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The Canadian Maritimes

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island make for a scenic and history-infused journey.  We explore fishing villages and port cities, French fortifications and colonial British settlements, and travel to secluded Prince Edward Island and rugged Cape Breton on this classic route.

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• Iconic Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
• UNESCO site of Lunenburg
• Scenic Annapolis Valley and Grand-Pré National Historic Site
• Bay of Fundy whale watch
• Dinner aboard a lobster boat
• Prince Edward Island touring
• Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site
• Full-day Cabot Trail drive
• 18 th -century Fortress of Louisbourg

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The newly renovated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel boasts an ideal location in the city’s waterfront district, which features an abundance of shopping and dining options. Within the hotel itself, guests can enjoy a restaurant and bar, seasonal outdoor dining patio, coffeehouse, indoor swimming pool, spa (for a fee), fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private marbled bath with hair dryer, minifridge, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Set in the historic Uptown neighborhood of Saint John, Delta Hotels Saint John provides easy access to several of the city’s attractions, including Saint John City Market, New Brunswick Museum, and King’s Square.  This comfortable hotel offers a restaurant and bar overlooking the Bay of Fundy, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Air-conditioned guest rooms offer plenty of space to spread out, and have private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

The Hotel Shediac offers a comfortable and elegant stay in the center of the port town of Shediac. The 60-room hotel boasts a restaurant and bar, café, fitness center, indoor swimming pool and solarium, 24-hour convenience store, laundry service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minifridge, TV, and phone.

Sitting in the very heart of PEI’s capital of Charlottetown, the Rodd Charlottetown offers a perfect location from which to explore this highly walkable city. The hotel was built in 1931 as one of Canada’s National Railway Hotels, and its red-brick exterior, vaulted lobby, and classic décor exude an air of elegance. Nearby attractions include the vibrant Victoria Row waterfront area, a host of restaurants and cafes, the Confederation Centre of the Arts, and lovely Victoria Park with its harborside walking paths. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant and bar, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, dry-cleaning service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

The Simon Hotel Sydney owns an ideal location in the center of Sydney's downtown waterfront district, directly on the shores of the city's Sydney River. Amenities of the hotel include a restaurant and lounge, rooftop patio, fitness center overlooking the water, 24-hour convenience store, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Each guest room has private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, microwave, minifridge, TV, and phone.

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• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities
• 11 nights’ accommodations in Superior First Class, First Class, and unrated hotels
• 23 meals: 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners
• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip
• Luggage handling for one bag per person
• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
• $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next Odysseys Unlimited tour ($200 after 3 tours; $300 after 10 tours)

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Halifax, Nova Scotia – On Your Own

Experience more of this regional and cultural capital, with a diverse mix of historic and contemporary sights.

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• 2 nights’ accommodations at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront (Superior First Class)
• 2 meals: 2 breakfasts
• Transfer to Halifax airport

Pricing: $375 in 2024; $395 in 2025. Single Supplement: $295 all dates

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Best of the canadian maritimes.

Experience the charms of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island on an 11-day exploration of Canada’s Maritime provinces. Discover the rocky shores of Peggy’s Cove and the Skyline Trail of Cape Breton. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg, shop for locally made Mi’kmaq arts and crafts, get to know historic Charlottetown and visit the home of Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy dinner on board a working lobster boat, and meet with a Mi’kmaq guide. You’ll soon see why this corner of Canada is so beloved by all who visit.

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12 people max Traveling in a small group people gets you closer to your travel companions, your destination and its culture. Grab a few friends, then grab a few more, and if you get 10 friends together you’ll be traveling in an exclusive small group with a local leader and an incredible itinerary. Traveling in a small group people gets you closer to your travel companions, your destination and its culture. Grab a few friends, then grab a few more, and if you get 10 friends together you’ll be traveling in an exclusive small group with a local leader and an incredible itinerary.

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Countries Visited:  Canada Accommodation:  Hotel (8 nights), Lodge (2 nights) Transportation: Private Vehicle Included Meals:

• 10 breakfasts

Group size: Minimum 1, Max 12

Walk the stunning coastal trails of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and follow the Skyline Trail mountain pass out to sweeping sea views.

Meet a Prince Edward Island fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel dinner on his private property along the shore.

