Board your motor coach and brace yourself as you set out on a South Shore Adventure of Nova Scotia! Visit Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg and Mahone Bay and discover their colourful houses, museums, art galleries, souvenir shops, cafe’s and restaurants. This tour will demonstrate the beautiful diversity of the South Shore and allows you free time to plot your journey at each location, whether you want to savor the local foods and atmosphere in one of the cafe’s/restaurants, buy souvenirs, or just mosey along viewing the impressive sites and taking pictures, the choice is yours!

At Peggy's Cove, discover why this picturesque seaside village with its stately lighthouse has been an inspiration to artists and writers for generations. It is here that the power and majesty of the Atlantic Ocean truly comes to life along the granite shores of the Cove - worn and shaped through the crashing surf.

Continuing on, you will arrive at another extraordinarily scenic area, Old Town Lunenburg. Established in 1753, it is North America’s best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement. The original layout and appearance has been retained so faithfully that UNESCO designated Lunenburg a World Heritage site. During free time, you can explore the brightly colored Old Town, which is easy to navigate because the streets follow a rectangular grid pattern designed in Britain. You can expect to see 18th-century wooden buildings and perhaps a replica of the Bluenose, Canada’s legendary racing ship that was launched here in 1921. Finally, we will visit Mahone Bay, considered to be one of the most attractive towns in Canada. This small and friendly community is renowned for the view across the Bay of three prominent churches. Take time to explore the many varied and local offerings along lovely Main Street before relaxing on the return drive to the Port of Halifax.

Experience a narrated excursion of Halifax, including a drive by historic properties, a restored section of the waterfront, Citadel Hill and the beautiful public gardens before heading out to Peggy’s Cove. On this tour you’ll travel along the scenic coastal highway to the tiny village of Peggy’s Cove, where less than 40 residents live year round. See the brightly colored houses nestled close to the water’s edge in this working rustic fishing village.

As you enter the cove, drive by the monument carved by local artist William deGarthe from a massive slab of granite and a tribute to the people of Peggy’s Cove. Your guide will also tell you about the cove, explain how it got its name, tell you the story of the lighthouse and talk about the lobster fishery, which is the backbone of the local economy. There is also an optional live lobster demonstration by your guide, if you wish. Explore the village on your own and if you choose, there is plenty of time to visit a few of the shops and galleries before you return to your ship.

Experience a narrated excursion of Halifax, including a drive by historic properties, a restored section of the waterfront, Citadel Hill and the beautiful public gardens before heading out to Peggy’s Cove. On this tour you’ll travel along the scenic coastal highway to the tiny village of Peggy’s Cove, where less than 40 residents live year round. See the brightly colored houses nestled close to the water’s edge in this working rustic fishing village.

As you enter the cove, drive by the monument carved by local artist William deGarthe from a massive slab of granite and a tribute to the people of Peggy’s Cove. Your guide will also spin tales of the Cove, explain how it got its name, tell you the story of its lighthouse and talk about the lobster fishery, which is the backbone of the local economy. There is also an optional live lobster demonstration by your guide, if you wish. Explore the village on your own and if you choose, there is plenty of time to visit a few of the shops and galleries before you return to your ship.

When people think of Canada, they think of maple syrup. When people think of Nova Scotia, they think of Peggy’s Cove. On this tour you’ll get a chance to experience both! Board your coach for the scenic drive to Peggy’s Cove – one of the most popular and visited lighthouses in Atlantic Canada. Enjoy some free time here to take some breathtaking pictures and explore the village with its galleries and souvenir shops.

Continue your journey to Acadian Maple Products, started as a family hobby over 30 year ago, today they are the largest purchaser and processor of maple syrup produced in Nova Scotia. Their high quality products are now enjoyed worldwide and their shop welcomes over 30,000 visitors a year. Browse the shop and get your taste of Canada!

OVERVIEW

Gain an understanding of how Halifax recovered and rebuilt following a devastating explosion in 1917 that leveled more than a square mile of the city. Two ships colliding in the harbor – one carrying munitions for World War I – caused the blast and resulting tsunami that killed more than 2,000 people. After pausing at a memorial bell tower dedicated to those who lost their lives in the tragedy, you will visit the Hydrostone Market, a collection of shops that was built on ground zero for the explosion. It is a fine example of early 20th-century urban planning, much like the Halifax Public Gardens reflects Victorian Age horticultural principles. As you will see, city hall boasts a Victorian architectural design and survived the explosion. St. Paul’s Anglican Church wasn’t as fortunate. Its windows were blown out and in the entryway you will see a piece of a window frame that the blast embedded in the wall.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit areas of Halifax that were flattened in a 1917 explosion and beautifully reconstructed.
• Hear about the force of the explosion, the world’s largest prior to the atomic bomb.
• Pause at a memorial to victims of the explosion and meander the Halifax Public Gardens.
• See a wooden shard from the explosion that was embedded in a church wall.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

This tour combines breathtaking ocean scenery and delicious food, promising a memorable day in the Nova Scotia countryside. Begin with a sightseeing drive through Halifax and along the coast to Peggy's Cove. This rustic and charming fishing village, situated on a narrow ocean inlet with huge granite boulders, is one of Canada’s most photographed sites and inspired renowned marine artist William de Garthe.

