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Eastern Canada & the Maritimes

See the best of our Maritime provinces on this all-Canadian itinerary, showcasing this beautiful part of our country. Come see some of the highlights of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI, and make your reservation early on this memorable two-week holiday.

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Come along for spectacular sightseeing in Eastern Canada, including Montréal, a kitchen party in Miramichi, sightseeing on Prince Edward Island, a visit to Green Gables, the spectacular Cabot Trail, Peggy's Cove, historic Lunenburg, the famous Hopewell Rocks, a guided tour in Fredericton, 3 Fabric of Canada events, and so much more.

The June departure features the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo in Halifax.

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Travel to the cosmopolitan city of Montreal where we spend our first night.

Enjoy a mid-day visit to historic Quebec City. Then, take the scenic drive to St. Simeon, and take a ferry across the St. Lawrence, spending the night in Riviere-du-Loup.

Arrive late afternoon in Miramichi, where you'll be welcomed after dinner with a down-home kitchen party.

Enjoy a fascinating visit to Olivier Soapery, followed by a cruise on the bay with lobster fishers with an included lobster feast. Cross the Confederation Bridge to P.E.I., spending two nights in Charlottetown.

A local guide joins us for a full day tour of Prince Edward Island. Visit Lucy Maude Montgomery's home, and enjoy a lunch reminiscent of the era of Anne of Green Gables

We return to New Brunswick, and travel south toward Nova Scotia. Stopping for a Fabric of Canada luncheon, we arrive this afternoon in Baddeck for a two-night stay.

We travel the Cabot Trail today, one of the most beautiful drives in North America.

This morning we travel from Baddeck to Halifax. Take in the scenery along the south shore of Minas Basin. Enjoy a guided city tour before checking into our home for the next three nights.

Visit the most photographed place in North America, Peggy's Cove. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the Halifax waterfront. The June 23 departure also features the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo performance today. All other dates include a scenic harbour cruise aboard the tallship, Silva.

Travel through picturesque Mahone Bay to the historic town of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, and explore the downtown waterfront area.

Travel across Nova Scotia and into New Brunswick, visiting the famous Hopewell Rocks. one of the most iconic natural sights in the Maritimes. The vista changes moment by moment, as the tide makes its way in and out of the basin twice per day. Then, stop at Magnetic Hill and experience the bizarre sensation of coasting uphill.

Enjoy a beautiful drive along the St. John River, stopping in Fredericton for a guided tour of the city.

Day Thirteen

Travel along the south shores of the St. Lawrence this morning to Montreal, our home for the night. A farewell dinner is included this evening at a lovely downtown restaurant.

Day Fourteen

We make our way home today, arriving early evening.

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Luxury motor coach transportation

13 nights accommodation

3 breakfasts & 3 continental breakfasts

3 Fabric of Canada events with meals

Farewell dinner

Ferry from St. Simeon to Rivière-du-Loup

Kitchen party in Miramichi

Visit to Olivier Soapery

Lobster lunch & cruise

Guided tours of P.E.I., Halifax & Fredericton

Visit to Peggy's Cove

Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo (June 23 departure), or tallship harbour cruise in Halifax (other departures)

Admission to Fisheries Museum

Visit to Hopewell Rocks

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From the old-world style of Quebec City to the power of Niagara Falls, say bienvenue to Eastern Canada. Board a boat and experience Niagara Falls up close. Discover Niagara-on-the-Lake’s quaint local shops and charming atmosphere. Have a breakfast of regional specialties at a local sugar shack and learn about maple syrup-making. You choose how you explore Old Quebec – on foot with a local guide or on a panoramic coach tour. Walk the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal. An unforgettable experience awaits as you venture along picturesque countryside and glistening skyscrapers.

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• Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Thousand Islands National Park

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Witness the incredible power of Mother Nature at breathtaking Niagara Falls.

Become acquainted with Ottawa as you explore the city.

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Discover Niagara-on-the-Lake with quaint local shops and a charming atmosphere.

Admire some of the 1864 islands of the Thousand Islands National Park with a boat tour along St. Lawrence River.

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Savor breakfast at a local sugar shack nestled in the Quebec countryside.

Enjoy an evening out and sample the local cuisine at a lovely restaurant on Ile d’Orleans.

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While in Quebec you have the choice between two ways to tour this charming city. First, you can choose to join a local guide on an immersive walking tour. Be transported back in time as you explore the streets of Old Quebec City on foot; stroll through historic squares and by impressive architecture, hearing stories of days gone by. Or, for your second option, you can choose to hop aboard your coach for a panoramic tour and experience the beauty and history of both Old and New Quebec. See the stately Chateau Frontenac, the provincial Parliament, the St. Louis Arch, and the site of the original settlement of the city of Quebec.

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Canada’s East Coast Maritimes Tours

Choose from a variety of tour options listed on the Itinerary page or ask us about personalizing a program for you. The East Coast of Canada offers a diverse selection of tours in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Whether you’re looking for spectacular scenery, a wide array of wildlife, great food and down home hospitality (including a great traditional music scene), this amazing part of Canada will not fail to impress!

