JETVogel

Bar Harbor, Maine

Pretty little town, but make sure to spend time in Acadia National Park. You can use a free shuttle to get into the park but if you want to go to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, you have to hike or pay a shuttle company/taxi to get you there.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

We rented a car here and Hertz & Avis are a quick walk away, but you need to reserve in advance. You can also get a horse and buggy ride or easy taxi from the port. The town is cute to walk around, but we drove to the Anne of Green Gables House and then along the Cavendish National Seashore to Dalvay by the Sea. It was a perfect day.

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Small town and port, but very friendly. Taxis line up at the dock for passengers and car rental companies will pick you up if you make arrangements ahead of time. We rented a car from Discount and drove to Highland Village which was an absolutely beautiful living history museum. Right next door is a pub at a hotel with a great chocolate shop attached - Jill's Chocolates - a must!

Quebec City, Quebec

What a beautiful city and completely accessible from the port! We did a Quebec City Food Tour on our own in the old city. It was great - good food and drinks plus history and local knowledge. Quebec City is also great for shopping and sitting at a sidewalk cafe and people watching.

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Nice city with an attractive waterfront. There is a Hertz rental car office a short distance, but make sure you make a reservation in advance if you want a car. If you have to choose between Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg for a scenic visit, pick Lunenburg.