Meet with a Mi'kmaq Elder for a smudging ceremony and to learn about the wigwam building process and listen to traditional stories.

Hear the stories behind “Anne of Green Gables” with a walking tour through Cavendish, where L.M. Montgomery drew her inspiration.

Cruise the waters of Shediac Bay on board a lobster boat, with a hands-on demonstration of lobster fishing and a delicious, locally caught lunch.

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Welcome to Halifax! Your tour starts today with a welcome meeting at 10am before you head to historic Lunenburg on the South Shore, one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Mahone Bay and nearby Blue Rocks on a leader-led walking tour and learn about this old fishing community that’s become a hub for artists and photographers. Enjoy some free time exploring the old town centre, which is a National Historic Site of Canada. And since Lunenburg was a rum-running town in the days of Prohibition, make sure you take the time to sample of the local brews. Head back to Halifax in the late afternoon and meet later in the evening for an optional dinner if you wish.

Take a trip to famous Peggy’s Cove, a picturesque fishing village that is one of the most photographed places in all of Canada – for good reason! Rocky outcrops, the crashing Atlantic, colourful fishing boats and that famous red-tipped lighthouse are what you expect to see on Maritimes postcards. Follow your local leader along the Peggy’s Cove Rock Walk, which meanders along the barren coastline that glaciers created some 12,000 years ago. Grab lunch in the village (your own expense) – perhaps a creamy seafood chowder or fresh lobster roll.

Today you will drive from Halifax to Baddeck, but not without a stop at the excellent Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Center. Located in the heart of a development owned by Millbrook First Nation, it tells the story of the Millbrook Mi’kmaq and the important role they played and continue to play in the Maritimes. Don’t miss the gift shop which sells beautiful traditional arts and crafts. On arrival in Baddeck, relax and settle into your hotel for the next two nights.

Today offers a big day of discovery and adventure. Start with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site to gain insight into the life and work of this inventor, scientist, and teacher who is arguably best known for inventing the telephone. Then drive along the Cabot Trail and stop for a leisurely hike within Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The Skyline Trail is the park’s signature hike, which leads out to spectacular sweeping views over the sea. If it’s a nice day for driving, your leader will take you further along the Cabot Trail – a 4 hours’ drive, but with plenty of beautiful stops along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch while you’re out along the trail before returning to Baddeck for the night.

Drive from Baddeck to Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island and the smallest provincial capital in the country. It’s the perfect destination to explore on foot when you arrive in the late afternoon. Stroll alongside the picturesque harbour or take in the leafy parks and Victorian-era streets lined with gabled houses. Tonight you may like to join your group for an optional dinner and toast your adventure.

An orientation meeting will take place at 10am this morning to welcome any new travellers joining you for the next leg of your journey, then head out with your leader for a walking tour of the town. Finish with a tasting at Upstreet Brewing – a fellow B Corp business that brews a mix of classic, seasonal and experimental craft beers. Your afternoon is free to wander on your own before regrouping in the evening for a truly special dinner. Head out along the stunning Points East Coastal Drive (approximately 45 minutes) to meet a local fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel boil on his private property.

Drive from Charlottetown to Greenwich National Park where you will be welcomed by a Mi'kmaq Elder with a traditional smudging ceremony. Learn about the wigwam building process and other artifacts and enjoy bannock, tea and storytelling. Take time to explore Greenwich National Park before your return to Charlottetown.

After breakfast, drive to nearby Cavendish where L.M. Montgomery famously drew her inspiration for the “Anne of Green Gables” novels. Visit Green Gables Heritage Place and explore the area on a walking tour (with a focus on Anne, of course!). Then, check out the very cool Bottle Houses – a village of buildings, including a tavern, a chapel and gift shop, that are literally made out of thousands of bottles. Grab lunch in Cavendish (at your own expense) before driving onwards to the spectacular Thunder Cove Beach. Here, sandstone cliffs, sea stacks and caves make for an otherworldly landscape that most visitors to Prince Edward Island totally miss. Spend the night in the coastal city of Summerside.

Enjoy a free morning exploring Summerside on your own. You may want to check out the local museums, galleries and cultural centres, or you can just wander through the neighbourhoods of historic homes. Then get your sea legs ready! Today you’re cruising the waters of Shediac Bay on a working lobster boat with local fishers. Get a hands-on demonstration of lobster fishing and enjoy a delicious freshly caught lunch on board. After lunch, drive to Moncton and your hotel for the night.

