EASTERN CANADA and MARITIMES FALL FOLI AGE ALL CANADIAN 20 Days – Fly to AND RETURN FROM TORONTO FEATURING A FREE DAY IN CHARLOTTETOWN Fly to Toronto to experience a unique land of contrasts. View the awesome beauty of Eastern Canada and the Maritimes when the brilliant fall colours are at their best.
Prince Edward Island. Combine the sophistication of Toronto and Montreal, the beauty of Ottawa, the historical charm of Quebec City, the power of Niagara Falls and the awesome scenery of the 1000 Islands area. Sample the rugged beauty of the East Coast and the cultural heritage of the Maritimes as you see autumn explode with breathtaking scenery and colours while travelling through New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Niagara Falls.
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1 HOME CITIES to TORONTO: Your Exciting Holiday begins as you board Historic Site (longest in the world) is only an introduction to what lies ahead in your jet and fly to Toronto. Upon arrival transfer independently to your air- the unique world of Atlantic Canada. Arrive in Fredericton for overnight. ✈ port hotel where you have been pre-registered. A complimentary AIRPORT SHUTTLE is provided to the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport. This eve- 9 FREDERICTON to CHARLOTTETOWN: (3 nights) Your morning drive ning features an informal WELCOME RECEPTION. through the rolling hills and dairy region of New Brunswick brings you to MAGNETIC HILL in Moncton where cars coast uphill, or seem to! 2 TORONTO to GANANOQUE: Begin your day with a spectacular view of Visit the fishing village of SHEDIAC for a photo opportunity with the Toronto, Canada's largest city, from the CN TOWER. Learn about this sophisti- WORLD’S LARGEST LOBSTER. Cross the Northumberland Strait via cated city while on tour with a local STEP-ON-GUIDE before departing for the CONFEDERATION BRIDGE to arrive in Prince Edward Island for a three- popular resort community of Gananoque for overnight. night stay. This curved, 12.9km (8mile) long bridge is the longest in the world crossing ice-covered water. Tonight experience a true “Island Tradition” as our 3 GANANOQUE to OTTAWA: (2 nights) ‘All Aboard’ and enjoy your morn- guest at a HOSTED LOBSTER DINNER. (meal option available) ing BOAT CRUISE on the St. Lawrence River through the heart of the 1000 ISLANDS. After lunch travel to Canada's picturesque capital for the next two 10 CHARLOTTETOWN: With a LOCAL GUIDE see the unique sights of nights. the island including GREEN GABLES HERITAGE PLACE, CAVENDISH BEACH and CHARLOTTETOWN. This evening choose to be entertained at 4 OTTAWA: Start your day with a GUIDED TOUR of PARLIAMENT. A local Confederation Centre of the Arts by Charlottetown’s Canadian Classic Anne of STEP-ON-GUIDE joins us for a tour of this beautiful city. Your hotel is conve- Green Gables – The Musical (optional), or relax on your own. niently located to give you time to explore the area at leisure after the tour. 11 CHARLOTTETOWN: A FREE DAY to enjoy historic Charlottetown! Choose 5 OTTAWA to MONTREAL: Travel into Quebec, Canada's largest province and to follow the signs and storyboards of ‘tales of old’ while exploring historic arrive in Montreal for an afternoon GUIDED TOUR. Great George Street or watch for cruise ships while wandering the waterfront of Confederation Landing Park. Tickle your taste buds with one of many local 6 MONTREAL to QUEBEC CITY: (2 nights) Marvel at the beauty as you drive flavours along the way. through historical villages along the banks of the mighty St Lawrence River and continue to the oldest French settlement in North America. Experience its charm along the narrow winding streets of the only walled city north of Mexico.
7 QUEBEC CITY: Accompanied by a local expert, explore over 400 years of history as portrayed on a GUIDED TOUR of this fortified city. The day includes stops at the famous shrine of STE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRE and an OLD-FASHIONED BAKE OVEN and cafeteria renowned for its maple butter, while driving Canada’s oldest road. Before returning to your hotel, enjoy a fun evening featuring DINNER at an authentic SUGAR SHACK – a perfect ending to an interesting day.
CANADA EAST CANADA 8 QUEBEC CITY to FREDERICTON: Visit ST-JEAN-PORT-JOLI to see the works of the famous wood-carvers. Continue into the first of the Maritime Provinces, New Brunswick. HARTLAND COVERED BRIDGE National Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. 1-800-562-9999 world. View the Flower Pot Rocks carved by the Fundy tides. These peculiar formations are forested islands at high tide and resemble flowerpots at low tide. Travel through FUNDY NATIONAL PARK and arrive in Canada’s Loyalist City, Saint John. Witness the REVERSING RAPIDS where the Bay of Fundy’s highest tides pour, push and rise into the Saint John River to reverse its direction before you head to your hotel.
17 SAINT JOHN to LEVIS: Leaving the Maritime Provinces today, retrace your steps along the Saint John River into Quebec. Marvel at the change in fall colours since making your way east. Heading upriver follow the highway along the St. Lawrence until stopping for overnight near the bridges to Quebec City.
