Halifax Campervan & Motorhome Hire

Day 1: Collect your motorhome from Cruise Canada's depot at the Halifax West KOA in Upper Sackville, about 40 km by road from Halifax Stanfield Airport, and stock up at a nearby supermarket. Drive about an hour to Peggy's Cove to see the lighthouse on its granite shore, keeping well back from the dark, wet rocks where big waves can wash in. Return to a campground near Halifax for the night.

Day 2: Leave the van at camp and take a taxi or bus into the city, as downtown parking is tight for a motorhome. Walk the waterfront boardwalk to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, then climb to the Halifax Citadel for views over the harbour. Fill the water tank and empty the waste tanks before heading north tomorrow.

Day 3: Drive about 1.25 hours to Burntcoat Head Park, timed for low tide, and walk on the ocean floor at a site known for some of the highest tides ever recorded. Continue around the Minas Basin via Truro, about two hours, to Five Islands Provincial Park or nearby Parrsboro. Check tomorrow's tide times for Hopewell Rocks tonight so you can plan your arrival.

Day 4: Head about an hour to the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where fossils from the Coal Age weather out of the sea cliffs. Cross into New Brunswick and allow about two hours to Hopewell Cape, on the upper Bay of Fundy. Book two nights at a campground near Hopewell Rocks or in Fundy National Park, about 45 minutes away.

Day 5: Visit Hopewell Rocks around low tide and take the stairs down to walk among the flowerpot sea stacks on the ocean floor. Come back about six hours later to see the same rocks standing in the water. In the afternoon, follow the coast road past the Cape Enrage lighthouse to Alma, a fishing village at the gate of Fundy National Park, and try the local lobster.

Day 6: Spend the day in Fundy National Park, walking to waterfalls such as Dickson Falls and driving down to the covered bridge at Point Wolfe. Stay at one of the park's campgrounds, several of which have powered sites with water and sewer, and book ahead in July and August. Watch for wildlife on the park roads at dusk.

Day 7: Allow about 1.75 hours via Sussex to the Fundy Trail Parkway near St. Martins, a seasonal scenic road with lookouts, beaches and short walks above the bay. Continue about an hour to Saint John and stay at a campground on the edge of the city. Check the parkway's opening dates and fees before you go, as it closes over winter.

Day 8: Watch the Reversing Falls, where Fundy's rising tide pushes back against the Saint John River, then browse the historic City Market uptown. In the afternoon, drive about 1.25 hours west to St. Andrews, a seaside resort town on Passamaquoddy Bay, and book two nights at a campground nearby.

Day 9: Take a whale watching cruise from the St. Andrews wharf, as boats run through the summer and early autumn, or explore Kingsbrae Garden. Stroll Water Street's shops and restaurants, then watch the sunset over the bay. Restock for the inland leg, as the next few days follow the Saint John River towards Quebec.

Day 10: Drive about two hours north to Fredericton, New Brunswick's capital, on the Saint John River. Walk the riverside trails and the historic Garrison District, and on a Saturday visit the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market. Stay at a campground near the city.

Day 11: Stop at Kings Landing, a living history village about 40 minutes west of Fredericton that opens in summer and early autumn. Continue to Hartland to walk across the world's longest covered bridge, then drive on to Edmundston, about 3.75 hours of driving in total. Stay at a campground in or near Edmundston.

Day 12: Cross into Quebec, where clocks go back an hour to Eastern Time and road signs are in French. Drive about two hours to Kamouraska on the St. Lawrence River, one of Quebec's prettiest villages, and walk along the shore at sunset. Stay at a campground nearby.

Day 13: Allow about 2.5 hours along the St. Lawrence to Quebec City and book two nights at a campground on the outskirts. Old Québec's narrow streets and gates are not built for motorhomes, so plan to reach the old town by bus or taxi. Spend the evening on the Dufferin Terrace below the Château Frontenac.

Day 14: Explore Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, walking the city walls, Petit-Champlain and the Plains of Abraham. In the afternoon, visit Montmorency Falls, about 15 minutes from the city, where the river drops higher than Niagara Falls. Stock up and fill the tank tonight for tomorrow's drive inland.

