The Best of the Maritimes
Dates and Rates available April 2009
Cost per Person
Twin TBD.
Triple TBD.
Quad TBD.
Single TBD.


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)

Your Ultimate Holiday Experience Includes:  
 
• Transportation aboard Deluxe Motorcoach
• 10 Nights Accommodation
• 10 Breakfasts
• 1 Traditional “Lobster” Dinner
• Reserved seating for the performance of “Anne” at the Charlottetown Festival Theatre
• Guided tours of Charlottetown and the Island and Halifax
• Visit to St. Jean Port Joli Wood Carving Capital
• Scenic drive across the Confederation Bridge
• Visit to Peggy’s Cove
• Guided Tour at Hopewell Rocks
• Admission to Pier 21 in Halifax
• Visit to Magnetic Hill, Reversing Falls and Hartland Covered Bridge
• Full Day Scenic Drive along the Cabot Trail
• Admission to Woodleigh Replicas, Alexander Graham Bell Museum, Anne of Green Gables Museum, Province House, Cavendish Beach and the National Park and Grand Pre National Historic Site
• Wood Islands Ferry Crossing
• Bellman’s Gratuities for 1 piece of luggage
• Services of an Ottawa Valley Tour Director
• All Taxes
 
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