18 LEVIS to WHITBY: Following the south shore route through Quebec, bypass Montreal to return to Ontario. Your overnight will be in the suburban town of Whitby, home during World War II to the top-secret Camp X, a British/Canadian Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia. spy training facility rumoured to have trained famous authors Roald Dahl and 12 CHARLOTTETOWN to BADDECK: (2 nights) Travel to Wood Islands and Ian Fleming. board the FERRY to Caribou on the Nova Scotia mainland. Drive across the Strait of Canso, the deepest causeway in the world, onto Cape Breton Island. 19 WHITBY to NIAGARA FALLS: Taking the bypass around busy Toronto, Continue to the resort town of Baddeck nestled along the shores of the Bras d’Or head to the Niagara Peninsula area known for its rich farmlands. The special Lake for a two-night stay. Prior to arriving at your hotel, visit the ALEXANDER climate of the peninsula makes it perfect for growing soft fruit, including GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM to see the many exhibits of this famous inventor many thousands of acres of vineyards producing grapes for award-winning who spent much of his life on Cape Breton Island. HOSTED DINNER. wines. Your mid-morning arrival in Niagara Falls allows time to explore the famous Clifton Hill. After lunch, enjoy a boat ride to the base of the falls with 13 BADDECK: The spectacular scenery of Cape Breton Island unfolds during a HORNBLOWER CRUISES. Join your travel companions this evening for a circle tour of the CABOT TRAIL. Enjoy picture stops and a PICNIC LUNCH HOSTED FAREWELL DINNER with a panoramic view of the Falls, one of as you travel through CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK with the world's greatest wonders. its coastal mountain peaks, quaint seaports and rugged coastline. HOSTED DINNER. 20 NIAGARA FALLS to HOME CITIES: Your journey comes to an end as you ✈ spend your morning visiting the Niagara Falls area. Return to Toronto with an 14 BADDECK to HALIFAX: (2 nights) Continue your journey to Halifax, Nova interesting drive through the quaint village of NIAGARA ON THE LAKE and Scotia's capital. Be impressed by the natural beauty of this harbour-front set- the Niagara fruit belt. Arrival time at Toronto Airport is planned for 4:00 p.m. ting. Touch a piece of military history with an afternoon visit to the Halifax to allow for early evening flights. CITADEL National Historic Site as it comes to life with the sounds P.E.I. and colour of the mid-1800s. No longer a military fortification, today Charlottetown Baddeck it continues to serve as a majestic window to the past atop Citadel Hill overlooking this ‘city on the sea.’ Arrive at your centrally-located QUEBEC NEW Hampton Inn for two nights. BRUNSWICK CAPE Quebec City BRETON FLY TO ISLAND 15 HALIFAX: Your GUIDED TOUR this morning introduces you to AND Fredericton RETURN Atlantic Canada’s largest city. The call of the ocean and beauty of the FROM TORONTO Levis sea will lure you to picturesque LUNENBURG along the south shore Saint Halifax of Nova Scotia. Continue to one of Canada’s most popular stops in Montreal John NOVA Atlantic Canada, PEGGY'S COVE. With its lighthouse sitting on a SCOTIA massive granite ledge, this cove is a mecca for artists and photogra- ONTARIO phers alike. Enjoy a late afternoon visit and optional meal in this very Ottawa East Coast locale. Return to Halifax for overnight. Gananoque 16 HALIFAX to SAINT JOHN: “Spread your tiny wings and tour Toronto Whitby ATLANTIC away” while at the ANNE MURRAY CENTRE in Springhill, home- OCEAN town of Canada’s famous “Snowbird”. Re-enter New Brunswick and stop in HOPEWELL CAPE, the location of the highest tides in the Niagara Falls PHOTO CREDIT: Tourism New Brunswick Canada DEPARTURE DATES 2021 20 Days: September 12
Leave from any city. Join group in Toronto. Land portion only. Airfare and air tax not included. Consult Nagel Tours or your travel agent for best available airfare. Air ticketing is not advised until tour is guaranteed. COST PER PERSON – CANADIAN FUNDS FROM TORONTO +GST Triple: $4,199.00 $209.95 Twin: $4,829.00 $241.45 Single: $6,709.00 $335.45 EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: $97.00 twin sharing per person. Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick. INCLUDED IN YOUR HOLIDAY: •First class transportation on an air-conditioned, washroom-equipped motorcoach •Quality accommodation and tax •Services of an experienced Tour Director and Driver •Baggage Handling, one average piece per person •Traveller’s Handbook •Admission to attractions and sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary •Ferry crossings as indicated •Airport transfers •Welcome Reception •CN Tower •1000 Islands Boat Cruise •Guided tour of Parliament •Ste-Anne- de-Beaupre •Old fashioned Bake Oven •Dinner at a Sugar Shack •St-Jean-Port-Joli •Hartland Covered Bridge National Historic Site •Magnetic Hill •World’s largest lobster at Shediac •Confederation Bridge •Lobster Dinner •Guided tour of Prince Edward Island including: Green Gables Heritage Place, Cavendish Beach, Charlottetown •Free day in Charlottetown •Alexander Graham Bell Museum •Cabot Trail •Picnic Lunch •Cape Breton Highlands National Park •The Citadel •Lunenburg •Peggy’s Cove •Anne Murray Centre •Hopewell Cape •Fundy National Park •Reversing Rapids •Hornblower Niagara Cruise •Farewell Dinner •Niagara on the Lake •Locally EAST CANADA Guided City Tours as outlined in the itinerary: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Charlottetown and area, Halifax •17 Meals Include: 11 Continental Breakfasts, 1 Picnic Lunch on Cabot Trail, 5 Dinners including Sugar Shack Dinner, Lobster Dinner, Baddeck Dinner (2), Niagara Falls Farewell Dinner. 1-800-562-9999