Newfoundland Early Booking August 1-21, 2020 Bonus $100 off per person if paid in full by May 1, 2020

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: SAT, AUG 1 - EDMUNDSTON DAY 5: WED, AUG 5- PORT AUX BASQUES/ 8:00 am We start our journey today traveling via and CORNER BROOK City. A lunch stop will be made in Drummondville The next step in our journey has us making our way to the before we make our arrival in Edmundston Marine Atlantic Terminal in order to prepare for our ferry for our first overnight at the Four Points by Sheraton crossing. Ferry departure time is about 11:45 am. Enjoy Edmundston, Phone 1-506-739-7321. Get to know your the relaxing 6 hour crossing to Port Aux Basques. Aboard fellow travelling companions over our included welcome the ferry, you can enjoy the restaurant and snack bar, dinner this evening. The rest of the evening is your to enjoy! entertainment, and internet access. Upon disembarking, DAY 2: SUN, AUG 2 - CHARLOTTETOWN we will check into St. Christopher’s Hotel (709-695-3500). We travel this morning to Cape Jourmain in order to cross There is an included dinner at our hotel tonight. the Confederation Bridge. The bridge, which opened in 1997, spans 13 kilometers and is one of the longest in the DAY 6: THURS, AUG 6 - world. A brief stop at the Gateway Village is the first order Today we will discover much about Newfoundland while of business before we travel to Charlottetown for the next travelling the Viking Trail to see the awe- inspiring scenery two nights. Our hotel here will be the Hampton Inn and in Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Suites Charlottetown, PEI. Phone 1-902-368-3551. This Site and The Arches Provincial Park. We witness the evening dinner is on your own in downtown Charlottetown. spectacular coastline, quaint fishing villages, beautiful beaches and The Arches Provincial Park as we make our DAY 3: MON, AUG 3- CHARLOTTETOWN way north to the site first inhabited by Leif the Lucky in Today we have a Guided Tour of the provincial capital. 1000 AD. We overnight in Port au Choix at the Sea Echo Charlottetown offers Peake’s Quay Wharf, historic George Motel. (709-861-3777) Dinner is included tonight for your Street, Province House and Richmond Street. Then travel to enjoyment. Cavendish and the fictional home of the famed red orphan - Anne of Green Gables. Tonight, we will enjoy “an island DAY 7: FRI, AUG 7 -VINELAND & ST. ANTHONY tradition’ treating ourselves to an included lobster supper. Our sightseeing begins immediately with a stop at the No visit to the island is complete without this delicious The Point Riche Lighthouse and the Interpretive Center indulgence! An alternative entree will be offered for those at the Port au Choix National Historic Site. Our sightseeing who do not wish to partake in lobster. continues on the ‘Viking Trail’ as we make our way towards DAY 4: TUES, AUG 4 - SYDNEY the sod houses at L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic site, the second of two UNESCO sites we visit. We will Today our sightseeing continues through the day allowing us make a brief stop at The Dark Tickle before continuing to to experience ’s only inland sea. This area is known our hotel. This evening we will be staying at the Hotel North for great sailing, incredible beauty, and Scottish hospitality. (855-454-3300). Tonight is spent in Sydney at the Holiday Inn Sydney, Phone 1-902-562-7500. TOUR ITINERARY Newfoundland DAY 8: SAT, AUG 8 - LABRADOR August 1-21, 2020 The scenery is spectacular as we round the tip of the great Northern Peninsula. This morning we will visit the Grenfell Properties in St. Anthony. Meander through the museum filled with artifacts from the late William Grenfell’s Estate. We will also make a quick stop to see the Grenfell Hospital Mural and Grenfell’s Home. Dr. Grenfell dedicated his life to improving the lives of North Sea fishermen. This afternoon we board our second ferry for the short crossing through the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. There is a cafeteria aboard the ferry, if you wish to grab something to eat. Labrador is a world of towering mountains, massive rock faces, huge lakes and rivers that run on forever. Here the air is clean, the water clear and pure, and the people equally unspoiled. A trip to Labrador is not a run of the mill vacation. Our home while in Labrador is the Northern Light Inn, Labrador, NL (709-931-2332). Tonight we enjoy an included dinner at our hotel.