• Newfoundland & Labrador - from St. John's Cabot Hill and charming colourful houses; the rugged beauty of Gros Morne National Park; Viking history at L'Anse Aux Meadows
• Nova Scotia - Halifax's Pier 21 Museum of Immigration; the Titanic cemetary; Peggy's Cove lighthouse; Lunenburg's picturesque harbour and maritime history
• Cape Breton; Cabot Trail and the fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
• Prince Edward Island - red cliffs and beautiful beaches; Green Gables, made famous in the Anne of Green Gables books
• New Brunswick - Bay of Fundy's high tides; Hopewell Rocks; Saint John River Reversing Falls; Joggins Fossil Cliffs; Shediac Bay lobsters

Tour Code: 009917-W21

Great Atlantic Canadian Experience, 23 days/22 nights Combine the Atlantic Maritimes Tour with the Circle Newfoundland and Labrador Tour for an extraordinary Atlantic journey.

Atlantic Maritimes & Viking Trail, 18 days/17 nights Take the Atlantic Maritimes and Newfoundland’s Viking Trail itineraries, and combine them to make this fantastic 18-day tour! It features the highlights of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and the west coast of Newfoundland.

Enchanting Islands & Circle Newfoundland, 18 days/17 nights Combine our Enchanting Islands and the Circle Newfoundland and Labrador tours for an extraordinary Atlantic journey. Experience the rich culture and history of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador.

East Coast Islands, 13 days/12 nights Take our Enchanting Islands and Newfoundland’s Viking Trail itineraries, put them together to make this fantastic 13-day tour.

You may wish to add transfers from your airport of arrival to your accommodation on the first day of your tour or in reverse on your last day; add in nights in Halifax, Corner Brook, Deer Lake or St. John’s; book local tours in Halifax or St. John’s. We can arrange for any additional services you may want to add on to round out your touring program .

Discover the island that’s been ranked as the most beautiful by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Cape Breton Island truly offers a world of wondrous sightseeing opportunities that include the famous Cabot Trail.

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Thursdays, June to September

Day 1: Halifax, NS to Baddeck, NS Depart Halifax on your included transfer to New Glasgow where you will meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers. Proceed to Cape Breton Island, the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway.  Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island before checking into your accommodations on the Bras d’Or Lake where you will spend the next two nights. Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Cabot Trail Touring Experience one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America today as you tour the Cabot Trail which winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.  Look-offs offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline so be sure to have your camera on hand.  Your day is complemented by a Whale Watching Boat Tour (weather permitting). Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Baddeck, NS to Halifax, NS Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site awaits today, and words cannot do justice to this reconstruction depicting one fifth of the settlement of 1744 New France.  Roam the streets and chat with authentically costumed guides.  Proceed along the shore of the Bras d’Or Lake to the mainland, and back to Halifax for your departure. Meals: Breakfast

Prices: 2020 from CA$954 – quad to CA$1,277 – single 2021 from CA$994 – quad to CA$1,268 – single Taxes: 15% HST

Explore the beautiful Fall colours of Cape Breton Island during the Celtic Colours International Festival. This four day tour includes driving the world-famous Cabot Trail and two Celtic Colours performances.

2020 Dates: October 15

2020 Prices: from CA$795 – quad to CA$1,159 – single

Day 1: Depart for Baddeck, NS After meeting your tour director and traveling companions, make your way through central Nova Scotia and across the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. Travel the picturesque Ceilidh Trail through Mabou and Inverness. Along the way you will visit Glenora Distillary for a tasting of authentic Cape Breton whiskey. Enjoy this beautiful coastal route as you make your way to Baddeck for your three-night stay.

Day 2: Cabot Trail Today you will discover firsthand why Conde Nast magazine readers rated Cape Breton one of the top ten most beautiful islands in the world! Named for explorer John Cabot, the Cabot Trail winds around the rocky splendour of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Lookoffs offer unforgettable vista of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline so be sure to have your camera ready! This evening, enjoy the first of your Celtic Colours International performances. (Breakfast)

Day 3: Celtic Colours Festival This morning, enjoy free time to explore Baddeck on your own. Browse some of the shops, stroll along the waterfront or relax at your hotel. Later today, enjoy an afternoon Celtic Colours performance, before a group dinner. This evening, you attend the Grand Finale Concert. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 4: Homeward Bound Visit Alexander Graham Bell Museum where you will get a rare glimpse into the extraordinary heart and mind of a world-famous inventor whose genius helped shape the modern world. Make your way back to the mainland with fond memories of your tour to Cape Breton Island. (Breakfast)

Discover the Acadian culture, history, and food of our Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick neighbours.  Enjoy two-night stays in both Summerside and Shediac, and lunches and entertainment at both Musical Village Acadien and Le Pays de la Sagouine.

2020 Dates: July 15

2020 Prices: from CA$905 – quad to CA$1,415 – single

Day 1: Halifax, NS to Summerside, PE Depart Halifax this morning with pick-ups on route as you make your way to Caribou, NS to board the Northumberland Ferry to Prince Edward Island. As you arrive in Canada’s smallest province, your group will enjoy High Tea at Dalvay by the Sea. This afternoon spend time exploring PEI’s capital city, as you have free time in Charlottetown. Afterwards, travel to Summerside where you will check into your hotel for a two-night stay.

