Discover the Bay of Fundy
Experience the most diverse tidal environment in the world and explore Canada’s East Coast including Saint John, St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Fundy National Park, whale watching & more!
Overview
Style | Value VacationTravel in larger groups than our Small Group tours, but at fantastic value prices. These group tour packages are operated by our carefully selected partners and may be shared with other English speaking passengers ensuring guaranteed departures. More of these packages
Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout |
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Departures | June – September 2025 | Group Size | 24 travelers max |
Themes | History & Culture, Bucket List, Nature & Wildlife | ||
Activity Level | Recreational | ||
What to Expect | Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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Nestled between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Atlantic Canada’s Bay of Fundy is home to the highest tides in the world, waiting to be explored by the curious traveler. Witness ancient rock history, from the formations sculpted by the tides at Hopewell Rocks to the world’s most complete fossil record of life at the Joggins Fossil Cliffs. Travel to New Brunswick’s southern coast to the city of Saint John, and marvel at the unique reversing rapids at Reversing Falls. Let the coastal town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea captivate you with its charm before keeping an eye out for an array of whale species during a whale watching experience. Throughout your journey, learn about the ecology and geology of the most dramatic and diverse tidal environment on the planet and experience Maritime history, culture, hospitality, and cuisine on this adventure to Canada’s East Coast.
Package includes
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- All ground transportation and transfers
- 6 nights accommodations in tourist class hotels
- 11 Meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional, English-speaking tour director
Why you'll love it
- Explore the Bay of Fundy and learn about the world's highest tides.
- Discover exposed layers of rock revealing the world's most complete fossil record from the "Coal Age" at Joggins Fossil Cliffs.
- Marvel at the massive flower-pot shaped formations sculpted by the highest tides on the planet at the Hopewell Rocks.
- Enjoy a city tour of Saint John, including a visit to Reversing Falls, where the St. John river collides with the Bay of Fundy.
- Wander the picturesque costal town of St. Andrews by-the Sea.
- Have the chance to spot minke, finback and humpback whales during a whale watching experience.
- Embark on a ferry ride to Digby, the scallop capital of the world.
- Admire the lush and scenic Annapolis Valley where the French Acadians of Grand Pre made their first settlement in the early 1600’s.
- Savor a wine tasting during a tour of a local winery.
Itinerary at a Glance
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Halifax, Canada
- Upon arrival, be met by our local representative and transfer to your hotel
- Meet your fellow travelers at your hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel or similar
Full Day ItineraryDay 2 Halifax & Moncton
- Explore the Bay of Fundy
- Visit the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy a scrumptious lobster dinner aboard a lobster boat
Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Full Day ItineraryToday, board your tour coach, depart Nova Scotia's capital, and travel to Moncton. En route, explore the Bay of Fundy, and learn about the world's highest tides as you meander its colorful coastline to New Brunswick. Along the way, visit the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see magnificently exposed rock layers revealing the world's most complete fossil record of life in the "Coal Age" of 300 million years ago.
After crossing into New Brunswick, an unforgettable culinary experience awaits as you enjoy a delicious lobster dinner on a lobster boat.
Continue to Moncton and check into your hotel.
Day 3 Moncton & Saint John
- Explore the natural wonders of flower-pot shaped formations at Hopewell Rocks
- Tour through Fundy National Park
- Set out on a city tour of Saint John
- Visit the Reversing Falls
Hilton Saint John or similar Breakfast & lunch
Full Day ItineraryThis morning, experience a true natural wonder at the Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy. Marvel at the massive flower-pot-shaped formations sculpted by 56 ft. tides, the highest on the planet.
Then, travel through Fundy National Park en route to Canada’s first incorporated city, Saint John, on the southern New Brunswick coast. Enjoy a city tour at the seaport city of Saint John, including Reversing Falls, where the St. John River collides with the Bay of Fundy, creating unique reversing rapids during high tide.
Check into your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.
Day 4 St. Andrews by-the-Sea
- Explore the costal town of St. Andrews-by-the Sea
- Enjoy a whale watching experience at the Bay of Fundy
Hilton Saint John or similar Breakfast & lunch
Full Day ItineraryAfter breakfast, enjoy a day trip to the picturesque coastal town of St. Andrews by-the Sea. This quaint 18th-century British colonial settlement will captivate with its classical architecture and charm.
Later, board a boat and enjoy a whale-watching experience. You'll most likely see some minke whales but keep your eyes peeled for finback and humpback whales.
After lunch, spend the afternoon interacting with the friendly people or observing this seaside gem's beautiful architecture and rich marine life. Visit the town's boutiques, art galleries, and farmers' markets.
Day 5 Saint John & Digby
- Take a ferry ride across the Bay of Fundy
- Explore Digby, the scallop capital of the world
Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa or similar Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryToday, embark on a ferry back to Nova Scotia and arrive in Digby, the scallop capital of the world, where the fresh sea air and vibrant Acadian culture combine to form an enchanting and historically rich town.
Check into the Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa overlooking the Annapolis Basin on the Bay of Fundy.
Day 6 Digby & Halifax
- Visit Annapolis Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit a local winery
Cambridge Suites Hotel or similar Breakfast
Full Day ItineraryDepart Digby for Halifax and set out on a panoramic tour to discover the lush and scenic Annapolis Valley, where the French Acadians of Grand Pre made their first settlement in the early 1600s. Learn about this landscape’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a fact and fiction blend to reveal the romance of the Land of Evangeline.
Continue through the valley and stop at a local winery for a tour and tasting before returning to your hotel in Halifax.
Day 7 Depart Halifax
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA
Breakfast
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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