Newfoundland Early Booking August 19- September 8, 2019 Bonus $100 off per person if paid in full by May 19, 2019

TOUR ITINERARY DAY 1: MONDAY, AUG 19 - EDMUNDSTON her friends and fans from Big Pond would come to have 8:00 am Depart from Kingston Shrine Club 3260 Princess St. a cup of tea with Rita. Our sightseeing continues through (parking). Please see other pick-up locations & times on the day allowing us to experience Canada’s only inland reverse page. We start our journey today travelling via sea. This area is known for great sailing, incredible beauty, Montreal to Quebec City we make our way to Edmundston, and Scottish hospitality. Tonight is spent in Sydney at the New Brunswick for our first overnight at the Sheraton Holiday Inn, Sydney (902-562-7500) with comfortable Edmundston, (1-506-739-7321). Get to know your fellow walks to The Big Fiddle. travelling companions over our included welcome dinner DAY 5: FRIDAY, AUG 23 - PORT AUX BASQUES/ this evening. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy-our CORNER BROOK hotel is located within walking distance of Main Street and The next step in our journey has us making our way to the the river, for those hoping to explore! Marine Atlantic Terminal in order to prepare for our ferry DAY 2: TUESDAY, AUG 20 - SUMMERSIDE crossing. Ferry departure time is about 11:45 am. Enjoy We stop briefly this morning at Hartland Covered Bridge and the relaxing 6 hour crossing to Port Aux Basques. Aboard travel to Cape Jourmain in order to cross the Confederation the ferry, you can enjoy the restaurant and snack bar, Bridge. The Bridge, which opened in 1997, spans 13 entertainment, and internet access. Upon disembarking, kilometers and is one of the longest in the world. A stop we will check into St. Christopher’s Hotel (709-695-3500). at the Gateway Village is the first order of business before There is an included dinner at our hotel tonight. we travel to Summerside for the next two nights. Our hotel here will be the Loyalist Country Inn, Summerside, DAY 6: SATURDAY, AUG 24 - PORT AU CHOIX PEI (902-436-3333). This evening dinner is on your own Today we will discover much about Newfoundland while in Summerside. travelling the Viking Trail to see the awe- inspiring scenery in Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, AUG 21- SUMMERSIDE Site. We witness the spectacular coastline, quaint fishing Today we have a guided tour of the provincial capital, villages and beautiful beaches and The Arches Provincial Charlottetown. Charlottetown offers Peake’s Quay Wharf, Park as we make our way north to the site first inhabited by historic George Street, Province House, Richmond Street, Leif the Lucky in 1000 AD. We overnight in Port au Choix Cavendish and the fictional home of the famed redheaded at the Sea Echo Motel. (709-861-3777) Dinner is included orphan, Anne of Green Gables. Tonight we will enjoy an tonight for your enjoyment. “island tradition,” treating ourselves to a lobster supper. No visit to the Island is complete without this delicious DAY 7: SUNDAY, AUG 25 -VINELAND & ST. ANTHONY indulgence! An alternative entrée will be offered for those Our sightseeing begins immediately with a stop at the Port who do not wish to have lobster. au Choix National Historic Site, Point Riche Lighthiuse, DAY 4: THURSDAY, AUG 22 - SYDNEY and the Interpretive Centre. Our sightseeing continues on the ‘Viking Trail’ as we make our way towards L’Anse Today we will visit Rita’s Tea House, bought by famed aux Meadows National Historic site, the second of two Canadian entertainer, Rita McNeil. Rita and her family lived UNESCO sites we visit. Our hotel this evening is the Hotel in the schoolhouse for years and as her popularity grew, North (855-454-3300). Newfoundland August 19-September 8, 2019 TOUR ITINERARY DAY 8: MONDAY, AUG 26 - LABRADOR Port, and Old St. John’s. In good weather, you will get The scenery is spectacular as we round the tip of the fantastic view of the city from Signal Hill! Lunch will be on great Northern Peninsula. This morning we will visit the your own in Bay Bulls, before we travel to and board the Grenfell Properties in St. Anthony. Meander through the state-of-the-art Catamaran for our Whale and Puffin Cruise. museums and rotunda filled with artifacts from the late The live commentary presented during this 90 minute William Grenfell’s Estate. Dr. Grenfell dedicated his life to cruise is a blend of excitement, education and adventure improving the lives of North Sea fishermen. This afternoon that our group is sure to enjoy. We may