DAY 9: SUN, AUG 9 - This morning we will explore the sights and culture of Labrador. We will visit the Red Bay National Historic Site, DAY 11: TUES, AUG 11 - CLARENVILLE and board the ferry for our return trip to the ‘Mainland.’ We Today we will visit the beautiful out port of Twillingate. then retrace our steps back to Gros Morne. Our evening Bring your camera in the hopes that you may see a floating tonight is spent at the Shallow Bay Motel a late arrival iceberg. We stop at , to snap some is expected (709-243-2471). Another delicious included photos of the beautiful scenery, plus Twillingate Museum dinner this evening at your hotel. Craft Show/St. Peter’s Church before enjoying lunch on your own at Auk Island Winery! This afternoon we will DAY 10: MON, AUG 10 - GANDER visit the Prime Berth Fishing Museum, where we will be entertained by story telling and a demonstration. Tonight Our journey heads west towards Grand Falls via Deer we stay at the Quality Hotel, Clarenville 1-709-466-1717. Lake. If no emergency at the airport, we will stop at the We will enjoy an included dinner together at our hotel. International Air Terminal in Gander housing the famous Airport Departures Lounge reflecting the history of the Trans-Atlantic aviation. In addition, the Concierge will DAY 12: WED, AUG 12 - ST. JOHN’S share the importance of this airport on 9/11 day and to This morning we drive toward Trinity, stopping first at the the making of “Come From Away”. We will overnight at Trinity “Random Passage” site. After lunch on your own in Quality Hotel Gander, Phone 1-709-256-3931. Enjoy an Trinity we enjoy the included “New Founde Lande Trinity included dinner and be Screeched In! Pageant, a walking tour of the town led by actors portraying characters from the past.” We continue along the Trans Canada Highway through Terra Nova National Park, across the Avalon Peninsula arriving in the old seaport city of St. John’s where will be staying for the next three nights. Our hotel is the Sheraton St. John’s, Phone 1-709-758-8153.

DAY 13: THURS, AUG 13 - ST. JOHN’S This morning we board our coach for a Guided Tour of St. John’s, including the panoramic view from Signal Hill, the port, and Old St. John’s. In good weather, you will get a fantastic view of the city from Signal Hill! Lunch will be on your own at Avalon Mall Food Court before we board the state of the art Catamaran for our Whale and Puffin Cruise. The live commentary presented during this 90 minute cruise is a blend of excitement, education and adventure that our group is sure to enjoy. We may be lucky enough to spot puffins, gulls, kittiwakes, dolphins, and even whales! The rest of the day and evening are free for you to see the sights on your own.

Newfoundland August 1-21, 2020

TOUR ITINERARY DAY 17: FRI, AUG 17 - HALIFAX Today we take in the breathtaking scenery as we make our way to ’s capital city, Halifax. There will be a lunch stop made en route. We commence our 3 hour guided tour at 2:30 pm. We will visit the waterfront area, Halifax Public Gardens, Titanic Grave Site, and Citadel Hill to name a few sights. The balance of the evening is free to continue exploring on your own. Our hotel for the next two nights is the Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Halifax, Phone 1-902-422-0493. DAY 18: SAT, AUG 18 - HALIFAX We will depart the hotel for a quick photo opt of one of Eastern Canada’s most scenic attractions “Peggy’s Cove”, Nova Scotia’s most famous lighthouse. We will continue to Old Town Lunenburg a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, a walking town with colourful heritage properties, St. John’s Anglican Church , and artisan shops. Lunch is on your own along the waterfront. We return to Halifax, and the rest of the day is your to enjoy this vibrant city!

DAY 14: SUN, AUG 14 - ST. JOHN’S Today is a free day for you to explore or go back to some of your favourite places in St. John’s! Maps of downtown St. John’s are available from the hotel. Some wonderful ways to spend your day could include the Geo Centre, Rooms Museum, or enjoying the shopping and restaurants on Water & George Streets. DAY 15: MON, AUG 15 - CORNER BROOK We travel across the province today, to Corner Brook for our last night on “The Rock’. We will spend the night at the Quality Inn Corner Brook, Phone 1-709-639-8901. The rest of the evening is yours to relax. Enjoy the Lounge and Bar or go for a walk. Almost everything is walking distance in Corner Brook. DAY 16: TUES, AUG 16 - SYDNEY We will need to depart the hotel early this morning. Our day will include the 2.5 hour journey to Port aux Basques then the 6 hour ferry ride to North Sydney. Ferry departure time is 11:00 am and we must be at the terminal 90 minutes prior to departure. We say goodbye to Newfoundland and begin our voyage to Sydney. Overnight in Sydney at the Holiday Inn Sydney, Phone 1-902-562-7500. Newfoundland August 1-21, 2020

