1. Arrive Halifax
Tour Begins: Delta Barrington at 5:00 PM. For a longer stay in Halifax, inquire at time of booking about hotel accommodations before or after your journey. Join us this evening for a welcome reception at Pier 21, an interpretive center that traces the path that a 20th-century Canadian immigrant would have taken. Meals D

2. Lunenburg / Peggy's Cove
Travel through small villages and harbor towns along the Atlantic shores to the fishing village of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Closely tied to historic maritime pursuits such as shipbuilding, fishing and privateering, the 19th-century houses are often timber-built and colorfully painted. Choose either a walking tour of Lunenburg along streets that have changed very little in 250 years, or a visit to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, where the unique fishing heritage of Canada's Atlantic Coast is explored. Visit Peggy's Cove en route back to Halifax; this quaint fishing village, with its picture-perfect charm, is an artist's dream. A panorama of countless islands and coves is truly the image of quintessential Nova Scotia! Meals BL

3. Prince Edward Island
Travel on an early morning ferry from Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island, where the warmth of the sun ignites the fiery red soil, nurturing green pastoral fields and warming over 500 miles of sandy beaches. Experience the diversity of the island today as you travel through beautiful farmland to Prince Edward Island National Park, where you'll discover salt marshes rich in wildlife, freshwater ponds, dramatic bluffs, and endless lovely coastline. See the fragility of the sweeping sand dunes on Greenwich Peninsula, and explore the area's natural and cultural history on a visit to the interpretation center. Arrive in the city of Charlottetown for a two-night stay; this evening, attend a performance of the musical Anne of Green Gables at the well-known Charlottetown Theatre Festival, season permitting. Meals BL

4. Anne of Green Gables
Relax this morning before leaving for a tour of the island. The scenery once again is most spectacular, and is famed for lush landscapes. Visit Founders' Hall, where state-of-the-art displays take you on a journey through Canada's history and the history of the "Fathers of the Confederation." See quaint fishing villages as you travel along the island's magnificent beaches, where an ever-changing panorama of land and sea unfolds before you. The history and settings of Lucy Maud Montgomery's cherished novel Anne of Green Gables are explored on a visit to Green Gables House, the old farmhouse which is immortalized in the book. End the day with a traditional maritime lobster dinner. Meals BD

5. Explore New Brunswick
Cross the Confederation Bridge, the longest bridge in the world spanning ice-covered waters, to New Brunswick. Travel the French shore to Sackville, one of the world's centers for migrating birds; diverse habitats foster a variety of species. Visit the award-winning Sackville Waterfowl Park or the Owens Art Gallery, featuring one of the finest collections of historical and contemporary art in Atlantic Canada. Travel through the farmland of the Kennebecasis River Valley to Saint John, New Brunswick's capital and its largest city; its relationship with the sea is historic and compelling. Meals BLD

6. Digby / Annapolis Royal
Depart for Nova Scotia by ferry, traveling across the Bay of Fundy to Digby. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world; sometimes the difference between high and low water is over 40 feet! Take an excursion to Annapolis Royal, including a visit to the Fort Anne National Historic Site – former protector of the first capital of Nova Scotia. See the Habitation, the oldest permanent settlement north of the Gulf of Mexico, and return to Digby, which enjoys a reputation as the "scallop capital of the world." Spend the next two nights at The Pines Resort, a historic "grand hotel" built in 1929, which overlooks the Annapolis basin. Meals BLD

7. Whale Watching
Journey today to Digby Neck, a long, narrow peninsula of land nearly surrounded by water. The high tides of the Bay of Fundy make the waters wildlife rich; enjoy an opportunity for some of the best whale and bird watching in the world. The afternoon is free for you to pursue what interests you most, perhaps tennis, a swim, golf or just relaxing in the surroundings of the resort. Join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BLD

8. Journey Home
Travel through the fertile farmland of the Annapolis Valley to Grand Pré, principal site of the Acadian expulsion in 1755 – and the inspiration for Longfellow's poem Evangeline. Tour ends: Halifax Airport at 11:45 AM. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in; inquire about additional nights in Nova Scotia. Meals B