be lucky enough to we board our second ferry for the short crossing through spot puffins, gulls, kittiwakes, dolphins, and even whales! the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Labrador is a world of The rest of the day and evening are free for you to see the towering mountains, massive rock faces, huge lakes and sights on your own. rivers that run on forever. Here the air is clean, the water DAY 14: SUNDAY, SEP 1 - ST. JOHN’S clear and pure, and the people equally unspoiled. A trip to Today is a free day for you to explore or go back to some of Labrador is not a run of the mill vacation. Our home while in your favourite places in St. John’s! Maps of downtown St. Labrador is the Northern Light Inn, Labrador, NL (709-931- John’s are available from the hotel. Some wonderful ways 2332). Tonight we enjoy an included dinner at our hotel. to spend your day could include the Geo Centre, Rooms DAY 9: TUESDAY, AUG 27 - COW HEAD Museum, the Avalon Mall, or enjoying the shopping and This morning we will explore the sights and culture of restaurants on Water & George Streets. Tonight when Labrador. Time permitting we will visit the Red Bay National packing your luggage for departure, please put everything Historic Site. We board the ferry for our return trip to the you will need for Day 15 in your overnight bag. We will ‘Mainland.’ We then retrace our steps back to Gros Morne. not be taking the large suitcases off the coach on our next Our evening tonight is spent at the Shallow Bay Motel a overnight. late arrival is expected (709-243-2471). Another delicious DAY 15: MONDAY, SEP 2 - CORNER BROOK dinner is included this evening at your hotel, and there is We travel across the province today, back to Corner Brook often entertainment in the lounge for your enjoyment. for our last night on “The Rock.” We will spend the night at DAY 10: WEDNESDAY, AUG 28 - GANDER The Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook (709-634-5181). The rest Our journey heads west towards Grand Falls via Deer of the evening is yours to relax. Enjoy a walk, dinner on Lake. Lunch/ tour will be on your own in Grand Falls. If your own, the quaint beauty that surrounds you-alomst time permits, we will stop at the International Air Terminal everything is walking distance in Corner Brook. in Gander, housing a most interesting museum exhibit DAY 16: TUESDAY, SEP 3 - SYDNEY relating to the history of the Trans-Atlantic aviation. We will overnight at Quality Hotel & Suites in Gander (709- We will need to depart the hotel early this morning. Our 256-3931), Screech In this evening. day will include the 2.5 hour journey to Port aux Basques then the 6 hour ferry ride to North Sydney. Ferry departure DAY 11: THURSDAY, AUG 29 - CLARENVILLE time is 11:00 am and we must be at the terminal 90 minutes Today we will visit the beautiful out port of Twillingate. prior to departure. We say goodbye to Newfoundland and Bring your camera in the hopes that you may see a floating begin our ocean voyage to Sydney. Overnight in Sydney at iceberg. We stop at Long Point Lighthouse to snap some the Holiday Inn, Sydney (902- 562-7500). photos of the beautiful scenery and Historic St. Peter’s DAY 17: WEDNESDAY, SEP 4 - HALIFAX Church, Museum, and Craft Shop! This afternoon, we will visit the Prime Berth Fishing Museum where we will be Today we take in the breathtaking scenery as we make entertained by storytelling and a demonstration. Dinner our way to Nova Scotia’s capital city, Halifax. There will is included this evening. We will overnight in Clarenville be a lunch stop made en route. We commence our 3 hour at the Quality Hotel (709) 466-1717 guided tour of Halifax at 2:00 pm. We will visit the revived DAY 12: FRIDAY, AUG 30 - ST. JOHN’S waterfront area, the old town clock and Citadel Hill to name a few sights. The rest of the evening is free for you We continue along the Trans Canada Highway to Trinity for to continue exploring on your own. Our hotel for the next an educational and entertaining, historical walking through two nights is Delta Barrington downtown Halifax (902- the 500 year history of Newfoundland. Trinity Historical 429-7410). Walking Tours makes 15 stops during the leisurely two and a half hour stroll along Trinity’s paths and lanes. Our DAY 18: THURSDAY, SEP 5 - HALIFAX journey continues across the Avalon Peninsula arriving in We will depart the hotel to visit one of Eastern Canada’s the old seaport city of St. John’s where we will be staying for most scenic attractions, “Peggy’s Cove” - Nova Scotia’s most the next three nights. Our hotel is the Sheraton St. John’s. famous lighthouse. Lunch is on your own. We return to (709-758-8153). Halifax and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy this vibrant DAY 13: SATURDAY, AUG 31- ST. JOHN’S city. There is so much to see in Halifax, including Pier 21, This morning we board our coach for a guided tour of St. the Alexander Keith’s Brewery, the Casino, and Theodore John’s, including the panoramic view from Signal Hill, the Tugboat. Newfoundland August 19-September 8, 2019

