21 days in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia & New Brunswick Itinerary

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Drive to Windsor Airport, Fly to Charlottetown Airport, Drive to Cavendish
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Cavendish
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Georgetown
— 2 nights
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Amherst
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Saint John
— 3 nights
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Yarmouth
— 2 nights
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Lunenburg
— 3 nights
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Halifax
— 3 nights
Fly to Sydney, Ferry to Ingonish
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Ingonish, Cape Breton Island
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Drive to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, Fly to Windsor Airport, Drive to Amherstburg

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Cavendish — 2 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Shining Waters Family Fun Park as well as Ripley's Believe it or Not!. Take a break from the city and head to Brackley Beach and North Rustico Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Green Gables and Anne of Green Gables Museum. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Cavendish Beach, get in on the family fun at Avonlea Village, look for all kinds of wild species at Cavendish Cliffs, and get your game on at Haunted Mansion.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Cavendish trip itinerary builder website.

Amherstburg to Cavendish is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Amherstburg to Cavendish is 1 hour. Traveling from Amherstburg in July, expect Cavendish to be slightly colder, temps between 27°C and 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Georgetown.
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Georgetown — 2 nights

On the 20th (Thu), visit a coastal fixture at Souris Lighthouse, enjoy the sea views from East Point Lighthouse, then admire the majestic nature at Basin Head Provincial Park, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Souris Beach Provincial Park. On the 21st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Shoreline Design, cast your line with Tranquility Cove Adventures, and then tee off at Brudenell River & Dundarave Golf Courses.

To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Georgetown online tour planner.

Traveling by car from Cavendish to Georgetown takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to travel to Amherst.
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Amherst — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): stop by Atlantic Pottery, then trek along Sackville Waterfowl Park, then view the masterpieces at Owens Art Gallery, and finally identify plant and animal life at Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Amherst vacation maker site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Georgetown to Amherst. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Saint John.
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Saint John — 3 nights

Canada's Irish City

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at New Brunswick Museum and Loyalist House. Get in touch with nature at Irving Nature Park and Zipline. Change things up with these side-trips from Saint John: New River Beach Provincial Park (in New River Beach) and Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Saint Andrews). There's lots more to do: hunt for treasures at Saint John City Market, explore the activities along Reversing Falls Rapids, and steep yourself in history at Carleton Martello Tower.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Saint John trip planner.

Traveling by car from Amherst to Saint John takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Yarmouth.
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Yarmouth — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): see the interesting displays at W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum, then view the masterpieces at Yarmouth Waterfront Gallery, and then get to know the fascinating history of Cape Forchu Lighthouse. On the 27th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park, kick back and relax at Mavillette Beach Provincial Park, then see the interesting displays at Yarmouth County Museum and Archives, and finally stop by Track Nine Vinyl.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Yarmouth itinerary planner.

Drive from Saint John to Yarmouth in 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Lunenburg.
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Lunenburg — 3 nights

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Amos Pewter and Purcell Family Art Gallery. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Lunenburg Historic District and Blue Rocks. Venture out of the city with trips to Rissers Beach Provincial Park (in Petite Riviere) and Sensea Nordic Spa (in Chester). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Hirtle's Beach, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ironworks Distillery, and take a tour of Bluenose II.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Lunenburg trip builder site.

Traveling by car from Yarmouth to Lunenburg takes 2.5 hours. In July in Lunenburg, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Halifax.
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Halifax — 3 nights

Museum-lovers will appreciate Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Popular historic sites such as Peggy's Cove Lighthouse and St. Paul's Church are in your itinerary. Step out of Halifax with an excursion to Hope For Wildlife in Seaforth--about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Halifax Public Gardens, sample the tasty concoctions at Alexander Keith's Brewery, and look for gifts at Pearl & Daisy Natural Soap Company.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Halifax trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Lunenburg to Halifax takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Ingonish.
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Ingonish, Cape Breton Island — 3 nights

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at St. Paul Island Museum & Lighthouse and North Highlands Community Museum. Get in touch with nature at Cabot Trail and Middle Head Trail. Change things up with these side-trips from Ingonish: Lone Shieling (in Pleasant Bay), Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Bay St. Lawrence) and Glass Artisans Gallery (in North Shore). There's still lots to do: stroll through Ingonish Beach, hike along Bog Trail, and tee off at Highlands Links Golf Course.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Ingonish tour itinerary app.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Halifax to Ingonish takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. August in Ingonish sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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Prince Edward Island travel guide

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Garden of the Gulf
Canada's only island province, Prince Edward Island earned the nickname the "Garden of the Gulf" thanks to its pastoral landscape of rolling green hills and a patchwork of cultivated fields. The country's smallest province in terms of land and population, the island boasts a long coastline marked by sandy beaches, making up in visual appeal what they lack in modern infrastructure. It's easy to get away from everyone during a vacation in Prince Edward Island, as this photogenic landmass features just a scattering of small towns housing warmhearted locals stubbornly clinging to their easygoing lifestyle. Begin your Prince Edward Island tour in Charlottetown, the quaint provincial capital with a good selection of bars and restaurants.
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Nova Scotia travel guide

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Historic Sites · Military Museums · Gardens
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.
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New Brunswick travel guide

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Geologic Formations · Bodies of Water · Parks
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.
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