Guided City Lights & Country Sights: Halifax to Cape Breton Tour

Explore some of the best in Canada’s ocean playground with four nights in Nova Scotia’s capital city and two nights on the beautiful Cape Breton Island. Hear local insights from your guide as you tour the iconic Cabot Trail, visit three National Historic Sites, whale watch, and so much more!

Package Includes:

• Expert Atlantic Canadian Tour Director or Driver/Guide joins you on route to Cape Breton from Atlantic Tours & Travel.
• Stay six nights across Halifax & Cape Breton: Your Nova Scotia adventure begins in Halifax with two nights accommodation at the Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax. While visiting Cape Breton, we’ll spend two nights at the Inverary Resort. Once back in Halifax, you will have two more nights at the Cambridge Suites Hotel.
  * Have an early/late flight? Ask us about modifying your accommodations with an airport hotel stay.
• Enjoy local flavours with eight meals included: Daily continental breakfast provided by the Cambridge Suites Hotel during your time in Halifax. Savour a delicious dinner at the on-site Lakeside Restaurant during both evenings of your stay at the Inverary Resort. A boxed lunch will also be provided when we tour the scenic Cabot Trail. For more information, review the tour itinerary HERE.
• Visit three National Historical Sites of Canada:
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site: Explore artifacts and hear about the many accomplishments of the world-famous inventor of the telephone and pioneer in deaf education, who made his home on Cape Breton Island.
  • Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site: Step through the fortress walls and back-in-time at the largest historical reconstruction in North America, depicting one-fifth of the settlement of 1744 New France. Roam the streets and chat with authentically costumed guides like fisherman, soldiers, and servants.
  • Halifax Citadel National Historic Site: Now a reminder of Halifax’s past, this star shaped fortification offers incredible views of Halifax from its ramparts. Watch the Sentry Change or time your visit for 12 noon to see and hear the gun fired daily by the 3rd Brigade Royal Artillery.
• Tour the iconic Cabot Trail one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America. You won’t believe your eyes as we wind around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
• See marine life on a Whale Watching Boat Tour with Guaranteed Whales (weather permitting): Hear commentary and local stories as you take in stunning ocean views. The waters off the Cabot Trail are rich with sea life.

Price: Starting at $ + HST per person.

To book: Please call 1-800-565-7173 or email us at reservations@atlantictours.com

** This tour is also available as a self-guided, self-drive opportunity. Click HERE to learn more. **

Good to Know:

• Read about Atlantic Tours and Travel’s Covid-19 efforts and protocols here and the province of Nova Scotia Covid-19 guidance here.