Day 15: Drive about 2.5 hours to La Mauricie National Park, a landscape of forested hills and lakes with a scenic parkway and lookouts. Paddle a canoe on one of the lakes or take a short walk to a waterfall, then stay at a park campground, booked through the Parks Canada Reservation Service.

Day 16: Allow about 2.75 hours to Montreal and book two nights at a campground on the edge of the city, close to public transport if you can. Remember that right turns on red lights are not allowed anywhere on the Island of Montreal. If you would rather end here, Cruise Canada also has a Montreal depot, so check one-way availability.

Day 17: Leave the van at camp and use the metro to explore Old Montreal, the Notre-Dame Basilica and the Jean-Talon Market. Walk or bus up Mount Royal for the view over the city, and try a smoked meat sandwich or bagels from one of the city's famous bakeries before heading back to camp.

Day 18: Drive about 2.5 hours west into Ontario to Ottawa, Canada's capital. Walk up to Parliament Hill, along the Rideau Canal and through the ByWard Market, using a campground on the city's edge rather than downtown parking. Book two nights so you have a full day to see the national museums.

Day 19: Spend the day at Ottawa's museums, such as the Canadian Museum of History across the river in Gatineau or the National Gallery of Canada. Restock and fill the tanks in the afternoon, ready for the run south to the St. Lawrence tomorrow.

Day 20: Allow about two hours to Gananoque and take a boat cruise among the Thousand Islands, then follow the riverside parkway to Kingston, about 30 minutes away. Walk the limestone streets of the waterfront and stay at a campground nearby.

Day 21: Allow about 3.25 hours on Highway 401 to Toronto, leaving early to avoid the city's heavy traffic. Refuel, empty the waste tanks and return the van to Cruise Canada's Toronto depot, which is closed on Sundays. Halifax to Toronto is a one-way hire of about 1,800 km by the direct route, so check one-way availability and the fee before you book.

Day 1: Collect your motorhome from Cruise Canada's depot at the Halifax West KOA in Upper Sackville, allowing time for the paperwork and a walkthrough, then stock up at a supermarket. Drive about 2.5 hours east on Highway 102 and Highway 104 to Antigonish, a university town near the Northumberland Strait. Stay at a campground nearby.

Day 2: Cross the Canso Causeway onto Cape Breton Island and follow the Ceilidh Trail up the west coast through Mabou and Inverness, about three hours in total, stopping for a beach walk or live Celtic music. Arrive in Chéticamp, an Acadian fishing village at the western gate of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and book two nights at the park's Chéticamp campground.

Day 3: Buy your park pass at the Chéticamp visitor centre, then drive up French Mountain to walk the Skyline Trail to a headland boardwalk above the Gulf of St. Lawrence, watching for moose and whales. Back in the village, browse the hooked rug studios or join a whale watching cruise from the harbour.

Day 4: Drive the Cabot Trail clockwise over French, MacKenzie and North mountains, where grades reach 9% to 15%, using a low gear on the descents. Stop at the lookouts above Pleasant Bay and at the Lone Shieling, a replica Scottish crofter's hut. Continue to Ingonish, about two hours of driving, and stay at Broad Cove campground, which has powered sites.

Day 5: Walk the Middle Head trail out onto the headland beyond Ingonish Beach, then swim or relax on the beach. In the afternoon, climb and descend Smokey Mountain, one of the steepest grades on the trail, and continue to Baddeck on the Bras d'Or Lake, about 1.25 hours in total. Book two nights at a campground nearby.

Day 6: Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, which tells the story of the inventor's summers in Baddeck, then take a boat tour on the Bras d'Or Lake. Alternatively, make a day trip to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, about 1.5 hours each way, to step into a rebuilt 18th century French town.

Day 7: Leave early for the 2.75-hour drive to Caribou, near Pictou, and check in at least 40 minutes before your sailing. The Northumberland Ferries crossing to Wood Islands takes about 75 minutes, and RVs this size must be booked by phone. From Wood Islands, drive about an hour to Charlottetown and stay at a campground near the city.

