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      Atlantic Canada

      Canada's Maritimes

      Down east hospitality, coastal vistas, and personal connections with Canada’s history


      Crisscross the Maritimes stopping at picture-perfect sites at every turn. New Brunswick charms with deep wilderness, quaint Acadian villages, coastal islands, the rarest whales in the world, and the highest tides on earth. In Nova Scotia, candy-striped lighthouses, quaint fishing villages, and stunning vistas are only some of the postcard-worthy moments you may experience. Although Prince Edward Island may be Canada's smallest province, this amazing island, the birthplace of Confederation, offers beautiful rolling hills, red sand beaches, fabulous seafood, the heritage of Anne of Green Gables, so much more! Salty ocean air, scenic walking tours, and ample free time make this sightseeing tour of Canada’s East Coast provinces a must-do!

      Region

      Atlantic Canada

      Duration

      10 or 15 Days

      Activity Rating

      Fitness Scale: Level 4

      Meals B L D
      15 Day 14 7 8
      10 Day 9 6 5

      15 Day Tour – Motorcoach Option

      Book by March 28 and save:  $300     

      2024 DATES Double Single
      July 25 $5,795 $7,695

      Pickup: Route C1

      10 Day Tour – Fly Option **

      Book by March 28 and save:  $200     

      2024 DATES Double Single
      July 27 $5,295 $6,495

      **Price INCLUDES airfare from Toronto.

      See Terms & Conditions - Prices.


      Tour Starting Point: Fredericton, New Brunswick

      Tour Finishing Point: Moncton, New Brunswick

      • Highlights

        Visit the Highest Tides on Earth

        The sandstone Hopewell Rocks guard the Bay of Fundy like top-heavy Dr. Seuss soldiers. These red cliffs were part of a massive mountain range millions of years ago that were older than the Appalachians and larger than the Canadian Rockies. Erosion did its best work here! Around the world, the tides change by an average of 3ft, but the Hopewell Rocks get hit with changes of up to 50ft, the height of a four-story building!


        When the tide is out, walk the ocean floor, touch the striations of the “flower pots,” (so called for the greenery that clings to their tops) and stand beside dinosaur fossils. When the tide comes in, climb the stairs, breathe in the salty sea air, watch kayaks paddle about and trollers come and go, and take a picture of the 2.5 million shorebirds that arrive in July on their journey south!


        Party in the Kitchen

        Immerse yourself in Miramichi tradition and step into the kitchen for some interactive singing, storytelling, and great desserts! 


        Cruising for Lobsters

        Get a closer look at Acadian culture and discover all there is to know about lobsters, with a Shediac Bay Lobster Cruise with Captain Ron. Learn the old fishing techniques that lobster fishermen have perfected over the years and taste the bounty of the ocean.


        Take the Scenic Route  

        Travel the Cabot Trail, Canada’s most breathtaking and photographed drive. Lead by a local guide, experience lush glens, white gypsum bluffs and headlands pounded by surf.  Seldom far from the sea, always breathtakingly lovely the trail is at its best in September and October when the highlands are bright with autumn colours. End your relaxing ride at Cape Breton Highlands National Park. 


        Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site 

        The colourful town of Lunenburg sits snug on the shore of southern Nova Scotia. Named the most beautiful small town in Canada, see original colonial buildings, their facades freshly-painted in candy apple red, cobalt, and lemon. The past has been preserved here like a museum. 


        A guided walking tour of Lunenburg starts at the Academy and finishes at the Fisherman’s Memorial. As you stroll, you might hear a blacksmith’s hammer echo through the streets from the wharf, or possibly see the iconic Bluenose II which is sometimes anchored there.


        Enjoy a Feast in a Fortress

        The Halifax Citadel is a National Historic Site of Canada and played a key role in the growth of Halifax and Canada.  Originally built as a military fortification to protect the British from enemies, the Citadel now watches over the city's downtown and serves as a reminder of Halifax's past. After your tour of the Citadel, enjoy dinner in one of the historically converted rooms surrounded by beautiful high brick walls, period paintings and fine woodwork.

