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Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Newfoundland and BEST of the Maritimes ALL CANADIAN 25 DAYS – Fly/Motorcoach Tour Fly to and Return from Toronto PHOTO COURTESY NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TOURISM NEWFOUNDLAND AND BEST OF THE MARITIMES ALL CANADIAN 25 DAYS – FLY/MOTORCOACH TOUR Fly to and return from Toronto Clarenville Deer Fly to Toronto to experience the many flavours Gander Lake St. John’s of Eastern Canada and the unique world Port aux Basques NEWFOUNDLAND of Atlantic Canada. P.E.I. Charlottetown QUEBEC Sydney A tour of contrasts as you view the sophistication of Toronto and FLY TO NEW AND BRUNSWICK Baddeck RETURN Montreal, the beauty of Ottawa, the historical charm of Quebec City FROM TORONTO Quebec City Fredericton Levis and the incredible scenery of the 1000 Islands area. Sample the rug- Saint Halifax John NOVA SCOTIA ged beauty of the east coast and the rich cultural heritage of New ONTARIO Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Ottawa ATLANTIC Return through Quebec and Ontario to experience the magnificent OCEAN Toronto Whitby Niagara Falls before returning home. Niagara Falls DAY 1 HOME CITIES to TORONTO: Your Exciting Holiday begins as you board 7 CHARLOTTETOWN: With a LOCAL GUIDE see the unique sights of ✈ your jet and fly to Toronto. Upon arrival transfer independently to your the island including GREEN GABLES HERITAGE PLACE, CAVENDISH airport hotel where you have been pre-registered. Complimentary AIRPORT BEACH and CHARLOTTETOWN. This evening choose to be entertained at SHUTTLE is provided to the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport. This Confederation Centre of the Arts by Charlottetown’s Canadian Classic Anne of evening features an informal WELCOME RECEPTION. Green Gables – The Musical (optional), or relax on your own. 2 TORONTO to OTTAWA: Depart from Canada's largest city enjoying the sce- 8 CHARLOTTETOWN to SYDNEY: Travel to Wood Islands and board the nic 1000 Islands Parkway and interesting countryside as you travel to Canada’s FERRY to Caribou on the Nova Scotia mainland. Drive across the Strait of capital. Tour this beautiful city with a local STEP-ON-GUIDE followed by a Canso, the deepest causeway in the world, onto Cape Breton Island. Enjoy a GUIDED TOUR of PARLIAMENT. Your hotel is conveniently located to give short DRIVING TOUR of Sydney on the way to your hotel for overnight. you time to explore the area at leisure after the tour. 9 SYDNEY via FERRY to PORT AUX BASQUES: Board the MARINE 3 OTTAWA to MONTREAL to QUEBEC CITY: (2 nights) Travel to Montreal ATLANTIC FERRY at North Sydney for a six-hour crossing to Newfoundland. and enjoy a driving tour of this historic city. Then continue to Quebec City, Arrive in Port aux Basques for overnight. the oldest French settlement in North America. Enjoy a fun evening featuring DINNER at an authentic SUGAR SHACK – a perfect ending to an interesting 10 PORT AUX BASQUES to GROS MORNE to DEER LAKE: Discover some day. of the world’s most spectacular scenery today as you leave the Trans-Canada Highway and drive to GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK, designated a World 4 QUEBEC CITY: Accompanied by a local expert, explore over 400 years Heritage Site. The steep cliffs, deep lakes and quaint fishing villages are a of history as portrayed on a GUIDED TOUR of this fortified city. The day photographer’s dream. Tour the park’s DISCOVERY CENTRE overlooking includes stops at the famous shrine of STE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRE and an spectacular Bonne Bay prior to arrival in Deer Lake for overnight. OLD-FASHIONED BAKE OVEN and cafeteria renowned for its maple butter, while driving Canada’s oldest road. 11 DEER LAKE to PORT BLANDFORD/ CLARENVILLE: Today’s route brings you through TERRA NOVA NATIONAL PARK, the most east- 5 QUEBEC CITY to FREDERICTON: Visit ST-JEAN-PORT-JOLI to see erly of Canada’s National Parks. Have fun this evening as you are treated to the works of the famous wood-carvers. Continue into the first of the Atlantic a SCREECH-IN CEREMONY, the traditional “Newfoundland Welcome”. Provinces, New Brunswick. HARTLAND COVERED BRIDGE National Overnight in Port Blandford. Historic Site (longest in the world) is only an introduction to what lies ahead in the unique world of Atlantic Canada. Overnight in Fredericton. 