Cross over into New Brunswick and make your way to the postcard-perfect Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park. Arrive for low tide and join a naturalist guide for a walk right out onto the sea floor and get up close to the towering sandstone formations known as the Hopewell Rocks, or Flowerpot Rocks. When the tide comes in, waters in the bay can reach up to 16 metres, so a trip here is all about timing and your local leader will make sure you get the most out of your visit. In the afternoon, take a quick detour to spectacular Cap Enrage with its charming lighthouse before continuing on to explore Fundy National Park. Then it's a short drive onwards to the historic seaport city of Saint John, where you’ll stay for the night.

Your tour ends today, and you are free to leave at your leisure. Or, if you like, stick around and explore the city of Saint John and more of the Maritimes on your own.

Best of the Canadian Maritimes

11 days | highlands, islands, wild tides and good times in the maritimes.

Experience the charms of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island on an 11-day exploration of Canada’s Maritime provinces. Discover the rocky shores of Peggy’s Cove and the Skyline Trail of Cape Breton. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg, shop for locally made Mi’kmaq arts and crafts, get to know historic Charlottetown and visit the home of Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy dinner on board a working lobster boat, and meet with a Mi’kmaq guide. You’ll soon see why this corner of Canada is so beloved by all who visit.

Trip overview

• Walk the stunning coastal trails of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and follow the Skyline Trail mountain pass out to sweeping sea views.
• Meet a Prince Edward Island fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel dinner on his private property along the shore.
• Meet with a Mi'kmaq guide at Lennox Island to learn how to make bannock and listen to traditional stories.
• Hear the stories behind “Anne of Green Gables” with a walking tour through Cavendish, where L.M. Montgomery drew her inspiration.
• Cruise the waters of Shediac Bay on board a lobster boat, with a hands-on demonstration of lobster fishing and a delicious, locally caught lunch.
• This trip involves a fair amount of walking, so having sturdy footwear is recommended. While this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s essential to be at least moderately fit if you want to partake in all activities.

Welcome to Halifax! Your tour starts today with a welcome meeting at 10am before you head to historic Lunenburg on the South Shore, one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Mahone Bay and nearby Blue Rocks on a leader-led walking tour and learn about this old fishing community that’s become a hub for artists and photographers. Enjoy some free time exploring the old town centre, which is a National Historic Site of Canada. And since Lunenburg was a rum-running town in the days of Prohibition, make sure you take the time to sample of the local brews. Head back to Halifax in the late afternoon and meet later in the evening for an optional dinner if you wish.

• Hotel (1 night)

There are no meals included on this day.

• Lunenburg - Guided walking tour
• Lunenburg - Mahone Bay & Blue Rocks

Today’s driving time is approximately 2.5 hours.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Take a trip to famous Peggy’s Cove, a picturesque fishing village that is one of the most photographed places in all of Canada – for good reason! Rocky outcrops, the crashing Atlantic, colourful fishing boats and that famous red-tipped lighthouse are what you expect to see on Maritimes postcards. Follow your local leader along the Peggy’s Cove Rock Walk, which meanders along the barren coastline that glaciers created some 12,000 years ago. Grab lunch in the village (your own expense) – perhaps a creamy seafood chowder or fresh lobster roll.

• Peggy’s Cove – Rock Walk

Today’s driving time is approximately 1 hour.

Today you will drive from Halifax to Baddeck, but not without a stop at the excellent Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Center. Located in the heart of a development owned by Millbrook First Nation, it tells the story of the Millbrook Mi’kmaq and the important role they played and continue to play in the Maritimes. Don’t miss the gift shop which sells beautiful traditional arts and crafts. On arrival in Baddeck, relax and settle into your hotel before we head for an included dinner together.

• Lodge (1 night)
• Millbrook - Mi'kmac Cultural & Heritage Centre

Today’s driving time is approximately 4 hours.

Today offers a big day of discovery and adventure. Start with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site to gain insight into the life and work of this inventor, scientist, and teacher who is arguably best known for inventing the telephone. Then drive along the Cabot Trail and stop for a leisurely hike within Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The Skyline Trail is the park’s signature hike, which leads out to spectacular sweeping views over the sea. If it’s a nice day for driving, your leader will take you further along the Cabot Trail – a 4 hours’ drive, but with plenty of beautiful stops along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch while you’re out along the trail before returning to Baddeck for the night.

• Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Hike
• Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Entrance Fee)

Today’s driving time is approximately 5 hours.

Drive from Baddeck to Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island and the smallest provincial capital in the country. Perhaps head downtown and explore on foot when you arrive in the late afternoon. Stroll alongside the picturesque harbour or take in the leafy parks and Victorian-era streets lined with gabled houses. Tonight you may like to join your group for an optional dinner and toast your adventure.

• Charlottetown - Leader-led orientation walk

An orientation meeting will take place at 10am this morning to welcome any new travellers joining you for the next leg of your journey, then head out with your leader for a walking tour of the town. Finish with a tasting at Upstreet Brewing – a fellow B Corp business that brews a mix of classic, seasonal and experimental craft beers. Your afternoon is free to wander on your own before regrouping in the evening for a truly special dinner. Head out along the stunning Points East Coastal Drive (approximately 45 minutes) to meet a local fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel boil on his private property.

• Points East Coastal Drive – Mussel and Lobster Shore Boil
• Charlottetown-Leader Lead Walking Tour
• Charlottetown – Upstreet Craft Brewing Beer Tasting

As this is a combination trip, the travellers in your group may change today.

There will be a welcome meeting at 10am to discuss the next stage of your itinerary and meet travellers joining you. It’s important that you attend the meeting as your leader will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Drive from Charlottetown to the Greenwich section of Prince Edward Island National Park, home to a rare parabolic dune system as well as miles of pristine white sand beaches. Located along the famous Points East Coastal Drive, Greenwich is the perfect place to discover the small towns, beaches and wildlife that make Prince Edward Island so unique. As you walk the dune trail and dip your toes in the surf, look out for rare coastal plant species and a variety of seabirds.

• Prince Edward Island National Park

Today's total driving time is approximately 2 hours.

This morning visit Lennox Island First Nation to meet with a Mi'kmaq guide for a tour of the cultural center and St. Anne church. Immerse yourself in Mi'kmaq culture and history, and learn the traditional way of preparing bannnock at a campfire. Settle in with a cup of tea and soak up the stories about life on Lennox Island. Then drive to nearby Cavendish where L.M. Montgomery famously drew her inspiration for the “Anne of Green Gables” novels. Visit Green Gables Heritage Place and explore the area on a walking tour (with a focus on Anne, of course!). Then, check out the very cool Bottle Houses – a village of buildings, including a tavern, a chapel and gift shop, that are literally made out of thousands of bottles. At spectacular Thunder Cove Beach the sandstone cliffs, sea stacks and caves make for an otherworldly landscape that most visitors to Prince Edward Island totally miss. Spend the night in the coastal city of Summerside.

• Cavendish – Bottle House Leader Led Tour
• Thunder Cove Beach
• Cavendish – Green Gables Heritage Place
• Lennox Island First Nation Experience

Enjoy a free morning exploring Summerside on your own. You may want to check out the local museums, galleries and cultural centres, or you can just wander through the neighbourhoods of historic homes. Then get your sea legs ready! Today you’re cruising the waters of Shediac Bay on a working lobster boat with local fishers. Get a hands-on demonstration of lobster fishing and enjoy a delicious freshly caught lunch on board. After lunch, drive to Moncton and your hotel for the night.

• Summerside – Lobster Boat Cruise with Lunch

Today's total driving time is approximately 1.5 hours.

Cross over into New Brunswick and make your way to the postcard-perfect Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park. Arrive for low tide and join a naturalist guide for a walk right out onto the sea floor and get up close to the towering sandstone formations known as the Hopewell Rocks, or Flowerpot Rocks. When the tide comes in, waters in the bay can reach up to 16 metres, so a trip here is all about timing and your local leader will make sure you get the most out of your visit. In the afternoon, take a quick detour to spectacular Cap Enrage with its charming lighthouse before continuing on to explore Fundy National Park. Then it's a short drive onwards to the historic seaport city of Saint John, where you’ll stay for the night.

• Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park - Walk
• Bay of Fundy - Fundy National Park
• Bay of Fundy - Cap Enrage

Today's total driving time is approximately 3.5 hours.

