Nothing quite says Maine like its lighthouses – and this memorable exploration introduces you to three of Portland’s most photogenic maritime beacons. You’ll learn about their backstories, varying designs, and the crucial role they play in navigation – all while being immersed in the exhilarating natural beauty of coastal Maine.

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Portland Head Light, Portland Breakwater (“Bug”) Light, Spring Point Ledge Light

Be the captain of your own Halifax explorations via this Hop-on Hop-off vintage motorcoach that traces a route past all the major sights. Circle the city at your preferred pace, stepping off to visit whichever venues interest you most. Admissions to the hilltop Citadel National Historic Site and waterfront Maritime Museum of the Atlantic are included.

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Halifax Public Gardens, Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Citadel National Historic Site, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and many others

Be ready for outstanding scenery on this guided coach journey that travels Halifax’s famed Lighthouse Route to reach Peggy’s Cove. Learn the history of this tiny lobster-fishing village, visit its lighthouse perched along a rugged coast pummeled by powerful Atlantic waves, and discover for yourself why this remote hamlet inspires artists and writers.

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Lighthouse Route, Peggy’s Cove village & lighthouse

No other spot on Earth sees higher tides than Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy. Witness the thrilling magnitude of this phenomenon on an excursion to Burntcoat Head Park. Approaching high tide, the seas rise at the rate of an inch a minute. At low tide, you can take a once-in-a-lifetime guided walk across the dry ocean floor to explore the tidal pools.

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Bay of Fundy, Burntcoat Head Park, lunch overlooking bay, possible tidal pool walk

Sit back and take in the highlights of PEI’s small but charmingly scenic capital city on a panoramic coach drive designed to reveal its unique character. Listen in as your local guide provides insights, traverse the Great George Street Historic District with its 18th-century architecture, and see stately Province House, seat of PEI government since 1847.

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Principal Charlottetown sights, Great George Street Historic District, Province House

Satisfy your maritime curiosity on this scenic road trip that combines and opportunity to climb two of Prince Edward Island’s most historic coastal beacons with a jaunt across a stretch of lush rural countryside that demonstrates why PEI is aptly known as the “Garden Province of Canada.” Plus, pass by a third lighthouse on the way back.

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Wood Island Lighthouse, Prim Point Lighthouse, Brighton Lighthouse, rural PEI

Travel to the north coast of PEI – and more than a century back in time – to explore the homestead and farm grounds of Green Gables Heritage Place in Cavendish, immortalized in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic late Victorian novel, Anne of Green Gables. Explore this beloved landmark and feel the settings of the book leap to life.

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Cavendish, Green Gables Heritage Place, Prince Edward Island National Park

Enjoy an up-close introduction to Charlottetown’s picturesque waterfront and heritage district on this hour-long guided walking excursion. Traverse the historic heart of town, its streets and squares little changed since the city’s founding. And see the landmark building tied to this provincial capital’s nickname: Birthplace of Canada.

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Charlottetown waterfront, Historic District, Province House National Historic Site

Just outside Québec City, a lush natural greenspace along the St. Lawrence River thunders with the breathtaking rush of Montmorency Falls as its waters plunge over a rocky cliff a full 100 feet taller than Niagara. Travel to the summit by cable car for unforgettable panoramas, or set out on foot and discover private views from the adjacent trails.

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Montmorency Falls, cable car panoramas, hiking trails

Engage in French Canada’s storied military history on a guided visit to the waterfront plains where the pivotal Battle of Québec was lost to the English in 1759. Capture Instagram-worthy overviews of the St. Lawrence from atop Cap-Diamant. And explore the Citadelle, a centuries-old walled star fortress still in use as an active infantry garrison.

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Citadelle of Québec, Battlefields Park, Cap Diamant

With an expert guide in the lead, embark on a walking excursion through the 400-year-old streets of the most intact walled city north of Mexico. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Québec oozes with Old World charm and offers up a deep array of architectural treasures. Savor many of them as you stroll through Lower Town and Upper Town.

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UNESCO-listed Old Quebec, Place-Royale, Petit-Champlain Street, Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace

Experience the enticing local flavors of the region as you cross the St. Lawrence for a culinary romp around historic – and highly picturesque – Île d’Orléans. Artisanal wines, jams, nougats, and cheeses all wait to dazzle your palate as you sample your way from venue to venue, engaging with the producers and savoring their creations.

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Historic Île d’Orléans, mountain & river views, tastings at artisanal shops & wineries

This guided outing focuses on the evolution of Montréal from its Indigenous roots through its feudal era and 19th-century emergence as a Victorian showplace. You’ll ogle at landmark architecture in cobbled Old Montréal, witness the lively charm of Place Jacques Cartier – and visit the fascinating Pointe-à-Callière Archaeology and History complex.

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Victorian architecture of Old Montreal, Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History at Pointe-à-Callière

Deeply historic and dynamically evolving, the Old Montréal district brims with a signature mix of cultural heritage and cosmopolitan verve. No single landmark better captures that rich character than the Notre-Dame Basilica – a Gothic Revival icon with few peers. This experience brings you inside this breathtaking sanctuary in the heart of the city.

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Old Montréal, Notre-Dame Basilica

Experience two of Montreal’s most alluring treasures – one horticultural, the other artistic. First, explore the captivating theme plantings of the 190-acre Montreal Botanical Garden, including the largest Chinese garden outside Asia. Then, engage with the world-class classical and contemporary works arrayed within the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

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Montreal Botanical Garden & its theme gardens, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Canada’s largest metropolis is home to an eclectic skyline defined by architectural landmarks of every stripe. This panoramic outing offers a rolling introduction to that diversity – with drives through multiple districts and visits to the observation decks of the soaringly modern CN Tower and the Gothically opulent salons of Casa Loma castle.

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Toronto by motorcoach, CN Tower observation decks, Yonge Street, Casa Loma castle visit