PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND & NOVA SCOTIA 2027
ANNE • COAST • VILLAGES • FOOD • WINE • WHALES
A 9-Day Small-Group Journey Through Atlantic Canada
Proposed for June 23–July 1, 2027
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16 TOTAL TRAVELERS
INCLUDING YOUR ELSEWHERE HOSTS
INTENTIONALLY SMALL-GROUP TRAVEL. THIS IS NOT A LARGE MOTORCOACH TOUR
Charlottetown • Cavendish • PEI North Shore • Halifax • Peggy’s Cove • Lunenburg • Annapolis Valley • Digby • Brier Island
9 Days • 8 Hotel Nights
Proposed Tour Price: $5,500 per traveler
Based on double occupancy
Single Room Supplement: +$1,400
Single rooms are limited and subject to availability.
• International economy airfare included
Hosted by Pamela Cassube & Cathy Underhill
Elsewhere Tours & Travel
Authentic Places. Meaningful Experiences. Time to Explore.
Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST46568
A DIFFERENT WAY TO EXPERIENCE PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND & NOVA SCOTIA
This proposed journey has been designed for travelers who want more than simply seeing Atlantic Canada through the window of a tour bus.
Over nine days, our small group will begin in Charlottetown, discover the real landscapes that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables, experience Prince Edward Island’s red-cliff coastline and fishing communities, cross the Northumberland Strait by ferry, explore Halifax and Nova Scotia’s South Shore, travel through the Annapolis Valley, and venture through Digby Neck to Brier Island for a Bay of Fundy whale-watching experience.
Along the way, we propose to walk through the places that inspired Avonlea, see Anne & Gilbert: The Musical, enjoy a traditional PEI lobster supper, explore Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg, taste the Annapolis Valley, discover Digby and spend a day among the dramatic coastal landscapes and marine life of the Bay of Fundy.
But we also believe great journeys need something many traditional tours leave out:
Time that belongs to you.
That’s why PEI & Nova Scotia 2027 combines carefully selected included experiences with our Explore Your Way concept, giving you freedom to pursue the things that interest you without requiring you to research an unfamiliar destination from scratch.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROPOSED ITINERARY
This itinerary represents the experiences, accommodations, transportation and activities Elsewhere Tours & Travel proposes to include in Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia 2027.
Because final June 2027 reservations have not yet been secured, all flights, hotels, tours, activities, meals, admissions, transportation arrangements and other experiences described in this proposal are subject to availability at the time sufficient traveler commitments and required payments are received and reservations can be confirmed.
Many proposed experiences are seasonal or limited-capacity. Availability cannot be guaranteed until reservations have been confirmed by the individual suppliers.
If a listed experience, hotel, transportation service or other component becomes unavailable before it can be reserved, Elsewhere Tours & Travel may substitute a comparable experience, property or service when reasonably available. Any material changes will be communicated to confirmed travelers.
Early commitment will be especially important for this journey. Delayed commitment may result in limited availability, supplier price changes or the need to substitute an experience described in this proposal.
WHAT IS AN ELSEWHERE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE?
Elsewhere Signature Experiences are the moments we intentionally build into a journey because they connect travelers to the destination in a way that simply seeing it cannot.
They may introduce you to a local tradition, tell the story of a place, put you on the water, bring you into a performance or create the kind of shared memory that becomes one of the things you talk about long after the trip is over.
They are not optional add-ons. When an experience is identified as an Elsewhere Signature Experience, it is part of the journey and included in the tour price.
For Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia 2027, our proposed Elsewhere Signature Experiences are:
★ ANNE & GILBERT: THE MUSICAL
After spending the day in the landscapes and places connected to Lucy Maud Montgomery and Anne of Green Gables, we propose to experience Anne’s story on stage in Charlottetown. The 2027 performance calendar has not yet been released, so final inclusion is subject to schedule and ticket availability.
★ BRIER ISLAND & BAY OF FUNDY WHALE WATCHING
Travel through Digby Neck and across the local ferries to Brier Island for a narrated whale-watching excursion in the Bay of Fundy. Wildlife sightings and sailing are naturally dependent on weather, sea conditions and wildlife activity.
WHAT DOES "EXPLORE YOUR WAY" MEAN?
Planned freedom, not unplanned time.
Explore Your Way is an intentional part of an Elsewhere journey.
Traditional tours often require travelers to choose between two extremes: planning an entire trip independently or joining a group tour where nearly every hour is scheduled.
