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Explore the amazing wildlife of Nova Scotia on one of these 16 tours to Halifax, Yarmouth, Strait of Canso, Baddeck, and Louisbourg in 2027-2028. Prices for a wildlife viewing trip in Nova Scotia range from $4,798 to $62,700 for a trip of 8 to 29 days. Choose one of the below 16 Nova Scotia wildlife safari tours and make it your own unique experience with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert Nova Scotia trip planners.
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Sable Island
from $6,995
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Sable Island: Wild Horses and Outpost Legacy

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Discover Sable Island Wildlife
  • Encounter Wild Horses
  • Visit Saint-Pierre, France
  • Explore Historic St. John’s
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St. John's / St. John's
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Embark from St. John’s, Newfoundland, an 8-day Ocean Nova expedition exploring the wild beauty of Sable Island and the charm of Saint-Pierre. Experience legendary history, French culture, and Atlantic wildlife—from seals and horses to seabirds. Expert guides, Zodiac landings, and comfortable ship amenities enhance each moment at sea.
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Aerial View of Halifax Skyline
from $4,798
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Southern Caribbean Yacht Harbors

Halifax - Bridgetown - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Tour Citadel Hill
  • Visit Brimstone Hill Fortress
  • Snorkel at Pigeon Island
  • Discover historic Bridgetown
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Halifax / Bridgetown
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Spa Relaxation, Photography Seminars
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Embark on a 9-day Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the Seabourn Venture. Sail from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Bridgetown, Barbados. Along the way, visit stunning destinations like Carambola Beach in St. Kitts, Little Bay in Montserrat, and Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia. Discover UNESCO sites, snorkel in clear waters, and explore island history.
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Colorful sunrise at Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine
from $8,299
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New England and Canada

Montreal to Portland - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Walk Quebec City's Old Town streets
  • Saguenay Fjord sailing
  • Gulf crossing experience
  • Tour Halifax historic citadel
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Montreal / Portland
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Begin your 13-day voyage in Montreal with a hotel stay, then board Victory II and sail the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, Saguenay, Baie-Comeau, and Gaspe. Cross the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Charlottetown, continue to Halifax and Yarmouth, and finish in Portland, Maine. Explore fortified cities, fjords, island capitals, and working waterfronts.
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Arctic puffins
from $9,000
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The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

St. John's - St. John's - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Venture into L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Explore Gros Morne National Park
  • Look for moose, seabirds and whales
  • Discover eastern Canada's beauty
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St. John's / L'Anse aux Meadows
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Sail the Canadian Maritimes with the National Geographic Explorer. Walk among Viking ruins in Newfoundland, explore WWII sites, and admire Prince Edward Island’s red cliffs. Spot puffins, whales, and moose in this wild and historic Atlantic region.
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Aerial View of Halifax Skyline
from $8,299
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New England and Canada

Montreal to Portland - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Old Quebec City
  • Charlottetown historic charm
  • Learn Yarmouth’s Acadian heritage
  • Sail through Saguenay Fjord
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Montreal / Portland
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Variable
Begin the 13-day voyage in Montreal with a hotel stay, then board Victory I and cruise through Quebec City, Saguenay Fjord, Charlottetown, Halifax, and Yarmouth before ending in Portland, Maine. Sail the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Strait of Canso while exploring historic towns, coastal villages, and maritime landmarks across Atlantic Canada.
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Granite peaks and a glacier above a calm fjord
from $9,600
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Cruise from Canada to Iceland Along the Viking Routes

Halifax - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Discover colorful St. John’s
  • Visit Nanortalik’s Inuit community
  • Visit Narsaq’s scenic surrounding
  • Explore historic Hvalsey ruins
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Halifax / Reykjavik
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Hiking
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Variable
Explore Canada, Greenland, and Iceland on a 12-day cruise aboard SH Vega. Visit Halifax, St. John’s, Nanortalik, Qassiarsuk, Narsaq, Igaliku, Hvalsey, Qaqortoq, and Reykjavik. Discover Norse ruins, Inuit culture, archaeological sites, and local communities. Enjoy Zodiac cruises, wildlife viewing, and scenic hikes when conditions allow.
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See the mighty Niagara Falls
from $7,999
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Canadian Discovery

