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The Canadian
Maritimes

August 2027 · Dates To Be Announced

Lighthouses, fishing villages, red cliffs, and the highest tides in the world. Dates are being set now.

August 2027Dates coming
MaritimesCoastal Canada
Open ToEveryone
Interest ListOpen now
About This Trip

The coastline everyone means to see eventually.

The Maritimes are one of those places people put off, assuming they will get there someday. Then they go, and they cannot understand why it took so long.

This is coastal Canada at its best. Fishing villages that still fish, lighthouses on rock headlands, red sandstone cliffs against blue water, and the Bay of Fundy, where the tides move more water twice a day than every river on earth combined. You can stand on the sea floor in the morning and watch boats float over the same spot by afternoon.

August is the right month. Warm enough to be comfortable, past the black fly season, and everything is open and running.

Dates are being finalized now. If this one interests you, get on the list and you will hear the moment it is set.

The Region

Lighthouses, red cliffs, and the world's biggest tides.

Nova Scotia & the Coast

Fishing villages and lighthouses

Working harbors, weathered shingle, and lighthouses on granite headlands. The scenery here does not need any help, and the seafood is exactly what you are hoping for.

The Bay of Fundy

The highest tides on earth

Tides that rise and fall as much as fifty feet twice a day. Walk the ocean floor at low tide and come back hours later to watch boats float above where you stood.

What To Expect

The shape of the trip.

Getting there

Air or motorcoach, to be confirmed

We are working out whether this one flies or goes by coach, which depends partly on how many of you want to come. Both options are on the table.

The coast

Harbors, headlands, and villages

Coastal driving, fishing villages, lighthouses, and the kind of stops where you get out and stand there for a while before anyone gets back on the bus.

The Bay of Fundy

Tides and sea floor

Timed to catch the tide at both ends, because seeing only one half of it misses the entire point.

Coming home

Farewell and return

A farewell dinner and the trip home, with a suitcase heavier than it left.

Exact dates, day-by-day itinerary, and pricing are being finalized. Join the list to hear first.

The Details

What's included & what's not

What's Included

  • Hotel accommodations throughout
  • Daily breakfast and select additional meals
  • Motorcoach transportation throughout the Maritimes
  • Sightseeing and admissions as listed in the final itinerary
  • Baggage handling
  • Escorted by Frances

Not Included

  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Meals not specifically listed
  • Personal spending money
  • Items of a personal nature

Pricing coming soon

Dates, itinerary, and pricing are all being finalized. Join the interest list and you will hear first, with no deposit and no obligation.

Good To Know

A few quick answers

When will dates be announced?

Soon. August 2027 is set, the exact week is not. Everyone on the interest list hears the moment it is.

Is this trip open to husbands and partners?

Yes. This one is open to everyone.

Do I need a passport?

Yes. This is international travel, so a valid passport is required. If yours is expired or expiring, now is a good time to deal with it.

Do I have to commit to anything now?

Not a thing. The interest list is just a list. No deposit, no obligation, and you can change your mind. It helps me size the trip and lock better pricing.

How much walking is involved?

Expected to be moderate, with a lot of it optional. Coastal viewpoints and village walking, at your own pace. I will have specifics once the itinerary is final.

What is the weather like in August?

Pleasant and coastal. Days generally 70 to 78 degrees, cooler and breezier on the water, with fog some mornings. Layers and a windbreaker.

How do I get on the list?

Use the Email for More Information button below or call me at 931-801-9900.

Interest List Open

Get on the list for the Maritimes.

Dates and pricing are being finalized. Send me a note and you will hear first, with no deposit and no obligation.

No commitment required to join the list · Passport required · Open to everyone.

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