Canada & New England

This tour combines the history of Halifax, the scenic beauty of Peggy's Cove, and fabulous seafood for which the Maritimes is famous. Enjoy an informative tour of Halifax, view the Public Gardens, the Old Town Clock on Citadel Hill and travel along the scenic coastal highway to the picturesque village of Peggy's Cove, with its brightly colored houses nestled close to the water's edge. Stroll to the Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, shop for a souvenir, or browse the galleries for prints by maritime artists. Continue on to the restaurant for your delicious meal of Atlantic lobster, a Maritime tradition served with all the fixings. Note: A non-seafood alternative is available for those who do not enjoy seafood.

Three great tours for the price of one! Enjoy the sights and sounds of Halifax with your full-day pass aboard an authentic, fully-guided, London double-decker bus painted pink to support Breast Cancer and with three great loops/tours and over 12 stops to choose from. Your fully-guided tour allows you to take in all the cities main highlights or if you prefer, hop off at many of the stops along the route and enjoy what's exciting for you. The 'All About Town Loop,' a 30-minute tour, takes in all the city's main highlights such as stops at the Spring Garden Road shopping district and the Museum of Natural History. Why not treat yourself to a walk through one of nicest Victorian Public Gardens intact and unspoiled in the heart of this modern city. See the Town Clock and learn about Canada's oldest Anglican Church, St. Paul's as you see first-hand the famous silhouette of a man's head in the window. If you choose, take in the 'Boardwalk Loop' or the 'Changing of the Guard Loop' which highlights the Halifax Citadel, Canada's most visited national historic site, or stop at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic with its Titanic Exhibit. There are also plenty of stops, if great shops and rooftop pubs are what you are looking for. Whatever you choose, this tour allows you the flexibility to enjoy your day in Halifax the way you want to see it. Note: Admissions are not included on this tour and are at the discretion of the guest. Double-deckers depart from the pier approximately every 15 to 30 minutes. On occasion, big pink motorcoaches may be used in conjunction with double-deckers on the Hop on, Hop off portion. Double-deckers operate from the pier every 15-30 minutes. A dollar of the proceeds from this tour will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

A beautiful coastal drive takes you past picturesque coastal villages and inlets to the rugged fishing community of Peggy's Cove. With its breathtaking location on a narrow coastal inlet characterized by wave-worn granite boulders and crashing surf, this charming little village is one of Canada's most photographed sites. The lighthouse serves as a beacon to fishermen and is a post office with its own special postmark. Peggy's Cove has inspired artists the world over. En route back to the ship, you'll enjoy a short drive around Halifax to familiarize yourself with the city's many highlights. Note: Walking at Peggy's Cove is optional. If you choose to explore the Peggy's Cove area, wear warm clothing, a raincoat and sturdy low-heeled shoes as the wind often carries salt water spray great distances.

Enjoy four tours in one and all with choice and flexibility. See the city sites by double-decker bus and the tiny coastal village of Peggy's Cove by motorcoach, and even take in some shopping. From the moment you leave the pier, your kilted guide will point out interesting sites and vistas all the way to Peggy's Cove. As you arrive, you'll see for yourself the impressive rock formations and coastal beauty of this rustic working fishing village. Here you can enjoy leisure time on your own, exploring the unique galleries and shops, taking photos, talking to the local fisherman or trying the famous gingerbread. If you wish, your guide will offer you a brief a live lobster demonstration. While back at the pier and at your leisure, have the city's entire double-decker bus fleet at your service and your ticket is good all day. This great guided tour by double-decker offers you three separate 30-minute tour choices with over 12 stops. The 'All About Town Loop' tour takes approximately 30 minutes and takes you to all the city's main points of interests. The 'Boardwalk Loop' guides you along the city's historic waterfront with several scheduled stops on route. Or take another 30-minute tour, the 'Changing of the Guard Loop' allowing you time to witness the pageantry and precision of the changing of the guard at the Halifax Citadel, one of Canada's most beloved national historic sites. Whatever you decide, whether it's spending time shopping in the many unique boutiques along Spring Garden Road, strolling along the picturesque waterfront, or uncovering the city's history at the Town Clock, St. Paul's Church and beauty of the Victorian-style Public Gardens, this tour offers you the best value. Note: The departure time indicated on your ticket is for the Peggy's Cove by Coach portion of the tour which is 3 1/2 hours in length. Your double-decker experience is taken at your leisure before or after the trip to Peggy's Cove, depending on your choice of a morning or afternoon Peggy's Cove tour departure. The duration of the double-decker portion of the tour is really up to you. Double-decker buses depart the pier approximately every 15 to 30 minutes all day long. Optional admissions are not included at the various stops on this tour. On occasion, big pink motorcoaches may be used in conjunction with double-deckers on the Hop on, Hop off portion.

A guide will meet you at the cruise ship pavilion and take you on an approximately seven-minute walk to the 'Haligonian III' - a purpose-built whale-watching vessel with a fully licensed bar and canteen. This vessel docked at the Tall Ships Quay, offers a choice of decks - the top is open to the fresh air and the bottom is enclosed and heated. Listen to your guide's full commentary as you take in the wonderful sites and wildlife along the coastlines of George's and Mc Nab's Islands before entering the great North Atlantic to experience the majestic views of the world's largest mammals. Enjoy the authentic maritime experience of bringing in live lobster traps while the onboard naturalist answers all of your questions. Also, enjoy on-board demonstrations including a touch tank, featuring many examples of local marine life. Note: You must climb approximately 15 steps to access the lower enclosed deck and washrooms. Guests must be in good enough physical condition to walk to and from the cruise pavilion. Vessel cannot accommodate motorized scooters or wheelchairs. Note: Whale sightings are not guaranteed.

