Eco-adventures at Trout Point Lodge
About the Trip
Journey into the heart of Nova Scotia on this curated eight-day East Coast adventure. Following your flight on CAA’s exclusive charter jet to Halifax, meet your tour director and attend a welcome reception. Over the next three days, explore the Annapolis Valley, visit the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, tour some of the region’s high-quality wineries and admire the picturesque maritime towns of Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg. Next, travel to Trout Point Lodge, Nova Scotia’s premier wilderness resort nestled in UNESCO Southwest Nova Scotia Biosphere Reserve. Spend four days experiencing glorious scenery while you kayak, hike, take cooking classes or just relax in the outdoor barrel sauna. A blissful escape awaits.
Member-exclusive Benefits
We reward all our CAA Members on our Extraordinary Explorations® tours.
- Special gift‡
- 100 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
CAA Premier Collection Tours
One-of-a-kind departures that offer immersive and intimate group journeys.
- Every detail matters: From the moment you step onto our private charter jet to your farewell dinner, you’ll experience best-in-class service wherever you go.
- Our CAA Hosts lead you on incredible adventures to iconic destinations. They will take care of every detail on each journey.
- Travel in style: Stretch out on spacious motorcoaches while exploring during the day and rest easy at night in the best hotels each destination has to offer.
- Memorable dining: Delicious local dishes and the season’s most flavourful offerings will have you savouring every bite.
Exclusive Private Charter Jet
All Premier Collection Tours begin with a flight on our exclusive private charter jet, offering you superior in-flight service and unparalleled comfort.
Flight includes:
- VIP priority airport check-in.
- Gourmet in-flight meal and drink service.
- Spacious leather seats offering a generous seat pitch.
Trout Point Lodge
From its secluded location in the Tobeatic Wilderness in southwestern Nova Scotia, Trout Point Lodge is a quintessential wilderness lodge and nature retreat, this unsurpassed eco-destination lets you enjoy the Canadian backwoods on Canada's east coast.
A vacation to Trout Point Lodge is ideal for a relaxing getaway as you will forget the cares of the outside world. In the renowned dining rooms, chefs serve up fresh, local market fare alongside award-winning wine list.
Trout Point Lodge is a one-of-a-kind refuge that provides that provides excellent outdoor recreation, outstanding cuisine and culinary experiences.
Canoeing and kayaking, stargazing with a professional guide, geotours, forest bathing, cooking classes, an outdoor barrel sauna with a wood-fired hot tub and nature walks in the beauty of the wilderness are just some of the activities available.
Package Includes:
- Return airfare on CAA’s exclusive charter jet from Toronto to Halifax
- 3-night stay in first-class accommodation in Halifax
- 3-night stay in first-class accommodation in East Kemptville
- 1-night stay in first-class accommodation in Digby
- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 6 dinners and 1 tasting
- Land transportation via first-class motorcoach
- All bridge, ferry and road tolls
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking tour director throughout
- Hotel porterage of 1 suitcase per person
- Prepaid gratuities
- Destination transfers
- CAA Host
Eco-adventures at Trout Point Lodge
Activity Level: Moderate. Experience Nova Scotia’s natural beauty, from the Bay of Fundy to the secluded Trout Point Lodge on an unparalleled eco-adventure.
Day 1
Halifax – Depart Toronto onboard CAA’s exclusive charter jet to Halifax. This evening, enjoy a welcome reception at Pier 21. (D)
Day 2
Halifax – Follow the Evangeline Trail through the Annapolis Valley and visit Grand-Pré National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Grand-Pré Winery, then have lunch in the fishing village of the Bay of Fundy. While in the area, enjoy panoramic seaside views. (B/L/T)
Day 3
Halifax – Travel to three of the most picturesque fishing villages along the Eastern seaboard: Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg. This evening, enjoy a lobster dinner. (B/D)
Day 4
Halifax to Trout Point Lodge – This morning, visit the Halifax Citadel. Next, travel to the tranquil Trout Point Lodge where you'll enjoy everything from canoeing to cooking classes. This evening, the group will break into two groups. Group One will experience guided stargazing while Group Two will have the evening at leisure. (B/D)
Day 5
Trout Point Lodge – Enjoy a morning at leisure. For lunch, Group One will be on their own while Group Two participates in a culinary cooking demonstration. This evening, Group Two will experience guided stargazing. (B/L/D)
Day 6
Trout Point Lodge – Enjoy a morning at leisure. For lunch, Group Two will be on their own while Group One participates in the culinary cooking demonstration. This afternoon, both groups take a scenic drive along the Bay of Fundy. (B/L/D)
Day 7
Digby – On your way to Digby Pines, stop for a whale-watching tour. Next, enjoy a scallop 101 demonstration from a local fisherman followed by dinner at Churchill's Restaurant. (B/D)
Day 8
Transfer to the Halifax airport and say farewell to your tour director and driver. Fly back to Toronto on CAA’s exclusive charter jet. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner | T - Tasting
Terms & Conditions
*All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking. To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
‡CAA Member-exclusive benefits are per person and are based on double occupancy.