Day 2: Summerside Touring Today you are off to explore the Acadien Museum of Prince Edward Island, and the Musical Village Acadien, where you will be treated to both entertainment and lunch. Spend time exploring the Bottle Houses, a unique and beautiful village created out of an imaginative idea of recycling. Tonight, attend the performance of  “Highland Storm” at the College of Piping. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3: Summerside to Shediac, NB This morning you are off to visit the Farmers’ Bank of Rustico and Doucet House Museums, located in Rustico, the oldest Acadien settlement in Prince Edward Island. Along the way your group will stop at the Prince Edward Island Preserves. Spend your lunch at Avonlea village where you will have free time to eat and explore.  This afternoon you tour the scenic North Shore of the island.  Drive by red cliffs, white beaches and the gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park. Say goodbye as you travel into New Brunswick via the Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4: Shediac Touring Your adventures begin today with a tour and demo at Olivier Soapery, a company rich with culture and tradition that uses original soap processes and recipes. Experience an Acadian Kitchen Party as you lunch at Le Pays de la Sagouine. This afternoon, visit the Irving Eco-centre: La Dunes de Bouctouche where you will learn about the eco-system and the protection and restoration of one of the last great dunes on the northeastern coast of North America. (Continental Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 5: Shediac to Halifax, NS You are homeward bound today as you make your way to Halifax with fond memories of your Acadian Adventures. There will be a stop at the Masstown Market on the return, with free time for lunch. (Continental Breakfast)

Visit Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg before continuing on to Prince Edward Island where the red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Canada’s smallest province awaits!  A highlight will be a traditional Maritime Lobster Dinner.

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Sundays, June to September

2020 Prices: from CA$1,583 – quad to CA$2,234 – single 2021 Prices: from CA$1,648 – quad to CA$2,333 – single

Day 1: Arrive Halifax, NS Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean for a two-night stay.  Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet. Option:  You may wish to add additional nights in Halifax to your vacation package.  Bursting with culture and rich history, Nova Scotia’s capital city has much to offer.

Day 2: South Shore Touring Discover the rustic charm of the renowned fishing village of Peggy’s Cove where you will enjoy breakfast overlooking one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world.   Travel the South Shore and on to the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg, renowned for her fleets of Grand Banks’ fishing schooners.  Take a walking tour to fully experience one of the most remarkably preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the town’s famous seafaring heritage. (Breakfast)

Day 3: Halifax to Charlottetown, PE Learn about the Mi’kmaq people at Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre before crossing Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge, to Prince Edward Island.  Check into your Charlottetown accommodations for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance by local entertainers at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (a substitution may be necessary due to the theatre schedule). (Continental Breakfast)

Day 4: Prince Edward Island Touring Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown, Canada’s birthplace, or join a complimentary walking tour of the city.  This afternoon, tour the scenic North Shore of the island.  Drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park and visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic books.  Experience true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5: Charlottetown to Halifax Ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia for a free afternoon and one last night in Halifax. (Breakfast)

Day 6: Depart Halifax Arrangements end upon check-out from the hotel.  (Continental Breakfast)

Ask us about adding on the Bay of Fundy or Cape Breton Island.

Nestled between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Atlantic Canada’s Bay of Fundy is home to the highest tides in the world. Learn of the ecology and geology of the most dramatic and diverse tidal environment on the planet and experience Maritime history, culture and hospitality on this 7 day bus tour on Canada’s East Coast.

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Tuesdays, June to October

2020 Prices: from CA$1,960 – quad to CA$2,663 – single 2021 Prices: from CA$2,043 – quad to CA$2,776 – single

Day 1: Arrive Halifax Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations which are ideally located in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean.  Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet. Option: You may wish to add additional nights in Halifax to your vacation package.  Bursting with culture and rich history, Nova Scotia’s capital city has much to offer. 

Day 2: Halifax to Moncton, NB Explore the Bay of Fundy and learn about the world’s highest tides as you meander its colourful coastline to New Brunswick.  En route, explore the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will see magnificently exposed layers of rock revealing the world’s most complete fossil record of life in the “Coal Age” of 300 million years ago.  After crossing into New Brunswick, an unforgettable culinary experience awaits as you enjoy a scrumptious lobster dinner on a lobster boat.*   Continue on to Moncton and check into your downtown hotel for the night. (Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) *This component is not available on the October 13, 2020 or October 12, 2021 departure; the lobster dinner will be enjoyed at a restaurant in Moncton.

Day 3: Moncton to Saint John, NB Experience a true natural wonder this morning at the Hopewell Rocks on the coast of the Bay of Fundy.  Marvel at these massive flower-pot shaped formations sculpted by the highest tides on the planet.  Travel through Fundy National Park on to Canada’s first incorporated city, Saint John, on the southern New Brunswick coast.  Enjoy a city tour, including the Reversing Falls where twice daily the Bay of Fundy tides force the Saint John River to reverse its flow.  Check into your Saint John accommodations for a two-night stay. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 4: St. Andrews by-the-Sea Enjoy a day trip to picturesque St. Andrews by-the-Sea where the quaint charm of this coastal town is sure to captivate. After a Whale Watching Boat Tour (weather permitting), the afternoon is yours to experience the friendly people, beautiful architecture, and rich marine life of this seaside gem at your own pace. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 5: Saint John to Digby, NS Ferry back to Nova Scotia this morning and arrive in Digby, the scallop capital of the world, where the fresh sea air and passionate Acadian culture combine to form an enchanting and historically rich town.  Check into the Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa* overlooking the Annapolis Basin on the Bay of Fundy. (Breakfast, Dinner) *October 13, 2020 and October 12, 2021 departures may stay in Wolfville at the Old Orchard Inn

Day 6: Digby to Halifax, NS Travel the lush Annapolis Valley where the French Acadians of Grand Pre made their first settlement in the early 1600’s. Learn about this landscape’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as fact and fiction blend to reveal the romance of the Land of Evangeline. Visit a local winery for a tour and tasting before returning to Halifax for the evening. (Breakfast)

Day 7: Depart Halifax, NS Atlantic Tours’ arrangements end on check out from the hotel.  We hope that you have enjoyed your time with us and that we’ll see you again soon! (Continental Breakfast)

Option: You may wish to continue your Maritime Vacation and join us today on either our Enchanting Islands tour featuring Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton Island or our Taste of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island Tour

Canada’s Maritime islands await!  Enjoy fresh salt air, sandy beaches, mountain vistas and much more.  Pass through fields of green, dine on succulent seafood, and travel the world-famous Cabot Trail on this vacation of Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton Island which is complemented by touring of Nova Scotia’s South Shore.