Your tour ends today, and you are free to leave at your leisure. Or, if you like, stick around and explore the city of Saint John and more of the Maritimes on your own.

10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

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1.Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 10am. Please make your own way to the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary. 2. Please be careful when booking flights from Saint John; make sure you fly from Saint John, New Brunswick [YSJ]. Please do not book flights from St. John's, Newfoundland [YYT] as this is in another province. 3.Check out of the hotel is at 10am. If you could like to spend more time in Saint John we can happily request you additional nights - please speak to your booking agent. 4.A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

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Experience the Majesty of Canada's Coastline During a 12-Day Guided Tour

Blend the best of land and sea on this 12-day guided tour of Canada. Explore the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax with a Local Expert, who will tell you the tale of the city’s most historic moment: the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. See the fabled home that served as the inspiration for L.M. Montgomery’s children’s classic, ‘Anne of Green Gables.’ Watch for bald eagles as you travel one of the world’s most scenic routes, Cabot Trail. Board a lobster boat in New Brunswick for an up-close-and-personal look at lobster fishing, then indulge in a decadent lobster lunch. Later, cruise the Bay of Fundy on a whale-watching expedition, where you can see humpback, minke and fin whales.

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Canada’s Maritime islands await! Enjoy fresh salty air, sandy beaches, mountain vistas and so much more.

Pass through fields of green, dine on succulent seafood and travel the world-famous cabot trail in nova scotia., this vacation combines prince edward island and cape breton island which is complemented by touring nova scotia’s south shore. , complete with a visit to the picturesque peggy's cove, unesco world heritage town of lunenburg and the site of lucy maud montgomery's book, anne of green gables, don't forget to pack your camera. .

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Day 1 Halifax | Arrival Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations in the downtown core for a two-night stay. You're going to love this vibrant, cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean! This evening, meet your tour director or driver/guide and fellow travelers at a meet & greet.

Day 2 South Shore Discover rustic charm at the renowned fishing village Peggy’s Cove where you will enjoy breakfast overlooking one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. Travel the south shore and on to the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg, renowned for her fleets of Grand Banks’ fishing schooners. Take a walking tour to fully experience one of the most remarkably preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the town’s famous seafaring heritage. (Breakfast is included today)

Day 3 Halifax to Charlottetown Learn about the Mi'kmaq people at Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre before crossing Confederation Bridge – the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge – to Prince Edward Island. Check into your Charlottetown accommodations for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance by professional Canadian actors at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (a substitution may be necessary due to the theatre schedule). (Breakfast is included today)

Day 4 Prince Edward Island Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown, Canada's birthplace, or join a complimentary walking tour of the city. This afternoon, tour the scenic north shore of the island. Drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park. You'll even have a chance to visit Green Gables Heritage Place, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic books. Experience true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper. (Breakfast & dinner are included today)

Day 5 Charlottetown, PEI to Baddeck Ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to Cape Breton Island, the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway. Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn of his many accomplishments, then check into your accommodations on the Bras d’Or Lake where you will spend the next two nights. (Breakfast & dinner are included today)

Day 6 Cabot Trail Experience one of the most stunning, picturesque drives in North America as you tour the Cabot Trail around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore. Ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, various look-outs offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline. (Breakfast, boxed lunch & dinner are included today)

Day 7 Baddeck to Halifax | Small Group Touring Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site awaits today, a depiction of one fifth of the settlement of 1744 New France. Roam the streets and chat with authentically costumed guides to learn what life was like in the day. After, proceed along the shore of Bras d’Or Lake to the mainland and back to Halifax for one last night in the Maritimes. (Breakfast is included today)

Day 8 Halifax | Departure Arrangements end upon check out from your hotel. (Continental breakfast is included today)

Highlights Include:

• 7 nights’ accommodation
• 11 meals including a lobster dinner
• Meet & Greet
• Peggy’s Cove
• Walking Tour of Lunenburg – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
• Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre
• Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island
• Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place
• Prince Edward Island National Park
• Ferry from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia
• Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
• Cape Breton Highlands National Park
• Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
• Sightseeing Boat Tour

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10 Day Canada Tour of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia

10 days, 1 country and 13 cities

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Feast on fresh Atlantic lobster, hear local stories of the sea, and join in the foot-stomping Celtic culture as you explore wind-swept sea cliffs, centuries-old towns and the hearty way of life of the Nova Scotians along with Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick and explore the legends & traditions of the Mi'kmaq.