TOUR ITINERARY DAY 19: WED, AUG 19 - MONCTON DAY 20: THURS, AUG 20 - RIVIERE DU LOOP Our journey today takes us through the province of Today we enjoy a brief drive-by tour of Fredericton, the Nova Scotia via Springhill with an opportunity to enjoy capital of New Brunswick and a brief stop at Grand Falls Anne Murray Centre and/or Springhill Miner’s Museum. Gorge, before heading into the province of Quebec. Our Into New Brunswick for a group photo opt in front of overnight destination will be in Riviere du Loop at the ’s Giant Lobster before continuing on tour to Hotel Universal, Phone 1-418-862-9520. This evening our hotel. We will take time to visit the Magnetic Hill enjoy our final included dinner at our hotel. and its shops before continuing on tour our hotel for the evening, the Delta Moncton, Phone 1-506-854-4344. If DAY 21: FRI, AUG 21 - HOME the moon is at the right phase we may even experience Travelling via St. Jean Port Joli we make a brief visit to Moncton’s Tidal Bore from the park behind our hotel. Musee Des Anciens Canadiens before continuing to Quebec City and lunch on your own near the Chateau TOUR OVERVIEW Frontenac. We anticipate an evening arrival back in Kingston. At the edge of North America, on one of the four corners of the world, Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the best places to see and appreciate nature in all its glory. Dramatic coastlines, sweeping barrens, thick boreal forests, and ancient rock formations, the natural, wild beauty of this place PICK-UP TIME & LOCATION surrounds you at every turn. The living landscape is its own wonder – teeming with seabirds, moose, caribou, and rich marine life. Warm and 6:30 am Depart Belleville: Maple Leaf Tours office81 welcoming, fun loving and funny to the core, the people here are Millennium Parkway, back parking lot also known for their natural creativity, unique language, and knack 7:00 am Depart Napanee: Flying J North East Corner for storytelling. Perhaps that’s why Maclean’s magazine thinks 8:00 am Depart Kingston: Shrine Club Newfoundland and Labrador has one of the Top 10 Friendliest Cultures 3260 Princess Street (parking) in the World! 8:30 am Depart Gananoque: Carpool Lot Hwy 2 9:00 am Depart Brockville: Food Basics TOUR INCLUSIONS 7:30 am Depart Ottawa: Robbies Italian Restaurant • 20 Nights Accommodation (as listed) 1531 St. Laurent Blvd (parking) • 20 Breakfasts 8:00 am Depart Ottawa: All Saints Lutheran Church • 8 Dinners including a welcome dinner and 1 Lobster Dinner 1061 Pinecrest Rd (parking) • All Ferry Crossings 8:30 am Depart Kemptville: Stinsons Gas Bar Hwy 43 • Guided Tour of St. John’s, Charlottetown and Halifax • Puffin and Whale Watching Cruise • Sightseeing in Gros Morne National Park, L’Anse aux NOTES Meadows, and Port Aux Choix • A deposit of $100 is required at the time of booking. • Admission to Trinity Random Passage Site and the New Balance is due 60 days prior to departure. Founde Lande Trinity Pageant. • Refunds are not available within 45 days of travel. • Newfoundland Screech In • 1 large suitcase and an optional carry-on bag per person. • Visit to Anne of Green Gables House • There are regular stops made for comfort breaks. • Entertainment at Prime Berth Fishing Museum • For the comfort of fellow travellers, kindly refrain from using • Portage for 1 suitcase Per Person scented products such as perfume, cologne, and other fragrances • All service charges and scented hand sanitizers • Services of a Maple Leaf Tour Director • Tipping for driver and escort is voluntary depending on quality of • Round Trip Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation service IMPORTANT: Cancellation & Emergency Medical Insurance for multi PRICE PER PERSON day, out of country tours is highly recommended. Insurance is PRICEDOUBLE OCC. $4,699 TRIPLE OCC. $3,699 available through Maple Leaf Tours. $149QUAD INCL. OCC. HST $3,499 SINGLE OCC. $5,899