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Cape Breton Highlands

Recommended 5-8 Days

See the most spectacular part of Nova Scotia with amazing views, breathtaking camp spots, and a fantastic maritime experience:

Highlights 

  • Burntcoat for the once in a lifetime experience of the highest tides in the world
  • Baddeck for a small town feel before the vast cabot trail
  • Ingonish to the first stop on the Cabot Trail, takes you up the steel cliffs of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park
  • Meat Cove , the tip of Nova Scotia, is a can’t-miss camp on the edge of the province
  • Cheticamp/Inverness have a meal at one of the amazing restaurants or enjoy a sunset at the best beaches in the province to end of the trail
  • Antigonsh amazing small town with a hipe vibe to break the last day of driving
  • Halifax to end if the big city to see the history and explore the waterfront, campground in town or get a hotel to end the trip

Prince Edward Island

Recommended 4-8 Days

See the special PEI with beaches, seafood, red sand cliffs, Anne of Green Gables

  • Burntcoat Head – Start your adventure with a walk on the ocean floor at the Bay of Fundy, where the world’s highest tides shape the coastline daily.

  • Confederation Bridge – Drive the longest bridge in Canada into PEI — a spectacular crossing that sets the tone for your island escape.

  • Victoria-by-the-Sea – An artistic seaside village perfect for a stroll, a coffee, and a fresh lobster roll.

  • Summerside – A relaxing coastal town with boardwalks, boutiques, and the option to spend one last night on the island before heading back

  • Cavendish & PEI National Park – Swim or walk the red sand beaches, then step into storybook history with a visit to Green Gables Heritage Place.

  • Charlottetown – Explore the walkable capital of PEI with live music, historic buildings, and excellent seafood. Perfect for a night out.

  • Wood Islands Ferry – End your trip with a back to Nova Scotia, arriving in Pictou, a quaint seaside town perfect for a final stop before returning to Halifax.

Prince Edward Island

Recommended 4-8 Days

See the special PEI with beaches, seafood, red sand cliffs, Anne of Green Gables

  • Burntcoat Head – Start your adventure with a walk on the ocean floor at the Bay of Fundy, where the world’s highest tides shape the coastline daily.

  • Confederation Bridge – Drive the longest bridge in Canada into PEI — a spectacular crossing that sets the tone for your island escape.

  • Victoria-by-the-Sea – An artistic seaside village perfect for a stroll, a coffee, and a fresh lobster roll.

  • Summerside – A relaxing coastal town with boardwalks, boutiques, and the option to spend one last night on the island before heading back

  • Cavendish & PEI National Park – Swim or walk the red sand beaches, then step into storybook history with a visit to Green Gables Heritage Place.

  • Charlottetown – Explore the walkable capital of PEI with live music, historic buildings, and excellent seafood. Perfect for a night out.

  • Wood Islands Ferry – End your trip with a back to Nova Scotia, arriving in Pictou, a quaint seaside town perfect for a final stop before returning to Halifax.

South Shore Nova Scotia

Recommended 4-8 Days

A quintessential Nova Scotia road trip — explore the iconic lighthouse coast, charming UNESCO towns, rugged national parks, and the fertile wine country of the Annapolis Valley.

Highlights 

  • Peggy’s Cove – Start your trip with a visit to one of Canada’s most iconic landmarks: the lighthouse perched on dramatic granite rocks.

  • Lunenburg – A vibrant seaside town and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Kejimkujik National Park Seaside – Hike to pristine white sand beaches and spot seals basking on the rocks. A hidden gem worth the detour.

  • Yarmouth – Explore the historic seaport town at the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia.

  • Digby – Famous for world-class scallops, this harbor town is a must for food lovers. 

  • Annapolis Valley – Lush farmland and rolling hills with wineries, cideries, and historic sites. 

  • Burntcoat Head – Wrap up your loop with a walk on the ocean floor at Burntcoat Head Park.

2-3 Week Trips

A perfect length to not feel rushed but still see so many amazing spots

Bay of Fundy, PEI & Cape Breton

Recommended 2-3 Weeks

A true coastal epic — travel from the granite cliffs of Peggy’s Cove to the red sands of PEI, the fjords of Fundy to the highlands of Cape Breton. This loop blends Nova Scotia’s charm with New Brunswick’s wilderness and PEI’s easygoing beach life. Expect unforgettable campsites, small-town seafood, scenic ferry rides, and coastal beauty the whole way.

Highlights 

  • Peggy’s Cove – Start with the most photographed lighthouse in Canada. 

  • Lunenburg – A colorful historic town and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Saint John Ferry (Digby → Saint John) – A scenic 2.5-hour crossing into New Brunswick, with a chance to spot whales from the deck.

