Discover Canada’s Maritime Provinces and
experience amazing scenery and a blend of natural & cultural treasures and
historical sites.
Day 1: To Edmundston, NB
Today we depart for our Atlantic Canada adventure traveling
throughout the province of Quebec and through the Saint John River Valley
enroute to Edmundston, New Brunswick. We will overnight at the Chateau
Edmundston.
Day 2: To Saint John, NB
Our travels continue along the scenic Saint John River Valley. We’ll
visit the world’s longest covered bridge in Hartland. We will overnight in Saint
John, New Brunswick. (B)
Day 3: To Summerside, PEI
This morning, after breakfast, we will visit one of New Brunswick’s
most intriguing attractions, Hopewell Rocks, where the power of the Bay of Fundy
tides has formed enormous “flower pots.” Continuing on our way, we will cross
over the world’s longest, continuous multi-span bridge to
Prince Edward Island, home of Anne of Green Gables, viewing red soil, sand dunes
and green fields enroute to the home of Confederation – Charlottetown. Our
afternoon arrival will give us a chance to check into the Quality Inn Summerside,
or similar, our home for the next two nights. Tonight enjoy the wonderful
classic production of “Anne” at the Charlottetown Festival Theatre. (B)
Day 4: Charlottetown, PEI
Our day will include a full day tour with a local guide touring
Charlottetown and the Island. We’ll visit Province House, Cavendish Beach, the
National Park, Anne of Green Gables Museum, Woodleigh Replicas, PEI Preserve
Company and historic Charlottetown. Tonight join your Tour Director and
traveling companions for a traditional “Lobster” dinner at the Fisherman’s
Wharf, a maritime favourite. (An alternate menu selection will be available). (B,D)
Day 5: Charlottetown to Sydney, NS
Early morning departure finds us cruising from Prince Edward Island
to Nova Scotia via the Woods Island Ferry. We will cross over the Canso Causeway
as we enter Cape Breton Island. You will enjoy the scenic drive alongside the
Bras D’or Lakes before making a stop at Rita McNeil’s tearoom. Then we will
continue on to the Days Inn, Sydney for the night. (B)
Day 6: Cabot Trail, NS/ Baddeck/Port Hawkesbury, NS
Today we will drive along the famous Cabot Trail, a scenic, 300 km
circle tour of the eastern and western shores of Cape Breton Island and the
picturesque Margaree Valley. We will make a stop at the Alexander Graham Bell
Museum before arriving in Port Hawkesbury at the Maritime Inn for our overnight.
(B)
Day 7: To Halifax, NS
Enjoy the great beauty of the Maritimes as we travel along the
coastal route to Halifax. Our early arrival will give us the opportunity to
visit downtown Halifax and the “Historic Properties.” We’ll overnight the next
two evenings at the Holiday Inn Select, or similar. (B)
Day 8: Halifax, NS
Today we enjoy a tour of Halifax with a local guide and a drive along
the coast to romantic Peggy’s Cove, a photographer’s delight. During your tour
you’ll experience Pier 21 and the significant role it played in Canadian
History. Enjoy a leisurely evening dining in Halifax. (B)
Day 9: To Moncton, NB
Today we will travel along the beautiful Evangeline Trail making a
stop at Grand Pre National Historic Site. The site commemorates Acadian history
and culture. We’ll continue on to Moncton for our overnight. (B)
Day 10: Riviere-du-Loup, QC
After breakfast we bid farewell to the province of New Brunswick and
continue on to the province of Quebec where we will overnight in Riviere-du-Loup
at the Auberge de la Pointe. (B)
Day 11: To Ottawa, ON
We depart Riviere du Loup along the southern shore of the St.
Lawrence making a brief stop in the wood carving capital of St. Jean Port Joli.
Enjoy lunch and browsing in Quebec City before making our way back to Ontario
with an arrival early evening into Ottawa. (B)