2020 & 2021 Dates: select Sundays June to October

2020 Prices: from CA$2,288  – quad to CA$3,171   – single 2021 Prices: from CA$2,389  – quad to CA$3,310   – single

Day 1: Arrive Halifax Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations which are ideally located in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean.  Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet.

Option: You may wish to add additional nights in Halifax to your vacation package.  Bursting with culture and rich history, Nova Scotia’s capital city has much to offer. 

Day 3: Halifax to Charlottetown, PE Learn about the Mi’kmaq people at Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre before crossing Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge, to Prince Edward Island.  Check into your Charlottetown accommodations for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance by local entertainers at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (a substitution may be necessary due to the theatre schedule). (Continental Breakfast)

Day 4: Prince Edward Island Touring Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown, Canada’s birthplace, or join a complimentary walking tour of the city.  This afternoon, tour the scenic North Shore of the island.  Drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park and visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic books.  Experience true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5: Charlottetown, PE to Baddeck, NS Ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to Cape Breton Island, the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway.  Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island before checking into your accommodations on the Bras d’Or Lake where you will spend the next two nights. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 6: Cabot Trail Touring Experience one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America today as you tour the Cabot Trail which winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.  Look-offs offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline so be sure to have your camera on hand.  Your day is complemented by a Whale Watching Boat Tour (weather permitting). (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Baddeck to Halifax Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site awaits today and words cannot do justice to this reconstruction depicting one fifth of the settlement of 1744 New France.  Roam the streets and chat with authentically costumed guides.  Proceed along the shore of the Bras d’Or Lake to the mainland, and back to Halifax for one last night in the Maritimes. (Breakfast)

Day 8: Depart Halifax Atlantic Tours’ arrangements end on check out from the hotel. (Continental Breakfast)

This comprehensive tour features the best of “the Far East of the Western World”. Travel from Nova Scotia’s provincial capital, Halifax all the way to the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland and to the most easterly point in North America through national parks – including Gros Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn of ancient peoples – the Maritime Archaic, Vikings, and Basques – as you travel to coastal fishing communities to meet the friendly and hospitable people of today. Boat tours provide the opportunity to see whales, thousands of seabirds, and, depending on the time of year, icebergs! Sample the local food and drink to become an honorary “Newfoundlander”!

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Fridays, June to September

2020 Prices: from CA$3,628 – quad to CA$5,021 – single 2021 Prices: from CA$3,794 – quad to CA$5,255 – single

Day 1: Arrive Halifax, NS Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations which are ideally located in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre on the Atlantic Ocean.  Meet our Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet. Depending on your time of arrival, you may wish to book a tour of Halifax, Peggy’s Cove or Lunenburg. Option: You may wish to add additional nights in Halifax to your vacation package.  Bursting with culture and rich history, Nova Scotia’s capital city has much to offer. 

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Day 2: Halifax, NS to Port aux Basques, NL Travel via Truro and Antigonish to cross over the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. At North Sydney, board the Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing overnight* crossing to Port aux Basques, your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland. (Continental Breakfast, Dinner) Note: The Marine Atlantic Ferry schedule changes yearly. As such, an overnight crossing including cabin accommodation may be necessary.

Day 3: Port aux Basques to Port au Choix, NL Drive through the Codroy Valley and through Gros Morne National Park – to be enjoyed later on during your tour – to the fishing community of Port au Choix to learn of ancient cultures.  The Port au Choix Peninsula juts slightly out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast and people have lived here for 5,500 years. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Port au Choix to L’Anse au Clair, NL Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques had a whaling station in the 16 th  century. This mystical place takes the essence of Labrador coastal living and transposes it onto a tapestry of rich culture and history. Spend the night in Labrador. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5: L’Anse au Clair to St. Anthony, NL Return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago before continuing on to your St. Anthony accommodations for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 6: St. Anthony to Cow Head, NL* Enjoy a morning whale watching boat tour (weather permitting) in St. Anthony before traveling to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park for a two-night stay. (Breakfast, Dinner) *June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs!

Day 7: Gros Morne Local Touring Discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay; be on the look-out for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord. Also, visit the Tablelands; this mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth’s mantle is an awe-inspiring sight. Today will be an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery that Gros Morne offers is unequaled in Eastern Canada. (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner) Option:  Passengers may request on booking to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises in lieu of the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and visit the Tablelands.  While some may consider the boat tour on Western Brook Pond to be a superior outing, please note that there is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back.  This option must be requested on booking.