      • Why This Tour is Great

        It’s all about the people … You will feel like family

        Welcome to the kitchen party!  Appreciate the energy and sense of fun in the music and feel a personal connection to moments in Canada’s history through the stories.  Although the vistas are spectacular, it will be the experiences with the people: their hospitality, culture, music, food, and stories that will be featured in your memories of the Maritimes.


        Get Acquainted with Several Special Canadian Cities

        Enjoy guided tours of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Charlottetown, P.E.I., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and with the 15-day option, Québec City, Québec, exploring the settings where history was made and stories are told.  Four of these cities are provincial capitals, and Lunenburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre.


        Choice in Arrival 

        For guests who prefer to fly, as opposed to journeying by motorcoach, arrangements can be made for you to join the group in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and depart from Moncton, New Brunswick.


        10 or 15 Days?

        By taking the 15-day tour, you will experience these additional highlights: the covered bridge in Hartland, NB, Guided Tour of Québec City, a free day to explore Québec City, and Sucrerie de la Montagne.

      • What's Included

        15 Day Tour – Motorcoach Option

        • Our unique Connections Program
        • Private coach transportation
        • 14 nights of accommodation
        • 14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
        • All entry fees, passes, and services of local guides for the included highlights
        • Services of a Professional Tour Director

        10 Day Tour – Fly Option  

        • Roundtrip airfare* from Toronto
        • Our unique Connections Program
        • Airport transfers in New Brunswick
        • Private coach transportation
        • 9 nights of accommodation
        • 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
        • All entry fees, passes, and services of local guides for the included highlights
        • Services of a Professional Tour Director

        Prices are in Canadian dollars, are per person and include all applicable taxes.

        * See also Terms & Conditions - Prices.


        INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

        ** Indicates only included with 15-day tour 


        NEW BRUNSWICK 

        • Grand Falls, at Malabeam Information Cente
        • Guided tour of Fredericton
        • Miramichi Kitchen Party 
        • Hopewell Rocks 
        • Lobster Dinner Cruise
        • Hartland Covered Bridge **

        PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 

        • Confederation Bridge 
        • Walking tour of Charlottetown 
        • PEI Preserve Company 
        • Green Gables Heritage Centre
        • Wood Island Ferry, if available
        • Acadian Music Village

        NOVA SCOTIA 

        • Alexander Graham Bell Museum
        • Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs
        • Scenic drive of the Cabot Trail with a local expert including Cape Breton National Park
        • Guided tour of Halifax 
        • Guided tour of Citadel and Garrison dinner 
        • Guided walking tour of Lunenburg 
        • Guided tour of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic 
        • Mahone Bay 
        • Peggy’s Cove 

        QUÉBEC 

        • Guided tour of Québec City **
        • Sucrerie de la Montagne ** 
      • Day-to-Day Standard Itinerary

        Day 1: Travel to Trois-Rivières, QC

        Our motorcoach takes you through Ontario. Stop in Trois-Rivières for an overnight stay and welcome dinner with your fellow travellers.

        Stay: Best Western Drummondville, Drummondville, QC

        Nights: 1

        Meals: D


        Day 2: Travel to Grand Falls, NB

        Continue your journey into New Brunswick. Stop at the Malabeam Center to admire the mighty Grand Falls Gorge, millions of years in the making, carved by the majestic Saint John River. Enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers this evening.

        Stay: Best Western Plus Grand-Sault, Grand Falls, NB

        Nights: 1

        Meals: B, D


        Day 3: Travel to Fredericton (10-day guests arrive)

        Travel to Fredericton this morning. Enjoy free time downtown before your guided city tour of this delightful city with time to explore on your own.

        Stay:  Crowne Plaza, Fredericton, NB

        Nights: 1

        Meals: B, L (10-day guests only)


        Day 4: Confederation Bridge & Kitchen Party

        Today you'll cross the Confederation Bridge, the longest of its kind in the world, at more than 12 kilometres long. Enjoy a traditional Kitchen Party lunch with your hosts Paul & Connie. Next, arrive in Summerside with its tree-lined streets, stately heritage homes, historic murals and harbourfront where you will settle in for the next two nights. Enjoy dinner and entertainment tonight at Acadian Musical Village.

