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Flydrive itineraries Atlantic Provinces
Glimpse of Nova Scotia 8 nights
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CAPE PRINCE BRETON EDWARD ISLAND ISLAND Baddeck Pictou Louisbourg Liscomb Mills
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Day 4 Lunenburg/Annapolis Royal (130 kms) Drive north along the Kejimkujik Scenic Drive via the Kejimkujik National Park, a spectacular National Park with walking trails to suit all and some of the best canoeing in Atlantic Canada. Visit the excellent visitor centre, which houses replicas of the native tools found, by archaeologists dating back 4500 years ago. Continue on to scenic
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Day 1 Halifax Welcome to Nova Scotia's provincial capital, this attractive city is a bustling hub of art galleries, shops, museums, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and vibrant nightlife centred around the picturesque waterfront. Officially founded in 1749 the history dates back even further to times of Mi'kmaq Natives, European Fisherman and the early Acadians long before the British arrived. 2 nights in Halifax. Delta Halifax Day 2 Halifax This morning enjoy a city tour and take in the sights of Citadel Hill, Halifax Harbour, Historic Properties, Bedford Basin, Point Pleasant Park and much more. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city further. Enjoy a Harbour tour or a visit to the excellent Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a must! See the unique collection of memorabilia collected after the tragic Titanic disaster. Day 3 Halifax/Lunenburg (103 kms) Depart Halifax and drive the south shore via the Lighthouse Route. En route visit Peggy's Cove, a picturesque fishing village surrounded by bare granite and coastal barrens and home to Nova Scotia's most visited lighthouse. Continue on via Mahone Bay on to Lunenburg - the birthplace of the famous Bluenose built in 1921. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is unique in terms of architecture. Overnight Lunenburg. Boscawen Inn (breakfast included)
Annapolis Royal. Overnight Annapolis Royal. Queen Anne Inn (breakfast included) Day 5 Annapolis Royal /Pictou (340 kms) Take time to explore this charming village. In the afternoon continue along the Evangeline Trail and on to one of the largest communities along the Northumberland Shore. Pictou is rich in Scottish heritage and has a pleasant downtown district and delightful newly developed waterfront area. Overnight Pictou. Consulate Inn (breakfast included) Day 6 Pictou/Baddeck (215 kms) You will cross the Canso Causeway on to Cape Breton island. This scenic village overlooks the beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes and the most notable resident historically was Alexander Graham Bell - you can visit the National Historic Site named after him. Overnight Inverary Inn Resort Day 8 Louisbourg/Liscomb Mills (390 kms) Day 7 Baddeck/ Louisbourg (419 kms) Follow the Cabot Trail, winding around the rocky splendours of Cape Breton's northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Your route then takes you via Sydney and Glace Bay, home of the Miners Museum and Marconi National Historical Site. Glace Bay is the beginning of the Marconi Trail, named after Guglielmo Marconi the Italian inventor who sent the first transatlantic wireless message from here. Continue on to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Follow the Fleur-de-Lis Trails it winds along the coast to St. Peter's, where you will join the Bras d'Or Lakes Trail. Back across the Causeway, you will drive along along the eastern shore. You will drive through Guysborough an inviting town with distinctive architecture. The Harbour is home to Wilma the Beluga Whale a resident for several years! You will then drive through many picturesque villages and communities including Canso once an important French fishing station, and Goldboro once the best goldmining district Price includes: 8 nights accommodation, tax & a Halifax city tour Price: £447 per person based on 2 sharing a room. Departure dates: 1st May to 31st Oct. the largest historical reconstruction in North America. Overnight Louisbourg Harbour Inn (breakfast included) Day 9 Liscomb Mills/Halifax (250 kms) Depart Liscomb Mills and take a leisurely drive back to Halifax. En route visit Musquodoboit Harbour & Valley a haven for nature lovers, and Martinique Beach the longest beach in the province. Drop off your rental car in Halifax on arrival ready for your onward journey. in the province. Overnight Liscombe Lodge
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