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• Day 1 Welcome to Halifax
• Day 2 Sightseeing and Relaxation in Halifax Relaxed Start
• Day 3 Historic Lunenburg and Peggy's Cove
• Day 4 Cape Breton Island and Blooming Baddeck
• Day 5 The Natural Beauty of the Cabot Trail
• Day 6 Baddeck and Charlottetown
• Day 7 Prince Edward Island Sightseeing Relaxed Start
• Day 8 Flavours of Charlottetown Relaxed Start
• Day 9 The Tides of Hopewell Rocks
• Day 10 Lively Moncton to Digby
• Day 11 Delightful Digby and Annapolis Royal Relaxed Start
• Day 12 Farewell Halifax

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• SB Stephen · 3rd August 2017 Great scenery, tour director, coach driver, local expert guides. Lots to see and do. Includes some stays in somewhat remote locations, so ok but not great. Others in Halifax, Charlottetown, Digby were very nice. Itinerary is jamb packed. Often terrain... Show more Trip date: July 2017

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• Get to know the history, culture and residents of a remote and picturesque island... Olkhon Island is the largest in Lake Baikal and revered as a sacred site by the region’s indigenous Buryat people.

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Welcome to St. Petersburg

Check in to the city-center Courtyard Vasilievsky Hotel . This evening, gather with your Trip Leader Sasha and fellow guests for a welcome dinner. Meals D

Discover the best of St. Petersburg c

Drive down the elegant Nevsky Prospekt and behold the massive golden dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Admire the Church of the Spilled Blood, set along one of the city’s many picturesque canals, and then tour the Hermitage, erstwhile palace of the Czars, to view one of the world’s greatest art collections. Meals B

By high speed rail to Moscow

Travel to Tsarskoye Selo and tour the Catherine Palace for a look into the lavish life of the Russian Czars. Journey to Moscow aboard the afternoon high-speed train and transfer to the Marriott Grand Hotel in time for dinner. Meals B,L,D

Moscow sightseeing

See Red Square c , the colorful domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral, the famed Bolshoi Theater, Novodevichy Convent c and more. Then enjoy a free afternoon or join Sasha to discover some of her favorite, off-the-beaten path sites. Meals B

Tour the Kremlin and fly to Irkutsk

Ride the famed Moscow Metro, passing through some of the city’s most beautifully decorated underground stations. Enter within the massive walls of the Kremlin c for a tour of its grounds and the renowned Amory Museum, home to a fabulous collection of Imperial memorabilia. Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Irkutsk. Meals B

Arrive Irkutsk

We’ve arranged for early check-in at the Courtyard Irkutsk City Center Hotel. After a free morning to relax, your tour explores the highlights of this historic city. Founded more than 350 years ago as a Cossack outpost, Irkutsk retains the spirit and architecture of a 19th-century Russian town. Meals B

Excursion on the Trans-Siberian Railway

A day-long excursion on the most historic stretch of the fabled Trans-Siberian takes you along the picturesque shores of Lake Baikal. It’s a thrilling 50-mile rail journey encompassing 39 tunnels and 200 bridges. You’ll make several stops along the way to enjoy lunch and to take in the magnificent scenery. Meals B,L,D

Into the heart of Lake Baikal c

Enjoy the pristine lake air as you travel by ferry to Olkhon Island. Although it’s the world’s largest lake island, it’s home to just 1,500 farmers and fishermen living in scattered settlements. Check in to the Baikal View Hotel.  Meals B,L,D

Olkhon Island Adventure

Set out by jeep across the island’s rugged forested slopes and embark on a guided nature hike to scenic Cape Khoboi. After a picnic lunch, the afternoon is free to experience more of Lake Baikal’s stunning vistas and sublime natural beauty.  Meals B,L,D

Return to Irkutsk

Journey across Lake Baikal back to the mainland and continue onward to your hotel in Irkutsk. Meals B

Back to Moscow

Fly to Moscow and return to the Marriott Grand . This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with Sasha and your fellow travelers. Meals B,D

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Our tour ends this morning or travel on to Mongolia with us. Meals B

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Travel with your guide on the Trans-Siberian to Ulaanbaatar. Venture deep into the Gobi, marvel at the majestic Flaming Cliffs, spend time with a Kazakh family of eagle hunters, learn how to build a ger, and more! Our June 27 trip also includes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the renowned Naadam Festival, the centuries-old test of Mongolian warrior skills and prowess. Visit GeneralTours.com for complete details.

