The Canadian Maritimes

A peaceful coastal scene in a small Canadian fishing village, showing colorful wooden houses—one red and several green—perched on a rocky shoreline. Two small boats float in the calm, reflective water of the harbor. Seaweed-covered rocks line the shore, and the sky above is partly cloudy with patches of blue, adding to the tranquil atmosphere.

Dates: Sept. 20-Oct. 1, 2026

Trip Details

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island make for a scenic and history-infused journey. We explore fishing villages and port cities, French fortifications and colonial British settlements, and travel to secluded Prince Edward Island and rugged Cape Breton on this classic route.
 

Rate Includes:

• Round-trip air transportation from Chicago.
• 11 nights’ accommodations in Superior First-Class, First-Class and unrated hotels.
• 23 meals: 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners.
• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees.
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director.
• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip.
• Luggage handling for one bag per person.
• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers.
 

hodgman_andrea_250pxStaff Host: Andrea Hodgman

Andrea Hodgman is the director of alumni travel for the NIU Foundation. She is responsible for selecting and fulfilling alumni travel trips, which boost engagement and affinity.
 

Details...

Cost: 
Total price (air & land inclusive from Chicago): $7,647 per person.

• Based on double occupancy.

• Includes airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $252 (subject to change until final payment).

Land-only price: $6,895.

• Airport arrival and departure transfers not included.

Single traveler supplement: Add $1,495.

Optional Post-Tour Extension: "Halifax, Nova Scotia – On Your Own" (3 days/2 nights): $495 total price.

• Single travelers, please add $295.


Trip brochure coming soon.
 
To register for this tour, please call our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., directly at 888-370-6765. Or you may mail your registration form and deposit check to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., One Newton Place, 275 Washington Street, Suite 300, Newton, MA 02458.
 Map of Canada showing the travel itinerary

 

 

Physical Activity Level: 1 - Easy
 

Day by Day Itinerary:

• Sept. 20: Depart U.S. for Halifax.
• Sept. 21: Halifax.
• Sept. 22-23: St. John.
• Sept. 24: Shediac.
• Sept. 25-26: Charlottetown.
• Sept. 27-29: Baddeck.
• Sept. 30: Halifax.
• Oct. 1: Depart Halifax for U.S.

 

Prepare for your trip with travel insurance. Travel insurance is very important to protect your trip investment. Please review the recorded webinar “Travel Insurance: What You Need to Know for Your Next Trip,” prepared by our partners at USI Insurance Services, for more information on travel insurance.