Down East Tours

13/01/2025

Do you like little coffee cafes ?

Checking out the local scene here in at Coffee Street. Great service, tasty breakfast sandwiches and smooth coffee ☕️. You should definitely check them out 😎
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04/01/2025

2025 is your year to visit Nova Scotia and Halifax. So much to experience!!!

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10 reasons to visit HFX in 2025

03/01/2025

Adventure awaits with a 7 Day - Best of Nova Scotia - Including Must See Cape Breton- Small Group of Six

Calendar dates are filling in so don't wait too long as we all know Nova Scotia has been on your 'Bucket List' for years .. your time is now !

Gather your family or friends to embark on a customized touring of the main highlight sites of Nova Scotia including a journey from Halifax to the stunning Cape Breton Island and its iconic Cabot Trail. This small-group tour offers a perfect mix of breathtaking sights, unique experiences, and seamle...

31/12/2024

Adventure awaits in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

4 Day Touring - Small Group of Six

“Best of Nova Scotia - Must See Cape Breton”

Gather your family or friends to embark on a customized journey from Halifax to the stunning Cape Breton Island and its iconic Cabot Trail. This small-group tour offers a perfect mix of breathtaking sights, unique experiences, and seamless travel. Cape Breton has a rich history of Acadian French and Celtic Scottish settlers from the 18th century, surrounded by extraordinary scenery, including the world-famous Cabot Trail. Vibrant culture, lively music, skilled artisans, and friendly locals make every moment a delight.

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Customize touring from Halifax to Cape Breton Island and the Cabot Trail. Known for its storied history and culture to music, talented artisans, and friendly locals, a new discovery awaits you around every turn. This is a small group tour with an itinerary to give a balance of sights, experiences an...

30/12/2024

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24/12/2024

Thank you to all our guests and the support of family and friends for a successful year. All the best to all of you this Holiday Season and all the Best in the coming 2025 !

22/12/2024

What's on your 'Bucket List' ? My guests from Ontario had a long list and we got them all ... even added a couple to cross off too :) So many great memories over 10 days from exploring Cape Breton to Tidal Bore rafting to just enjoying the beaches .... check out more photos on our website ... https://www.downeasttours.ca/gallery .......

22/12/2024

Did you survive the snowstorm !? It’s the day after here and I’m settled in going through the many wonderful photos of the Multi-day touring with my guests earlier this year. These has been uploaded to the website for your viewing pleasure 🙂

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11/12/2024

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In the 1700s, lobsters were so abundant along the Massachusetts coast that they would wash ashore in piles up to two feet high.

These crustaceans were considered the “poor man’s chicken” and were primarily used as fertilizer or fed to prisoners, slaves, and indentured servants. In fact, some indentured servants revolted against being forced to eat lobster, leading to agreements that they would not be fed lobster more than three times a week.

As the American rail transportation system developed, train workers realized they could serve lobster to passengers because it was plentiful and cheap. Passengers, unaware of the negative stigma attached to lobsters, believed they were eating a decadent food and began requesting it even when they weren’t on the train.

This shift in perception transformed lobster from a lowly food to a luxurious delicacy. It’s amazing how perspectives can change when economic opportunities arise!

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Image credit: February 1915.Photograph by Walter L. Beasley, National Geographic

08/12/2024

Do you like Whiskey !?🥃

A little off season in at the Tin Roof Distillery . Some sampling of the wide variety of in wonderful establishment with great atmosphere! They also make and a . Definitely will be an option for my tour guests next year. Be sure to swing in and check them out next time your are in Lunenburg. Cheers !

06/12/2024

The Halifax Explosion was a maritime disaster that occurred in Halifax, Nova Scotia. On the morning of December 6, 1917 a deadly communications error resulted in the collision of two ships in the harbour, one of them a munitions shop loaded with explosives bound for the battlefield of the First World War. Just before 9:05 a.m. the cargo onboard the Mont Blanc exploded, unleashing a force more powerful than anything wrought by humankind before the detonation of the atomic bomb.

Over 1900 people were killed, and another 9000 were maimed or blinded. Both Dartmouth and Halifax suffered extensive damage. The Mi’kmaq settlement at Turtle Grove was completely destroyed.

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15/11/2024

A few random pictures from the last couple of months … we are well into preparing for next year and actively taking bookings for those looking to create amazing experiences.

15/11/2024

We are getting excited for our Shopping Under the Stars event. It's this Saturday from 5-9pm!

03/11/2024

Mark your calendars! The Original Oak Island Treasure Shop invites you to attend our shopping under the stars event.

01/11/2024

Well another tour season has come to an end for 2024… and what a Season ! Up about 20% over 2023. 🤩

So many highlights and wonderful people from all over the world 🌎. The top tour is still Peggy’s Cove and a growing interest In our day trips to Prince Edward Island (8 trips up from 3 last year). Additionally, our multi day tours continues to be a growing market that we will be expanding next year … the most searched destination according to our analytics is ‘Oak Island’ to which we are looking to address the increasing demand to visit the area … stay tuned !!

We are actively taking bookings for 2025 … so if you considering booking don’t delay I do get booked early as do most reputable operators.

More photos and interesting stats to come … thank you again to all my guests & friends near and far that have supported my company ❤️

25/10/2024

🏴‍☠️💰Could it be!? Yes .. it could be ..What a great day for my guests from visiting aboard with a tour out to Oak Island Causeway … then across to the island to grab a few photos .. with permission.. never know who you will run into 😉.. nice chat with Billy and then Marty made the effort and time to walk over and chat with us for a few minutes before being dragged away from a production crew member. There were a few others we saw including Rick, Gary and Craig. Last day on the island as things are wrapping up filming for the season. We had a great meal before a nice coastal drive back to Halifax with a stop at the Fairviewlawn Cemetery to discuss the Halifax Connection to the 🚢

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24/10/2024

Fall 🍂 🍁