From Irkutsk to Ulaanbaatar aboard the Trans-Siberian

Enjoy a leisurely day in this fascinating city. Late this evening, you and our Russian guide will board the fabled Trans-Siberian Railway for an unforgettable 2-night journey into Mongolia!  (Meals B)

A day on the Trans-Siberian Railway

Step off the train today in Ulan Ude. Once an important outpost on the tea route from China, this historic city is the religious center for Russian Buddhists. Here you’ll change trains and continue your rail journey into the vast Mongolian steppes en route to Ulaanbaatar. 

Discover Mongolia

Arrive this morning in Ulaanbaatar and step off the train to meet our engaging Mongolian Trip Leader. Together you’ll make the journey to Terelj National Park, famous for its wildlife and spectacular rock formations. You’ll spend the afternoon experiencing the natural beauty of this pristine National Park and getting to know the ways of the various Mongolian ethnic groups who inhabit the region. Meet a Kazakh family of Eagle hunters and get a hands-on demonstration in how to build a Ger , a traditional Mongolian tent dwelling. Then spend the night in your own private Ger at the Guru Eco Camp . Meals L,D

Into the Gobi Desert!

After breakfast, travel back to Ulaanbaatar for your included flight to Dalanzadgad, the capital of Omnogovi Province. From here, you’ll journey through magnificent desert landscapes to Gobi Three Beauties National Park. Enjoy a guided hike through Yolyn Am Canyon and continue your exploration of the region by camel! At the local Natural History Museum, you’ll learn more about the fascinating flora and fauna of the Gobi Desert. Enjoy two unforgettable nights in a private tent at the Dream Gobi Ger Camp.  Meals B,L,D

The Flaming Cliffs

Follow in the footsteps of Roy Chapman Andrews, fondly known as “the Real Indiana Jones.”  He was an early 20 th -century explorer and adventurer who became a renowned director of the American Museum of Natural History. It was here in Bayan Zag, also known as the Flaming Cliffs, where Mr. Andrews found the first-known nest of fossilized dinosaur eggs. Before returning to your Ger camp, you’ll get to spend time with a local Nomadic family. Over a traditional bowl of tea in their Ger, you’ll gain rich insight into life here in the steppes of Mongolia. Meals B,L,D

Back to Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast at camp, you’ll return to the airport in Dalanzadgad for your included flight to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival, your city tour includes Gandantegchenlin Monastery, the center of Buddhist life and culture in Mongolia. At the city’s Natural History Museum, you’ll learn more about Mongolia’s history from the Stone Age through the time of Genghis Kahn and up to the present day. This evening’s music and dance concert of the renowned Tumen Ekh Ensemble includes traditional Mongolian throat singing and other colorful folk traditions. Overnight at the comfortable Ramada Ulaanbaatar City Center Hotel.  Meals B,L,D

Depart Ulaanbaatar

Our tour services end this morning after breakfast.  Meals B

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Six people have been killed in a Russian attack on a small town in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, a Ukrainian official has said. 

A further eight people have been injured, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said. 

Infrastructure, a shop and residential buildings in Vilniansk have also been damaged, he added. 

The strike comes after five people were killed in the Kursk region of Russian due to a Ukrainian drone attack. 

Two young children were also injured in the strike on the village of Gorodishche, around 73 miles (118km) from the Ukrainian border, Kursk governor Alexey Smirnov said. 

Two other people were injured and were in a "serious condition" in hospital, he added. 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met one of the men released from Russian captivity earlier today. 

The Ukrainian president met Nariman Dzhelyal who was successfully returned home after three years in captivity. 

"We will bring security to all our people and peace to Ukraine. I thank everyone who is helping. I thank Nariman for this meeting and for his strength," Mr Zelenskyy said. 

Mr Dzhelyal was detained in Crimea in 2021 while serving as the first deputy chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People. 

During his imprisonment, he sent several letters, Mr Zelenskyy said. 