  • Fundy National Park – Hike through waterfalls, coastal cliffs, and mossy forests. One of the most spectacular places to camp in the Maritimes.

  • Confederation Bridge (NB → PEI) – Drive onto the island via Canada’s longest bridge — a stunning and surreal crossing over open sea.

  • Cavendish & PEI National Park – Swim, bike, or stroll red sand beaches. Visit Green Gables Heritage Place.

  • Charlottetown – PEI’s walkable capital has excellent food, live music, and plenty of charm.

  • Wood Islands Ferry (PEI → NS) – Take the 75-minute ferry back to Nova Scotia, arriving in the port town of Pictou.

  • Cabot Trail & Cape Breton Highlands – Finish your trip with one of North America’s most scenic drives. Camp under the stars, hike the Skyline Trail, and visit Meat Cove at the northern tip of the province.

Cape Breton & Gros Morne NFLD

Recommended 2.5-3 Weeks

East Coast journey that takes you through the legendary Cabot Trail before hopping a ferry to explore the dramatic fjords, cliffs, and coastlines of Newfoundland’s west coast. You’ll camp on windswept headlands, hike some of the most famous trails in Canada

    • Halifax – Pick up your van and stock up.

    • Chéticamp – Begin the Cabot Trail in this lively Acadian village with great seafood and oceanfront views.

    • Meat Cove – Camp on Nova Scotia’s northern tip. Remote and wild

    • Ingonish – Finish the Cabot Trail with a beach day or highland hike.

    • North Sydney Ferry Terminal – Catch the overnight ferry to Newfoundland.

    • Port aux Basques – Arrive on the rocky shore of Newfoundland.

    • Gros Morne National Park – Explore world-famous trails, the Mars-like Tablelands, and take a boat tour through Western Brook Pond’s glacier-carved fjord.

    • Rocky Harbour & Norris Point – Great places to eat, stay, and base your Gros Morne hikes from.

    • Trout River – Camp by the sea with epic sunsets and fewer crowds.

    • Ferry Return – Sail back to Nova Scotia and make your way south toward Halifax.

    • Antigonish or Burntcoat Head – Optional final stops to soak up small-town vibes or walk on the ocean floor at low tide.

Cape Breton & Gros Morne NFLD

Recommended 2.5-3 Weeks

East Coast journey that takes you through the legendary Cabot Trail before hopping a ferry to explore the dramatic fjords, cliffs, and coastlines of Newfoundland’s west coast. You’ll camp on windswept headlands, hike some of the most famous trails in Canada

    • Halifax – Pick up your van and stock up.

    • Chéticamp – Begin the Cabot Trail in this lively Acadian village with great seafood and oceanfront views.

    • Meat Cove – Camp on Nova Scotia’s northern tip. Remote and wild

    • Ingonish – Finish the Cabot Trail with a beach day or highland hike.

    • North Sydney Ferry Terminal – Catch the overnight ferry to Newfoundland.

    • Port aux Basques – Arrive on the rocky shore of Newfoundland.

    • Gros Morne National Park – Explore world-famous trails, the Mars-like Tablelands, and take a boat tour through Western Brook Pond’s glacier-carved fjord.

    • Rocky Harbour & Norris Point – Great places to eat, stay, and base your Gros Morne hikes from.

    • Trout River – Camp by the sea with epic sunsets and fewer crowds.

    • Ferry Return – Sail back to Nova Scotia and make your way south toward Halifax.

    • Antigonish or Burntcoat Head – Optional final stops to soak up small-town vibes or walk on the ocean floor at low tide.

South Shore, Maine, Bay of Fundy & PEI

Recommended 2-3 Weeks

Explore charming towns, a U.S. road trip twist, big tides, and beach days in one unforgettable loop.

Highlights 

    • Halifax – Stock your camper and stroll the historic waterfront before setting off.

    • Peggy’s Cove – Iconic lighthouse stop with ocean views, best visited early or late in the day to avoid crowds.

    • Lunenburg – UNESCO fishing town with colorful buildings, great seafood, and boat tours.

    • Yarmouth Ferry – Take the Bay Ferries CAT ferry to Maine

    • Acadia National Park – Stunning trails, ocean cliffs, and mountain views — a top U.S. national park.

    • Fundy National Park – Back in Canada, walk among waterfalls and forests while watching the tides roll in.

    • Confederation Bridge to PEI – Cross the 13-km span to red cliffs, quiet roads, and coastal beauty.

    • Green Gables & Cavendish – Visit the literary home of Anne and explore sandy beaches.

    • Charlottetown – Lively small capital with live music, seafood, and plenty of charm.

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