Maritime Provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island

Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia, is the main city of Atlantic Canada, a lively historic port overlooking one of the world's largest natural harbours. The city retains a strong bond with the sea, evident along the picturesque waterfront, lively with its boardwalk, seafood restaurants, maritime museums and moored boats. The historic star-shaped Citadel, dominating the city from atop the hill, recounts Halifax's military past. The Victorian districts, lively pubs and music scene give the city a welcoming and festive character. Halifax is also linked to important historical events, from the Titanic to migration, gathered in its museums. It is the ideal gateway to Nova Scotia's coastal beauties, such as the famous Peggy's Cove lighthouse. Maritime, authentic and warm, Halifax embodies the welcoming spirit of Canada's Atlantic provinces.

Lunenburg is one of the most charming villages in Nova Scotia, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its perfectly preserved historic centre, a rare example of a planned British colonial town in North America. Its brightly coloured houses, lined along the streets facing the harbour, create a picturesque, photogenic scene. This historic fishing village retains a strong bond with the sea and with shipbuilding: in its harbour is moored the famous Bluenose II schooner, a symbol of Nova Scotia, and the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic recounts its maritime traditions. Cafés, fresh-fish restaurants and craft shops enliven the streets. Colourful, historic and deeply maritime, Lunenburg is a gem of the Atlantic coast of Canada, an unmissable stop for those exploring the picturesque coasts of Nova Scotia.

Digby is a charming fishing village in Nova Scotia, facing the Bay of Fundy, famous worldwide for its scallops, considered among the best in existence and stars of local cuisine. Its harbour, where one of the world's largest scallop fishing fleets docks, is the beating heart of the town and offers authentic maritime views. Digby is also a departure point for ferries to New Brunswick and a base for exploring the coastal beauties of the Bay of Fundy, famous for the planet's highest tides. Nearby you can watch whales, walk coastal trails and discover picturesque villages. The relaxed, maritime atmosphere completes the place's charm. Between prized scallops, picturesque harbours and the extraordinary Fundy tides, Digby is a fascinating and tasty destination on the Atlantic coast of Canada.

Saint John is the oldest city in New Brunswick, a lively historic port facing the Bay of Fundy, famous for having the world's highest tides. It is here that the famous Reversing Falls phenomenon occurs, where the force of the tides reverses the flow of the Saint John River. The city preserves a charming historic centre with Victorian brick buildings, the picturesque covered City Market, the oldest in Canada, and a revitalised waterfront. The Bay of Fundy, with its coastal landscapes, rock formations and rich marine life, offers hikes and whale watching. A stop along the Atlantic coast, Saint John combines history, culture and extraordinary natural phenomena linked to the tides. Maritime and full of character, it is a fascinating base for discovering the beauties of the Bay of Fundy and Atlantic Canada.

Saint Andrews by-the-Sea is an elegant and charming coastal town in New Brunswick, facing Passamaquoddy Bay along the Bay of Fundy, considered one of the most refined resorts in Atlantic Canada. Its charming historic centre preserves elegant period homes, boutiques and restaurants, dominated by the sumptuous Algonquin Resort, a grand castle-style hotel set amid greenery. The powerful Fundy tides offer ever-changing scenes and the chance to spot whales offshore. The town also hosts a splendid botanical garden, Kingsbrae Garden, and an aquarium that tells the marine life of the bay. Between elegance, spectacular tides and sea, Saint Andrews embodies the timeless charm of the Fundy coast.

Fredericton is the elegant capital of New Brunswick, a historic, intimate city set along the banks of the Saint John River, surrounded by tree-lined avenues and parks that earn it the nickname "city of elms". Its charming centre preserves historic buildings, the neo-Gothic Anglican cathedral and a lively artistic and cultural scene, with art galleries and music festivals. The picturesque riverfront, lively with walks, markets and green spaces, is the heart of city life. Fredericton boasts a history linked to the Loyalists and a strong cultural identity, bilingual and welcoming. A convenient base in the heart of the province, it allows you to explore New Brunswick's river and rural landscapes. Historic, green and refined, Fredericton is a human-scale capital where art, history and nature meet along the tranquil banks of the Saint John River.

Charlottetown is the charming capital of Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province, famous for being considered the "cradle of Confederation", where in 1864 the idea of a united Canada was born. The city retains a historic, intimate charm, with tree-lined streets, well-preserved Victorian buildings, Province House and the picturesque waterfront overlooking the harbour. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with boutiques, galleries, seafood restaurants and a lively cultural scene. Charlottetown is the ideal base for exploring the island, famous for its rural landscapes, red-sand beaches, lighthouses and the fields immortalised in the famous novel "Anne of Green Gables". Oysters and lobster are stars of local cuisine. Historic and charming, Charlottetown embodies the serene, maritime appeal of Atlantic Canada.

Pictou is a charming historic town in Nova Scotia, stretched along a sheltered bay on the northern coast, famous as the place where the first Scottish settlers landed in 1773 aboard the ship Hector. Nicknamed the birthplace of New Scotland, it preserves a charming stone historic centre and a sailable replica of the Hector moored on the waterfront, attesting to its deep Scottish roots. The bay's waters, rich in prized oysters, and the nearby coast of sandy beaches invite relaxation and discovery. The town is also a gateway, by ferry, to Prince Edward Island. Between Scottish history, sea and traditions, Pictou embodies the authentic heritage of Nova Scotia.

Baddeck is a charming village on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, facing the shores of the picturesque Bras d'Or Lake, an inland salt sea dotted with inlets. Considered the start and end point of the famous Cabot Trail, one of the world's most beautiful scenic roads, it is an ideal base for exploring the spectacular landscapes of Cape Breton. The village is linked to the figure of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, who lived here and whose dedicated museum can be visited. The lake waters invite sailing and water activities, while the relaxed atmosphere and serene panoramas complete the place's charm. Between lake, history and grandiose nature, Baddeck is a fascinating stop for those driving the Cabot Trail and wishing to discover the beauties of Cape Breton Island.

Louisbourg rises on the Atlantic coast of Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, famed for the reconstruction of its imposing eighteenth-century French fortress, one of the largest in North America. The Fortress of Louisbourg, now a national historic site, brings to life a fortified colonial town among costumed interpreters and cannons facing the sea. The village keeps the atmosphere of a fishing port. Louisbourg is a journey through time on the shores of the Atlantic.

Liscomb Mills lies along Nova Scotia's wild Eastern Shore, at the mouth of the Liscomb River, in an area of forests, rivers and rugged coastline. Renowned for salmon fishing and trails set in nature, it is an ideal base for those seeking quiet and outdoor activities far from the crowds. The river's falls and surrounding woods offer scenery of deep tranquillity. Liscomb Mills is a natural retreat on the province's eastern shore.