Road Trip Itinerary from Boston to Halifax via Bar Harbor, Saint John, Digby, and Lunenburg
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Detailed travel itinerary for planning your trip, including a link to a Google Map of the route, recommended duration for each destination, detailed articles on attractions at each destination, and recommended hotels.
The route begins in Boston, as there are direct flights to it from Israel. On the trip, you will first visit Boston, of course, and then the town of Bar Harbor and nearby Acadia National Park. Next, you cross the border into Canada, visit the town of Saint Andrews, continue to Saint John where you also stay overnight, and from there take a ferry to Digby in Nova Scotia.
Note: The route here ends in Halifax, but you must return the rental car in the US. Therefore, you need to add an additional segment of your choice from another itinerary to return to the US.
Route Map:
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Destinations Along the Route
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Destination |
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Number of Nights |
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Boston |
2-3 |
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Bar Harbor |
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2-3 |
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Saint Andrews |
0 |
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Saint John |
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1-2 |
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Digby |
1-2 |
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Kejimkujik National Park |
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0 |
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Lunenburg |
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1-2 |
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Halifax |
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2-3 |
Total trip days: 9-15 days.
Route length: 1160 km. Driving time total without stops: approx. 16 hours.
Destinations, Recommended Accommodations, and Articles for Each Destination on the Route:
Each destination has a link to a detailed article of mine about it with photos, attractions, and important travel information.
Boston
Boston is the largest city in New England and is one of the most beautiful and impressive cities in the eastern US. Boston features a charming combination of old and new, thanks to the city's glorious history on the one hand, and a abundance of prestigious universities on the other, which attract many students and young people to the city.
Articles: ◄ Guided Tours and Attractions in Boston and Vicinity ◄Destinations and Attractions on a Trip from Boston to New York
The Town of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is located in the northeastern US, on the coast of the state of Maine. The park is known for its indented coastline, dotted with islands featuring both sandy beaches and steep granite cliffs. Low clouds and fog often blend into the landscape of islands, sea, and bays, adding to its charm. The town of Bar Harbor is a charming town worth dedicating at least a full day to, offering an abundance of hotels, shops, galleries, and of course, restaurants.
♥ Recommended Hotels in the Town of Bar Harbor
Article: ◄ Travel Itinerary in Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor
Saint Andrews
Saint Andrews is a cute little historic town in New Brunswick, eastern Canada, half an hour north of the border with the United States. It's a fun town to stroll along its main street, which is full of shops, restaurants, galleries, and also features a cute market.
Article: ◄ Trip to the Town of Saint Andrews in Eastern Canada
Saint John
Saint John is the second-largest city (after Moncton) in the province of New Brunswick in eastern Canada, with a population of around 70,000. The city sits on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, famous for its extreme tidal phenomena, which are also felt in the river running through the city. Saint John is a port city visited by many cruise ships. It serves as an excellent starting point for a day trip in Saint Andrews.
♥ Recommended Hotels in Saint John
Article: ◄ Trip to Saint John in Eastern Canada and Surrounding Area
Digby
Digby is a small, picturesque port town in western Nova Scotia in eastern Canada, serving as the starting point for a trip through Nova Scotia for those arriving by ferry from Saint John (New Brunswick). Digby is also a great destination for taking a whale-watching cruise, as well as for a day trip to the nearby national park with the hard-to-pronounce name "Kejimkujik".
The town has a cute main street on the waterfront overlooking the fishing harbor, complete with restaurants, shops, and a lighthouse overlooking a charming bay.
Article: ◄ Trip to Digby, Nova Scotia and Surrounding Area
Kejimkujik National Park
The park is located about 65 km (about 50 minutes drive) southeast of Digby. It is a park rich in lakes, rivers, and forests. The park is popular for camping holidays. You can rent cabins, bring a camper, or pitch a tent for a few days. More details in the article on trips from Digby.
Lunenburg
Lunenburg is located on the coastline southwest of Halifax, about an hour and a quarter drive (100 km). In this town, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, every house is painted a different color, giving it a picturesque look. Lunenburg also serves as a base for exploring other picturesque towns nearby, such as Mahone Bay and Blue Rocks. More details in the article on trips from Halifax.
More details in the article on trips from Halifax.
Peggys Cove
The most visited and famous town in Nova Scotia, Canada is Peggys Cove, located about 45 minutes (45 km) southwest of Halifax. The town features a photogenic lighthouse on smooth, rounded rocks and a cute harbor. More details in the article on trips from Halifax.
Halifax
Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia province on the eastern edge of Canada, on the Atlantic coast. It is also the largest city in Nova Scotia and the cultural and economic center of the province. It is a beautiful, vibrant city with a large port that is one of the largest cruise ports in Canada. The cruise port is located in the heart of the city, right next to a long, beautiful boardwalk.
Halifax also serves as an excellent starting point for a day trip to the Annapolis Valley wine region.
Note:
From Halifax, you must return to the United States because rental cars cannot be returned in Canada. You can return it in Maine, head back to Boston, or continue the trip west to Quebec and Ontario and return the car in New York State (for example, in Buffalo after visiting Niagara Falls) or Vermont, depending on the trip's duration and chosen destinations.
Article: ◄ Trip to Halifax and Nearby Charming Towns
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