Getting away from it all Canada
A road trip around the quaint bays, beaches and towns of the east is the perfect way to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday...
WHY GO?
The romance of being by the sea is hard to beat, especially when you have three of Canada’s maritime Provinces – nova Scotia, new Brunswick and Prince Edward Island to explore. Pastelpainted towns, elegant hotels and delicious seafood are just a six-hour flight away. and with Canada’s 150th celebrations taking place this year, you’re sure to find a warm welcome.
NOVA SCOTIA
Tasting the best seafood in the world is reason enough to plan a trip here. fly directly into the provincial capital, halifax, an appealing base to explore this picturesque coastline that’s packed with irresistible edibles. Before you hit the road, don’t miss the blackened halibut at the five fishermen (fivefishermen.com). it’s said there’s a ghost in the ladies loo, too!
Captivating scenes
The lighthouse at Peggy’s cove is the most famous in the region – situated on a tiny harbour, it makes a stunning first stop. But the jewel in nova scotia’s crown is the photogenic seaside town of lunenburg, a unesco World heritage centre. Take a walking tour of the harbour’s streets, with colourful painted homes dating from the 1750s (lunenburgwalkingtours.com). don’t miss tasting the locally grown apple vodka at ironworks microdistillery too, before heading to the old fish factory for lobster tacos.
Top tipples an unmissable pit stop along the coast is luckett Vineyard. Wines with names such as Black cab red and Phone Box fizz betray owner Pete luckett’s British roots, and there’s a chance to sample Ride the waves
Balance those foodie indulgences with Tidal Bore rafting an experience unique to nova scotia. 100 billion tonnes of water rush into the shubenacadie river at high tide and this exhilarating boat ride involves surfing the rapids. Bring spare clothing – you’ll get wet! see raftingcanada.ca