Day 8: Cow Head to Gander, NL Have your camera ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close.  Travel through Central Newfoundland on to Gander, famous as the basis of the hit Broadway Musical, Come From Away; learn about the hospitality and generosity of the local residents during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 airplanes unexpectedly landed there.  Also visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum which hosts a variety of artifacts and displays chronicling Gander’s role in the development of transatlantic aviation.  (Breakfast)

Day 9: Gander to Clarenville A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful outport of Twilingate where you will visit Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre.  Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife as you drive through Terra Nova National Park and on to Clarenville, your home for the next two nights. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10: Bonavista & Trinity Touring Today you will experience two quaint, historic towns. First, visit Bonavista, where John Cabot first arrived in North America in 1497. Learn about the hard life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site before continuing on to charming Trinity.  Stroll the lanes and explore the many historic buildings preserved from the 18th century. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 11: Clarenville to St. John’s, NL Continue on to the intriguing old seaport of St. John’s, your home for the next two nights. North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boosts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula. Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 12: St. John’s Area Touring This morning, visit Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of your trip, a boat tour (weather permitting) in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to search for puffins and other seabirds. Next is a visit to the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site. The afternoon is yours to explore St. John’s at your leisure. (Breakfast)

Day 13: Depart St. John’s Depart St. John’s for your flight home. Tour arrangements end on check-out from the hotel.

This comprehensive tour begins in Newfoundland & Labrador and features the best of “the Far East of the Western World”. Travel from the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland to the most easterly point in North America through national parks – including Gros Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn of ancient peoples – the Maritime Archaic, Vikings, and Basques – as you travel to coastal fishing communities to meet the friendly and hospitable people of today. Boat tours provide the opportunity to see whales, thousands of seabirds, and, depending on the time of the year, icebergs! Sample local food and drink to become an honorary “Newfoundlander”!

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Saturdays, June to September

2020 Prices: from CA$3,380 – quad to CA$4,656 – single 2021 Prices: from CA$3,510 – quad to CA$4,841 – single

Day 1: Arrive in Newfoundland Check into your accommodations in Corner Brook* where you will spend your first night in Newfoundland & Labrador. *If you are arriving late, you may wish to overnight in Deer Lake instead of Corner Brook and this may be requested on booking for no additional charge subject to availability. 

Day 2: Corner Brook to Port au Choix, NL Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and other traveling companions this morning at your hotel and travel through Gros Morne National Park – to be enjoyed later on during your tour – to the fishing community of Port au Choix to learn of ancient cultures.  The Port au Choix Peninsula juts slightly out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast and people have lived here for 5,500 years. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Port au Choix to L’Anse au Clair, NL Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques had a whaling station in the 16 th  century. This mystical place takes the essence of Labrador coastal living and transposes it onto a tapestry of rich culture and history. Spend the night in Labrador. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4: L’Anse au Clair to St. Anthony, NL Return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago before continuing on to your St. Anthony accommodations for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5: St. Anthony to Cow Head, NL Enjoy a morning whale watching boat tour (weather permitting) in St. Anthony before travelling to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park for a two-night stay. (Breakfast, Dinner) *June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs!

Day 6: Gros Morne Local Touring Discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay; be on the look-out for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord. Also, visit the Tablelands; this mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth’s mantle is an awe-inspiring sight. Today will be an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery that Gros Morne offers is unequaled in Eastern Canada. (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner) Option:  Passengers may request on booking to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises in lieu of the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and visit the Tablelands. While some may consider the boat tour on Western Brook Pond to be a superior outing, please note that there is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back.  This option must be requested on booking.

Day 7: Cow Head to Gander, NL Have your camera ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close.  Travel through Central Newfoundland on to Gander, famous as the basis of the hit Broadway Musical, Come From Away; learn about the hospitality and generosity of the local residents during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 airplanes unexpectedly landed there.  Also visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum which hosts a variety of artifacts and displays chronicling Gander’s role in the development of transatlantic aviation.  (Breakfast)

Day 8: Gander to Clarenville A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful out port of Twillingate where you will visit Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre.  Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife as you drive through Terra Nova National Park and on to Clarenville, your home for the next two nights. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9: Bonavista & Trinity Touring Today you will experience two quaint, historic towns. First, visit Bonavista, where John Cabot first arrived in North America in 1497.   Learn about the hard life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site before continuing on to charming Trinity.  Stroll the lanes and explore the many historic buildings preserved from the 18th century. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10: Clarenville to St. John’s Continue on to the intriguing old seaport of St. John’s, your home for the next two nights.  North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boasts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula.  Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 11: St. John’s Touring This morning, visit Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of your trip, a boat tour (weather permitting) in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to search for puffins and other seabirds. Next is a visit to the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site.  The afternoon is yours to explore St. John’s at your leisure. (Breakfast)

Day 12: Depart St. John’s Depart St. John’s for your flight home. Atlantic Tours’ arrangements end on check-out from the hotel.

Come to the place where the New World begins. You will eat food you’ve never heard of before, sing a ballad or two and experience the unique history, environment, culture, and lifestyle of the friendly and warmhearted people who love to live here. Some of the very best Newfoundland has to offer is featured in this comprehensive vacation: picturesque out ports, national parks, dramatic mountain-to-fjord scenery, and trips off-the-beaten-path.

2020 & 2021 Dates: Select Tuesdays, June to September

2020 Prices: from CA$2,410 – quad to CA$3,384 – single 2021 Prices: from CA$2,474 – quad to CA$3,521 – single

Day 1: Arrive Corner Brook, NL* Check into your accommodations in Corner Brook where you will spend your first night in Newfoundland & Labrador. *If you are arriving late, you may wish to overnight in Deer Lake instead of Corner Brook and this may be requested on booking for no additional charge subject to availability. 

