10-Day Adventure Itinerary for Halifax and Prince Edward Island

1. Day 1: Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
   10 minutes (4.4 km) from Halifax Stanfield International Airport

   Explore the history of the city’s military past, including daily historical reenactments and changing of the guard ceremonies.

2. Day 2: Peggy's Cove
   50 minutes (43 km) from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

   Witness the beauty of the coast's iconic lighthouse, hike the nearby rocks, and enjoy lobster rolls at Cafe & Gallery.

3. Day 3: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
   25 minutes (10.5 km) from Peggy's Cove

   Learn the history of Nova Scotia's seafaring industry at this museum, including exhibits on the Titanic and Halifax Explosion.

4. Day 4: Confederation Bridge
   2 hours (167 km) from Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

   Cross the longest bridge in Canada connecting New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, and enjoy beautiful views of the Northumberland Strait.

5. Day 5: Prince Edward Island National Park
   35 minutes (37 km) from Confederation Bridge

   Hike, bike or swim at this beautiful beach park with over 60 km of coastline, rolling dunes, and red sandstone cliffs.

6. Day 6: Greenwich Beach and Dunes
   45 minutes (46 km) from Prince Edward Island National Park

   Explore the unique natural beauty of P.E.I.'s sand dunes, including paths through rare parabolic dunes and a floating boardwalk over a wetland ecosystem.

7. Day 7: Green Gables Heritage Place
   40 minutes (37 km) from Greenwich Beach and Dunes

   Visit the farm and home that inspired the setting for the classic novel Anne of Green Gables.

8. Day 8: East Point Lighthouse
   1 hour (70 km) from Green Gables Heritage Place

   Explore the picturesque lighthouse and museum, learn about the area's maritime history, and try Canada's first potato vodka at the distillery next door.

9. Day 9: Province House National Historic Site
   2 hours (164 km) from East Point Lighthouse

   Visit the birthplace of Canada at P.E.I.'s first legislative building, where the Charlottetown Conference led to the creation of the country in 1867.

10. Day 10: Cows Creamery
    50 minutes (38.5 km) from Province House National Historic Site

    Taste the best ice cream in Canada, made with all-natural ingredients and fresh-from-the-dairy milk at this popular creamery chain that started on P.E.I.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (2 hours, CAD 11.70)
• Peggy's Cove (4 hours, CAD 50 for lobster rolls)
• Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (2 hours, CAD 10.50)
• Confederation Bridge (1 hour, CAD 46.50 one-way toll)
• Prince Edward Island National Park (4 hours, CAD 7.80 entry fee)
• Greenwich Beach and Dunes (2 hours, CAD 7.80 entry fee)
• Green Gables Heritage Place (2 hours, CAD 7.80 entry fee)
• East Point Lighthouse (2 hours, CAD 10.50 distillery tour + tasting)
• Province House National Historic Site (2 hours, CAD 3.90)
• Cows Creamery (1 hour, CAD 6 for a scoop)
Total Estimated Costs: CAD 162.70

Useful Tips

For a shorter itinerary, skip the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and East Point Lighthouse. For a longer trip, visit the more remote north and west coasts of P.E.I., including West Point Lighthouse and the fishing village of North Rustico.