Explore Your Way gives you something in between.
Elsewhere takes care of the major logistics and provides the research and tools you need. Then, during designated portions of the itinerary, you decide how you want to experience the destination.
Before departure, travelers will receive detailed Elsewhere Explore Your Way Planning Guides for designated destinations.
Depending upon the destination, your Planning Guide may include:
• Major sights and attractions
• History and cultural information
• Restaurant, café and bakery suggestions
• Local foods and drinks worth trying
• Shopping and regional products
• Museums and historic sites
• Transportation information
• Walking distances and approximate times
• Optional experiences
• Ticket and reservation information
• One-hour, two-hour, half-day and evening itinerary ideas
• Practical information such as pharmacies and ATMs
Want to visit a museum? You can.
Want to shop and find a café? That’s fine too.
Want to sit beside the waterfront and do absolutely nothing for a while?
That counts.
Explore Your Way means the time belongs to you, while the research has already been done to help you make the most of it.
Unless specifically identified as included, optional admissions, meals, independent transportation, shopping and activities chosen during Explore Your Way time are at the traveler’s expense.
DAY 1
OUR ATLANTIC CANADA JOURNEY BEGINS
Florida → Charlottetown
Today our journey begins with our included economy flight from Jacksonville to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
After arriving at Charlottetown Airport, we’ll collect our luggage and transfer together to our hotel. Depending upon our arrival time, we’ll have time to settle in and enjoy a relaxed introduction to the city.
★ ELSEWHERE WELCOME DINNER
Tonight, we’ll gather for our first Elsewhere tradition: our Welcome Dinner. It’s our chance to meet our fellow travelers and celebrate the beginning of our journey.
INCLUDED TODAY
• Economy airfare to Charlottetown
• Group airport transfer
• Charlottetown hotel accommodation
• Charlottetown orientation, arrival schedule permitting
• ★ Elsewhere Welcome Dinner
Overnight: Charlottetown
DAY 2
ANNE’S ISLAND
Anne of Green Gables & L.M. Montgomery
Today is devoted to the real Prince Edward Island landscapes and places that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery and Anne of Green Gables.
Our proposed exploration includes Green Gables Heritage Place and Green Gables House, along with Lover’s Lane and the Haunted Wood. We’ll continue into Montgomery’s PEI story through sites such as the Anne of Green Gables Museum at Silver Bush, the L.M. Montgomery Birthplace and the Site of L.M. Montgomery’s Cavendish Home as final timing allows.
This is not a movie set created after the fact. We’ll be exploring the farms, woods and countryside that helped Montgomery imagine Avonlea.
★ ELSEWHERE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
ANNE & GILBERT: THE MUSICAL
We propose to end our Anne day with a performance of Anne & Gilbert in Charlottetown. Final inclusion is subject to the 2027 performance calendar and ticket availability.
INCLUDED TODAY
• Breakfast, when included by the final hotel
• Charlottetown hotel accommodation
• Group transportation required for the day
• Proposed Green Gables and L.M. Montgomery experiences/admissions
• ★ Elsewhere Signature Experience: Proposed Anne & Gilbert performance
Overnight: Charlottetown
DAY 3
RED CLIFFS, COAST & LOBSTER
PEI North Shore
Today we’ll discover another side of Prince Edward Island: its North Shore coastline and small communities.
Our proposed route may include Cavendish, PEI’s distinctive red sandstone cliffs, Cavendish Beach, North Rustico, fishing communities, coastal overlooks and local shops or food stops.
Later, enjoy Explore Your Way • Charlottetown. Walk the waterfront. Shop. Find a café. Visit something that caught your attention. Or simply enjoy the city at your own pace.
INCLUDED EVENING EXPERIENCE
TRADITIONAL PEI LOBSTER SUPPER
Tonight we propose a traditional dinner at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. The current lobster supper includes appetizers, salads, a one-pound Island lobster dinner, desserts and nonalcoholic beverages, with non-lobster entrée options available.
INCLUDED TODAY
• Breakfast, when included by the final hotel
• Charlottetown hotel accommodation
• Group transportation for PEI North Shore touring
• Elsewhere Explore Your Way Charlottetown Planning Guide
• Proposed traditional PEI lobster supper
Overnight: Charlottetown
DAY 4
CROSSING INTO NOVA SCOTIA
Prince Edward Island → Halifax
After breakfast, we’ll leave Charlottetown and travel to Wood Islands.
NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT FERRY
Our proposed route crosses from Wood Islands, PEI to Caribou, Nova Scotia by ferry. The approximately 75-minute crossing becomes part of the journey itself rather than simply another stretch of highway.
After arriving in Nova Scotia, we’ll continue to Halifax and check into our hotel.
EXPLORE YOUR WAY • HALIFAX
Tonight, is yours. Explore the waterfront. Find a pub or restaurant. Browse shops. Take in the harbour. Or simply settle into Halifax at your own pace.
INCLUDED TODAY
• Breakfast, when included by the final hotel
• Group transportation Charlottetown → Wood Islands → Halifax
• Proposed Northumberland Strait ferry crossing
• Halifax hotel accommodation
• Elsewhere Explore Your Way Halifax Planning Guide
Overnight: Halifax
DAY 5
LIGHTHOUSES & A UNESCO SEAPORT
Peggy’s Cove • Lunenburg
Today we head for Nova Scotia’s celebrated South Shore.
PEGGY’S COVE
We’ll visit one of Nova Scotia’s most recognizable coastal communities, with time for its famous lighthouse, Atlantic scenery, village atmosphere, shops, galleries and cafés.
LUNENBURG
Then we continue to colorful Lunenburg, whose Old Town is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Our proposed included Lunenburg experience may combine a guided historic walk, harbour experience and Fisheries Museum admission, with additional independent time to shop, explore the waterfront and choose lunch or local treats. Final components depend upon the 2027 operating schedule and supplier availability.
INCLUDED TODAY
• Breakfast, when included by the final hotel
• Halifax hotel accommodation
• Private/group transportation for the South Shore Day
• Peggy’s Cove visit
• Proposed included Lunenburg experience
Overnight: Halifax
DAY 6
THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
Halifax → Wolfville → Digby
Today our transfer becomes part of the experience as we travel through Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.
Our proposed route includes Wolfville and the surrounding wine country, with a local wine-and-food experience and lunch. Depending upon final timing and arrangements, the day may also include Grand-Pré, Annapolis Royal or another historic or scenic stop.
We’ll continue west to Digby, our home for the next two nights.
EXPLORE YOUR WAY • DIGBY
Tonight, the time belongs to you. Explore Digby’s waterfront, browse local shops, find a café or restaurant, walk along the harbour, and consider trying the scallops for which Digby is famous. Your Elsewhere Explore Your Way Digby Planning Guide will give you researched options so you can choose the evening that suits you.
INCLUDED TODAY
• Breakfast, when included by the final hotel
• Private/group transportation Halifax → Annapolis Valley → Digby
• Proposed Annapolis Valley wine and food experience
• Proposed included lunch
• Digby hotel accommodation
• Elsewhere Explore Your Way Digby Planning Guide
Overnight: Digby
DAY 7
WHALES OF THE BAY OF FUNDY
Digby Neck • Brier Island
★ ELSEWHERE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
BRIER ISLAND WHALE WATCHING
Today we’ll travel from Digby through Digby Neck toward Brier Island. Reaching the island includes two short local ferry crossings and brings us into one of Nova Scotia’s distinctive coastal landscapes.
Depending upon our sailing time, our day may also include coastal communities, the Balancing Rock area and Brier Island lighthouse scenery.
Our centerpiece is a narrated Bay of Fundy whale-watching excursion aboard the larger Mega Nova vessel. Potential sightings may include humpback, fin and minke whales, porpoises, dolphins and other marine life.
Because this is a wildlife and marine experience, sightings, exact cruise duration and operation depend upon weather, sea conditions and wildlife activity.
After our Brier Island Day, we’ll return to Digby.
INCLUDED TODAY
• Breakfast, when included by the final hotel
• Group transportation Digby → Digby Neck/Brier Island → Digby
• Local ferry crossings required for the planned group route
• ★ Proposed Bay of Fundy whale-watching experience
• Digby hotel accommodation
Overnight: Digby
DAY 8
ONE LAST DAY IN HALIFAX
Digby → Halifax
After breakfast, we’ll return to Halifax and check into our hotel for the final night of the journey.
EXPLORE YOUR WAY • HALIFAX
The afternoon belongs to you. Possibilities may include the Halifax Waterfront, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax Citadel, shopping, cafés, pubs, restaurants, the ferry to Dartmouth or simply enjoying the harbour.
