SELF DRIVE
ATLANTIC TREASURE
S ELF DRIV E
06
07
CHARLOTTETOWN
BADDECK
DAY I 4 I CHARLOTTETOWN TO
BADDECK / 305 KM
Explore the Victorian homes and
elegant squares of Charlottetown. The
city evokes the feeling of a colonial
seaport with quaint sections such
as Great George Street and Old
Charlotte Town. Afternoon, drive to
Orwell Corner Historic Site to board a
ferry to Nova Scotia. On arrival, drive
through the magnificent highland
scenery that surrounds Bras d’or Lake
towards Baddeck.
HALIFAX
BRIDGEWATER
DAY I 2 I HALIFAX TO BRIDGEWATER
/ 110 KM
Halifax is located on one of the world’s
largest natural harbours and bears
all the hallmarks of both a modern
and historic city. Afternoon drive
along the Lighthouse Route to the
fishing community of Peggy’s Cove,
surrounded by bare granite and coastal
barrens with trails leading to its famous
lighthouse. Also visit the renowned
Fisheries Museum at the port
of Lunenburg.
DAY I 1 I HALIFAX
On arrival, pick up vehicle from car rental
agency and drive to hotel in the downtown
core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan
urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean.
DAY I 3 I BRIDGEWATER TO
CHARLOTTETOWN / 415 KM
Drive to Charlottetown, Prince Edward
Island Canada’s smallest province, over
the Confederation Bridge, the world’s
longest continuous multi-span bridge.
DAY I 5 I BADDECK
Today’s scenic highlight is to drive
the Cabot Trail into the highlands of
northern Cape Breton. The trail runs
past lochs and glens settled by Scottish
Highlanders and along scenic coastlines
settled by Acadians. You will meander
through the rugged Cape Breton
Highlands National Park enjoying
stunning views of sea-swept headlands,
steep cliffs and tranquil beaches, Hiking
trails and lush Margaree Valley.
DAY I 6 I BADDECK TO HALIFAX /
355 KM
Drive to Halifax. Visit The Fortress
of Louisbourg National Historic Site
depicting one fifth of the settlement
of 1744 New France. Roam the streets
and chat with authentically costumed
guides. Later proceed along the shore of
the Bras d’or Lake to the mainland, and
back to Halifax.
DAY I 7 I HALIFAX
Drive to Halifax Airport and drop off
vehicle at car rental agency, proceed to
onward destination.
DAILY
BREAKFAST
HOTEL
ACCOMMODATION
HOTELS
City
Halifax
Bridgewater
Charlottetown
Baddeck
Value
Atlantica Hotel
Comfort Inn
Charlottetown Inn
Inverary Resort
Moderate
Delta Halifax
Comfort Inn
Delta Prince Edward
Delta Halifax
Deluxe
Delta Barrington
Comfort Inn
Delta Prince Edward
Delta Halifax
DEPARTURES
DAILY
1 APR - 31 OCT 2020
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