Nova Scotia

Ten nights on a circular route round Nova Scotia, starting and finishing in Halifax. The American Road Trip Company pitches it as a short, relaxed trip away from the crowds, with lighthouses, UNESCO sites and fresh local seafood along the way.

Two nights in Halifax come first, with a full day for the city. The car is then collected for the drive east along the Eastern Shore to Liscomb, followed by Cape Breton Island and the Cabot Trail. The trail is driven in a day from Ingonish Beach to Baddeck, with time to finish beside Bras d’Or Lake. The route then heads west to Truro, with a stop planned at Wolfville.

Two nights in Wolfville cover Nova Scotia’s wine country, Grand Pre and, as an option, tidal bore rafting on the Shubenacadie River. Annapolis Royal follows, then the last day takes in Lunenburg, a UNESCO-protected town, and Peggy’s Cove, whose lighthouse the page calls one of the most recognised in the world. Daily drives are between about 70 and 190 miles, with most nights spent in a different town.

The price shown is a from figure for 10 nights, per person, based on two people sharing, off-peak travel, a standard car, economy flights and two to three star hotels. It covers flights with a premier carrier such as Air Canada, accommodation, car rental and a detailed Road Trip Pack with route suggestions and points of interest for each drive. Every trip is built to order, so dates, hotel standard, flight class, car type and the number of nights can all be adjusted, and a one-way rental fee may apply where the start and end points differ. The American Road Trip Company serves customers based in the UK and the EU, so check current quotes and availability with the operator.