Day 1: Travel to Drummondville, QC
Our motorcoach takes you through Ontario. Stop in Drummondville for an overnight stay and welcome dinner with your fellow travellers.
Stay: Drummondville, QC
Nights: 1
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: Grand Falls, NB
Nights: 1
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:
Fredericton, NB
Nights: 1
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: Summerside, PEI
Nights: 2
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.
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: IBaddeck, NS
Nights:
2
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.
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:
Halifax, NS
Nights: 3
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.
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.
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:
Moncton, NB
Nights: 1
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:
Rivière-Du-Loup, QC
Nights:
1
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:
Québec City, QC
Nights:
2
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.
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.