Day 2: Corner Brook to Cow Head, NL* Join an included transfer* from Corner Brook to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park where you will meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and other traveling companions late this afternoon. (Breakfast, Dinner) *Please note: this is a transfer day with no sightseeing included.

Day 3: Gros Morne Local Touring Discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay; be on the look-out for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord. Also, visit the Tablelands; this mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth’s mantle is an awe-inspiring sight. Today will be an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery that Gros Morne offers is unequaled in Eastern Canada. (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner) Option:  Passengers may request on booking to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises in lieu of the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and visit the Tablelands.  While some may consider the boat tour on Western Brook Pond to be a superior outing, please note that there is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back.  This option must be requested on booking.

Day 4: Cow Head to Gander, NL Have your camera ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close.  Travel through Central Newfoundland on to Gander, famous as the basis of the hit Broadway Musical, Come From Away; learn about the hospitality and generosity of the local residents during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 airplanes unexpectedly landed there.  Also visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum which hosts a variety of artifacts and displays chronicling Gander’s role in the development of transatlantic aviation.  (Breakfast)

Day 5: Gander to Clarenville A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful outport of Twillingate where you will visit Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre. Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife as you drive through Terra Nova National Park and on to Clarenville, your home for the next two nights. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6:Bonavista & Trinity Touring Today you will experience two quaint, historic towns.  First, visit Bonavista, where John Cabot first arrived in North America in 1497.   Learn about the hard life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site before continuing on to charming Trinity.  Stroll the lanes and explore the many historic buildings preserved from the 18th century. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Clarenville to St. John’s, NL Continue on to the intriguing old seaport of St. John’s, your home for the next two nights. North America’s oldest city and Newfoundland’s capital boasts a stunning location in the granite cliffs and slopes of the Avalon Peninsula.  Enjoy a city tour featuring the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 8: St. John’s Touring This morning, visit Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of your trip, a boat tour (weather permitting) in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to search for puffins and other seabirds. Next is a visit to the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site. The afternoon is yours to explore St. John’s at your leisure. (Breakfast)

Day 9: Depart St. John’s Depart St. John’s for your flight home. Atlantic Tours’ arrangements end on check-out from the hotel.

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Add An East Coast Canada Tour to Your Bucket List

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Caravan’s all-inclusive east coast Canada tours are also fully guided!

Our east coast Canada tour is extremely popular and a “must do” for even the most avid traveler. Why not add a Canadian Maritimes tour to your bucket list?

A Canada east coast road trip is like entering an enchanted world that transports you to a mixture of quaint old world charm and new world wonders. Driving through the maritime provinces, Caravan’s Canadian east coast bus tours offer tourists a mixture of aquatic adventures, urban experiences, cultural diversity, historic Canadian sites, scenic tours, and hours of fascinating activities.

About Canada

Canada is a remarkably large country, the second largest country in the world behind Russia!

To travel by land from Vancouver (on Canada’s Pacific west coast) to Halifax (on Canada’s Atlantic east coast), one must cover approximately 2755 miles (or 4430 kilometers).

Canada is also home to almost 17,400 miles of incredibly beautiful coastline including the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Arctic Ocean to the north.

Most non-Canadians view Canada’s largest city, Toronto, as being in eastern Canada when in fact, Toronto Ontario is almost 800 miles inland from Atlantic Canada’s Halifax Nova Scotia .

Toronto is unique however, in that it is still accessible by water from the Atlantic Ocean because the St. Lawrence River extends almost 744 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, all the way to Lake Ontario. In fact, many Canadian east coast tours will actually begin in Ontario or Quebec.

Caravan offers two Canadian vacation packages ; Canadian Rockies tour and our Maritime provinces tour. Our current east coast Canada tours begin and end in the heart of the Canadian Maritimes, in historic Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia East Coast Canada Tours

For a real taste of eastern Canada, travelers on our east coast Canada tours will experience the maritime province of Nova Scotia, Canada’s second smallest province (behind PEI). Did you know that no matter where you are in Nova Scotia you are never more than 80-km (50 miles) from the coast?

Caravan Nova Scotia vacation packages will introduce you to Nova Scotia’s warm friendly people, the amazing rugged coastline scenery (especially in the Cape Breton region), and the province’s cultural diversity. There’s a real sense of down home community.

Throughout the province of Nova Scotia tourists can enjoy rich historical sites, including:

• The UNESCO world heritage site of old town Lunenburg
• Fishermen’s village of Peggy’s Cove (a unique artist’s retreat located a short distance south of Halifax)

All types of outdoor east coast activities and adventure sports are available here. Nova Scotia tours impress the worldliest of travelers, who are never more struck by unspoiled natural beauty than what is offered by the spectacular Nova Scotia landscape.

PEI – Prince Edward Island Tours

Prince Edward Island, another destination on Caravan’s east coast Canada tours, is the place to visit for unique artistic and cultural heritage of the islanders. It is commonly referred to as the “Garden of the Gulf.”

This island is the smallest province in Canada and is endowed with beautiful white sandy beaches, circled by great scenic beauty. Caravan’s PEI tours offer tourists one of Canada’s most relaxing destinations.

Cavendish House – PEI is also home to the “Cavendish” house, the location of one of Canada’s greatest stories, “Anne of Green Gables.”

