Maritimes Adventure
Maritimes Adventure
Maritimes Adventure
13 Days Starting and ending in Boston, MA, USA
Visiting: Arrive In Boston, Massachusetts, Boston, Portland, Maine, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Fredericton, Canada, Saint John, Digby, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg, Halifax, Halifax. Excursion To Peggy’S Cove, Millbrook, Baddeck, Baddeck. Excursion To Cape Breton Highlands National Park & Cabot Trail, Caribou, Charlottetown, Pei, Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, St. Andrews By-The-Sea, Rockland, North America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CT-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
She sells seashells by the seashore – and fresh lobster, steamed mussels, and seared scallops, too. Lemon and drawn butter will become your new best friends on this coastal tour of Maine and all three of Canada’s Maritime Provinces. As you make your way from rocky beaches to charming fishing villages, you’ll savor the catches of the day – and the views of a lifetime. The granite peaks of Acadia National Park, the giant stone formations of Hopewell Rocks, and the rolling Highlands of Cape Breton present incredible natural wonders while manmade treasures abound as well. See the famous lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove, the Anne of Green Gables farmhouse, and the quaint settlement of St. Andrews By-the-Sea. While the local fisherman of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island will happily demonstrate their rugged lifestyles, you’ll sink into the luxuries of two pampering resorts – the Digby Pines and the historic Algonquin.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Boston,Massachusetts
Location: Arrive In Boston, Massachusetts
At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
ARRIVE IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Welcome to “Bean Town.” At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.BOSTON-CITYSCAPE.jpg
Day 2: Boston,Portland,Maine,Bar Harbor
Location: Boston, Portland, Maine, Bar Harbor
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
BOSTON–PORTLAND, MAINE–BAR HARBOR New England Traditions From Massachusetts, head north through New Hampshire into Maine for Portland, one of New England’s most famous cities. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland’s famous Old Port Exchange, lined with many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries. Continue to Bar Harbor, Maine’s oldest summer resort. Dinner this evening is a [LF] traditional lobster bake at your waterfront resort. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Taste the tradition of Maine in the Frenchman Bay town of Bar Harbor. The gateway to spectacular Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor is the perfect spot to indulge in an authentic lobster bake in the Atlantic Ocean tradition loved for generations. BAR-HARBOR.jpg
Day 3: Bar Harbor,Acadia National Park,Fredericton,Canada
Location: Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Fredericton, Canada
Meals Included: Breakfast
BAR HARBOR–ACADIA NATIONAL PARK–FREDERICTON, CANADA Atlantic Treasures of Acadia Visit the picturesque rock-bound Acadia National Park, one of America’s most visited national parks. Then travel across the Canadian border to the capital of New Brunswick, Fredericton. Tonight, explore this culturally rich community by dining in the Historic Garrison District or strolling the St. John River along the Riverfront Trail and across the Railway Bridge. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Visit picturesque Acadia National Park and see why it is one of America’s most visited parks – for good reason! This 47,000-acre Atlantic coast paradise on Maine's Mount Desert Island is blessed with lush woodlands, dramatic rocky beaches, and glacier-carved granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the America’s East Coast. Take the scenic park road and enjoy the spectacular panorama views in the first place in the continental United States to see the sunrise. Keep an eye out for fascinating wildlife, including moose, bear, whales, and seabirds.ACADIA-NATIONAL-PARK.jpg
Day 4: Fredericton,Saint John,Digby,Nova Scotia
Location: Fredericton, Saint John, Digby, Nova Scotia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
FREDERICTON–SAINT JOHN–DIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA Tradition, Tastes & Timeless Beauty This morning, travel to the coast to Saint John and board a ferry to Digby, a popular summer resort. Your hotel tonight is the Digby Pines Resort, a world of casual elegance in the tradition of the grand hotels. Surrounded by breathtaking beauty, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the views, recreation, and internationally renowned cuisine in this Norman-style chateau. Before dinner, enjoy a [LF] presentation to hear about the famous Digby scallop. Later, dinner is included at the resort. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Visit with a local resident to learn why the scrumptious Digby scallop is an important part of life here in the “Scallop Capital of the World!” DIGBY-SCALLOP.jpg
