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Nova Scotia’s Coastal Treasures – Halifax & Cape Breton Loop
8 days of colourful fishing villages, lighthouse coastlines, the Bay of Fundy and the spectacular Cabot Trail
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Starts
Halifax
Ends
Halifax
Car
Dodge Ram 1500 or Similar
Hotels
4 Cities
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Overview
Discover the very best of Nova Scotia on this scenic 7-night self-drive journey from Halifax. Visit Peggy’s Cove and UNESCO-listed Lunenburg, explore the vineyards and tidal landscapes of the Annapolis Valley, and continue to beautiful Cape Breton Island. Two leisurely days along the Cabot Trail reveal dramatic mountains, coastal cliffs, beaches and welcoming Gaelic communities before the journey returns to Halifax.
Perfect for
Self-Drive Explorers
Couples
Photography Lovers
Nature Lovers
History Buffs
Coastal Walkers
Food & Drink Fans
Road Trippers
Your Itinerary Overview
8 Days · 7 Nights
Halifax
Lunenburg
Wolfville
Baddeck
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1
Start
Welcome to Halifax
Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax DowntownTonight: 1 night
2
Day 2
Peggy’s Cove and Nova Scotia’s South Shore
Days Inn & Conference Center by Wyndham BridgewaterTonight: 1 night
3
Day 3
South Shore to the Annapolis Valley
Super 8 by Wyndham Windsor NSTonight: 1 night
4
Day 4
Annapolis Valley to Baddeck
Ceilidh Country Lodge3 Nights · Day 4 to Day 7
5
Day 5
Western Cabot Trail and Chéticamp
Ceilidh Country LodgeSecond night at the same hotel · night 5 of 7
6
Day 6
Eastern Cabot Trail and Ingonish
Ceilidh Country LodgeThird night at the same hotel · night 6 of 7
7
Day 7
Baddeck to Halifax
Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax DowntownTonight: 1 night
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Day 8
Departure from Halifax
No overnight stay · Departure day
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Why You'll Love This Trip
Travel at your own pace with a rental car included
One looping route — no backtracking, no stress
Two full days to soak up the Cabot Trail's scenery
UNESCO-listed Lunenburg and Halifax's living history
See the world's highest tides at the Bay of Fundy
Cape Breton Highlands National Park on your doorstep
Local cider, wine and seafood all along the way
What's Included
Seven nights’ accommodation at selected hotels
One room based on the selected occupancy
Eight-day rental car from Halifax Airport
Unlimited mileage, subject to the selected rental conditions
Applicable hotel taxes and mandatory charges where stated
Fully flexible self-drive itinerary
Choice of available hotel and vehicle categories
Financial protection where applicable to the booking
What's Excluded
Flights to and from Halifax unless added during booking
Fuel, parking fees, road tolls and traffic fines
Meals unless specifically stated by the selected hotel
Cape Breton Highlands National Park admission
Ferries, excursions and attraction admission
Travel insurance
Optional hotel, vehicle or insurance upgrades
Personal expenses and gratuities
additional driver charges unless included in the selected rental rate
From per personUS$685