Grand Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is surrounded and shaped by the sea, imagine how it will shape your life! Halifax is bursting with seacoast traditions, from old world cultures to lively neighborhoods brimming with intriguing boutiques. In 1885, Alexander Graham Bell and his family arrived by boat from the Strait of Canso. They fell in love with Baddeck and built a home on Beinn Bhreagh, as well as the original Bell Laboratory. Charmingly sited on the shore of Cape Breton's inland sea, The Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site was the summer home for Bell and his family. Don't miss a tour of the displays which are comprehensive in scope; among them are of course telephones, but also a 60-foot reproduction of the HD-4, which was an outgrowth of Bell's early flight experiments with man-lifting tetrahedral kites. Drop in on Green Gables, home to the author of Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island, or experience state-of-the-art exhibits at Founders Hall, an interactive museum that describes the history of Canada. The true architectural jewel of downtown Charlottetown is the majestic St. Dunstan's Basilica. Adorned by three copper spires visible virtually anywhere in the city, the church adds to the Victorian splendor of the downtown core. In the remote archipelago of the Îles de la Madeleine you will find a rich French culture, peppered with amazing arts and crafts galleries, horse drawn carriage rides; with historical tours that illuminate the Acadian history of the islands, and a fascinating Seal Interpretation Center, where you can learn all there is to know about these wonderful creatures. Sit back, relax and revel in the natural beauty and wildlife that populate this lovely passage.

Itinerary

Halifax
Nova Scotia’s capital is an historic community featuring the Halifax Citadel, where the city’s role is made clear as a key naval station in the British Empire circa 1800. Stroll down Spring Garden Road, a lively neighborhood with intriguing boutiques set among a mildly Bohemian street scene. The waterfront’s crown jewel is the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, where one can learn the colorful history of Samuel Cunard, a Nova Scotia native, who founded the Cunard Steam Ship Company to carry the royal mail and along the way established an ocean dynasty.

Baddeck, Cape Breton
The picturesque village of Baddeck is situated on the shores of the beautiful Bras d'Or Lake in the heart of Cape Breton Island. In 1885, Alexander Graham Bell and his family arrived by boat from the Strait of Canso and fell in love with Baddeck. They returned the next year to Baddeck to build a vacation home on Beinn Bhreagh, where Alexander Bell conducted much of his scientific work. Today the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site contains a unique exhibit complex where models, replicas, photo displays, artifacts, and films describe the fascinating life and work of Alexander Graham Bell.

Îles de la Madeleine
In 1755, French-speaking Acadians inhabited the islands, while another segment of the population come from survivors of the over 400 shipwrecks on the islands. The few fishing families who make their home this remote archipelago have taken to painting their cottages in a bright and beautiful array of primary hues. As well as the charming ancient villages, the islands are home to some of the most relaxing beaches in Canada, celebrated for their fine sand and sheltered position. The islands’ beaches provide habitat for the endangered Piping Plover and the Roseate Tern.

Charlottetown
The pastoral Prince Edward Island is known for its world famous, lush golf courses and sandy beaches. Green Gables, an old farmhouse immortalized in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s cherished 1908 novel, Anne of Green Gables, is high among the list of favorite places to visit. Experience state of the art exhibits at Founders Hall, an interactive museum that describes the history of Canada. The true architectural jewel of downtown Charlottetown is the majestic St. Dunstan's Basilica. Adorned by three copper spires visible virtually anywhere in the city, the church adds to the Victorian splendor of the downtown core.

Halifax

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