Hi. Me and my partner are planning a trip to Canader in the summer, we will fly into Halifax, but would also like to see a bit more of Canader (within reason) we are there for at least 3 weeks so have plenty of time to get around. We would like some info on must see places (im sure niagra is one of them!) Can anyone suggest other places. Thanks
2007-01-15 00:20:40 · 5 answers · asked by becc b 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
As others have noted, Canada is a big country and Halifax is on the east coast, quite a distance from Ontario. But you could have a great time touring Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland), or if you want a taste of French Canada, Quebec instead of Newfoundland.
Within Halifax, there are tons of things to do. The Maritime Museum has a great collection of Titanic memorabilia (and a number of Titanic victims are buried in Halifax) if that is of interest. Citidal Hill is a Halifax landmark - it contains the fortifications of the old fort - a cannon goes of each day at noon. The Halifax waterfront is full of shops and historic buildings if that is your thing.
Outside of Halifax, Peggy's Cove is a must, with it's dramatic shore and lighthouse. Lunenburg is a beautiful spot, a former ship building town that has been named a historic site by UNESCO. You could take a tour around the south end of the province and hit many beautiful beaches, go on a whale tour out of Brier Island, near Digby, see historic Annapolils Royal and, Kejimikujik park, if you are into the outdoors and nature and arrive back at Halifax. If you head toward Newfoundland, you could spend time in Cape Breton. The Cabot Trail is one of the great drives in the world for incredible scenary. There is a world class golf course at the Keltic Lodge. Lots of trails for hiking. It's a beautiful area.
If you go to Newfoundland, St. John's is a lively small city, and Gros Morne a world class national park. A trip to PEI will let you see miles of sand beaches and if you have any interest in Anne of Green Gables, it's the place to go. More parks and scenery in New Brunswick, including the mighty Bay of Fundy, which has the highest tides in the world. If you head on to Quebec, I'd suggest Quebec city, a truly French city, with tons of history and incredible restaurants. It can be quite crowded in the summer, though. It would be a long haul to NIagra Falls, but you could do it if you feel like a "road trip."
Hope that helps. Here are some good links:
http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=quebec_city@127&cur_section=ove
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mma/index.html
http://www.town.lunenburg.ns.ca/
http://www.peggys-cove.com/
http://www.grosmorne.com/
http://www.halifaxinfo.com/
http://www.gov.pe.ca/visitorsguide/
2007-01-15 10:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by senlin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I can't comment as I'm no expert on the east coast, so I will leave that to someone else.
However do you realize how far away Niagara is from Halifax? We're talking multiple days of driving straight! So I don't know if that constitutes "within reason" unless you are not opposed to some additional airline tickets.
I'd say do the entire east coast. In three weeks, you can do it in detail. Or including the province of Quebec, as it's not too far away, would also be a good bet (Quebec City and Montreal are the cities to notes). And don't fear it because the province is French... tourist get along just fine
Enjoy!
2007-01-15 01:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by everyidistaken12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Nova Scotia, outside of Halifax:
Peggy's Cove
drive the South Shore : Mahone Bay down to Yarmouth
drive The Cabot Trail : up to Cape Breton
beyond:
drive one of the world's longest bridges to Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province
If you're feeling REALLY ambitious - drive to Quebec City (its an almost 1,000km drive though, so better yet, take a VIA Rail train) A beautiful city, one of Canada's oldest and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Frankly, I think Niagara is too far - almost 2,000km!!
2007-01-15 05:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depneds on what you like - following is a small list.
Check www.halifax.ca for more info.
Citadel Hill
Peggy's Cove
Take the various driving trails - south shore, eastern shore, cabot trail
If you're here in August, take in some of the Busker's festival.
Visit the beaches nearby.
2007-01-15 01:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by awayforabit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you from England,,,,
It's just that we have a Tendency to think we can drive everywhere and see everything in a couple of weeks.
Canada is huge you know.
te he
2007-01-15 02:56:53 · answer #5 · answered by Emmsagogo* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