The Maritimes: Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick

The Maritimes: Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick

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The Maritimes: Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick

6 Days Starting in Charlottetown and ending in Saint John

Visiting: Charlottetown, Summerside, Moncton, Saint John

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

SESH

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-99 years

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $2370 $2252 Operator discount: -$118

NB: Prices correct on 25-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Experience the seaside charm of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick on this six-day Maritimes trip from Charlottetown to Saint John. Start at the birthplace of the Canadian Confederation, then visit the home of Anne of Green Gables and meet with a local Mi’kmaq guide on Lennox Island to learn about their culture. Enjoy a freshly caught dinner on board a working lobster boat and stop at the iconic Hopewell Rocks for a stroll along the Bay of Fundy’s ocean floor at low tide with a local naturalist guide. Explore Prince Edward Island National Park with its parabolic dunes and spectacular coastal views before finishing up in Canada’s oldest city.

Highlights

  • Meet a Prince Edward Island fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel dinner on his private property along the shore.

  • Meet with a Mi'kmaq guide at Lennox Island to learn how to make bannock and listen to traditional stories.

  • Hear the stories behind “Anne of Green Gables” with a walking tour through Cavendish, where L.M. Montgomery drew her inspiration.

  • Cruise the waters of Shediac Bay on board a lobster boat, with a hands-on demonstration of lobster fishing and a delicious, locally caught dinner.

  • Wander the Bay of Fundy’s sea floor at low tide and get up close to the sandstone “flowerpots” at Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park.

  • Enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel dinner with a Prince Edward Island fisherman on his private property along the shore.

  • Meet with a Mi'kmaq guide at Lennox Island to learn how to make bannock (quick bread) and listen to traditional stories.

  • Hear the stories behind ‘Anne of Green Gables’ with a walking tour and visit through the Green Gables Heritage Place, where L.M. Montgomery drew her inspiration.

  • Wander the Bay of Fundy’s sea floor at low tide with a local naturalist guide and get up close to the sandstone ‘flowerpots’ at Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Charlottetown

Location: Charlottetown

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: dinner

Welcome to Prince Edward Island! Your trip kicks off in historic Charlottetown, the birthplace of the Canadian Confederation. Meet your group and local leader at 10 am for a welcome meeting, then head out for a leader-led walking tour of the town. Your afternoon is free to wander on your own before regrouping in the evening for a special dinner. Head out along the stunning Points East Coastal Drive to meet a local fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel boil on his private property.

Included Activities:
-Points East Coastal Drive – Mussel and Lobster Shore Boil
-Charlottetown-Leader Lead Walking Tour

Day 2: Charlottetown

Location: Charlottetown

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

Drive from Charlottetown to the Greenwich section of Prince Edward Island National Park – home to a rare parabolic dune system and miles of white sand beach. Located along the famous Points East Coastal Drive, Greenwich is the perfect place to discover the small towns, beaches and wildlife that make Prince Edward Island so unique. As you walk the dune trail and dip your toes in the surf, look out for rare coastal plant species and a variety of seabirds. Then, you’ll visit Skmaqn-Port la Joye-Fort-Amherst National Historic Site for views of Charlottetown’s harbour. This site commemorates the first permanent European settlement on the island! After, carry on to a local, family-run and family-owned winery for a tasting of their favourite drops.

Included Activities:
-Prince Edward Island National Park
-Saint Catherines - Winery visit and tasting
-Skmaqn-Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site

Day 3: Summerside

Location: Summerside

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning, say goodbye to Charlottetown and start the drive towards Summerside, stopping at a few viewpoints along the way. Stop in Cavendish, where L.M. Montgomery famously drew her inspiration for the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ novels. Visit Green Gables Heritage Place and explore the area on a walking tour (with a focus on Anne, of course!). After, you’ll stop for an optional lunch at Cape Tyron Lighthouse before continuing to Lennox Island. Here, you’ll visit Lennox Island First Nation to meet with a Mi'kmaq guide for a tour of the cultural centre and St. Anne church. Learn about Mi'kmaq culture and history, as well as the traditional way of preparing bannock (quick bread) at a campfire. Settle in with a cup of tea and soak up the stories about life on Lennox Island. Then, check out the Bottle Houses – a village of buildings, including a tavern, a chapel and gift shop, that are literally made out of thousands of bottles. Tonight, you’ll spend the night in the coastal city of Summerside.

Included Activities:
-Cavendish – Bottle House Leader Led Tour
-Cavendish – Green Gables Heritage Place
-Lennox Island First Nation Experience

Day 4: Moncton

Location: Moncton

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner

Enjoy a free morning exploring Summerside at your own pace. You may want to check out the local museums, galleries and cultural centres, or you can just wander through the neighbourhoods of historic homes. Then get your sea legs ready! Today you’re cruising the waters of Shediac Bay on a working lobster boat with local fishers. On the way to the bay, you’ll stop in Shediac Town – the ‘Lobster Capital of the World’ – to see the giant lobster. Then, get a hands-on lobster fishing demonstration and enjoy your delicious freshly caught lunch on board. After lunch, drive to Moncton and your hotel for the night.

