09 Sep 2014
Keep the winter at bay for a little longer with an activity filled trip to Atlantic Canada and catch the last of the summer's sun.
In just under six hours flying time from the UK, the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island offer stunning sandy beaches, plentiful seafood, as well as diverse wildlife. There is no better time to put on that 'out of office' and head across the Atlantic, for a late summer break.
New Brunswick
Nine-night 'New Brunswick Discovery' fly drive with Discover the World from £815 per person
More than 80% of New Brunswick is covered in forest, so the province is the perfect place to capture the breathtaking fall foliage in all its glory. This nine-night tour of Canada's largest maritime province offers travellers pretty coastal fishing villages, sweeping coastline and an abundance of seafood. Other highlights include Kouchibouguac National Park, the 'Reversing Falls' at Saint John and a visit to Hopewell Rocks in the Bay of Fundy, where visitors can walk the ocean floor before it is covered by the world's highest tide .
The Discover the World 'New Brunswick Discovery' package is available until 10 October 2014. Price is based on two people sharing nine-nights' accommodation and includes car hire. Flights are available separately through Discover the World and start from £830 return with Air Canada. For more information visit www.discover-the-world.co.uk.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Follow in the footsteps of ancient ancestors and discover Newfoundland and Labrador's Viking Trail. Travellers will head north through the province along the Great Northern Peninsula, through Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its impressive geological features and diverse wildlife including a vast array of sea birds and Canadian moose. Visitors can also enjoy a complimentary boat tour of the Western Brook Pond Fjord for spectacular views of the Western Brook Fjords. The package also offers travellers the chance to visit L'Anse aux Meadows – the only authenticated Viking settlement in North America.
Frontier Canada's 'Following the Vikings – discover the history of Newfoundland & Labrador' package is available until 23 September 2014. Price is based on two people sharing nine-nights' accommodation and includes car hire and return flights from the UK with Air Canada. For more information visit www.frontier-canada.co.uk.
Nova Scotia
Seven-night 'Spectacular Nova Scotia' fly drive with Windows on the Wild from £1,300 per person
Starting in the capital; Halifax, travellers will have time to explore the historic city which boasts one of the world's largest natural harbours. Highlights of the trip include travelling to Nova Scotia's Northumberland Shore region with a championship golf course, sea kayaking and coastal walks. Guests will also take in Cape Breton Island, home to the scenic Cabot Trail and have the chance to spot eagles, moose and whales from a coastal path. Additional activities include exploring Nova Scotia by horseback, a guided hike or boat tour and an opportunity to experience the beautiful foliage in Cape Breton Highlands National Park as autumn colours begin to show.
An introductory offer of 10% is available on the 'Spectacular Nova Scotia' itinerary and the package is available year round. Price is based on two people sharing seven-nights' accommodation and includes return flights via Reykjavik with Iceland Air from a UK international airport and car hire. For more information visit www.windowsonthewild.com.
Prince Edward Island
Nine-night 'Prince Edward Island' package with Experience Holidays from £1,265 per person
There is plenty to see and do in Canada's smallest province; travellers can visit Green Gables Hetitage Place in the Prince Edward Island National Park, explore tranquil seaside towns, or cycle along the Confederation Trail – a former scenic railway route which is now 410 kilometers of cycling bliss. This nine-day itinerary starts in the capital Charlottetown, where Victorian homes line leafy avenues and the city centre is brimming with stylish eateries. On the eastern side of the island, guests can explore lovely beaches, home to the famous Singing Sands at Basin Head where the sand makes a whistling sound when visitors walk across it or the wind blows. Travellers will also spend five days on the northern part of the island at Brackley Beach with its stunning coastline of red sandstone cliffs and white shoreline.
Experience Holidays 'Prince Edward Island' package starts from £1,265. Price is based on two people sharing nine-nights' accommodation and includes car hire and return flights from Heathrow with Air Canada via Montreal on 27 September. For more information visit www.experienceholidays.co.uk
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For further information please contact Amy Skelding, Tryphena Greenwood, Steele Paulich or Lauren Mayle at atlanticcanada@brightergroup.com / 020 7326 9880.
Editors Notes:
The Atlantic Canada region is coastal Canada on our doorstep. Just under six hours from the UK, the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have all the perfect elements for an interesting and inspiring escape. Each province has its own character but all are renowned for their outstanding natural beauty, stunning coastline, friendly people, incredible seafood, UNESCO World Heritage sites and National Parks. This region really is Canada's best-kept secret.
This project has been made possible through funding provided by the Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership (ACTP). ACTP is a nine member pan-Atlantic partnership comprised of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the four Atlantic Canada Tourism industry Associations and the four Provincial Departments responsible for tourism. www.atlanticcanadaholiday.co.uk
