ATLANTIC CANADA WITH PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Our fabulous tours and hotel selection truly showcase the best of Atlantic Canada . Here ’ s just a few ideas to consider : -
TOURING
Our comprehensive road trips on pages 68- 69 are an ideal way to catch all the sights .
TAILOR-MADE TOURING
If you prefer to set your own pace , we ’ ve got lots of touring hotels in the region , so let us create a tailor-made tour just for you .
MIX & MATCH
Spread your wings and include neighbouring provinces of Ontario and Québec .
QUÉBEC
NEW BRUNSWICK
Saint John St Andrews
Gaspé
Fredericton Hopewell Cape
Digby
Kejimkujik NP Bay of Fundy
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Charlottetown
Pictou NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax Peggy ’ s Cove
Western Shore Mahone Bay
Lunenburg
Rocky Harbor
Cape Breton Island Baddeck
Gros Morne NP Bonne Bay
St Anthony
NEWFOUNDLAND
Atlantic Ocean
St John ’ s
Cape Spear Lighthouse
GETTING THERE Flights from the UK to Halifax take about 7 hours and Saint John is about 10 hours with one stop .
Macdonald Bridge , Halifax
PREMIER ’ S HOTSPOTS
Charlottetown : Canada ’ s official birthplace .
Bay of Fundy : Shared by New Brunswick and Nova Scotia , it ’ s home to the world ’ s highest tides .
Cabot Trail : Showcasing the natural beauty of Cape Breton Highlands National Park , this 186-mile highway meanders along the coast and delivers spectacular views at every turn .
The Confederation Bridge : Joining New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island , this 8-mile long bridge is the world ’ s longest bridge over ice-covered water .
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site : As the most easterly point in North America , this is the first place on the continent to greet the sun each day .
ATLANTIC CANADA CLIMATE ° C Average daily maximum centigrade temperature R Average daily sunshine hours STAverage monthly rainfall / snowfall in cm J F M A M J J A S O N D
Fredericton |
-4 |
5 |
40 |
-2 |
5 |
38 |
3 |
6 |
31 |
10 |
7 |
7 |
17 |
8 |
7 |
22 |
9 |
8 |
25 |
9 |
8 |
24 |
8 |
7 |
20 |
7 |
8 |
13 |
5 |
9 |
6 |
4 |
9 |
-1 |
4 |
31 |
Halifax |
-1 |
3 |
50 |
-1 |
3 |
40 |
2 |
5 |
30 |
8 |
7 |
8 |
15 |
7 |
7 |
19 |
8 |
7 |
23 |
9 |
6 |
23 |
8 |
7 |
18 |
8 |
8 |
13 |
6 |
9 |
7 |
5 |
10 |
1 |
3 |
35 |
St John ’ s |
0 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
3 |
48 |
1 |
4 |
39 |
5 |
5 |
15 |
9 |
6 |
7 |
13 |
6 |
7 |
19 |
7 |
8 |
19 |
6 |
8 |
16 |
6 |
9 |
11 |
4 |
11 |
7 |
3 |
11 |
2 |
2 |
24 |
Charlottetown |
-2 |
3 |
11 |
-3 |
4 |
10 |
-1 |
6 |
10 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
14 |
8 |
8 |
19 |
9 |
8 |
23 |
9 |
7 |
23 |
9 |
8 |
19 |
7 |
10 |
13 |
5 |
10 |
7 |
4 |
10 |
-1 |
3 |
11 |
° C R ST ° C R ST ° C R ST ° C R ST ° C R ST ° C R ST ° C R ST ° C R ST ° C R ST ° C R ST ° C R ST ° C R ST
UNMISSABLE ATLANTIC CANADA EXPERIENCES
Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
HOPEWELL ROCKS ADMISSION & SELF-GUIDED TOUR from £ 15
Located along the Bay of Fundy , the Hopewell Rocks offer a unique natural experience .
BONNE BAY BOAT TOUR from £ 45
This short 2 hour catamaran tour from Rocky Harbour , gives a real insight to this fascinating bay , situated in the heart of Gros Morne National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
PEGGY ’ S COVE from £ 65
This 3½ hour tour from Halifax takes you to the picture-postcard village of Peggy ’ s Cove . See the world ’ s most photographed lighthouse , and spend time exploring the rocks , trails and village .
ICEBERG QUEST - WHALES , ICEBERGS & PUFFINS from £ 75
Depart St John ’ s on a 2 hour boat tour in search of icebergs and whales on a true Newfoundland cultural adventure . Keep watch also for Atlantic puffins as they frolic along the coastlines .
MARINE WILDLIFE & WHALE WATCHING from £ 89
Departing from St Andrews by the Sea , this 2 hour zodiac boat trip thrills as you race across the waves of the Fundy coast in search of magnificent humpback , finback or Minke whales . Min age 5 .
BEST OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND from £ 95
This 4 hour tour begins with a narrated drive of Charlottetown passing multiple points of interest . The tour also includes major attractions like the Anne of Green Gables Heritage Site , the Prince Edward Island Preserve Co and beautiful lookouts like Cavendish Cliff and Dalvay .
LUNENBURG & PEGGY ’ S COVE from £ 105
On this full day trip from Halifax travel to Lunenburg where you have 2½ hours to explore , with the option to join an hour long walking tour . Continue to Peggy ’ s Cove to see its famous lighthouse .
WINE & LUNCH ESCAPE , HALIFAX from £ 165 ( inc lunch with wine / cider ) On this six hour tour , experience three unique wineries in the heart of the Annapolis Valley . Look forward to learning about and tasting a variety of these acclaimed , cool climate wines .
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