14 days in New Brunswick & Nova Scotia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Canada attractions planner
Start: Ottawa
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Fredericton
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Moncton
— 3 nights
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Halifax
— 3 nights
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Lunenburg
— 1 night
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Baddeck, Cape Breton Island
— 1 night
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Ingonish, Cape Breton Island
— 2 nights
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End: Ottawa
Sun, Jul 24 - Sat, Aug 6
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Fredericton — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 25th (Mon): brush up on your military savvy at Guard House & Soldiers' Barracks, examine the collection at New Brunswick Sports Hall Of Fame, then contemplate the long history of Legislative Assembly Building, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Wilmot United Church. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Brunswick St. Baptist Church, then browse the exhibits of Gallery 78, then explore the world behind art at Beaverbrook Art Gallery, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from The Lighthouse.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Fredericton trip planner.
Ottawa to Fredericton is an approximately 10-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is 1 hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can go by car to Moncton.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Fredericton trip planner.
Ottawa to Fredericton is an approximately 10-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is 1 hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can go by car to Moncton.
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Moncton — 3 nights
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Appreciate the collections at Magnetic Hill Park and New Brunswick Railway Museum. Get some cultural insight at Resurgo Place and Steeves House Museum. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Parlee Beach, pause for some photo ops at RCMP Memorial, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Ecocentre Homarus Eco-Centre, and take an in-depth tour of Musee Acadien.
To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Moncton road trip tool.
Traveling by car from Fredericton to Moncton takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Moncton are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Halifax.
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To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Moncton road trip tool.
Traveling by car from Fredericton to Moncton takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Moncton are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Halifax.
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Halifax — 3 nights
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On the 30th (Sat), brush up on your military savvy at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, then admire the natural beauty at Halifax Public Gardens, then brush up on your military savvy at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and finally explore the activities along Sullivan's Pond. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Sun): explore the world behind art at Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, ponder the world of politics at Government House, then stroll the grounds of Old Burying Ground, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mary's Basilica.
To find maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Halifax trip itinerary planning app.
Drive from Moncton to Halifax in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. When traveling from Moncton in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Halifax, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can drive to Lunenburg.
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To find maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Halifax trip itinerary planning app.
Drive from Moncton to Halifax in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. When traveling from Moncton in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Halifax, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can drive to Lunenburg.
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Lunenburg — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): experience rural life at Terra Beata Farms, then contemplate the long history of Knaut-Rhuland House Museum, then explore the galleries of Laurie Swim Gallery, and finally stop by The Lunenburg Makery. On the 2nd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see what you can catch with Lunenburg Ocean Adventures, then examine the collection at Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, then see the interesting displays at Halifax & Southwestern Railway Museum, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Lunenburg Historic District.
For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Lunenburg day trip planning site.
You can drive from Halifax to Lunenburg in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August in Lunenburg, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Baddeck.
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For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Lunenburg day trip planning site.
You can drive from Halifax to Lunenburg in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August in Lunenburg, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Baddeck.
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Baddeck, Cape Breton Island — 1 night
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On the 3rd (Wed), stop by Baadeck Yarns, then don't miss a visit to The Water's Edge Gallery of Fine Art & Crafts, then steep yourself in history at Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Big Spruce Brewing.
To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Baddeck online visit planner.
You can drive from Lunenburg to Baddeck in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Ingonish.
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To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Baddeck online visit planner.
You can drive from Lunenburg to Baddeck in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Ingonish.
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Ingonish, Cape Breton Island — 2 nights
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On the 4th (Thu), get great views at Freshwater Lake Lookoff, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ingonish Beach, and then trek along Middle Head Trail. Keep things going the next day: cast your line with Ingonish Lobster Tales and Scales, then look for gifts at Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Cafe, and then make a trip to Christopher Gorey Gallery.
To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Ingonish online travel planner.
You can drive from Baddeck to Ingonish in 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Ingonish are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
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To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Ingonish online travel planner.
You can drive from Baddeck to Ingonish in 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Ingonish are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
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New Brunswick travel guide
Pristine natural scenery, photogenic little towns, charming beaches, and sprawling parks remain top reasons to take a trip to New Brunswick. This relatively small Canadian province with a long Atlantic coastline remains sparsely populated, the majority of its area covered with dense forests. Five scenic drives intersect the region, allowing visitors to spend their New Brunswick holiday sightseeing from the comfort of a rented car or bicycle. If you prefer to stay near the water, don't miss the world-famous Bay of Fundy, home to the world's highest tides, several species of whales, and quaint seaside settlements maintaining their own slow pace of life.
Nova Scotia travel guide
Small in terms of land area, Nova Scotia nevertheless encompasses nearly 3,800 islands floating in the Atlantic just off Canada's mainland. A vacation in Nova Scotia is understandably an ocean-based experienced, allowing you to stay within 60 km (40 mi) of the water no matter where you choose to base your adventure. Stay near the ocean, and you'll find mostly lighthouses and small settlements living off lobster fishing. Drive or cycle inland, and the landscape changes dramatically, with pretty orchards and photogenic highlands dominating the geography everywhere you look. For urban amenities during your Nova Scotia holiday, look no farther than provincial capital Halifax, offering the region's biggest range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
