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Nova Scotia

The Best of Nova Scotia: Highlands, History and Halifax

Program No. 23038RJ
Explore the seaside villages of Nova Scotia from Halifax to the Highlands to see whales and puffins, and experience the Celtic and French roots of this spectacular region.

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LODGING & MEALS
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Jul 03, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025
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What You'll Eat
9 Breakfasts
8 Lunches
7 Dinners
Total: 24 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
4 NIGHTS
Location: Halifax
Located on the Halifax Harbour, the Westin Nova Scotian is situated near the Neptune Theatre, the Canadian Museum of Immigration, and the Scotiabank Centre. Enjoy modern amenities and upscale rooms and take advantage of the indoor heated pool and whirlpool as well as the fitness centre. The Nova Scotian originally opened June 23, 1930 and hosted 130 rooms, 5 suites, and could accommodate 275 dinner guests. It was an example of a grand railway hotel and used to prepare meals and supply linens for CN trains. At that time, the eighth floor of the hotel was a beautiful tearoom which overlooked the city of Halifax and Cornwallis Park. The hotel added 161 rooms and 9 suites in the late 1950s and hosted dignitaries and royalty from around the world. In April 1996, NewCastle Hotels & Resorts of Shelton, CT purchased the hotel and reopened it August 6, 1996 as The Westin Nova Scotian which includes 310 guestrooms, 10 suites, and 23,000 sq. ft. of meeting and pre function space.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Digby
The Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa overlooks the Bay of Fundy and has been welcoming guests since 1929.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Baddeck
Only the Inverary Resort offers you accommodations and cottages right on the waterfront of Baddeck, Alexander Graham Bell's beloved Cape Breton home, and the starting point of the world-famous Cabot Trail. In keeping with the famed inventor's tradition, the MacAulay Family has been extending a warm welcome to travelers from around the globe for over 30 years. Originally built in 1850, this 11-acre Nova Scotia vacation resort sits on the shores of Cape Breton's glorious Bras d'Or Lakes, and offers you a breathtaking view, beautiful landscape and a variety of accommodations, including hotel and cottages. Bask in the sun on our expansive waterfront boardwalk, spend a day at the spa or relax by the indoor pool. Join the local entertainers at the Thistledown Pub for some sing-a-long, foot stomping fun!
4 NIGHTS
Location: Halifax
Located in downtown Halifax and just a short walk to the historic Citadel Hill, the hotel is surrounded by an abundance of things to see and do.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Digby
The Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa overlooks the Bay of Fundy and has been welcoming guests since 1929.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Baddeck
Only the Inverary Resort offers you accommodations and cottages right on the waterfront of Baddeck, Alexander Graham Bell's beloved Cape Breton home, and the starting point of the world-famous Cabot Trail. In keeping with the famed inventor's tradition, the MacAulay Family has been extending a warm welcome to travelers from around the globe for over 30 years. Originally built in 1850, this 11-acre Nova Scotia vacation resort sits on the shores of Cape Breton's glorious Bras d'Or Lakes, and offers you a breathtaking view, beautiful landscape and a variety of accommodations, including hotel and cottages. Bask in the sun on our expansive waterfront boardwalk, spend a day at the spa or relax by the indoor pool. Join the local entertainers at the Thistledown Pub for some sing-a-long, foot stomping fun!
4 NIGHTS
Location: Halifax
Located in downtown Halifax and just a short walk to the historic Citadel Hill, the hotel is surrounded by an abundance of things to see and do.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Digby
The Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa overlooks the Bay of Fundy and has been welcoming guests since 1929.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Baddeck
Only the Inverary Resort offers you accommodations and cottages right on the waterfront of Baddeck, Alexander Graham Bell's beloved Cape Breton home, and the starting point of the world-famous Cabot Trail. In keeping with the famed inventor's tradition, the MacAulay Family has been extending a warm welcome to travelers from around the globe for over 30 years. Originally built in 1850, this 11-acre Nova Scotia vacation resort sits on the shores of Cape Breton's glorious Bras d'Or Lakes, and offers you a breathtaking view, beautiful landscape and a variety of accommodations, including hotel and cottages. Bask in the sun on our expansive waterfront boardwalk, spend a day at the spa or relax by the indoor pool. Join the local entertainers at the Thistledown Pub for some sing-a-long, foot stomping fun!
4 NIGHTS
Location: Halifax
Located on the Halifax Harbour, the Westin Nova Scotian is situated near the Neptune Theatre, the Canadian Museum of Immigration, and the Scotiabank Centre. Enjoy modern amenities and upscale rooms and take advantage of the indoor heated pool and whirlpool as well as the fitness centre. The Nova Scotian originally opened June 23, 1930 and hosted 130 rooms, 5 suites, and could accommodate 275 dinner guests. It was an example of a grand railway hotel and used to prepare meals and supply linens for CN trains. At that time, the eighth floor of the hotel was a beautiful tearoom which overlooked the city of Halifax and Cornwallis Park. The hotel added 161 rooms and 9 suites in the late 1950s and hosted dignitaries and royalty from around the world. In April 1996, NewCastle Hotels & Resorts of Shelton, CT purchased the hotel and reopened it August 6, 1996 as The Westin Nova Scotian which includes 310 guestrooms, 10 suites, and 23,000 sq. ft. of meeting and pre function space.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Digby
The Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa overlooks the Bay of Fundy and has been welcoming guests since 1929.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Baddeck
Situated near the beach in Baddeck, this inn is close to Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Also nearby are Kidston Island Lighthouse and Bell Bay Golf Club.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Halifax
Located in downtown Halifax and just a short walk to the historic Citadel Hill, the hotel is surrounded by an abundance of things to see and do.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Digby
The Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa overlooks the Bay of Fundy and has been welcoming guests since 1929.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Baddeck
