Atlantic Canada’s Ultimate 2021 Bucket List
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sleep in a remote old lighthouse and watch icebergs float by
Located on the shores of the province’s famous ‘iceberg alley’, the Quirpon Lighthouse is one of the best places in the world for viewing icebergs as they are carried south on the Labrador Current. The island is also a popular feeding spot for numerous marine animals, with whales a frequent sight. Featuring a heated, indoor whale-watching station, there are few better places to watch for Humpback, Minke and more than 20 other species of marine mammal – with the inn even delivering refreshments if you don’t want to tear yourself away! https://www.magneticnorthtravel.com/tour/details/Remote-whale-and-iceberg-watching-holiday-Newfoundland
Kayak through one of the world’s most beautiful National Parks
Thrill seekers can head out to sea on an adrenaline-filled kayak adventure as they explore remote beaches and the rugged coastal shallows of Bonne Bay on a Gros Morne sea kayak tour. With beautiful coastlines and an abundance of breathtaking fjords, bays and rivers, Newfoundland and Labrador is a great spot for adventuring on the water. Perfect for both beginners and experts, adventurers can take in the wonderful views and wildlife as they paddle through the rapids and take in the picturesque views of Gros Morne National Park.
https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/travel-offers/2855
Prince Edward Island
Stay in the world’s first rotating home on a fairy-tale island
Overlooking Prince Edward Island’s National Park Beach and located along Green Gables Shore, the two-storey home is the world’s first rotating holiday home. Promising 360-degree views of the surrounding landscapes, guests can wake up to an ocean view in the morning and then enjoy the sunset from their living room in the evening. Completely controlled by the guests on an iPhone app, the rotation takes 45 minutes and can be enjoyed as many or as little times as desired. Sleek and contemporary, the house is a stark contrast to the picturesque island, famous for its quaint farmland, fishing villages and potatoes.
Feel refreshed and renewed with the ultimate forest bathing experience
Visitors to Prince Edward Island next year can have a truly unique experience with a trip to Treetop Haven and visit one of the designated forest bathing trails. The trip consists of visiting a forest for relaxation and recreation while breathing in substances called phytoncides. Forest bathing is known for helping people to destress, improve mood and cognition and calm the nervous system, ideal for a post lockdown escape. Massage therapists and yoga instructors are also available to enhance the experience.
http://treetophaven.ca/forest-bathing/
Nova Scotia
Sleep in the new Geodesic domes in Cape Breton
Perfect for adventurous couples looking for somewhere magical to stay, True North Destinations in Pleasant Bay has opened a new eco-conscious luxury geodesic dome experience along Cape Breton Island’s Cabot Trail coastline offering spectacular ocean views and mountainside lodging. Guests can soak in their own private hot tub from their ocean front deck complete with a privacy pergola, walk a nearby beach, and watch the sunset from the viewing deck before gazing at the magnificent stars from the dome’s skylight roof. With nine luxurious domes to choose from, travellers can unplug and recharge during this escape nestled in the Cape Breton Highlands.
https://www.novascotia.com/places-to-stay/accommodations/true-north-destinations/7783
Take a helicopter over the city of Halifax and end explore Sambro Island
Feel the thrill of a helicopter tour from Halifax’s urban core, journeying over the spectacular Nova Scotia coastline to remote Sambro Island. On this breathtaking Heli Picnic Island Escape, guests will see mesmerizing views of modern architecture mixed with historic buildings and get a bird’s eye view inside the walls of Halifax’s star shaped fort overlooking the city. Guests will stop at Sambro Island, home to the oldest working lighthouse in North America, and have exclusive access as they are welcomed by local legends, secrets, and stories of the island. After the spectacular journey, guests can indulge in a picnic on a private beach as they taste exquisite Nova Scotian wines whilst listening to the calming sounds of the sea. Keep watch for seals and seabirds in the nearby waters!
https://www.novascotia.com/packages/findapackage/heli-picnic-island-escape/205001
New Brunswick
Sleep in a suspended water droplet in Fundy National Park
The Goutte d’O is an electric-blue cabin that resembles a water droplet and is found submerged in Fundy National Park’s picturesque forests. A project initiated by Parks Canada, this quaint shelter provides nature lovers with the chance to connect to their beautiful surroundings in a unique and inspiring way. The Goutte d’O has a six-square-metre interior and features a sofa bed on the main level and a cosy hammock loft above. Ideal for those who aren’t keen on usual camping, these pods make for a unique sleep connecting every guest to a world of inspiring natural beauty.
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nb/fundy/activ/camping/gouttedo
Spot rare whales in the beautiful Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy is the habitat of choice for some of the world’s rarest whales. It’s partly because the world’s highest tides bring an abundance of food—plankton, krill and various fish—but also because it’s a sheltered area where the whales can feed, give birth and raise their calves. This makes it one of the world’s best places to whale watch. Sail the ocean on safe vessels guided by experts who know just what to look for and are respectful of the government regulations on marine wildlife watching. Fundy is home to finbacks, humpbacks, minkes, and the rare, endangered Right whale. You’ll also probably spot porpoises, seals, and seabirds on your high seas adventure.