Historic Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick, will charm you with downtown sights and a cozy city vibe. Spread along the Saint John River within easy drive time of Maine, Prince Edward Island or Nova Scotia, this city offers a relaxing introduction to the varied splendors that reward regional visitors.

As the largest city in the province and swept with the scent of salt and sea, it's a sure bet visitors can find first-class seafood here along with other expected tourist amenities. Saint John, a port city south of Fredericton and north by ferry from Nova Scotia, lies central to this stretch of water.

Southwest from Halifax, Nova Scotia's capital, Highway 3, ribbons merrily along an exceptionally scenic stretch of coastline. Nicknamed ?The Lighthouse Route' it should come as no surprise to find that charming lighthouses appear with frequency, as do picturesque beaches and towns on a drive that rambles for 200 miles or so to Yarmouth.