9 days in Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia Itinerary
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Cavendish
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Halifax
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Baddeck, Cape Breton Island
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End: Toronto
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Cavendish — 2 nights
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Known to fans of writer Lucy Maud Montgomery as the setting of "Anne of Green Gables," Cavendish represents a top destination on Prince Edward Island.Bring the kids along to Green Gables and Brackley Beach. Spend the 24th (Mon) exploring nature at Prince Edward Island National Park. There's much more to do: relax in the rural setting at Island Hill Farm Inc, find something for the whole family at Avonlea Village, explore the different monuments and memorials at Cavendish Cemetery, and examine the collection at Anne of Green Gables Museum.
To see reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Cavendish trip planning site.
Toronto to Cavendish is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Toronto to Cavendish, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Toronto in April, with highs in Cavendish at 7°C and lows at -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Halifax.
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Halifax — 3 nights
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The largest city on Canada's eastern coastline, Halifax boast a rich maritime history and occupies a strategically important location with one of the world's greatest natural harbors.Attractions like Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Point Pleasant Park make great kid-friendly stops. Go for a jaunt from Halifax to Peggy's Cove to see Peggy's Cove Lighthouse about 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Paul's Church, ponder the world of politics at Province House, and take a leisurely stroll along Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Halifax trip itinerary maker tool.
Traveling by flight from Cavendish to Halifax takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Cavendish in April, expect nights in Halifax to be about the same, around -2°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Baddeck.
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Baddeck, Cape Breton Island — 3 nights
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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.Family-friendly places like Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Glace Bay Heritage Museum will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Baddeck: Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site (in Louisbourg) and Cape Breton Highlands National Park (in Ingonish). The adventure continues: trek along Cabot Trail.
To find maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Baddeck trip itinerary site.
You can fly from Halifax to Baddeck in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, daily temperatures in Baddeck can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can fly back home.
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Prince Edward Island travel guide
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.
Nova Scotia travel guide
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.
