian hospitality, before indulging in a mouth watering lobster feast. Make sure you also take in the Wildabout Wampum Studios, this gem of a workshop and boutique will amaze you!
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Hotel Shediac
Day 7 - Bay of Fundy
There is a lot to see and do along the Fundy route. Today head to The Hopewell Rocks (check out the tides before departing Shediac on the Hopewell Rocks website). This attraction is one of the Marine Wonders of the World, and it is the site of the World's highest tides. Experience tides rising up to 4 storeys high, making it possible to kayak, at high tide, over the same area you may have recently walked at low tides. 100 billions tonnes of seawater gush in and out of the bay twice a day. After this continue west to Cape Enrage. It has been voted one of the best views in Canada, with views over the Bay of Fundy, from atop the 46m cliffs, you'll see a panoramic view of the entire bay from Apple River to Dorchester to Quaco. You will then head to Alma, a charming fishing village , at the entrance of the Fundy National Park to settle for the evening.
Featured accommodation
Falcon Ridge Inn
Day 8 - Bay of Fundy to Saint John (83mls)
You may wish to spend your morning at the Fundy National Park (a designated Dark Sky Preserve), if you never had the chance yesterday. You may wish to spend your morning at the Fundy National Park where you will be able to set off on adventure by exploring the hiking trails, discover the richness of the Acadian forest and connect with the land, ocean and wide-open sky (a designated Dark Sky Preserve). Make your way to Saint John, the city on the Bay of Fundy which offers delightful port architecture against a perfect backdrop to the market square, where you can stroll along and watch the cruise ships dock at the harbour, taking in fine restaurants and shops along the way. View the famous Reversing Rapids as the tides of the Bay of Fundy actually force the waters at the mouth of the St John River to reverse its flow.
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Hilton Saint John
Day 9 - Saint John Sighsteeing
Spend your day at leisure. Take in Saint John City Market, the oldest continuing Farmer’s market in North America or even visit - New Brunswick Museum. You may even wish to sample delicious local beers, wines, ciders and spirits during a tasting tour around the city that includes visits to art and craft studios, farmer’s markets, and artisanal food producers around the Lower River Valley.
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Hilton Saint John
Day 10 - Saint John to Saint Andrews
Continue your journey to the iconic seaside escape and charming resort town of St. Andrews by-the-sea.It has long been one of New Brunswick's premier vacation destinations. Located along the Bay of Fundy, this seaside town offers spectacular views, fantastic dining options, incredible whale watching and many other activities.
Featured accommodation
Rossmount Inn
Enhance your experience
The Algonquin Resort
Day 11 - Saint Andrews
There is so much on offer in Saint Andews - you may wish to head off on a whale watching trip, visit Kingsbrae Gardens, visit Ministers Island or even do a day trip from Saint Andrews to Deer Island (one of the Fundy Isles) where you can truly relax with a kayaking experience.
Featured accommodation
Rossmount Inn
Enhance your experience
The Algonquin Resort
Day 12 - Saint Andrews to Digby
You have a short drive this morning to Saint John for your ferry over to Nova Scotia (included) this takes approx 2hr 30mins. Take advantage of the outdoor seating and viewing area to feel the wind in your face and search the Bay of Fundy for sightings of whales and other sea life. Once you dismbark make your way to the Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa.
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Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
Day 13 - Digby to Annapolis Royal (25mls)
Drive to Annapolis Royal, a quaint settlement housing Victorian mansions on the banks of the Bay of Fundy.
Featured accommodation
Queen Anne Inn
Day 14 - Annapolis Royal Exploring
If you love design - houses, gardens, art, crafts, vintage and antiques, Annapolis Royal is for you. With over 130 registered heritage properties it is one of the largest National Historic Districts in Canada.
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Queen Anne Inn
Day 15 - Flight Halifax to UK
Drive to Halifax airport and drop off your hire car. You have an overnight flight 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.
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.
Hotel Shediac
Boasting an indoor pool, Hôtel Shédiac features an on-site restaurant and fitness centre. Modernly decorated, the spacious accommodation offers free Wi-Fi, fridge, microwave and a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels.
Falcon Ridge Inn
Guests appreciate the welcoming great room featuring a 24 foot ceiling finished in eastern pine. Southern exposure windows provide an unobstructed 180 degree panoramic view of the Bay of Fundy, the Nova Scotia shoreline, Fundy National Park and surrounding areas. The spectacular view is also seen from each guest room and the relaxing loft sitting area.
Hilton Saint John
The Hilton Saint John is magnificently located on the harbour – part of the Bay of Fundy and a UNESCO Global Geopark Site. The majority of Saint John's best attractions are within walking distance of the Hilton Saint John and the hotel is even connected to the Inside Connection Pedway, allowing guests to explore the city in comfort, whatever the season.
Rossmount Inn
The Rossmount Inn, a 3-storey, 18 guest room manor house, one time private home and now renowned as a culinary destination, is part of an 87 acre estate set between the forest and the sea. It includes Chamcook Mountain, the highest point in the Passamaquoddy Bay area with breathtaking vistas over the Bay, Chamcook Lake, St. Croix River and the coast of Maine.
the algonquin resort
For over a century, The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection has offered travelers an exquisite stay in New Brunswick. Sitting outside our hotel are the beautifully unique Kingsbrae Garden and Ministers Island.
Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa is as rare and majestic as the setting in which it resides. Beautifully situated overlooking the phenomenal Bay of Fundy, the resort offers a refreshing coastal escape for those seeking a quiet retreat to restore spirits, an invigorating setting to perfect your golf swing, a secluded getaway to rekindle romance or an adventure destination to reconnect as a family. Add Digby Pines to your Canada holiday to discover incredible facilities and outstanding amenities amidst a setting so beautiful and inspiring, you'll never want to leave.
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