Honeymoon ideas!

Those are great choices in NB&NS there are lots of lakes and water so youll be able to swim or even rent an air bnb on the waterfront. there is also fresh fresh seafood. in bnaff theres lots of hiking trails and water as well you can also go to the massive massive mall there with an indoor roller coaster. anywhere you go just air bnb it

I think we have made a [general] decision!

We are trying to keep our costs down, and have decided that if we stick within the Maritimes for our honeymoon, we will be able to splurge on the nicer hotels /B&B's, restaurants etc... and then we will save up and do a cross-country vacation to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary together the year after!

I would suggest Rockies (we were also thinking going here for our honeymoon). So many sites to see, rent a car and drive yourself, beautiful out west!

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Thank you so much for your reply! I do love how drive-able Nova Scotia is!

Okay I’m super biased as I’ve lived in NS all my life but Grand Pre would be amazing!! Tons of gorgeous scenery, multiple wineries and locally sourced restaurants, etc. I don’t know about spas personally but I’m sure they are around. If you rent a car you’d also be less than an hour from quaint Oceanside towns such as Lunenburg, Chester, etc. And better yet you’d be 45ish minutes from Halifax if you’re craving a night in the city / more elaborate spa, dining, or entertainment options.


Honestly though your entire shortlist sounds fab! You can’t go wrong. Good luck and happy planning

View quoted message Thank you for your reply! Our thought process with Grand Pre is that it is definitely beautiful, where it is most local, we can afford to splurge a little more on things such as food/accommodations!


I am definitely curious about Banff in spring, I grew up in Southern Alberta, but my fiance has never been out west, and I think the Rockies would be a beautiful place to go!

Of these places, I've been to Banff (in the middle of March and full-blown winter) and Grand Pre (end of July). I never would've thought of Grand Pre as a honeymoon destination, but honestly if you're looking for something very laid back, lowkey, private, it's perfect!!! There are some cute, rustic motels right along the Bay of Fundy. The one in particular I stayed in was called Beach Breeze Motel I think. Access right onto the ocean floor during low tide - my mom and I hiked for about 3 hours - and they even have a little hose to wash your feet off with afterwards. The sunsets and sunrises are breathtaking. And Wolfville, not far from Grand Pre, is full of cute shops!

Banff would be more hustle and bustle I think but a very beautiful place as well. I want to see Lake Louise in the summertime with the turquoise water and mountains. Winter was an amazing experience to hike and cross-country ski across the lake in the snow.

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St John's NFLD is so beautiful! Same with Van/Victoria. Both would be great options - lots of outdoor activities/sight seeing/hiking to do plus spas and relaxation. I'd go with one of those two.