TOUR ITINERARY DAY 19: FRIDAY, SEP 6 - MONCTON Cathedral, Legislative Assembly, Officer’s Square, City Hall and Old Government House in Fredericton, the capital city Our journey today takes us through the province of Nova of New Brunswick. Before leaving we’ll make a quick stop Scotia into New Brunswick, to the city of Moncton. We at the foodcourt in Regent Mall , Fredericton and stop at will provide time to visit the Anne Murray Centre and/or Grand Falls George, home of Ron Turcotte before heading The Springhill Miner’s Museum at your cost. After a group into the province of Quebec. Our overnight destination will photo op at the Shediac’s Giant Lobster we will take time be Riviere du Loup at the Hotel Universal (418-862-9520). to visit the Magnetic Hill and its shops before continuing This evening Dinner will be included at your hotel. on to our hotel for the evening. Overnight at the Delta Beausejour (506-854-4344). This evening dinner will be DAY 21: SUNDAY, SEP 8 - HOME included at our hotel. Travelling to Quebec City for a walk about and lunch stop on DAY 20: SATURDAY, SEP 7 - RIVIERE DU LOOP your own near the Chateau Frontenac. We anticipate and early evening arrival back in Kingston. With fond memories Today we make a Stop & Talk drive by Christ Church and new friends from your Newfoundland Adventure. TOUR OVERVIEW PICK-UP TIME & LOCATION

At the edge of North America, on one of the four corners of the world, 6:30 am Depart from Belleville Maple Leaf Tours Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the best places to see and appreciate office 81 Millennium Parkway, back parking nature in all its glory. Dramatic coastlines, sweeping barrens, thick boreal lot forests, and ancient rock formations, the natural, wild beauty of this place 7:00 am Depart from Napanee Flying J surrounds you at every turn. The living landscape is its own wonder – teeming with seabirds, moose, caribou, and rich marine life. Warm and 8:00 am Depart from Kingston Shrine Club welcoming, fun loving and funny to the core, the people here are 3260 Princess Street (parking) also known for their natural creativity, unique language, and knack 8:30 am Depart from Gananoque Carpool Lot Hwy 2 for storytelling. Perhaps that’s why Maclean’s magazine thinks 9:00 am Depart from Brockville Food Basics Newfoundland and Labrador has one of the Top 10 Friendliest Cultures 7:30 am Depart from Ottawa Robbies Italian Restaurant in the World! 1531 St. Laurent Blvd (parking) 8:00 am Depart from Ottawa All Saints Lutheran Church TOUR INCLUSIONS 1061 Pinecrest Rd (parking) 8:30 am Depart from Kemptville Stinsons Gas Bar Hwy • Roundtrip Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation 43 • All ferry crossings • Professional Coach Driver & Tour Escort • 20 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast NOTES • 8 dinners and 1 lobster dinner (alternatives available) • A deposit of $100 is required at the time of booking. • Guided tour of St. John’s, Charlottetown & Halifax Balance is due 60 days prior to departure. • Puffin and whale watching cruise • Refunds are not available within 30 days of travel. • Sightseeing in Gros Morne National Park, L’Anse aux • 1 large suitcase and 1 carry-on bag per person. Meadows, Port aux Choix & Terra Nova National Park • There are regular stops made for comfort breaks. • Newfoundland Screech In • For the comfort of fellow travellers, kindly refrain from using • Visit to Anne of Green Gables House scented products such as perfume, cologne, and other fragrances • Portage of 1 large suitcase per person and scented hand sanitizers • Trinity Historical Walking Tours • Tipping for driver and escort is voluntary depending on quality of • Baggage handling, meal taxes & gratuities, room taxes service PRICE PER PERSON IMPORTANT: Cancellation & Emergency Medical Insurance for multi DOUBLE OCC. $4,599 TRIPLE OCC. $3,499 day, out of country tours is highly recommended. Insurance is PRICE available through Maple Leaf Tours. $149QUAD INCL. OCC. HST $3,399 SINGLE OCC. $5,749