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MARITIMES & NEWFOUNDLAND
Aug 24 - Sep 6

14 days

LAND ONLY $4050 + 13.8% HST
Based on 16 Passengers

Day 1 – August 24, 2014 - Arrive Halifax
Meet your Atlantic Tours’ Tour Director and Driver and transfer to downtown Halifax where your accommodations for the next two nights are in the heart of the city.
Day 2 – August 25, 2014 - Halifax Touring
Discover the rustic charm of the renowned fishing village of Peggy’s Cove where you will enjoy breakfast before travelling to the lush Annapolis Valley to learn about the French Acadians who established their first settlement in the early 1600’s. Visit Grand Pre World UNESCO Site where fact and fiction blend to reveal the romance of the Land of Evangeline. Return to the city to learn of the people and places that have shaped one of North America’s most fascinating cities including a visit to Citadel National Historic Site. (B)
Day 3 – August 26, 2014 - Halifax to Moncton
This morning, depart for New Brunswick where you will visit the Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy to marvel at these massive flower-pot shaped formations sculpted by the highest tides on the planet. En route, learn about Canada’s Songbird at a visit to the Anne Murray Centre in Springhill. (B)
Day 4 – August 27, 2014 - Moncton to Charlottetown
Begin the day with a visit to the Olivier Soapery in Sainte-Anne-de-Kent for a lively and entertaining demonstration featuring the history, experience and art of soap making and the products that were featured on CBC Television’s Dragons’ Den. Next, an unforgettable culinary experience awaits as you cruise the warm waters of Shediac Bay aboard a lobster boat; learn about the fishing industry and savour a delicious lobster lunch. A unique photo opportunity will be made in Shediac with the world’s largest lobster before crossing Confederation Bridge – the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge – to Prince Edward Island. Your home for the next two night’s is Charlottetown, the birthplace of Canada. (B,L)
Day 5 – August 28, 2014 - Prince Edward Island Touring
Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown before heading out for an afternoon of local touring. Drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields as you make your way to Prince Edward Island National Park and Green Gables Heritage Site, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic Anne of Green Gables books. Before returning to Charlottetown, visit the Prince Edward Island Preserve Company. (B)
Day 6 – August 29, 2014 - Charlottetown to Baddeck
Ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to Cape Breton Island - the Scotland of North America – via the Canso Causeway. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island. Arrive at your accommodations on the Bras d’Or Lake for two nights. (B)
Day 7 – August 30, 2014 - Cabot Trail Touring
You are off to experience one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America. The Cabot Trail winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline await, so be sure to have your camera on hand. (B, Picnic lunch)
Day 8 – August 31, 2014 - Baddeck to Corner Brook
Travel to North Sydney and board a Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing crossing to Port aux Basques, your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland. Continue on to Corner Brook where you will overnight. (B)
Day 9 – September 1, 2014 - Corner Brook to Cow Head
This morning, visit the Railway Society Museum Historic Train Site to learn about the railroads of Newfoundland and “Newfie Bullet”. Artifacts include telegraph instruments, train order sophomore signal board, train orders, phones and historic photos. Continue on the Gros Morne National Park for a scenic boat tour; learn the geology of the Tablelands, see the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord, and hear the history of the small villages nestled on the shores. It is an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery is unequaled in eastern Canada. Become an honorary Newfoundlander at a Screech In Ceremony on the boat. (B)
Day 10 – September 2, 2014 - Cow Head to Gander
Continue on to Gander with a stop in lovely Twilingate to visit the local museum to learn about the historic town’s people and culture and the Long Point Lighthouse, one of the most photographed landmarks on the Northeast Coast of Newfoundland. Be on the lookout for whales and icebergs as you take in the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. Please note that today is primarily a travel day and you will not likely arrive at your Gander accommodations until 7:00pm. (B)
Day 11 – September 3, 2014 - Gander to Clarenville

Visit the Silent Witness Memorial in Peackeeper’s Park, a monument dedicated to the memory of the 256 individuals who lost their lives on December 12, 1985 in the Arrow Air Crash. Continue on to Clarenville with a stop en route to Terra Nova National Park, the most easterly of Canada's beautiful national parks. Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife along the way.(B)
Day 12 – September 4, 2014 - Clarenville to St. John’s
Your destination today is the capital city of St. John’s and en route you will visit the Bay Roberts Cable Relay Station. Built by Western Union in 1913 to house transmitting equipment for new and original cable lines running between the United Kingdom and the United States of America, the site has been restored to house a museum, art gallery, and municipal offices. Visit the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site, Check into your hotel for a two-night stay. (B)
Day 13 – September 5, 2014 - St. John’s Touring
This morning, enjoy an intriguing tour of this old seaport. See the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own before rejoining the group for a special farewell dinner. (B & D)
Day 14 – September 6, 2014 - Depart St. John’s
Bid farewell to your Atlantic Tours’ Tour Director and Driver this morning at the St. John’s International Airport. We hope that you have enjoyed your visit to Atlantic Canada and that we see you again soon! (B)

 

 

 
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