Charlottetown – Tourists can also enjoy Downtown Charlottetown, a vibrant seaside community and the capital of Prince Edward Island. From waterside boardwalks to craft shops, restaurants, and carriage rides, there is plenty to charm tourists, not to mention all of the frequent festivals and celebrations.

Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island is connected to the mainland through the Canso Causeway, a long rock-fill that allows Canadians to drive back and forth. Guests on Caravan’s Cape Breton Island tours are treated to the famous Cabot Trail , notorious for being one of the most beautiful and breathtaking drives in the world, with both mountain and coastal scenery.

Other popular sights and activities on Cape Breton Island include:

• Mi’Kmaq Native Indian Reserve and Heritage Center
• Cabot Trail, considered one of the world’s most beautiful coastal drives
• 18 th century Fortress of Louisbourg, part of the Canadian Park Service
• French Canadian fishing village of Cheticamp
• Cape Breton Island’s National Park
• Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck, Nova Scotia
• Seasonal whale watching including minke whales, fin whales, pilot whales and dolphins

New Brunswick Sightseeing

Confederation Bridge – The majority of tourists traveling between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island on Canadian east coast tours use the Confederation Bridge , a toll bridge that spans over 8 miles of the Atlantic Ocean, rises over 130 feet above the ocean and takes a full 10 minutes to cross. This is still the world’s longest ocean crossing bridge! It took four years to build with the help of over 5,000 local workers and cost over one billion dollars.

Bay of Fundy –  Canada’s Bay of Fundy is perhaps one of the biggest draws for most New Brunswick tours. The Bay of Fundy is home to the world’s fastest changing tides, which can rise or fall up to 8 feet per hour. The Fundy Tides are also the world’s largest, rising and falling an amazing 50 feet. Because of the size and speed of the changing tides, twice a day the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean is forced back against the Saint Lawrence River and waves appear to be going up river! Look for Fundy Tides as part of most east coast Canada tours.

Flowerpot Rocks – Located at Hopewell Cape, Flowerpot Rocks are unique rock formations that were carved by the coastal waters over thousands of years. This is a popular New Brunswick park where at low tide you can walk along the ocean’s floor prior to witnessing the powerful tide that the area is famous for. Bay of Fundy tides can change as quickly as 6 to 8 feet per hour so tourists on Canadian east coast tours that visit this area are bound to see the infamous tides in action.

All Inclusive East Coast Canada Tours by Caravan

East coast Canada tours hosted by Caravan Tours include three of Canada’s Maritime Provinces, Nova Scotia, PEI, and New Brunswick.

Caravan’s Canadian east coast tours have been carefully arranged so that the itinerary includes many of the Maritime’s “must see” places mentioned in this post.

As with all of Caravan’s reasonably priced all inclusive tours, all meals, accommodations, activities, and gratuities are included. Caravan also offers a fully guided western Canada tour !

For more information about Caravan’s Canadian east coast tours along the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia see Caravan’s Nova Scotia tour reviews .

Be sure to check out  Canada Vacation Packages Availability .

Or request a Caravan Tours brochure .

Call Caravan Tours at  1-800-CARAVAN (227-2826) to book one of our incredible east coast Canada tours.

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For the ultimate in travel inspiration, you don't have to look any further than Eastern Canada. When exploring Eastern Canada you'll delight in the European architectural influences along the cobbled streets of Montréal and Québec City. With rugged coastlines and whimsical villages, the charm of Eastern Canada is a must to experience. Sail on Lake Ontario and marvel at Toronto's iconic skyline, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ottawa, or rise to the top of the tallest free-standing tower in North America, the CN Tower.  

With Evergreen Cruises & Tours you'll experience true Canadian hospitality and learn about the local native culture. 

Explore Lake Louise located in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Visit Whistler located in the picturesque coast mountains of British Columbia, two hours north of Vancouver. 

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Our long-held excellent reputation for quality, value and professional service results from the way we carefully plan, arrange and coordinate every aspect of your holiday. All you need to do is to sit back and take in the stunning scenery as you explore Canada, Calgary (including Stanley Park and the Calgary Stampede in July) and the Icefields Parkway. Evergreen Cruises & Tours understand that value is not only about the price, it's also about what's included in your Canada trips that counts. Your Canada travel tour includes guided tours of national parks, towns and cities, free time to explore, most meals, all tipping and gratuities, porterage, taxes and transfers. Here are just some of things included in your Eastern Canada tour:

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East Coast Islands (13 days)

Experience the best of Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton and the west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador on this Atlantic Canada adventure. Highlights include the red sandstone cliffs of Prince Edward Island, the world famous Cabot Trail and Gros Morne National Park. Atlantic Canada is one of the world's most popular destinations; the hospitality of the people will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime and the scenic natural beauty will take your breath away! **This is one of our Combination Tours. You will enjoy the Atlantic Maritimes portion of your tour with one Tour Director, Driver and traveling companions, and Newfoundland & Labrador portion of the tour with another Tour Director, Driver and other traveling companions.**

12 Nights accommodation including 4 two-night stays 24 Meals including a lobster dinner Meet and Greet Event Atlantic Canadian Tour Director or Driver Guide Peggy's Cove Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island World Famous Cabot Trail Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site Gros Morne National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Site Western Brook Pond or Bonne Bay Scenic Boat Tour in Gros Morne (weather permitting) "Screech In" Ceremony

DAY 1: Arrive Halifax   Arrive in Halifax and check in to your accommodations which are ideally located in the downtown core of this vibrant and cosmopolitan urban center on the Atlantic Ocean .  Meet your Tour Director or Driver/Guide and fellow travelers this evening at a Meet & Greet. Option: You may wish to add additional nights in Halifax to your vacation package.  Bursting with culture and rich history, Nova Scotia's capital city has much to offer.

