Halifax, Cape Breton Island, Ingonish, Baddeck, Wolfville, Annapolis Royal, Lunenburg, Peggy's Cove and more

After a relatively short flight from the UK, you'll settle into your chosen Halifax accommodation before enjoying dinner on the waterfront or close to your hotel.

The city is dominated by a citadel that sits above the town, this former fort is a National Historic Site of Canada and a must-see for anyone visiting Halifax in our opinion. Next we recommend you work your way down to the waterfront boardwalk via points of interest like the Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax Public Library and the Canadian Museum of Immigration. We then suggest you finish the day with a cruise on the water or a meal on the boardwalk.

Time to get behind the wheel and set out on an epic road trip around Nova Scotia, The amount of coastal driving on this particular holiday is simply astounding, and the first leg of this trip along the eastern shore is a great place to start.

Today you'll continue east to Cape Breton. Technically an island, Cape Breton is linked to the rest of Nova Scotia by the Canso Causeway. Once you're over the bridge you'll head up the northern side of the UNESCO protected Bras d'Or Lake, before joining the world famous Cabot Trail route which is located in the northeastern tip of Nova Scotia.

The Cabot Trail is considered one of the best drives in North America, today you'll spend the whole day completing this amazing loop past Cape Breton Highlands National Park and mile upon mile of epic coastal scenery. Once you've completed the drive and maybe a hike or two, you'll finish off the day with a well deserved beer or glass of wine on the shores of Bras d'Or Lake.

Explore the Gaelic History along the Ceilidh Trail in the highlands of Cape Breton. Truro's handy central location makes the ideal place to base yourself en route to the Annapolis Valley. Explore the historic downtown and take in the Salmon River, a great place to view the twice daily, Bay of Fundy tidal bore.

Today, you can opt to ride a tidal bore along the Shubenacadie River, see Bay of Fundy "flower pot" formations in Burntcoat Head Park before stepping back in time at Fort Edward National Historical Site and the UNESCO world heritage site Grand Pre National Historic Site. Learn all about Nova Scotia's rich Acadian, Scottish and First Nations heritage.

The pretty town of Wolfville overlooks beautiful Cape Blomidon on the Bay of Fundy and is home to a gorgeous landscape of gardens, farmland and vineyards. Take a tour of one of the many wineries in the area such as Domaine de Grand Pre Winery, Gaspereau Vineyards or take the Magic Winery Bus for a tour of local wineries on a British double-decker.

Have a leisurely morning in delightful Wolfville and neighbouring Grand Pre, before taking the short drive over to history ladened Annapolis Royal to the west. Today is another relaxing day, so find yourself a nice chair somewhere to finish off your holiday reading book, catch up on your holiday diary writing or to post those all important social media updates.

At The American Road Trip Company, we like to finish off our itineraries with a bang. Kejimkujik National Park, the Unesco protected town of Lunenburg and nearby Peggy's Cove Lighthouse will leave a lasting impression and the numerous photo opportunities will soon wipe out any remaining memory on your camera or phone. Tomorrow you'll return to Halifax for your flight home.