We are planning a trip to Novia Scotia (first time visit), after having to cancel last year. We will be going 10/7-10/14/26.
Day 1 &2- Arriving late to Halifax, staying 2 nights with one full day to explore Halifax.
Day 3- Leave early for Peggy's Cove & Mahone's Bay, then on to Lunenburg, staying at Ashlei House B&B.
Day 4- Leave for Auld Farm B&B in Baddeck, will see the AG Bell Museum and the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs that evening.
Day 5- Early start to drive Cabot Trail. Will spend time in Ingonish (local places, possible hike or Smokey Gondola ride), then on to the Markland Cottages for dinner & to stay the night. Would like to see Meat Cove if time, although I am not sure if the hike is too much for us, or is it worth going if we don't do the hike.
Day 6- Drive to White point & then on to spend time in Cheticamp. Looking into Captain Zodiac Whale Watching. Will want to do Skyline trail in the evening.
Day 7- Not sure if we need this day.
Day 8- We need to be at the airport at 12:30 for a 3:30 flight. So I am guessing leaving super early from wherever we stay the night before.
It is myself and my husband (we are early active 60's). We previously did a road trip in Ireland and loved driving the countryside- our favorite memory I think is just having dinner in a local pub with music, chatting with a couple of the locals. Would love a similar experience in Novia Scotia. Would like to do probably just one or maybe 2 hikes. We are from Louisiana, so Cajun history is of interest. Love going to the small towns/fishing villages. Any suggestions on this itinerary?
Thanks for your help!