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Exclusively August 19 - 28, 2014 Highlights Map at Cabota Glance Trail

Historical Halifax NP Drive the New Brunswick P.E.I Village of Lunenburg & Peggy’s Cove Charlottetown Cape Breton Highlands NP Nova Scotia Bay of & Alexander Graham Bell Museum Fundy Halifax Atlantic Ocean Prince Edward Island & Anne of Green Gables Grand Pre National Historical Park

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Confederate Bridge Day 1 – Home to Halifax atmosphere of old Scotland. Take some time to stroll through the We’ll board our flight to Halifax. Upon arrival, we will check into peaceful fishing village and private coves of Baddeck. Dinner will be the Courtyard by Marriot for our three night stay. Tonight our Wel- at the lodge. come Dinner will be at the Waterfront Warehouse Restaurant. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals: Dinner Hotel: Inverary Inn Hotel: Courtyard by Marriot Day 5 - Baddeck Day 2 – Halifax Brace yourself for some of the most breathtaking scenery as we take This morning our guide will join us as we begin our sightseeing of one of the world’s most scenic drives: the Cabot Trail winds through the city of Halifax. From atop Citadel Hill, observe Halifax’s famous Cape Breton Highlands National Park, past majestic rock bluffs, bustling harbor where ships have come and gone for many years. through deep stream-lined valleys, and over the summits of lofty Halifax is the resting place for many Titanic victims, giving us a peaks. We’ll stop along the way at Flora’s gift shop with hand-crafted chance to pay our respects. We will continue our tour with views of goods made by the local Acadian French artists in their native tradi- beautiful homes as well as learning about much of Halifax’s amazing tions. Lunch will be on your own at Pleasant Bay along the beautiful history. We will visit the Public Gardens, one of the finest surviving Cabot Trail before we continue exploring in its examples of Victorian Gardens in North America. spectacular summer splendor with many photo stops along the way. Included Meals: Breakfast Dinner will be served at the lodge tonight. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Day 3 – Halifax This morning our guide will join for the day as we travel the Light- Day 6 - Baddeck to Prince Edward Island house Route and on to the lovely seaport village of Lunenburg, the We’ll ferry to the birthplace of Canada, Prince Edward Island, where famous shipbuilding and fishing center of Canada. We’ll spot count- unspoiled beauty abounds on this peaceful isle – a favorite sum- less islands and coves before arriving in Lunenburg and savor a tasty mer resort destination. A sunny day on Prince Edward Island is like lunch at the Fish Factory Restaurant. We’ll take a look at the famous nowhere else on earth!In Charlottetown we’ll admire lovely Victo- Fishermans Museum. We’ll stop for an awe-inspiring stroll along the rian homes and gardens. Enjoy a visit to the Prince Edward Island water’s edge. Our afternoon will take us out to famous Peggy’s Cove, Preserve Company & hear how it all began. You’ll be evening guests a quaint little fishing village which stands on a solid rock that offers at the Rainbow Valley frolic house party featuring great food and sweeping coastal views. Returning to Halifax, we’ll enjoy a relaxing local talent. evening. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Hotel: Holiday Inn Express

Day 4 - Halifax to Baddeck We’ll travel the “Road to the Isles” over the Canso Strait to Cape Breton Island. See Bras d’Or Lake, a beautiful inland sea. Later we will visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Park which houses Bell’s most remarkable collection of early inventions. Our resort is set along the hillside with views of the shores of Bras d’Or Lake, located in the heart of Baddeck, a scenic village reflecting the Peggy’s Cove

Along Cabot Trail Lunenburg

Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse

126 Day 7 - Prince Edward Island Day 10 – Wolfville to Home Our tour of this lovely island will display the magnificent beaches of Enjoy our breakfast this morning before we make our way to the Prince Edward Island National Park and the rich farmlands of red soil Halifax airport for our tripPrince home. Edward Island and rolling hillsides with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. Included Meals: Breakfast Discover Green Gables, the literary home of Lucy Maud Montgom- ery’s “Anne of Green Gables.” Prince Edward Island is famous for its lobster, so what better place to enjoy a maritime lobster dinner this evening! Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 - PEI to Wolfville Departing the island, we’ll cross the Northumberland Strait on the Confederation Bridge which spans the island and New Brunswick. Take some time to browse in the local shops and visitor center of the Gateway Village just below the Confederation Bridge. We will cross over the Northumberland Strait to New Brunswick and follow along the Glooscap Strait. With a stop in Truro for lunch, where people experience the excitement and adventure of Tidal Bore Rafting on Nova Scotia’s largest river, the Shubenacadie River, that feeds into the Atlantic Ocean. From Truro we will arrive in Wolfville for a visit to one of Nova Scotia’s wineries and then arrive at The Old Orchard 2014 Dates & Prices Bag Fees Inn for our relaxing two night stay. A delicious dinner is served INCLUDED tonight at the Inn. Dates:R&J Traveler as AnneAugust of19 - 28, 2014 (10 Days) Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Green Gables $3,699 Double $4,379 Single Hotel: The Old Orchard Inn Price Per Person: $3,499 Triple $3,329 Quad

Day 9 – Wolfville Roundtrip Airfare including all taxes, fuel A local guide will join us today. We’ll pass through Halls Harbor, Price Includes: surcharges, and baggage fees; 18 Included famous for its phenomenal harbor where you can see a dramatic Meals, Hotels & Activities as stated in brochure, Luxury Motorcoach change in the water level. Charming coastal villages reflecting Aca- dian French history grace the farmland and dot the shoreline. Lunch Deposit Due $200 deposit per person at time of reserva- Per Person: tion. Full payment due 45 days prior to will be at the wonderful Blomidan Inn. Following our delicious departure. meal, you can enjoy a walk in the beautiful garden at Blomidan. Optional Travel This afternoon we will visit the Grand Pre Historic Park, a historic $270 Double per $305 Single p/p Protection P/P: person site depicting the story of the expulsion of the Acadians, immortal- ized in Longfellow’s tragic romance “Evangeline.” This evening our Travel Bucks: $50 Travel Bucks earned on this tour Farewell Dinner is at The Old Orchard Inn, we’ll share memories of Tour Pace: Moderate Walking our amazing trip through Nova Scotia. PASSPORT: A Valid Passport is Required. required Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 1-800-758-6877 or www.rjtoursonline.com 127