Turn your next vacation into a mission! We have 15 amazing and diverse experiences to add to your life’s list. Where else can you can walk on the ocean floor, spend an evening with Anne of Green Gables, touch amazing creatures of the sea or journey into the core of the Earth? A visit to the Signature Attractions of Atlantic Canada is almost like touring the mysterious wonders of the world.

Signature Attractions of Atlantic Canada is a partnership of the premier natural, cultural and historic attractions of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Each attraction has passed a rigorous evaluation to ensure that they deliver the highest quality experience for you, our visitors. So there’s no need to figure out the must-see attractions in your itinerary – we’ve done that for you!

The Signature Attractions of Atlantic Canada travel map is your Life’s List Passport to all 19 Signature Attractions of Atlantic Canada! Simply present your Passport at each of the attractions you and your travel party visit and you and your travel party will receive a discounted admission and your Passport will be stamped for contest entry.

As you travel from attraction to attraction, you’ll tour the treasures of the region, like the spectacular dunes of Prince Edward Island, the rising tides of the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, the colourful fishing villages and rugged coast of Newfoundland and Labrador and the breathtaking views of the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia. Top it off with delicious seafood and an evening of traditional entertainment, like the joie de vivre of Acadian culture or toe-tapping Celtic music.

You’ve made your life’s list, now’s the time to put your stamp on it! When you return home, we can assure you will long for the day you can return.

Experience Atlantic Canada

Signature Attractions of Atlantic Canada intends to make your travel planning a little easier! There are 19 extraordinary and awe-inspiring attractions across Atlantic Canada that have passed a rigorous evaluation to ensure the highest quality experience you have come to enjoy and expect of a Signature Attraction. Each attraction you visit plays a key role in preserving and promoting the natural, cultural and historical resources of Atlantic Canada.

Amid spectacular scenery and majestic natural wonders, a vibrant culture and rich history comes to life in Atlantic Canada. This region, located on the east coast of Canada, is comprised of four provinces – New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Rarely can you find so many pockets of vastly different cultures right next door to one another, including First Nations, Acadian, Scottish, Irish, Loyalist, and many others. Each cultural group is celebrated in traditional music, cultural festivals and events and, of course, our attractions.

New Brunswick is Canada’s only officially bilingual province and prides itself on welcoming and accommodating all visitors. Here you’ll discover the highest tides in the world, rambling coastal dunes, and some of the oldest mountains on the planet. The scenery is the backdrop to a vibrant cultural scene in the province’s urban centres and charming communities. As they say in New Brunswick, there are no small wonders.

Cross the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island, the beloved home of Anne of Green Gables. Soak up some sunshine on one of the many sandy beaches or take a boat tour to see the spectacular red sandstone cliffs. The Island is renowned for its lobster suppers and in the evening you can get out on the town for one of their many evening performances of theatre or music. Come see why they call PEI “The Gentle Island”.

Take the Northumberland Ferry over to Nova Scotia, where maritime culture is brewed with a mix of dramatic seacoasts, scenic landscapes, Celtic music and friendly people. Explore quaint villages brimming with festivals, fairs and antiques. Discover why it is called “Canada’s Seacoast” while touring the dramatic coastline on the Cabot Trail or the South Shore. For entertainment, take your pick from urban events in the capital, Halifax, to small town square dances or concerts.

Travel to Newfoundland and Labrador by Marine Atlantic Ferry or with a convenient flight. Sprawling with scenic beauty and rich culture, you’ll want to touch the rugged landscape and dive into the way of life. Take a whale or iceberg watching expedition, visit extraordinary bays or get to know the friendly locals in one of the many small fishing villages. Local delicacies, especially seafood, are a must, perhaps chased by a pint at one of the lively pubs in the capital, St. John’s.

A visit to Atlantic Canada, this special corner of the world, will leave you enchanted and transformed. Once you visit one part, we’re sure you’ll want to return to see the rest!

For more information, contact us at 1-866-312-7222 (SAAC) or
© Signature Attractions of Atlantic Canada - All Rights Reserved