Photograph the lighthouse and visit the gift shops, or simply relax in this enjoyable setting. Your visit to Peggy’s Cove will be complemented by a traditional lobster lunch at a popular local restaurant offering commanding views of the craggy coastline and picture-perfect lighthouse. You'll see some of the city’s highlights, driving around Citadel Hill National Historic Site and past the Public Gardens and the Old Town Clock, prior to your return to the ship.

OVERVIEW

Discover how Halifax responded to the sinking of the Titanic by visiting sites that associated with the tragedy. More than 120 mostly unidentified victims of the disaster are buried at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, their small black granite tombstones engraved with the date of the sinking – April 15, 1912. You will also see the former Edwardian mansion of George Wright, a prominent local businessman who perished on the luxury liner. His will stipulated that his house be left to the Council of Women, an organization that continues to meet there and follow their original mission of bettering the lives of women and children. Services for many of the victims of the sinking were conducted at the Cathedral Church of All Saints. After browsing the church’s interior, you will continue to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which holds the world’s largest collection of wooden artifacts from the Titanic.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See four landmarks in Halifax with ties to the aftermath of the sinking of the Titanic.
• Visit a cemetery for victims of the tragedy and a church that held services for them.
• Tour the Edwardian mansion of a wealthy local citizen that died on the Titanic.
• Browse a collection of artifacts from the Titanic in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Delve into the history of Halifax through iconic attractions that reflect events that shaped the city since its founding in 1749. Camp Hill takes its name from the military troops that were camped there during the 1834 cholera epidemic. Military graves from both world wars are scattered throughout the Camp Hill Cemetery, as well as the graves of two of Canada’s founding fathers. The Halifax Public Gardens are noteworthy for being a rare example of a Victorian garden that has changed little since opening in 1867. Its setting is extraordinarily tranquil. Star-shaped Halifax Citadel – the fourth fort to perch on the hilltop – was built in 1856 to keep the peace. It still looks impenetrable, a reason why this National Historic Site was never attacked. You will also drop by the Old Town Clock, which rises above Citadel Hill. Although it has been ticking since 1803, the building around it is replica from the 1960s.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit a historical cemetery where prominent local citizens and soldiers are buried.
• Meander through Halifax Public Gardens, an urban oasis of Victorian design.
• See the imposing Halifax Citadel, a 19th-century star-shaped fortress.
• Behold the Old Town Clock, a Palladian-style landmark on Citadel Hill.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Halifax and Dartmouth, many of them iconic attractions that define the cities. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie expert guide will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Halifax and Dartmouth, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• Queen’s Marque waterfront district
• Last Steps Memorial Arch
• The Wave public Art
• Statue of the Lebanese Immigrant.
• The Way Things Are Sculpture

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Halifax and Dartmouth.
• Follow tips from your selfie expert guide to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• Pose with the waterfront district in the background on the ferry ride to Dartmouth.
• Stand before the whimsical Wave statue and the freeform sculpture The Way Things Are.
• Visit the Last Steps Memorial Arch that honors Nova Scotia’s World War I soldiers.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

OVERVIEW

See Halifax’s main attractions at your own pace by riding around town in a motor coach that allows you to get on and off whenever you please at the places that sound most intriguing. The vehicles make continuous loops around Halifax, following a route with more than a dozen stops. As you approach each attraction, you will hear enlightening commentary about it so you can decide if you want to visit or continue on to the next attraction. If there is an entrance fee, just show your Attraction Pass and you will get in free or at a reduced rate. You might hop off for a tour of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, to board the Royal Canadian Navy ship HMCS Sackville and to browse the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. If museums are of interest, the motor coaches stop at the Maritime Museum of The Atlantic and the Canadian Museum Of Immigration, among others.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride around Halifax in a motor coach and stop at attractions that sound appealing to you.
• Stay as long as you like at each attraction to enhance your understanding of it.
• Board another motor coach when you are ready and ride it to another attraction.
• Choose from a variety of well-known attractions as the motor coach loops around Halifax.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Settle in for a panoramic drive through Halifax as an appetizer of sorts to your immersion into the city’s culinary scene with a focus on the local seafood. Depending on the route, you may pass highlights such as the Halifax Public Gardens, the 19th-century Old Town Clock – a gift from Prince Edward that perches high on the National Historic Site of Citadel Hill – and St. Mary’s Basilica, which features the tallest polished granite spire in North America. Enlightening commentary will describe the significance of Halifax’s landmarks and later, as you walk from restaurant to restaurant, how the city’s culinary traditions have evolved over time. Halifax is especially known for Atlantic lobster, the king of crustaceans, which will be featured on at least one of the tasting menus. It may be steamed, the main ingredient in a lobster roll or served in a classic poutine of cheese curds, gravy and French fries.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the highlights of Halifax on a panoramic drive through downtown.
• Sample local specialties at three restaurants as the guide describes the dishes.
• Gain insight into how seafood reigns supreme in Halifax and influences the cuisine.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

It’s hard to fit all you can see and do in Halifax into one visit. This tour offers a full day experiencing the best that Halifax and Peggy’s Cove has to offer. After boarding your motor coach, you’ll be taken on a scenic drive to beautiful Peggy’s Cove. Here you’ll have free time to explore this charming area, take pictures of the most famous lighthouse in Canada or shop. Afterwards return to the city to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, take a tour of Citadel Hill, check out the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and enjoy a walk through Halifax’s Public Gardens. Learn the history of the city of Halifax, while taking in all of the sights and sounds of this bustling city.