He added that in one of them he wrote: "We are fighting not only for the integrity of our territories but also for the unity of our society, our beautiful, strong nation." 

US officials told Reuters news agency late last night that the Biden administration would provide Ukraine with $150m (£118.6m) worth of weapons and ammunition, including HAWK air defence interceptors and 155 millimetre artillery munitions.

The weapons aid package is expected be unveiled on Monday, the officials said.

Ukraine has urgently requested air defence support as Russia has pounded its energy facilities in recent weeks via aerial attacks. 

The US began shipping HAWK interceptor missiles to Ukraine in 2022 as an upgrade to the shoulder-launched Stinger air defence missile systems - a smaller, shorter-range system. 

The support package will include other munitions and equipment to support Ukraine's defence needs, the officials added. 

The US has provided Ukraine with more than $50bn (£39.5bn) in military aid since 2022. 

We reported earlier on the 10 Ukrainian civilians who were released from Russian captivity earlier today after years of imprisonment (see 8.49am post). 

Watch them reunite with their loved ones in Kyiv's international airport in newly released footage.

A report by the Ukrainian military's centre for strategic communications has found that the country's forces have damaged or destroyed more than 30 Russian military aircraft in the first six months of 2024. 

Most of the strikes against the aircraft have taken place in occupied Ukraine except for a handful of strikes over the Sea of Azov and within Russia, the centre said, as reported by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). 

The centre did not specify what portion of these Ukrainian strikes were air defence interceptions of Russian aircraft in flight and what percentage were strikes against Russian aircraft at airfields. 

The ISW said they were unable to verify the report.

But it said the downing of Russian aircraft, especially critical aircraft like the A-50 and Il-22, has temporarily constrained Russian aviation activities over occupied Ukraine, but added Ukrainian forces "have yet to be able to significantly attempt to contest the air domain".

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that Russian strikes have resulted in Ukraine losing around 80% of its thermal power and one third of its hydroelectric power.

Discussing the attack in Dnipro, Mr Zelenskyy said it was a reminder to Ukraine's allies that the country needed more air defence systems. 

He said: "This is why we constantly remind all of our partners: only a sufficient amount of high quality of air defence systems, only a sufficient amount of determination from the world at large can stop Russian terror."

Kyiv has also struck back at Russia with its own attacks, which also often target energy infrastructure.

Belarus has deployed additional air defence forces to its border with Ukraine to protect "critical infrastructure facilities" due to increased Ukrainian drone activity, a Belarusian military commander has said.

Belarus, an ally of Russia, said earlier this week it had shot down a quadcopter that had illegally crossed the border from Ukraine "to collect information about the Belarusian border infrastructure". 

The situation in the airspace over the border remains tense, Andrei Severinchik, commander of the Belarusian Air Defence Forces, said. 

"We are ready to decisively use all available forces and means to protect our territory and the population of the Republic of Belarus from possible provocations in the airspace," he said. 

Belarus' defence ministry said earlier today it had information showing Ukraine had been moving more troops, weapons and military equipment to the northern Zhytomyr region, which borders Belarus. 

There was no immediate response from Ukraine. 

Russian elites and oligarchs have reportedly moved from criticising the country's war effort in Ukraine to supporting it, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has reported.

Mikhail Zygar, the founder of the Russian opposition television channel TV Rain, reported that many elites who were opposed to the war in 2022 started to support the war in 2023 because they "believe Russia is prevailing".

Mr Zygar said these people made this assessment due to Russia's slow but steady battlefield gains, a persisting Ukrainian munitions disadvantage, and perceived "waning" Western security assistance to Ukraine.

One anonymous Russian oligarch who previously criticised the war reportedly told Mr Zygar that Russia must win the war otherwise "they won't allow us to live... and Russia would collapse".

The ISW said it cannot independently verify Mr Zygar's reporting but it is consistent with the institute's assessment that this section of Russian society came to heel behind Vladimir Putin in support of the war after his government intensified crackdowns against elites in the wake of the 2022 invasion. 

As Russia announces it has captured a second village in 24 hours (see 12.26pm post), let's take a look at where Russia has advanced along the frontline with Ukraine. 

As well as pockets of advances on the border north of Kharkiv, Russia appears to have captured areas along the length of the front, from the Donetsk region right up to the western edge of Luhansk.

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