Nova Scotia

UNICORN TOURS

Halifax, Nova Scotia “International Tattoo” Extravaganza

With

Cape Breton’s “Cabot Trail”

Plus

New Brunswick and FDR’s Campobello Island Home

And

Coastal Maine’s Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor

8 Days/ 7 Nights

Day 1 - Your exciting vacation adventure begins with your arrival in Bar Harbor, Maine and a visit to the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park for a spectacular panoramic view of Frenchmen’s Bay. You’ll have time on your own for dinner and browsing the shops along “Maine Street” in the seaside resort town of Bar Harbor. Overnight Bar Harbor

Day 2 - This morning we board “The Cat”, fastest ferry in North America bound for Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Once on board, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy a relaxing breakfast (on own) during the 3-hour crossing. Sit back and relax in the sea air or shop for bargains in the onboard Duty Free Shop.

We begin our tour by following the “Evangeline Trail” along the Bay of Fundy known for the world’s highest tides. Included is a visit to the historic site of Grand Pre to hear the tragic story of The Expulsion of the French Acadians by the British in 1755 immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem, “Evangeline”.

A sunset dinner tonight will be in the quaint seaside fishing village of Peggy’s Cove where the lighthouse is the only one in Nova Scotia that also serves as the town Post Office. D (2-Nights Halifax)

Day 3 - We begin today with a city tour conducted by a Local Guide. You will learn about two major events in Halifax’s history – the Sinking of the Titanic and how the people responded, and the largest man-made explosion prior to the atomic bomb that leveled the city.

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The afternoon will be free to enjoy a leisurely lunch and browse in the many shops along the waterfront. We’ll return to the hotel to freshen-up before dinner and evening performance of the spectacular “Nova Scotia International Tattoo”. B, D

Day 4 - This morning our destination is Cape Breton, the heart of Celtic Nova Scotia. Our route takes us along the shores of beautiful Bras d’Or Lake where Alexander Graham Bell lived and worked for the last 37 years of his life. Included is a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck where you will learn about the life and work of this important inventor who gave us much more than just the telephone. B (2-Nights Baddeck, Cape Breton)

Day 5 - The highlight of our time on Cape Breton - a full day drive along the 184-mile Cabot Trail described as the “Big Sur of the East” for its ribbon of roadway that snakes along the rugged coast. Be sure to have plenty of film to capture the breathtaking scenery! Dinner tonight is sure to please! B, D

Day 6 - This morning we leave the grandeur of the Highlands behind and make our way to the Province of New Brunswick for an overnight stay in Moncton. Dinner tonight is onboard a lobster boat as we watch the captain pull up “dinner”. Sit back and relax as the crew prepares our “fresh from the sea” lobsters (alternative meal available) as we dine in the calm waters of Shediac Bay with down-home Acadian hospitality. B, Lobster Dinner Cruise (Overnight Moncton, NB)

Day 7 - This morning we cross the border back to the USA with a visit to FDR’s Summer Home on Campobello Island. A relaxing Farewell Dinner has been arranged at our hotel. B, D (Overnight Calais, Maine)

Day 8 - We begin our journey home along the coastal route that will take us through some of Maine’s most picturesque seaside towns with a stop in Camden, home of the Windjammer Fleet. B

Your Tour Package Includes:

·          7-Nights Accommodations:

o         Bar Harbor Area, Maine – 1 Night

o         Halifax Area, Nova Scotia – 2-Nights

o         Baddeck, Cape Breton, NS – 2-Nights

o         Moncton, NB – 1 Night

o         Calais, Maine – 1 Night

·          All Baggage Handling and Taxes (1 Bag Per Person)

·          11 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners (including Lobster Dinner Cruise (alternative choice available)

·          One-Way Passage Bar Harbor, ME to Yarmouth, NS via “The Cat” High Speed Ferry

·          Scenic “Evangeline Trail” Drive along Bay of Fundy

·          Scenic Coastal Drive to Peggy’s Cove

·          Full Day Scenic Drive 184-Mile Cabot Trail with Local Guide

·          Halifax City Tour with Local Guide

·          Visit FDR’s Summer Home on Campobello Island, NB

·          Coastal Maine with visit to Town of Camden

·          Admissions Included:

o         International Tattoo Performance

o         Acadia National Park – Bar Harbor, Maine

o         Grand Pre National Historic Site, Nova Scotia

o         Alexander Graham Bell Museum – Baddeck

o         Entrance Cape Breton Highlands National Park & Cabot Trail