New York - Ontario - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes
  • Visit Halifax Sambro Island
  • Tour Sydney coal mines
  • Wander Havre-Saint-Pierre monoliths
  • Navigate the St. Lawrence Seaway
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New York City / Toronto
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Viking Great Lakes cruise through eastern Canada’s stunning landscapes and rich colonial history. Explore the Canadian Maritimes, the St. Lawrence River, and the Saguenay Valley, with guided shore excursions at each port to experience local culture and landmarks.
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Charming Quebec City
from $8,450
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Canada & New England Featuring Quebec City

Bayonne - Montreal - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Shadow
  • Tour Newport’s Gilded Age mansions
  • Stroll Portland’s Old Port
  • Explore historic Boston
  • Discover maritime Halifax
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Newport / Montreal
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration
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Variable
Take a 12-day Canada and New England cruise on the Silver Shadow from Bayonne, New Jersey, to Montreal. Tour the grand mansions of Newport, explore historic Boston, visit Halifax and Charlottetown, and spend a night in walled Quebec City before continuing up the St. Lawrence to Montreal.
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Explore beautiful and historic Montreal
from $13,830
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Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence - with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto to Boston - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Sail the Saint Lawrence Seaway
  • Old Montreal exploration
  • Visit Quebec City's UNESCO district
  • See Lunenburg colonial charm
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Toronto / Boston
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Sail from Toronto to Boston on a 14-day Canadian cruise with Smithsonian Journeys aboard Le Bellot. Explore Montreal, Quebec City, Tadoussac, Nova Scotia towns, and the Magdalen Islands. Enjoy historic sites, coastal scenery, marine life, and cultural landmarks throughout this voyage.
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
from $9,899
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East Coast: Halifax to Jacksonville

Halifax to Jacksonville - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • See Portland Head Light
  • Discover Provincetown galleries
  • Tour Newport's grand mansions
  • See Charleston's historic landmarks
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Halifax / Jacksonville
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Embark on a 16-day East Coast cruise aboard Victory I. Explore Halifax and Peggy’s Cove before visiting Portland, Portsmouth, Provincetown, Newport, and New London. Continue south to Norfolk, Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Brunswick, and Jacksonville. Experience New England’s coastal heritage, Southern history, and Atlantic scenery.
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Visit Portsmouth
from $18,198
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5 Great Lakes + St. Lawrence Seaway: Montreal to Jacksonville

Montreal to Jacksonville - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Watch Saguenay Fjord belugas
  • Kayak Gaspe's Forillon coastline
  • Tour Halifax's hilltop Citadel
  • Admire Newport's Cliff Walk
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Montreal / Jacksonville
Activities
Village Visits, Kayaking, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 29-day voyage aboard Victory I, from Montreal to Jacksonville, linking the St. Lawrence Seaway with the Atlantic Seaboard. Walk Old Quebec, watch beluga whales in the Saguenay Fjord, and explore Halifax, Yarmouth, and Newport, then stop in Brunswick, Georgia, before reaching Florida.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $14,000
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Voyage Across the Arctic

Reykjavik - Halifax - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Evigheds Glacier
  • Visit Inuit Communities
  • Discover Viking Heritage
  • Cruise Torngat Fjords
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Reykjavik / Halifax
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Sail for 15 days from Reykjavik to Halifax aboard SH Vega, exploring Greenland, Nunavut, Labrador and Newfoundland. Visit Kangerlussuaq, Disko Island, Sisimiut, Iqaluit, Lady Franklin Island, Torngat Mountains National Park, Nain, L'Anse aux Meadows and Gros Morne National Park while spotting wildlife and learning about Inuit and Norse history.
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