Atlantic Provinces

With their landscapes and cultural charms, the Atlantic Provinces in the north-east of Canada are in some ways comparable to Northern Europe. The provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and New Brunswick each have their own very special charm. Cape Breton in the north of Nova Scotia, for example, stands out for its rugged coastline and imposing mountains dotted with deep-blue lakes. Prince Edward Island invites you to relax on its long, fine sandy beaches. Newfoundland is famous for the impressive scenery of Gros Morne National Park. And one of the highlights of New Brunswick is the Fundy Coastal Drive, which takes you through picturesque fishing villages to the Hopewell Rocks – where you can witness the highest tides in the world.

Self-drive tour through Nova Scotia

All the Atlantic Provinces share a few features: glorious coastal scenery, wild, unspoilt nature and the incredible hospitality of the Canadians. Compared with the vast size of the country, this region is very well suited to travelling by hire car or motorhome, as the distances between the individual sights are relatively short.