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Nova Scotia Featuring the Tattoo
About the Trip
June 25–29, 2025 | 5 Days
Immerse yourself in rich maritime history and coastal beauty on this exciting five-day journey to Halifax and its surroundings. Begin by delving into Halifax’s intriguing past, then venture to picturesque Peggy’s Cove and its iconic lighthouse. Explore Mahone Bay and the UNESCO-listed Old Town Lunenburg, then sail on the Eastern Star for a scenic harbour tour. Ferry to historic Georges Island to uncover the secrets of Fort Charlotte. Enjoy VIP access to the renowned Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, a captivating showcase of global talent. Conclude your journey with enriching visits to maritime museums before bidding farewell to a truly exceptional part of Eastern Canada.
Member Exclusive Benefits
We reward all our CAA Members on our Extraordinary Explorations® tours.
- Plaza Premium Lounge pass†
- 25 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
Extraordinary Experience
CAA has curated an exceptional experience unique to your tour. Details of this experience are listed below:
Traditional East Coast Kitchen Party
Embrace the beloved East Coast tradition of an authentic kitchen party. Typically held in a neighbour’s kitchen, it’s a celebration of life and friendship and a whole lot of fun! Songs and stories will be shared as guitars, fiddles and voices crowd together to create harmonies that will get your toes tapping. The warmth and energy of East Coast Canadian music mixed with the flavours of local food and drink will become a cherished memory for years to come.
Package Includes:
- Return airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg to Halifax
- 4-night stay in first-class accommodation in Halifax
- 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 boxed lunch and 2 dinners
- Land transportation via first-class motor coach
- All bridge, ferry and road tolls
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking tour director throughout
- Destination transfers
Nova Scotia Featuring the Tattoo
Activity Level: Moderate. Explore Halifax’s history and culture on a 5-day trip including Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg and VIP tickets to the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.
Day 1
Halifax – Depart Toronto or Winnipeg to Halifax. Upon arrival, meet your kilted tour director and transfer by motor coach to your hotel. Along the way, learn about the Halifax Explosion and the city’s role in the recovery operations after the Titanic disaster. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening. (D)
Day 2
Halifax – Travel to the unique fishing village of Peggy’s Cove. The tiny harbour below the lighthouse is a masterpiece of seasoned fish sheds and colourful fishing boats, making it one of the most photographed places in Canada. Travel to Mahone Bay, home to many artisans and famous for its scenic views. Continue to Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, board the Eastern Star for a sailboat tour of the Lunenburg Harbour. (B/L)
Day 3
Halifax – Take a ferry to Georges Island, where the Halifax Defence Complex’s Fort Charlotte is located. Explore the underground tunnels and trails around the island and enjoy a picnic lunch. Return to the mainland to get ready for your Extraordinary Experience: attending an evening performance of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo as a VIP. The Tattoo is a 10-day event featuring more than 2,000 of the world’s best military and civilian performers including military bands, pipes and drums, choirs, dancers and military displays. (B/BL)
Day 4
Halifax – This morning, enjoy a tour of The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, the oldest and largest maritime museum in Canada with a collection of over 30,000 artifacts. Later today, you’ll be taken on a private tour of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner. (B/D)
Day 5
Enjoy the morning at leisure before you transfer to the Halifax airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner | BL - Boxed Lunch
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Terms & Conditions
*All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking. To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
†Plaza Premium Lounge is based on one voucher per person and applies to departures from Canadian airports where applicable. Subject to availability.
^CAA Dollars awarded per adult Member. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be credited at time of departure. For more information on CAA Dollars, please visit www.caasco.com/caadollars.
◊Travel Insurance, an Orion Travel Insurance product, is underwritten by Echelon Insurance. Twenty-five percent (25%) Member savings is made up of a ten percent (10%) Member savings as well as a promotional fifteen percent (15%) savings when you purchase an Extraordinary Explorations tour through CAA Travel, applies to CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). This promotional offer is valid until December 31, 2025. Ten percent (10%) Member savings applies to Members in good standing of all other CAA clubs. Savings apply to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Visitors to Canada Insurance is limited to promotional savings. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required to purchase travel insurance.
Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking.
Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Flight
IncludedTour Itinerary
Day 1
Halifax
Depart Toronto or Winnipeg to Halifax. Upon arrival, meet your kilted tour director and transfer by motor coach to your hotel. Along the way, learn about the Halifax Explosion and the city’s role in the recovery operations after the Titanic disaster. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening. (D)
Day 2
Halifax
Travel to the unique fishing village of Peggy’s Cove. The tiny harbour below the lighthouse is a masterpiece of seasoned fish sheds and colourful fishing boats, making it one of the most photographed places in Canada. Be sure to see the sculpture carved in the granite rock by well-known artist William De Garthe. Travel to Mahone Bay, home to many artisans and famous for its scenic views. Continue to Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, board the Eastern Star for a sailboat tour of the Lunenburg Harbour. (B/L)
Day 3
Halifax
Ferry over to Georges Island, home to Fort Charlotte. Part of the Halifax Defence Complex, this fort played a part in the American Revolution and Second World War. Explore the underground tunnels and trails around the island and enjoy a picnic lunch. Return to the mainland to get ready for your Extraordinary Experience: attending an evening performance of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo as a VIP. The Tattoo is a 10-day event featuring more than 2,000 of the world’s best military and civilian performers including military bands, pipes and drums, choirs, dancers and military displays. Writer Glen Hancock once described it as “Folies Bergère, the Dumbbells, the Navy Show, Disneyland and the Charge of the Light Brigade all rolled into one.” (B/BL)
Day 4
Halifax
This morning, enjoy a tour of The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, the oldest and largest maritime museum in Canada with a collection of over 30,000 artifacts. Later today you’ll be taken on a private tour of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. The museum occupies part of Pier 21, the former ocean liner terminal and immigration shed that operated from 1928 to 1971. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner. (B/D)
Day 5
Halifax
Enjoy the morning at leisure before you transfer to the Halifax airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner | BL - Boxed Lunch