12 PORT BLANDFORD/CLARENVILLE to BONAVISTA to ST. JOHN'S: (3 nights) This morning visit the RYAN PREMISES National Historic Site 6 FREDERICTON to CHARLOTTETOWN: (2 nights) Your morning drive displaying the history of the people involved in the fishing industry. Visit the through the rolling hills and dairy region of New Brunswick brings you lighthouse at CAPE BONAVISTA before departing for St. John’s, the provincial to MAGNETIC HILL in Moncton where vehicles coast uphill, or seem capital for a three-night stay. to! Visit the fishing village of SHEDIAC for a photo opportunity with the WORLD’S LARGEST LOBSTER. Cross the Northumberland Strait via 13 ST. JOHN’S: A GUIDED CITY TOUR introduces you to one of the oldest CONFEDERATION BRIDGE to arrive in Prince Edward Island for a two-night European settlements in North America. Drive the Avalon Peninsula to CAPE stay. This curved, 12.9km (8mile) long bridge is the longest in the world cross- SPEAR, home of the oldest lighthouse in the province and the most easterly CANADA EAST CANADA ing ice-covered water. Tonight, experience a true “Island Tradition” as our guest point on the continent. From here you are closer to the British Isles than from at a HOSTED LOBSTER DINNER. (meal option available). anywhere else in North America. The evening is free for you to enjoy this beautiful city. 1-800-562-9999 There’s something romantic about taking the ferry. The sense of anticipation that you’re about to embark on a great adventure….a true Maritime experience. FEATURES 8 DAYS IN NEWFOUNDLAND PHOTO COURTESY NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TOURISM 14 ST. JOHN’S: A FREE DAY to explore the oldest city in Canada on your own. 21 HALIFAX to SAINT JOHN: “Spread your tiny wings and tour away” while at Experience one of the many downtown pubs, enjoy a shopping spree or visit the ANNE MURRAY CENTRE in Springhill, home-town of Canada’s famous some of the small shops offering unique items as you enjoy the many flavours “Snowbird”. Re-enter New Brunswick and stop in HOPEWELL CAPE, loca- of Newfoundland. tion of the highest tides in the world. View the Flower Pot Rocks carved by the Fundy tides. These peculiar formations are forested islands at high tide and 15 ST. JOHN’S to GANDER: Heading west, follow the rocky coastline of resemble flowerpots at low tide. Travel through FUNDY NATIONAL PARK to Conception Bay through the quaint villages of Foxtrop, Holyrood, Harbour arrive in Canada’s Loyalist City, Saint John. Witness the REVERSING RAPIDS Grace and Carbonear on your way to Heart’s Content for a visit to the CABLE where the Bay of Fundy's highest tides pour, push and rise into the Saint John STATION PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE. Continue to Gander, not only an River to reverse its direction before you head to your hotel. important re-fuelling stop for military aircraft crossing the Atlantic Ocean dur- ing World War II, but overnight in the town that inspired the now-renowned 22 SAINT JOHN to LEVIS: Leaving the Maritime Provinces today, retrace your musical “Come From Away”. With a LOCAL GUIDE experience stories of the steps along the Saint John River into Quebec. Marvel at the change in fall 9/11 tragedy from those who welcomed the world into their homes. HOSTED colours since making your way east. Heading upriver, follow the highway along DINNER. the St. Lawrence until stopping for overnight near the bridges to Quebec City. 16 GANDER to PORT AUX BASQUES: Proceed along the Trans-Canada 23 LEVIS to WHITBY: Following the south shore route through Quebec, bypass Highway through Newfoundland’s central region, rich in wildlife, cradle of Montreal to return to Ontario. Your overnight will be in the suburban town of the forest industry, and once home of the Beothuk people. Return to Port aux Whitby, home during World War II to the top-secret Camp X, a British/Canadian Basques for overnight. spy training facility rumoured to have trained famous authors Roald Dahl and Ian Fleming. 17 PORT AUX BASQUES via FERRY to BADDECK: (2 nights) Re-board the FERRY for your return trip to Cape Breton Island. Continue to the enjoyable 24 WHITBY to NIAGARA FALLS: Taking the bypass around busy Toronto we resort town of Baddeck for a two-night stay. head to the Niagara Peninsula area known for its rich farmlands. The special climate of the peninsula makes it perfect for growing soft fruit, including 18 BADDECK: The spectacular scenery of Cape Breton Island unfolds during a many thousands of acres of vineyards producing grapes for award-winning circle tour of the CABOT TRAIL. Enjoy picture stops and a PICNIC LUNCH wines. Your mid-morning arrival in Niagara Falls allows time to explore the as you travel through CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK with famous Clifton Hill. After lunch, enjoy a boat ride to the base of the falls with its coastal mountain peaks, quaint seaports and rugged coastline. HOSTED HORNBLOWER CRUISES. Join your travel companions this evening for a DINNER. HOSTED FAREWELL DINNER with a panoramic view of the Falls, one of the world's greatest wonders. 19 BADDECK to HALIFAX: (2 nights) Enjoy a relaxing morning before visiting the ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM. Continue to Halifax, Nova 25 NIAGARA FALLS to HOME CITIES: Your journey comes to an end as you Scotia's capital to the centrally-located Hampton Inn for two nights. ✈ spend your morning touring the Niagara Falls area. Return to Toronto with an interesting drive 20 HALIFAX: Start your day with an introduction to Atlantic Canada’s largest through the DE PAR TURE DATES 2021 city during a GUIDED TOUR including the historic CITADEL.
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