Day 5: Digby,Lunenburg,Halifax
Location: Digby, Lunenburg, Halifax
Meals Included: Breakfast
DIGBY–LUNENBURG–HALIFAX Fish Stories of Nova Scotia Travel toward Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast and follow the winding shoreline to Lunenburg, one of the continent’s major fishing ports and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic for the ultimate waterfront experience. Continue to Halifax, the provincial capital, and your home for the next two nights. The remainder of the day is free where you may wish to visit a craft brewery or local bistro. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT Visit the charming and picturesque coastal setting of Old Town Lunenburg – a UNESCO World Heritage site with 70% of its original colonial buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries still standing in vibrant painted hues. Founded in 1753, Lunenburg remains a leading supplier of seafood in Canada.LUNENBERG.jpg
Day 6: Halifax. Excursion To Peggy’S Cove
Location: Halifax. Excursion To Peggy’S Cove
Meals Included: Breakfast
HALIFAX. EXCURSION TO PEGGY’S COVE Lighthouse, Lanes & Legacies This morning, travel to Peggy’s Cove, one of Canada’s most charming fishing villages for a [LF] traditional Nova Scotian breakfast followed by time for spectacular shots of the famous lighthouse and picturesque setting. Return to Halifax for a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Visit Citadel Hill with its early 19th-century star-shaped fort, the tree-shaded walks of the public gardens, and the harbor area evoking the port’s former strategic importance. Also, see Fairview Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 100 people who perished on the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic. Then, immerse yourself in the area’s rich maritime heritage with a visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Free time this evening. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES & TRADITIONS Discover the tastes and traditions in the charming fishing village of Peggy’s Cove to select from local specialties of fish cakes and a traditional Nova Scotian breakfast. You’ll find many magnificent views for taking photos of the famous lighthouse and panoramic sea views. PEGGYS-COVE.jpg
Day 7: Halifax,Millbrook,Baddeck
Location: Halifax, Millbrook, Baddeck
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
HALIFAX–MILLBROOK–BADDECK Ancient Traditions Travel to the Millbrook Mi’kmaw First Nation’s community for a guided tour of the [LF] Cultural & Heritage Centre. Later, travel via the Canso Causeway, crossing over to Cape Breton Island, one of the first footholds of European settlement in the New World. Continue to Baddeck. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITECULTURE & HERITAGE Hear Mi’kmaw stories and see artifacts dating back 7,500 years including some of the oldest Aboriginal tools found in Canada. Take a deeper dive into these great people on a tour of the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre with a First Nation’s guide. See an innovative multimedia presentation narrated by Glooscap, known in Mi’kmaw lore as the first human created by a bolt of lightning in the sand. Learn how to say hello and goodbye in Mi’kmaw, hear of their past and present community practices, and see stunning traditional quillwork, beadwork, and clothing.MILLBROOK-FIRST-NATIONS.jpg
Day 8: Baddeck. Excursion To Cape Breton Highlands National Park & Cabot Trail
Location: Baddeck. Excursion To Cape Breton Highlands National Park & Cabot Trail
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
BADDECK. EXCURSION TO CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK & CABOT TRAIL Cape Breton Calling! Today, drive along the Cabot Trail, the area explored by John Cabot in the late 15th century, while savoring magnificent vistas of the rocky shoreline and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enjoy a picnic lunch while admiring the scenery. See Cape Breton Highlands National Park at the northern tip of the island, a landscape that strikingly resembles Scottish coastal regions. Return to Baddeck for a tasting of delicious Nova Scotian wines. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman and inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, spent the last 37 years of his life here. In fact, Cape Breton was principally settled by Highland Scots whose families had come out on the wrong side of rebellions against the Crown. You can still see this heritage in the accents in some remote villages—and in the great popularity of Scottish-style folk music. CAPE-BRETON-HIGHLANDS-NATIONAL-PARK.jpg
Day 9: Baddeck,Caribou,Charlottetown,Pei
Location: Baddeck, Caribou, Charlottetown, Pei
Meals Included: Breakfast
