The Great Atlantic Canadian Experience
If you are looking for a trip that will show you the beauty and breathtaking scenery of Canada you must go on the Great Atlantic Canadian Experience which will take you on a journey that lasts almost three weeks and is packed full of experiences that you will never forget.
Here are a selection of what to expect on your trip –
Take a trip to Peggy’s Cove which is a charming fishing village before heading to Lunenburg where you can visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic or enjoy the area on your own. Then it is through the Annapolis Valley and on to Grand Pre which is a romantic and idyllic setting for photos.
Hopewell Rocks is worth a visit and you can even get to walk on the ocean floor! From here you will spend a night in Charlottetown where you can enjoy a lobster dinner as you relax and unwind. Whilst in Charlottetown you will get the opportunity to do some adventuring of your own or join a tour of the area taking Prince Edward Island National Park where the stunning scenery is described in the book Anne of Green Gables.
Nova Scotia is the next stop where you will visit Cape Bretton Island known for its rustic charm and its most famous inhabitant Alexander Graham Bell, here you will spend the next two nights. On waking why not join the party on the Cabot Trail the most scenic drive you will have ever been on, you will be amazed at the sights as you travel over flat topped mountains and winding roads.
For those of you who are interested in history the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site which is a reconstruction of New France will be of interest to you as will the guides in full costume who roam the streets.
Your next port of call North Sydney where you will board a Marine Atlantic Ferry and cross over to Port aux Basques, Newfoundland for the next stage of your journey which is Port au Choix which is home to the Port au Choix National Historic Site which is a wonderful way to find out all about this fishing port.
If you are keen on Viking history you will enjoy your visit to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site where you will hear about the Vikings who roamed here over ten thousand years ago! For dinner you will be guests at the Great Viking Feast at Leifsburdir which is a great night out.
Whale watching is also on the agenda in St Antony and this is one of the favourite parts of the trip for many people. There really is nothing better than getting to see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat.
Gros Morne National Park is another of the fun packed days on your trip and you will be able to relax on a boat tour as you take in the scenery and be awed as you watch mighty eagles soar up above you in the sky.
All in all this day is one that you will neverforget as you experience some of the finest scenery in Canada.
Notre Dame Bay will offer even more beautiful sights as you travel along it to Twillingate where you will see the lighthouse on the very tip of the island. IN Gander you will also get time to take a look around the North Atlantic Aviation Museum which is very informative and interesting.
Next you will head towards the Terra Nova National Park which is excellent if you enjoy wildlife and is great for photos. St John’s then awaits you for a pleasurable overnight stay, you can explore the area at your own pace then take a drive to Bay Bulls where you will go to the Witless Bay bird sanctuary on a boat tour. After which you will take an overnight ferry back to North Sydney as you begin your journey home full of amazing memories and great stories to tell everyone back at home.