Atlantic Coast Holidays

Rugged, windswept and impossibly beautiful, the Atlantic coast of Canada is a hidden gem. Distilling the very best of the country in to what is a relatively small, diverse and easy to explore area, it comprises of four distinct regions – Newfoundland and Labrador, which is the largest, and what are known as the ‘Maritime Provinces’ of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. With its weather-beaten coastline, quaint fishing villages and bustling towns, uncrowded beaches and first-rate seafood, Canada’s Atlantic coast has a deeply ingrained maritime history and a distinct heritage which shares many cultural similarities with Europe. Navigation of the islands and islets of the region is best done by car and there is plenty to see and do. Explore historic Halifax and the colourful UNESCO protected town of Lunenburg, bird watch and spot whales off the pristine Nova Scotia coast, enjoy the spectacular scenery of Cape Breton Highlands and Fundy national parks and uncover the literary setting for the much-loved novel ‘Anne of Green Gables’. Due to its easterly location the region is easily reached and flight times are a little over six hours from the UK.