^CAA Dollars awarded per adult Member. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be credited at time of departure. For more information on CAA Dollars, please visit www.caasco.com/caadollars.
◊CAA Travel Insurance is underwritten by Orion Travel Insurance Company, a CAA Company. Twenty-five percent (25%) Member savings is made up of a ten percent (10%) Member savings as well as a promotional fifteen percent (15%) savings when you purchase an Extraordinary Explorations tour through CAA Travel, applies to CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). This promotional offer is valid until December 31, 2023. Ten percent (10%) Member savings applies to Members in good standing of all other CAA clubs. Savings apply to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Visitors to Canada Insurance is limited to the promotional savings. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required to purchase travel insurance. Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking. Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Flight
IncludedTour Itinerary
Day 1
Halifax
Depart Toronto onboard CAA’s exclusive charter jet to Halifax. Upon arrival, meet your kilted tour director and driver. Transfer by coach to your downtown hotel for a three-night stay. This evening, join your group for a welcome reception at Pier 21. Enjoy a tour of the museum followed by a welcome dinner at Rudolph P. Bratty Hall. (D)
Day 2
Halifax
Follow the Evangeline Trail through the Annapolis Valley–the heart of Nova Scotia’s farmland. You’ll pass by rolling hills and beautiful pastoral settings. Visit Grand-Pré National Historic Site, where you’ll learn about the story of Evangeline, the tragic heroine of one of Longfellow’s iconic poems. Hear about the tumultuous history of the Acadians, who were among the first settlers of Nova Scotia. You’ll also hear about Grand-Pré’s recent UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Next, visit Grand-Pré Winery, one of Atlantic Canada’s premier wineries, before heading to Luckett’s Winery, another fine winery in the Annapolis Valley. While at Luckett’s, be sure to take in the stunning views overlooking the Minas Basin. Continue on to Halls Harbour, a quaint fishing village on the Bay of Fundy, and have lunch. You’ll also enjoy a panoramic view of the valley from the Blomidon Look-Off. (B/L/T)
Day 3
Halifax
Travel to Peggy’s Cove, one of the most picturesque fishing villages along the Eastern seaboard. Witness the crashing surf and see the world-famous lighthouse perched on top of a rocky bluff. The tiny harbour is dotted with colourful fishing boats and rows of weathered fish sheds—making it no surprise that Peggy’s Cove is one of the most photographed places in Canada. Later, head to the equally charming Mahone Bay and stop to take a photograph of one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic cultural scenes: the trinity of 19th century-built churches. Continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg. Stroll through the colourful old town on a guided walking tour. This evening, enjoy a delicious lobster dinner. (B/D)
Day 4
Halifax to Trout Point Lodge
This morning, visit the Halifax Citadel National Historic Park. Some say that Halifax owes its existence to the Citadel. It’s said that it was the large hill overlooking the easily-defended harbour that led the British military to found Halifax in 1749. After lunch, travel to the Trout Point Lodge, your home for the next three nights. This is a true eco-lodge, where you’ll enjoy canoeing and kayaking, expert-guided stargazing, geo-tours, forest bathing, cooking classes and more. There’s even an outdoor barrel sauna and wood-fired hot tub to relax in and take in the splendour of the wilderness. This evening, the group will break into two smaller groups. The first half of the group will experience North America's darkest skies, on a guided stargazing Walks & Solar Viewing in the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve. The second half of the group will enjoy an evening at leisure. (B/D)
Day 5
East Kemptville
Experience many of the activities the resort has to offer, including canoeing and kayaking, hiking and nature walks.
For lunch, Group One one will be on their own while the other group participates in a culinary cooking demonstration. This evening, Group Two will experience the guided stargazing Walks & Solar Viewing in UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve while Group One will enjoy an evening at leisure. (B/L/D)
Day 6
East Kemptville
This morning is your chance to explore more of the resort. For lunch, Group One will participate in the culinary cooking demonstration while Group Two enjoys their lunch at leisure. This afternoon, both groups travel together to Yarmouth, the southernmost point in Nova Scotia, to visit the Cape Fortu Lighthouse. Finally, continue along the Acadian Shores for a scenic drive past the Bay of Fundy before circling back to Trout Point Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 7
Digby
Travel along the Bay of Fundy to get to your exceptional whale-watching tour. After your tour, travel to Digby Pines where you’ll be staying for your final night in Nova Scotia. Your farewell dinner starts with an informative Scallop 101 demonstration from a local fisherman. Continue to Churchill’s Restaurant where you’ll reminisce with your new friends about the memories you’ve made. (B/D)
Day 8
Transfer to the Halifax airport and say farewell to your tour director and driver. Fly back to Toronto on CAA’s exclusive charter jet. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner | T - Tasting