        Stay: Quality Inn, Summerside, PEI

        Nights: 2

        Meals: B, L, D


        Day 5: PEI Preserve Company, Fisherman’s Wharf, Green Gables Heritage Place

        The charm and history of PEI are yours to discover on this day of leisurely sightseeing. Enjoy a jam tasting at the PEI Preserve Co. followed by lunch at Fisherman’s Warf in North Rustico – a gastric treat. Embark on a tour of the Green Gables Heritage Centre where you can stroll the trails, learn about early Victorian life and see the setting that inspired L. M. Montgomery to create her beloved tale of Anne of Green Gables. Return to your hotel this evening with a free evening to explore or just relax in Summerside.

        Meals: B, L 


        Day 6: Travel from PEI to Cape Breton Island

        What happens after breakfast depends on the ferry schedule. Our first choice is to enjoy the adventure of the Wood Island Ferry ride to Caribou, Nova Scotia, but if that’s not possible, we’ll take the scenic drive through Pictou, Nova Scotia for lunch and some sightseeing, and then continue on our way to Cape Breton Island.  In Baddeck, we’ll tour the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and then enjoy a fun evening which will include traditional Cape Breton fiddle music, song and dance with The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs (*if available)

        Stay: Inverary Resort, Baddeck, NS (July)

        Stay: Auberge Gisele’s Inn, Baddeck, NS (September)

        Nights: 2

        Meals: B, D


        Day 7: Cabot Trail

        Today, experience the striking beauty of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park as we travel Canada’s most scenic and photographed drive, the Cabot Trail. With our local guide, we’ll receive insightful explanations and stories of the region while enjoying spectacular views of the coastal wilderness.

        Meals: B, L, D


        Day 8: Guided tour of Halifax, Halifax Citadel, Garrison Dinner

        After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Halifax, arriving in the afternoon for a guided city tour. Afterwards, embark on a guided tour of the Halifax Citadel, followed by a private Garrison Dinner in this venue steeped in this city’s rich heritage.

        Stay: Westin Hotel, Halifax 

        Nights: 3

        Meals: B, D


        Day 9: Free day in Halifax, NS

        Having had the guided tour of the city, this is the day to venture out and explore Halifax on your own. The city is filled with museums, attractions, restaurants & shops, and being such a walkable city, there is something for everyone.

        Meals: B


        Day 10: Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove

        After breakfast, we'll explore Lunenburg, a historic town that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided, scenic walking tour of Lunenburg, followed by a guided tour of the Fisheries Museum, with lunch at the Old Fish Factory restaurant. The journey will continue travelling along the scenic shoreline to arrive at  Peggy’s Cove and its famous lighthouse. Once we return to the hotel, the evening will be free for more exploring..

        Meals: B, L


        Day 11: Hopewell Rocks, Shediac Lobster dinner cruise

        This is sure to be a memorable day! Visit the stunning Hopewell Rocks , and admire these incredible formations sculpted by the highest tides in the world. After an included lunch, we continue on to Moncton, and there'll be time to relax before our evening adventure.  For dinner, we journey to the Lobster Capital of the World, Shediac, to embark on a lobster dinner cruise.  This cruise has been designated a “Canadian Signature Experience” since 2011, and incorporates information about lobster fishing, the beautiful scenery of the bay, traditional Acadian music, and a delicious freshly cooked lobster feast!

        Stay: Delta Beausejour, Moncton, NB

        Nights: 1

        Meals: B, L, D


        Day 12: Rivière-du-Loup, QC (10-day guests fly home from Moncton)

        Travel from Moncton to Rivière-Du-Loup.  Along the way, enjoy a few interesting stops including the world’s longest Covered Bridge in Hartland, NB. At the hotel, cozy accommodations and a locally inspired dinner await.

        Stay: Hotel Universel, Rivière-Du-Loup, QC

        Nights: 1

        Meals: B, L, D


        Day 13: Guided tour of Québec City, Free Evening

        This is a leisurely paced day of travel. After some free time for lunch, enjoy a guided tour of Québec City with its narrow streets, stone buildings, and European feel. After checking in at the hotel, enjoy a free evening to go exploring with the challenge to choose from the city’s plethora of interesting restaurants for dinner!