A short stroll will take you to the Tall Ships Quay where you'll board your tour boat. As the ship pulls away from the dock and into the great North Atlantic, enjoy a brief commentary on Halifax Harbor and prepare to help the Captain and crew pull up the lobster trap. Learn about lobster fishing in Nova Scotia and the life-cycle of lobsters and other crustaceans, even holding a live lobster. Upon releasing the traps back into the ocean, the Captain will make his way towards the first of two or three lighthouses (depending on weather conditions) you'll view on the trip. Learn the importance that lighthouses play in the mariner boating trade in Nova Scotia. After the tour, enjoy a Maritime lobster feast at Murphy's restaurant. Your meal includes a 1 1/4 lbs. lobster accompanied with traditional potato salad, coleslaw, warm rolls, homemade deep dish valley apple crisp, and coffee, tea or iced tea. After lunch you'll have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs at the local waterfront stores before returning to the cruise ship pavilion. Note: Participants must be able to walk approximately 9 minutes from the pier to the Tall Ships Quay. It may get cold, so dress accordingly. If you require an alternative to the seafood lunch, you must advise your Shore Excursion Manager upon boarding your ship.

Your tour begins as your group board's Halifax most popular travel vehicle - a USA military built LARC V locally known as the open-air Harbour Hopper. Enjoy the sights of Halifax while your informative tour guide takes you to four of Halifax's most popular venues. The Halifax Citadel Fortress prominently located in the center of the city overlooks the beautiful harbor. This is a 19th century fort complete with defensive ditch, earthen ramparts, musketry gallery, powder magazine, barracks and much more. You'll reboard the Hopper for a short trip to the Public Gardens, 16 acres of one of North America's oldest and finest Victorian gardens. There you'll have 30 minutes on your own to stroll to enjoy the gardens. Then head to Murphy's Restaurant to enjoy an authentic lunch, which includes a Nova Scotia lobster sensation wrap, accompanied with mixed field greens salad and blueberry vinaigrette, completed with deep dish apple crisp served with coffee, tea and bottled water. After finishing your meal, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy some of the local shops on the waterfront before a three-minute walk to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. This museum boasts some of the maritime's richest history, with exhibits such as the age of steamships, the Royal Canadian and Merchant Navies, the Halifax Explosion and Nova Scotia's role in the aftermath of the Titanic disaster. After completing the tour, you'll have the option to go back to the cruise ship pavilion in your Hopper or just simply take your time and make your way back on you own. Note: The Hopper is an open-air vehicle and it may get cold, so please dress according to the weather. The order of the stops may change to avoid congestion. If you require an alternative to the seafood lunch, you must advise your Shore Excursion Manager upon boarding your ship.

Travel with your kilted guide through historic streets as you learn the story of Halifax's founding, of the pirates and privateers who walked its streets and of the prosperous, world-class city it has become today. Hear of the Halifax explosion, the terrible devastation in 1917 when the face of the city's north end was changed forever by the collision of two ships in the harbor. Visit Halifax's famed Victorian Public Gardens where you'll enjoy a guided walk in a 17-acre oasis in the middle of the city and a photo stop at the Halifax Citadel, the fourth fortress to guard the city since its founding two-and-a-half centuries ago and one of Canada's most popular and most visited national historic sites. Then, visit one of the three main Titanic cemeteries, where 121 Titanic victims are buried. You'll also see such landmarks as St. Paul's Anglican Church, City Hall, the Old Town Clock and Province House as your coach travels through the streets of this historic, yet modern city.

Founded in 1753, Lunenburg has since been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Nova Scotia's most historic towns and a splendid example of a British Colonial settlement. While the drive is approximately 75 minutes, the wait is worth it when you arrive in this charming scenic waterfront town. Enjoying the historic and colorful working waterfront, you can expect your tour guide to regale you with intriguing tales of shipbuilding, fishing, rum running, and even the buried treasure of Oak Island, all part of the local lore. You'll also enjoy the Lunenburgers' unique accent - no doubt the result of their Swiss and German forebears (German was spoken here well into the 1800s). You'll have some time to explore on your own, perhaps to visit the Fisheries Museum of Lunenburg (small fee), where the 'Bluenose II', a replica of Nova Scotia's famous racing schooner of the 1920s was built in 1963. Known as the Ambassador of Nova Scotia, the 'Bluenose I' graces the Canadian dime, and, when not offering tours from the Halifax waterfront, can be found docked here at her home wharf. Returning to Halifax, enjoy a drive through Mahone Bay, famous for its three waterfront churches.

Your tour encompasses all aspects of Halifax's connection to the sinking of the Titanic, including the historic pier from which cable ships were dispatched to pick up victims, the churches, temporary morgue sites, and Fairview Cemetery, where rows of gravestones mark the final resting place of 121 victims. Immerse yourself in history at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which houses an excellent permanent exhibit on the disaster, including photographs, wooden artifacts and the only intact Titanic deck chair in the world. Compare the details of this devastating event to that of the Halifax Explosion, which occurred just five years later. The result of a collision between the Imo and the Mont Blanc, a French munitions ship, the explosion leveled the north end of Halifax, and killed or injured thousands. But most importantly, learn of the compassionate relief effort displayed by the world to help this city and its inhabitants overcome their instant and tragic loss, and rebuild their lives.