BADDECK–CARIBOU–CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI Inventions of New Scotland This morning, visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum with exhibits tracing the achievements of the great inventor who spent the last years of his life on Cape Breton. Afterwards, head back to the peninsula and continue north to Caribou, where a ferry whisks you across the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. For the next two nights, explore Charlottetown, the provincial capital. Get acquainted with this colonial town on a stroll through colorful Great George Street and along the restored waterfront. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Explore the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where fascinating exhibits trace the life and achievements of the iconic inventor of the telephone who spent his last years on Cape Breton.CHARLOTTETOWN-HARBOR.jpg
Day 10: Charlottetown
Location: Charlottetown
Meals Included: Breakfast
CHARLOTTETOWN Canada’s Smallest Province Enjoy your morning at leisure. Enjoy a guided afternoon tour of the island that includes Prince Edward Island National Park. Also, visit Green Gables Heritage Place, the setting for the famous novel Anne of Green Gables. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEM Visit the world of a red-headed girl in a straw hat and braids to meet one of Canada’s most loved fictional characters, Anne of Green Gables. Relive her mischievous escapades and mishaps within the nostalgic rooms of her home at Green Gables – where local author Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration from the idyllic woodland farmstead.PRINCE-EDWARD-ISLAND-NATIONAL-PARK-ANNE-OF-GREEN-GABLES-HOUSE.jpg
Day 11: Charlottetown,Fundy National Park,New Brunswick,St. Andrews By-The-Sea
Location: Charlottetown, Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, St. Andrews By-The-Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CHARLOTTETOWN – FUNDY NATIONAL PARK, NEW BRUNSWICK – ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA Tides & Tradition on the Bay Today, travel across the 8-mile Confederation Bridge returning to New Brunswick. Visit Hopewell Rocks with a Naturalist Guide to see giant formations carved by the Bay of Fundy’s dramatic tides that rise and fall more than 50 feet each day. Then enjoy lunch at a 3rd generation ranch. Continue on a scenic drive through Fundy National Park en route to the resort community of St. Andrews By-the-Sea. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at your hotel. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE Explore the timeless seaside town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea for a true taste of life on Canada’s Eastern Coast of New Brunswick. Here, waves on the Bay of Fundy can reach 30 feet high along the rocky shores where fishing legends and whale tales are high on the list of conversations in St. Andrew’s multi-hued facades of its boutiques, sweet shops, and restaurants.HOPEWELL-ROCKS-NEW-BRUNSWICK.jpg
Day 12: St. Andrews By-The-Sea,Rockland,Maine
Location: St. Andrews By-The-Sea, Rockland, Maine
Meals Included: Breakfast
ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA–ROCKLAND, MAINE Treats & Treasures of the Sea This morning, enjoy an orientation tour of St. Andrews, one of New Brunswick’s oldest and most distinctive settlements. Then journey through old-growth forest and across sheltered coves to quiet fishing villages along the way to Rockland. Free time this evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE Rockland, Maine, is a picturesque coastal town known for its rugged natural beauty. Nestled on the shores of Penobscot Bay, Rockland offers breathtaking views of the ocean and stunning sunsets. The town is home to numerous art galleries, museums, and theaters to explore in your free time. With its charming waterfront, vibrant culture, and delicious seafood, Rockland is a quintessential Maine experience.ROCKLAND.jpg
Day 13: Rockland,Boston,Massachusetts
Location: Rockland, Boston, Massachusetts
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning drive to Boston. Your vacation ends at the Boston Logan International Airport or the Boston tour hotel for those with post-nights. Schedule departing flights from Boston Logan International after 3:30 pm.
ROCKLAND–BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Safe travels until we meet again! Morning drive to Boston. Your vacation ends at the Boston Logan International Airport or the Boston tour hotel for those with post-nights. Schedule departing flights from Boston Logan International after 3:30 pm. (B)BOSTON-GEORGE-WASHINGTON-MONUMENT.jpg
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Old Town Lunenburg
Meals
Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, including a box lunch on the Cabot Trail, 4 dinners
Notes
Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour. Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels. Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
Accommodation
Boston:Sheraton Boston HotelBar Harbor:Atlantic Oceanside HotelFredericton:Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord BeaverbrookDigby:Digby Pines Resort & SpaHalifax:Westin Nova ScotianBaddeck:Silver Dart LodgeCharlottetown:The Holman Grand HotelSt Andrews:The Algonquin ResortRockland:Rockland Harbor Hotel
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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