9 days in Nova Scotia Itinerary

Nestled on a cozy harbor surrounded by green forests, the coastal town of Ingonish serves as the perfect coastal retreat for those after a quiet getaway.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Chutes Mary Ann Falls, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Green Cove Trail, then trek along Middle Head Trail, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Ingonish Beach.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Ingonish road trip planning website.

Windsor to Ingonish is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, car, and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Windsor to Ingonish. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Windsor in June; daily highs in Ingonish reach 20°C and lows reach 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can drive to Baddeck.

For most visitors on holiday in Baddeck, the town represents the beginning and the end of the world-famous Cabot Trail, a scenic roadway looping around the northern tip of Cape Breton Island.

On the 28th (Wed), look for gifts at Baadeck Yarns, admire the sheer force of Uisge Ban Falls, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Big Spruce Brewing.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Baddeck travel planning app.

You can drive from Ingonish to Baddeck in 1.5 hours. In June in Baddeck, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Cheticamp.

Cheticamp boasts rich and thriving culture shaped by the descendants of French colonists and indigenous peoples.

On the 29th (Thu), stop by Proud to be Lola's Hookers, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Acadian Trail, then examine the collection at Les Trois Pignons, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Peter's Church.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Cheticamp vacation planning app.

Traveling by car from Baddeck to Cheticamp takes 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Lunenburg.

An hour's drive from Halifax's international airport, Luneburg boasts both colorful buildings and a colorful history, as well as status as a World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): stop by Amos Pewter, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. John's Anglican Church, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ironworks Distillery, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Lunenburg Historic District.

For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Lunenburg trip planner.

Traveling by car from Cheticamp to Lunenburg takes 5.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Lunenburg are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can drive to Annapolis Royal.

Annapolis Royal, formerly known as Annapolis, is a town located in the western part of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada.Today's Annapolis Royal evolved from the 1605 French settlement of Port Royal (briefly Charlesfort), renamed in honour of Queen Anne following the Siege of Port Royal in 1710 by Britain. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): take in the exciting artwork at Blue Mind Gallery, steep yourself in history at Port-Royal National Historic Site, then brush up on your military savvy at Fort Anne National Historic Site, and finally don't miss a visit to Annapolis Tidal Generating Station.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Annapolis Royal trip planner.

You can drive from Lunenburg to Annapolis Royal in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. When traveling from Lunenburg in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Annapolis Royal, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to go by car to Wolfville.

Wolfville is a Canadian town in the Annapolis Valley, Kings County, Nova Scotia, located about 100km northwest of the provincial capital, Halifax. Visiting Burntcoat Head Park and Cape Split Trailhead will get you outdoors. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at River Rafting & Tubing and Blomidon Provincial Park. Step out of Wolfville with an excursion to Inklings in Wood in Maitland--about 1h 15 min away. There's much more to do: do a tasting at Domaine de Grand Pre, contemplate the long history of Acadian Deportation Cross Memorial, and go for a walk through Hall's Harbour.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Wolfville online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Annapolis Royal to Wolfville takes 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Wolfville are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.