        Stay: Delta Hotel, Québec City, QC (July)

        Stay: Hôtel Clarendon, Québec City, QC (September)

        Nights: 2

        Meals: B


        Day 14: Free day in Québec City, QC

        Having had the guided city tour, after breakfast, relax, shop or explore as you wish on this free day in historic Québec City.

        Meals: B


        Day 15: Travel Home

        Say “au revoir” to Québec City as we begin the journey home. Our lunch stop will be at Sucrerie de la Montagne, an authentic sugar shack nestled in the forest of Rigaud. This is a Quebec Heritage site with century-old buildings and rustic dining rooms in which authentic country fare is served.  Their gift shop offers an interesting variety of maple products - perhaps you’ll select a little bit of maple something to bring to mind sweet memories of the Maritimes.

        Meals: B, L

      • Accommodations

        Best Western Drummondville, Drummondville, QC (1 night)*


        Best Western Plus Grand-Sault, Grand Falls, NB (1 night)*


        Crowne Plaza, Fredericton, NB (1 night)


        Quality Inn, Summerside, PEI (2 nights)


        Inverary Resort, Baddeck, NS (2 nights - July departure)

        Auberge Gisele’s Inn, Baddeck, NS (2 nights - September departure)


        Westin Halifax, Halifax, NS (3 nights)


        Delta Beausejour, Moncton, NB (1 night)


        Hôtel Universal, Rivière-Du-Loup, QC (1 night) *


        Delta Hotel, Québec City, QC (2 nights – July Departure)*

        Hôtel Clarendon, Quebec City, QC (2 nights - September departure) *

        Located inside the walls of Old Québec, the Hôtel Clarendon is just steps away from the city's activities and attractions. Inaugurated in 1870, it is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the city.  The hotel offers a distinctive historic experience alongside 4-star comfort.


        *indicates 15-Day tour only

      • Important Info for this Tour

        We make joining our tours easy. Both the 10-day and the 15-day options include our unique Connections Program.


        The 10-day tour option starts in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and concludes in Moncton, New Brunswick. Please contact us to discuss your airfare and pre-and post-tour accommodation options.  


        The 15-day day tour follows pickup route C1, with the following pickup locations:


        • Brampton
        • Markham
        • Whitby
        • Bowmanville
        • Port Hope
        • Lindsay
        • Peterborough
        • Cobourg
        • Trenton
        • Belleville
        • Napanee
        • Kingston

        We recommend comfortable rubber-soled shoes for the walking tours and also when on boats such as ferries and cruises.  Worth noting, depending on where you go exploring, the terrain in Halifax can be quite hilly.


        This itinerary includes a ferry ride and a dinner cruise.  Although for most people medication is not required, there may be some who may want to bring along a remedy for motion sickness.  You don’t want to let a little thing like that spoil these amazing experiences.

      • Optional Additions

        The 10-Day tour option starts in Fredericton, New Brunswick and concludes in Moncton, New Brunswick. Guests can join this tour from anywhere in the world! Please contact us to discuss your airfare and pre-and post-tour accommodation options.  


        For the days with free time, you may want to research interesting things to do in advance.  Your tour director will certainly be able to provide some suggestions, but here are some ideas:


        Day 9 - Free Time in Halifax, here are some ideas:

        • Pier 21 – Canadian Museum of Immigration
        • The Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is one of the world's longest downtown boardwalks and features a variety of eateries and stores.
        • Alexander Keith’s Brewery
        • Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
        • HMCS Sackville – Canada’s Naval Memorial
        • The Nova Scotia Glass Company

        Day 14 – Free Time in Old Québec City (15-day tour) here are some ideas:

        • Tour the Chateau Frontenac
        • Stroll Dufferin Terrace
        • Go shopping in the boutiques on Petit-Champlain
        • Go on a Food Tour of Old Québec City
        • Visit Artist Alley
        • Visit the Museum in the Monastery of St. Augustine
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