Only the Inverary Resort offers you accommodations and cottages right on the waterfront of Baddeck, Alexander Graham Bell's beloved Cape Breton home, and the starting point of the world-famous Cabot Trail. In keeping with the famed inventor's tradition, the MacAulay Family has been extending a warm welcome to travelers from around the globe for over 30 years. Originally built in 1850, this 11-acre Nova Scotia vacation resort sits on the shores of Cape Breton's glorious Bras d'Or Lakes, and offers you a breathtaking view, beautiful landscape and a variety of accommodations, including hotel and cottages. Bask in the sun on our expansive waterfront boardwalk, spend a day at the spa or relax by the indoor pool. Join the local entertainers at the Thistledown Pub for some sing-a-long, foot stomping fun!
4 NIGHTS
Location: Halifax
The Westin Nova Scotian is centrally located in the Halifax Seaport District with stunning views of the Halifax Harbour.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Digby
The Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa overlooks the Bay of Fundy and has been welcoming guests since 1929.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Baddeck
Only the Inverary Resort offers you accommodations and cottages right on the waterfront of Baddeck, Alexander Graham Bell's beloved Cape Breton home, and the starting point of the world-famous Cabot Trail. In keeping with the famed inventor's tradition, the MacAulay Family has been extending a warm welcome to travelers from around the globe for over 30 years. Originally built in 1850, this 11-acre Nova Scotia vacation resort sits on the shores of Cape Breton's glorious Bras d'Or Lakes, and offers you a breathtaking view, beautiful landscape and a variety of accommodations, including hotel and cottages. Bask in the sun on our expansive waterfront boardwalk, spend a day at the spa or relax by the indoor pool. Join the local entertainers at the Thistledown Pub for some sing-a-long, foot stomping fun!
2 NIGHTS
Location: Ingonish Beach
The Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, is located in the heart of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Halifax
The Westin Nova Scotian is centrally located in the Halifax Seaport District with stunning views of the Halifax Harbour.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Digby
The Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa overlooks the Bay of Fundy and has been welcoming guests since 1929.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Baddeck
Only the Inverary Resort offers you accommodations and cottages right on the waterfront of Baddeck, Alexander Graham Bell's beloved Cape Breton home, and the starting point of the world-famous Cabot Trail. In keeping with the famed inventor's tradition, the MacAulay Family has been extending a warm welcome to travelers from around the globe for over 30 years. Originally built in 1850, this 11-acre Nova Scotia vacation resort sits on the shores of Cape Breton's glorious Bras d'Or Lakes, and offers you a breathtaking view, beautiful landscape and a variety of accommodations, including hotel and cottages. Bask in the sun on our expansive waterfront boardwalk, spend a day at the spa or relax by the indoor pool. Join the local entertainers at the Thistledown Pub for some sing-a-long, foot stomping fun!
2 NIGHTS
Location: Ingonish Beach
The Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, is located in the heart of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Halifax
The Westin Nova Scotian is centrally located in the Halifax Seaport District with stunning views of the Halifax Harbour.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Digby
The Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa overlooks the Bay of Fundy and has been welcoming guests since 1929.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Baddeck
Only the Inverary Resort offers you accommodations and cottages right on the waterfront of Baddeck, Alexander Graham Bell's beloved Cape Breton home, and the starting point of the world-famous Cabot Trail. In keeping with the famed inventor's tradition, the MacAulay Family has been extending a warm welcome to travelers from around the globe for over 30 years. Originally built in 1850, this 11-acre Nova Scotia vacation resort sits on the shores of Cape Breton's glorious Bras d'Or Lakes, and offers you a breathtaking view, beautiful landscape and a variety of accommodations, including hotel and cottages. Bask in the sun on our expansive waterfront boardwalk, spend a day at the spa or relax by the indoor pool. Join the local entertainers at the Thistledown Pub for some sing-a-long, foot stomping fun!
2 NIGHTS
Location: Ingonish Beach
The Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, is located in the heart of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Halifax
Located in downtown Halifax and just a short walk to the historic Citadel Hill, the hotel is surrounded by an abundance of things to see and do.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Digby
The Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa overlooks the Bay of Fundy and has been welcoming guests since 1929.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Baddeck
Only the Inverary Resort offers you accommodations and cottages right on the waterfront of Baddeck, Alexander Graham Bell's beloved Cape Breton home, and the starting point of the world-famous Cabot Trail. In keeping with the famed inventor's tradition, the MacAulay Family has been extending a warm welcome to travelers from around the globe for over 30 years. Originally built in 1850, this 11-acre Nova Scotia vacation resort sits on the shores of Cape Breton's glorious Bras d'Or Lakes, and offers you a breathtaking view, beautiful landscape and a variety of accommodations, including hotel and cottages. Bask in the sun on our expansive waterfront boardwalk, spend a day at the spa or relax by the indoor pool. Join the local entertainers at the Thistledown Pub for some sing-a-long, foot stomping fun!
2 NIGHTS
Location: Ingonish Beach
The Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, is located in the heart of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Halifax
The Westin Nova Scotian is centrally located in the Halifax Seaport District with stunning views of the Halifax Harbour.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Digby
The Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa overlooks the Bay of Fundy and has been welcoming guests since 1929.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Baddeck
Situated near the beach in Baddeck, this inn is close to Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Also nearby are Kidston Island Lighthouse and Bell Bay Golf Club.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Ingonish Beach
The Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, is located in the heart of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.





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