Your Elsewhere Explore Your Way Halifax Planning Guide will help with the possibilities.
★ ELSEWHERE FAREWELL DINNER
Tonight, we’ll come back together for our final Elsewhere tradition and celebrate everything we’ve experienced together: PEI, Anne’s Island, the Northumberland Strait, Nova Scotia’s South Shore, the Annapolis Valley, Digby, Brier Island and the Bay of Fundy.
INCLUDED TODAY
• Breakfast, when included by the final hotel
• Private/group transportation Digby → Halifax
• Halifax hotel accommodation
• Elsewhere Explore Your Way Halifax Planning Guide
• ★ Elsewhere Farewell Dinner
Overnight: Halifax
DAY 9
UNTIL NEXT TIME, ATLANTIC CANADA
Halifax → Florida
After breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to Halifax and transfer together to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
Then we’ll board our included economy flight home to Jacksonville. Our proposed open-jaw flight plan allows us to arrive in Charlottetown and depart from Halifax without unnecessary backtracking.
INCLUDED TODAY
• Breakfast, when available according to flight schedule
• Group transfer to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
• Economy airfare home
WHAT YOUR PROPOSED $5,500 TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
AIR TRAVEL
• Economy airfare from Jacksonville to Charlottetown
• Economy airfare from Halifax to Jacksonville
• Final airline, routing and flight schedule will be determined when June 2027 arrangements can be secured
8 HOTEL NIGHTS
• Charlottetown – 3 nights
• Halifax – 2 nights
• Digby – 2 nights
• Halifax – 1 additional night
• Accommodations are based on double occupancy. Final hotels will be selected with consideration for location, cleanliness, comfort and suitability for our small group.
GROUP TRANSPORTATION
• Charlottetown airport transfer
• Transportation required for included PEI touring and Anne experiences
• Charlottetown → Wood Islands → Caribou → Halifax
• Northumberland Strait ferry crossing required for the planned group route
• Halifax → Peggy’s Cove → Lunenburg → Halifax
• Halifax → Annapolis Valley → Digby
• Digby → Digby Neck/Brier Island → Digby
• Digby → Halifax
• Halifax hotel → Halifax Stanfield International Airport
• Transportation required for included group experiences
MEALS & CULINARY EXPERIENCES
• Hotel breakfasts where included by the final selected properties
• ★ Elsewhere Welcome Dinner
• Traditional PEI lobster supper
• Proposed Annapolis Valley wine and food experience with lunch
• ★ Elsewhere Farewell Dinner
PROPOSED INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
• Green Gables Heritage Place and proposed L.M. Montgomery/Anne experiences
• ★ Elsewhere Signature Experience: Proposed Anne & Gilbert: The Musical ticket
• PEI North Shore touring
• Northumberland Strait ferry crossing
• Peggy’s Cove
• Proposed Lunenburg guided/harbour/museum experience
• Annapolis Valley wine and food experience
• Digby and Bay of Fundy coastal touring
• ★ Elsewhere Signature Experience: Brier Island whale watching
ELSEWHERE EXPLORE YOUR WAY PLANNING GUIDES
• Charlottetown
• Halifax
• Digby
ELSEWHERE HOSTING
On-tour hosting and coordination by Pamela Cassube and Cathy Underhill is included throughout the journey.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
• Meals not identified as included
• Optional admissions during Explore Your Way time
• Optional tours and activities
• Independent transportation during Explore Your Way time
• Shopping and personal purchases
• Passport expenses
• Travel insurance
• Airline seat upgrades or preferred seating
• Airline baggage charges not included in the final ticket
• Gratuities not specifically included
• Personal itinerary changes
• Expenses resulting from independently selected activities
A NOTE ABOUT AVAILABILITY
Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia 2027 is currently a proposed itinerary.
The experiences described here have been researched and selected to create the journey we would like to offer. However, the trip has not yet been contracted, and no experience should be considered confirmed until Elsewhere Tours & Travel receives sufficient traveler commitments and payments and receives confirmation from the individual suppliers.
Seasonal and limited-capacity experiences, including Anne & Gilbert, whale watching, hotel accommodations, ferry schedules, admissions and small-group activities, may sell out or change.
Final pricing may also be affected by airfare, hotel, transportation, currency and supplier pricing available at the time reservations are made.
If a proposed component is no longer available, Elsewhere Tours & Travel will make reasonable efforts to secure a comparable alternative and will communicate material itinerary changes to confirmed travelers.