Day 8: Spend the morning in Charlottetown's historic streets and waterfront, then drive about 45 minutes to Cavendish on the north shore. Visit Green Gables Heritage Place, the farmhouse that inspired Anne of Green Gables, and walk the red sand beaches of Prince Edward Island National Park. Book two nights at the park's Cavendish campground or a private park nearby.

Day 9: Spend a slow day on the north shore, swimming at Cavendish Beach, cycling the park's coastal paths or eating fresh seafood in North Rustico. PEI's national park campgrounds open from about June to September, so outside those months use a private campground.

Day 10: Drive about an hour to Borden-Carleton and cross the Confederation Bridge into New Brunswick, paying the toll as you leave the island: C$20 for a two-axle vehicle in 2026. Stop in Shediac for a photo with the giant lobster, then continue to Hopewell Cape, about 3.25 hours of driving in total, and stay at a campground near the rocks.

Day 11: Time your visit to Hopewell Rocks for low tide, when you can walk the ocean floor among the flowerpot sea stacks, and check the tide tables the night before. Drive about 45 minutes to Alma and Fundy National Park, walk to Dickson Falls and stay at one of the park's campgrounds.

Day 12: Allow about 2.75 hours to the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site just back across the Nova Scotia border, and search the beach below the cliffs for fossils. Continue about an hour to Parrsboro on the Minas Basin and stay at a campground nearby.

Day 13: Drive around the Minas Basin via Truro, about 2.5 hours, to Burntcoat Head Park, arriving in time for low tide to walk the seabed where some of the world's highest tides have been recorded. Stay at a campground in the area, and fill the fuel tank for tomorrow's return.

Day 14: Allow about 1.25 hours back to the depot in Upper Sackville. Refuel, empty the waste tanks and return the van, remembering that Cruise Canada's Halifax depot closes at 4pm on weekdays and 2pm on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays. With a later flight, add a night in Halifax to see the waterfront.

Day 1: Collect your motorhome in Upper Sackville and drive about an hour to Peggy's Cove, keeping off the dark, wet rocks below the lighthouse. Follow the coast road around St. Margarets Bay to Mahone Bay, about 1.25 hours, for the view of its three waterfront churches. Book two nights at a campground between Mahone Bay and Lunenburg.

Day 2: Explore Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of brightly painted wooden buildings, and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic on the waterfront. Park on the edge of town, as the streets are steep and narrow. In the afternoon, browse the shops and cafes of Mahone Bay.

Day 3: Drive about 1.5 hours inland to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site and book two nights at Jeremy's Bay campground. Walk a forest trail to the lakeshore and look for Mi'kmaw petroglyphs on a guided tour if one is running. Keji is a Dark Sky Preserve, so stay up for the stars on a clear night.

Day 4: Hire a canoe or kayak and paddle Kejimkujik Lake, or take a longer walk along the Mersey River past its rapids. Book paddling gear ahead with the park's outfitter in summer. Fill the water tank and empty the waste tanks before you leave tomorrow, as there are few services on the road north.

Day 5: Drive about an hour north to Annapolis Royal, one of Canada's oldest European settlements. Walk the earthworks of Fort Anne National Historic Site and the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, then stay at a campground nearby. Visit the Port-Royal National Historic Site, a reconstructed 17th century French habitation, if time allows.

Day 6: Drive about 1.5 hours through the apple orchards of the Annapolis Valley to Wolfville and the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, part of the UNESCO-listed Landscape of Grand Pré. Taste wines at local cellar doors with a designated driver, then watch the sunset over the Minas Basin from Blomidon Provincial Park, about 30 minutes away.

Day 7: Allow about an hour back to the depot in Upper Sackville, or detour to Burntcoat Head Park first if low tide suits. Refuel, empty the waste tanks and return the van, remembering that Cruise Canada's Halifax depot is closed on Sundays and opens only from mid-April to mid-November.