Tour Type
Canadian Tours
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Lower Mainland
October 7, 2026 – 11 Days
Vancouver Island
October 7, 2026 – 11 Days
BC Interior
October 7, 2026 – 11 Days
Activity Level 2
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Discover the best of the Maritimes on this unforgettable journey through scenic Nova Scotia, complete with fall colours. You will begin on beautiful Cape Breton Island where you will explore the historic grounds of the Fortress of Louisbourg, hear powerful stories at the Glace Bay Miners Museum, and settle into Baddeck for three welcoming nights. You’ll board a boat and glide across the sparkling Bras d’Or Lake, taking in the calm water and highland scenery as it surrounds you. Then, you’ll follow the spectacular Cabot Trail, where every turn brings a new burst of colour and breathtaking views. You’ll tap your toes to world‑class music at the Celtic Colours Festival, stroll vineyard rows in the Annapolis Valley, and move through the historic Acadian landscape of Grand-Pré. At Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg, you’ll roam iconic coastlines and colourful streets before concluding your adventure in lively Halifax, exploring maritime history, the Citadel, and Pier 21.
Come and discover Nova Scotia novelties with Wells Gray Tours!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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20 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Guides & Gratuities
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Fares per Person |
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$5,925$6,800$5,665 |
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$6,075$6,950$5,815 |
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$5,975$6,850$5,715 |
- Please add 5% GST.
Early Booking Bonus!
$300 on first 12 seats; $150 on next 8.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
Moderate Activity: As a traveller you like a variety of activities and walking up to 2 km with breaks such as a guided walking tour is very doable for you without assistance. You can stand for prolonged periods, negotiate a variety of terrain including moderate hills comfortably, and can climb two flights of stairs without assistance. At airports, you must handle your own luggage and often walk long distances. You may need to handle your own luggage at hotels if luggage service is not available. There is lots of walking at the Halifax Citadel, Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, and Fortress of Louisbourg. You can decline to go on the Glace Bay underground mine tour.
This tour is not appropriate for people who require the use of a walker. You may bring a cane or walking poles if needed. The coaches cannot carry a scooter or motorized wheelchair. The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour. In extreme situations, you may be required to leave the tour and travel home at your own expense; travel insurance will probably not cover you.
Tour Size
This tour can accommodate 40 participants.
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Please book early!: Nova Scotia is a popular tour destination in the fall due to the Celtic festivals and fall colours. Because of the demand, some hotels have strict policies about our commitment to the number of rooms needed and will cancel rooms from our original reservation if they can sell the rooms to other visitors. If this happens, we have to consider the tour full, even though seats are available on the motorcoach. Therefore, waiting too long to book usually means “Sorry, wait until another year.”
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Flight seating: We are unable to take requests for window or aisle seating on the planes. The airline will not accept them, as group seating is assigned as a block. If this is important to you, we suggest you take the “No Flight” option with a fare reduction of $700 and book your own flight which allows seat selection. You can also use this option if you want to redeem airline points. Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information on taking the “No Flight” option.
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Flight upgrades: Please enquire about current prices for upgrades on the major flights to Sydney and return from Halifax. Premium economy and business class may be available.
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Flight delays or cancellations: In the event flights are delayed or cancelled by airlines due to weather or other reasons, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay. Most travel insurance policies cover expenses incurred for flight delays.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. This tour goes to some remote places where restaurants may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.
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Payments: A deposit of $500 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due July 28, 2026. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level, and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (3% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.
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Early Booking Bonus: Receive a $300 discount on the first 12 seats and $150 on the next 8 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after July 28, 2026.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to June 29, 2026, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From June 30 to July 28, the cancellation charge is $300 per person. From July 29 to August 11, the cancellation charge is 60% of the tour fare. From August 12 to August 28, the cancellation charge is 80% of the tour fare. After August 28, there is no refund.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. This tour stays in Canada, but medical costs can vary a lot from one province to another. While your BC Services Card may partly cover you for a medical issue that arises during the tour, you will probably benefit from trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage in case of illness or a mishap before or during the tour. Many other benefits such as luggage insurance are included. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for medical, cancellation, interruption, and luggage.
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Photo Credits: Tourism Nova Scotia & Adam Hill (Cabot Trail), Tourism Nova Scotia & Acorn Art and Photography (Lunenburg), Tourism Nova Scotia & Skyline Studio (Peggy's Cove), tour director Jill (Halifax Public Gardens), Adobe Stock (Halifax Citadel), and Roland Neave (Fortress of Louisbourg).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 152 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until July 28, 2026.
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Consumer Protection BC Licences: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842