DAY 2: South Shore Touring Discover the rustic charm of the renowned fishing village of Peggy's Cove where you will enjoy breakfast overlooking one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world.   Travel the South Shore and on to the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg, renowned for her fleets of Grand Banks' fishing schooners.  Take a walking tour to fully experience one of the most remarkably preserved colonial settlements in the New World, and visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn about the town's famous seafaring heritage. (Breakfast)

DAY 3: Halifax to Charlottetown, PE Learn about the Mi'kmaq people at Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre before crossing Confederation Bridge , the world's longest continuous multi-span bridge, to Prince Edward Island.   Check into your Charlottetown accommodations for a two-night stay and enjoy a theatre performance by local entertainers at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (a substitution may be necessary due to the theatre schedule). (Continental Breakfast)

DAY 4: Prince Edward Island Touring Enjoy a free morning in Charlottetown, Canada's birthplace, or join a complimentary walking tour of the city.  This afternoon, tour the scenic North Shore of the island.  Drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park and visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place , the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic books.  Experience true Maritime hospitality this evening at a traditional hall-style lobster supper . (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 5: Charlottetown to Baddeck, NS Ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to Cape Breton Island , the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway .  Visit Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck to learn of the many accomplishments of this genius who made his home on the island before checking into your accommodations on the Bras d'Or Lake where you will spend the next two nights. (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 6: Cabot Trail Touring Experience one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America today as you tour the Cabot Trail which winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton's northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park .  Look-offs offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton's rugged coastline so be sure to have your camera on hand .  (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 7: Baddeck to Port aux Basques, NL The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site  awaits today. This reconstruction of the original French town and fortifications, depicting one-fifth of the settlement of 1744 New France, is the largest of its kind in North America.   At North Sydney , board the Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing overnight* crossing to Port aux Basques , your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland . (Breakfast, Dinner) * The Marine Atlantic ferry schedule changes from year to year.  As such, a day crossing may be necessary and in that case you would overnight in Port aux Basques.

DAY 8: Port aux Basques to Port au Choix, NL Drive through the Codroy Valley and through Gros Morne National Park - to be enjoyed later on during your tour - to the fishing community of Port au Choix to learn of ancient cultures.  The Port au Choix Peninsula juts slightly out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland's northwest coast and people have lived here for 5,500 years. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 9: Port au Choix to L'Anse au Clair, NL Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador .  Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Basques had a whaling station in the 16 th century.  This mystical place takes the essence of Labrador coastal living and transposes it onto a tapestry of rich culture and history. Spend the night in Labrador.  (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 10: L'Anse au Clair to St. Anthony, NL Return to Newfoundland and travel to L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site , the first cultural discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site .  Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago. (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 11: St. Anthony's to Cow Head, NL  Enjoy a morning whale watching boat tour  (weather permitting) in St. Anthony before traveling to Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park for a two-night stay. (Breakfast, Dinner) * June and early July are the best times to see Titanic-sized icebergs!

DAY 12: Gros Morne Local Touring Discover why Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay ; be on the look-out for the bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord.   Also, visit the Tablelands ; this mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth's mantle is an awe-inspiring sight. Today will be an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery that Gros Morne offers is unequaled in Eastern Canada .  (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner) Option: Passengers may request on booking to take a scenic boat tour on Western Brook Pond and visit the Broom Point Fishing Premises in lieu of the scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and visit the Tablelands.  While some may consider the boat tour on Western Brook Pond to be a superior outing, please note that there is a 45-minute walk (3 km/2 miles) from the parking lot to the dock and a 45-minute walk back.  This option must be requested on booking.

DAY 13: Cow Head to Deer Lake, NL Have your camera ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close. Continue to Deer Lake to catch your flight. Atlantic Tours arrangements end on arrival at the Deer Lake Airport. (Breakfast) Please note:  Our tour arrives back in Deer Lake at approximately 12:30 pm and you should not book your flight out of Deer Lake any earlier than 1:30 PM.

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Mobility requirements.

Travelling with Atlantic Tours requires a certain level of activity and physical fitness to enjoy and take part in the tour.

While the specific requirements for each tour vary, in general, you MUST be able to:

• Enter and exit the motorcoach on your own.
• Enter and exit tour boats on your own.
• Climb stairs with ease.
• Walk up and down moderate to steep inclines.
• Walk on uneven surfaces.
• Walk distances of at least 100 feet at a reasonable pace.
• During walking tours, walk and stand for up to 2 hours.
• Manage your own luggage if luggage handling is not available.

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Tour was a dream come true!  Loved Peggy's Cove and Green Gables! So enjoyable.   P. Ragoobar

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Was a very good tour great Tour guide & First class Driver The only down for the tour was being let down by Costsaver by being put in sub below Hotel for 2 nights in Canmore when we all thought we would have been in Banff They obviously did not inspect rooms no heating working dusty smelly rooms toilets not flushing dirty sheets even with blood on them an absolute disgrace for the money we paid for this trip Was so disappointing as rest off accomodation was above our expectations

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We real enjoyed our time away.

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