Included Activities:
-Shediac – Lobster Boat Cruise with Dinner

Day 5: Saint John

Location: Saint John

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner

Cross over into New Brunswick and make your way to the postcard-perfect Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park. Arrive for low tide and join a naturalist guide for a walk right out onto the sea floor and get up close to the towering sandstone formations known as the Hopewell Rocks, or Flowerpot Rocks. When the tide comes in, waters in the bay can reach up to 16 m, so a trip here is all about timing and your leader will make sure you get the most out of your visit. In the afternoon, take a quick detour to spectacular Cap Enrage with its charming lighthouse before continuing on through Fundy National Park. Tonight, you’ll stay in the historic seaport city of Saint John. When you arrive, head out for dinner with your group and cheers to an awesome adventure!

Included Activities:
-Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park - Walk
-Bay of Fundy - Cap Enrage

Day 6: Saint John

Location: Saint John

Meals Included: breaksfast

With no further activities planned, your trip ends today and you’re free to leave at any time. Or, if you like, stick around and explore the city of Saint John and more of the Maritimes on your own. If you need help with booking additional accommodation, just reach out to your booking agent ahead of time.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Hotels (5 nights)

  • Points East Coastal Drive – Mussel and Lobster Shore Boil

  • Charlottetown-Leader Lead Walking Tour

  • Charlottetown – Upstreet Craft Brewing Beer Tasting

  • Prince Edward Island National Park

  • Cavendish – Bottle House Leader Led Tour

  • Thunder Cove Beach

  • Cavendish – Green Gables Heritage Place

  • Lennox Island First Nation Experience

  • Summerside – Lobster Boat Cruise with Lunch

  • Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park - Walk

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What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

Transport

  • AIRPORT TRANSFERS IN THE USA & CANADA
  • We recommend taxis and rideshare services like Lyft and Uber when traveling to and from hotels in the USA and Canada. These services are widely available across North America, offering convenient and accessible transportation options. Private transfers in North America incur high costs and present an increased risk of missed connections due to their fixed schedules. In contrast, taxis and rideshares offer both cost-effectiveness and flexibility, ensuring a smoother journey. With transparent pricing, GPS tracking, and on-demand availability, we believe that taxis and rideshare apps not only offer a reliable alternative to private transfers but also provide a secure, trustworthy, and budget-friendly transportation option for our customers.
  • NORTH AMERICA VEHICLES
  • Our large fleet of 15-passenger vans are fully equipped with air-conditioning system, V8 engines and any camping or cooking equipment needed for your trip. Most have cloth-upholstered seats and carpeted interior with radio or CD players. Your luggage is typically transported in a trailer which is towed behind the van.
  • The vans are regularly serviced by a well-established network of maintenance and service facilities throughout the continent. However, unforeseen maintenance problems can still occur while on the road and we appreciate the patience of our travellers as we make necessary repairs as quickly as possible.
  • While your group will have a van for all included activities on the trip, the services of the van and leader may not be available for your use during free time, or after you have arrived for the day. If you need a special trip into town you may need to arrange transport or a taxi.

Accommodation

  • The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
  • Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

Important Information

  • 1.Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 10am. Please make your own way to the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
  • 2. Please be careful when booking flights from Saint John; make sure you fly from Saint John, New Brunswick [YSJ]. Please do not book flights from St. John's, Newfoundland [YYT] as this is in another province.
  • 3. Check out of the hotel is at 10am. If you would like to spend more time in Saint John we can happily request you additional nights - please speak to your booking agent.
  • 4. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
  • 5. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.

Mode of Transport

  • NORTH AMERICA VEHICLES
  • Our large fleet of 15-passenger vans are fully equipped with air-conditioning system, V8 engines and any camping or cooking equipment needed for your trip. Most have cloth-upholstered seats and carpeted interior with radio or CD players. Your luggage is typically transported in a trailer which is towed behind the van.
  • The vans are regularly serviced by a well-established network of maintenance and service facilities throughout the continent. However, unforeseen maintenance problems can still occur while on the road and we appreciate the patience of our travellers as we make necessary repairs as quickly as possible.
  • While your group will have a van for all included activities on the trip, the services of the van and leader may not be available for your use during free time, or after you have arrived for the day. If you need a special trip into town you may need to arrange transport or a taxi.

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    Some of the best scenery in the Canadian Maritimes is found on walks. So, while this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s essential to be at least moderately fit if you want to partake in all activities.

    You may also want to check out our Best of the Canadian Maritimes trip if you have a longer time to explore the region:

    https://www.intrepidtravel.com/canada/best-canadian-maritimes-160727

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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