Cruising Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia is a beautiful cruise destination, with the main ports of call being Halifax and Sydney. Check out our video above, which was shot in Atlantic Canada, including Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, but prominently featuring Nova Scotia.

I love cruising the beautiful region of Atlantic Canada. And let be the first to tell you that Atlantic Canada offers much, much more than the blazing colors of the fall foliage. So don’t think of cruising this region only during the fall. Atlantic Canada is an exciting destination at any time.

First and foremost, this is a region of extremely hospitable people. I was once told before disembarking a ship in Halifax that the people there were among the world’s friendliest. That sentiment was validated when I sneezed stepping off the ship and five people responded to my sneeze with “Bless you.”

The warmth and friendliest of the people in Atlantic Canada is only one reason to visit this beautiful region. Another reason to visit is that Atlantic Canada is rich in history, culture and scenic beauty — plus, it’s a fun place to explore.

You can get your adrenalin going on ziplines, kayaks and jet boats. Or for a more relaxed adventure, board a boat for lobster excursions or for sailing adventures. I did all of this during my visit to Altantic Canada and loved it.

You can relive history at sites operated by Parks Canada, such as the Fortress of Louisbourg or the Halifax Citadel, where you can dress up to be a soldier for a day. I put on the soldier’s uniform and even got to fire a vintage rifle.

Snap a photo of the lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove, reputed to be the world’s most photographed lighthouse.

Hike in beautiful forests, travel along scenic highways, witness the world’s highest tides at Hopewell Rocks and ride through the rapids created by those tides on a jet boat in St. John. You’ll never forget these experiences.

There’s much more. Marvel at majestic Gros Morne National Park. Watch eagles soar.

Dine on delicious lobster. Eat a timbit. Don’t know what a timbit is? You need to go to Atlantic Canada.

Atlantic Canada comprises four provinces – Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. All can be reached on an easy cruise from New York City or Boston. I love the idea of sailing past the Manhattan skyline or Boston’s cityscape to a place as remote as say, Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

Warm and welcoming people, history, culture and breathtaking landscapes. Lots of fun activities — and all within easy reach from the gangway of your ship in Atlantic Canada.

Atlantic Canada Ports Of Call