The Magical Maritimes: Nova Scotia

and Prince Edward Island

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The coach will drop you at the train station to

board VIA Rail’s “The Ocean”. As the

train departs from Montréal, you may watch

the sun set over fertile farmlands carpeting the

southern shores of the St. Lawrence

River and the Matapédia Valley. Enjoy dinner

on your own in the dining car.

“The Ocean” covers hundreds of kilometers

while you sleep so that upon waking, your

eyes alight upon Chaleur Bay in all its misty,

early-morning glory.

Day Three—Dinner

Awake this morning to beautiful views and

watch the day roll by as you travel into

Halifax. Breakfast and lunch are on your own

in dining car.

Arrive in Halifax, Nova Scotia check into

your downtown hotel and enjoy dinner at the

hotel’s restaurant. After dinner there will be

time to explore the downtown area.

Day Four—Breakfast and dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Peggy’s

Cove. This renowned seaside-fishing village

located on a rugged coastline is dominated by

its famous lighthouses, including the only

lighthouse post office in Canada.

Day One—no meal included

After arriving in Montreal and checking into

the hotel the remainder of the day is yours to

explore downtown Montreal. Travel by taxi

into Old Montreal. Visit the restaurants,

cafes, galleries and boutiques and witness the

street performers. Dinner is on your own in

one of Montreal’s fabulous restaurants.

Day Two—breakfast and lunch

After breakfast join a local guide, board your

private motor coach and embark on a 2-1/2

hour fascinating walking/windshield tour of

the city. Witness the Notre-Dame Basilica,

Ste-Catherine Street, St-Helen Island, Mont-

Royal, St-Joseph’s Oratory, The Old Port,

Jacques Cartier and more!

Gather in Old Montreal for an included lunch

in a local’s favorite restaurant.

Visit one of the most beautifully unique

destinations in the city, Montreal’s

Botanical Gardens. With its collection of

22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10

exhibition greenhouses and some thirty

thematic gardens, the Garden ranks as one of

the world's largest and most spectacular

botanical gardens.

Day Six—Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Following a buffet breakfast in the hotel, join

a local guide and discover first-hand

why Conde Nast Magazine readers rated Cape

Breton one of the top ten most beautiful

islands in the world.

You’ll travel the 186-mile coastline, which

makes up the famous Cabot Trail. As you

learn about the history of the beautiful island,

have your camera ready for the spectacular

photo opportunities. Your travels take you

through the Cape Breton Highlands

National Park and visit the intriguing Village

of Cheticamp, famous for its crafts and

Acadian Culture.

Day Four—cont.

Enjoy lunch on your own at the Sou’Wester

Restaurant.

Lunch is served at the Liscomb Lodge in

Guysborough County. Located on the

Liscomb River, it offers a relaxing atmosphere

surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Arrive early evening in Baddeck, home of

the Alexander Graham Bell Museum and

your home for the next two nights. Check

into your hotel with time to refresh and

rejuvenate. Dinner this evening is served in

the hotel’s restaurant. After dinner, you

have the option to attend the Ceilidh where

you will experience Cape Breton fiddle

music, song and dance. (Price for tickets is

approximately $10.00).

Tonight, join your co-travelers for an

included dinner served in traditional

Scottish style.

Day Five—Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Following breakfast in the hotel, pack your

bags and travel to the Fisherman’s Life

Museum in Head of Jeddore. From the

crackle of wood burning in the cook stove,

to the smell of the saltwater breeze, you

will experience the warmth and welcome

of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore in a

traditional fishing family’s home.

After lunch, travel along the famous St.

Mary’s River, known for it’s salmon

fishing and then on to Lochaber, named

after Lochaber Scotland. Arrive at the

Canso Causeway that joins the Gulf of

St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean.

Follow the coastal route back to Halifax, meet

your guide for a 3 hour walking/windshield

tour of Halifax. Tour will include the

waterfront, historic downtown, and a drive

by St. Paul’s Church, the universities,

shopping and residential areas and a walk

through the Titanic Cemetery. Also visit the

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and

take a drive through Halifax Public Gardens,

see the location of the Halifax Explosion and

the Gravesite of the Titanic victims.

Arrive in Pleasant Bay and climb aboard for a

1-1/2 hour whale-watching cruise. The

types of whales most frequently seen are Pilot,

Finback, Minke and Humpback. Hear these

magnificent creatures sing along with the

boat’s hydrophone!

In Glasgow you will visit the Prince Edward

Island Preserve Company. Taste the jams

made on the premises and have a sip of hot

tea. Experience the striking contrasts of color

and texture of Prince Edward Island

National Park with its red sand cliffs, rolling

dunes and white sand beaches. Dip your toes

in the ocean at Cavendish Beach. Stop at a

family restaurant for lunch on your own. After you check into your hotel, there will be

time at your leisure to explore Canada’s

birthplace, Charlottetown. This beautiful

town has much to offer. Witness some of the

historic sites, shop in boutiques or relax by

the water.

Dinner this evening is at the famous

Fisherman’s Wharf for a Wharf Lobster

Supper. There are plenty of selections for

landlubbers, including the 60-foot all you

can eat salad bar!

Continue along the trail to the Skyline area

and stop for a 30-minute stroll before

returning to your hotel. Enjoy dinner at a

local’s restaurant. After dinner there is

time at your leisure to walk the “boardwalk”

of the village along the Bras d’Or Lake.

Day Seven—Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, depart Cape Breton, and

travel to Pictou via Antigonish, New Glasgow,

a quaint Scottish town. Arrive in Pictou and

enjoy lunch at one of the local’s restaurant.

After lunch, climb aboard the Northumberland

Ferry and travel across the Northumberland

Strait to Prince Edward Island, Canada’s

smallest province.

Next, stop at the MacIntosh Brook picnic

site, sit back on Pleasant Bay and enjoy your

picnic lunch.

Day Eight—Breakfast, dinner

After breakfast in the hotel, join your local

guide and head explore the beautiful island.

Begin with a tour of Charlottetown where

you will view historic churches and homes

and majestic government buildings.

Travel to Cavendish and visit Green Gables,

the setting for the Lucy Maud Montgomery

novel, “Anne of Green Gables.” Witness the

exhibits and walk down Lover’s Lane or into

the Haunted Woods. On the way back to the

hotel, stop in the quaint fishing harbor of

North Rustico.

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Day Ten—Breakfast

After breakfast in the hotel, pack your bags

and begin your travels back to Halifax.

Arrive in Halifax early afternoon and board

the Via Rail for your overnight journey

back to Montreal. Have lunch and dinner

on your own in the dining car.

Day Eleven—no meals included

Breakfast is on your own in the dining car

before you arrive in Montreal. Board your

private motor coach and transfer to Dorval to

board your afternoon flights home.

Visit the Acadian Museum in Moncton. The

Museum's collection exceeds 35,000 items

and photographs and represents all aspects of

Acadian life in the past.

Next, stop at the Magnetic Hill Winery that

overlooks the city of Moncton and the

famous Magnetic Hill, Canada’s third most

visited natural tourist attraction. Enjoy

samples of local cheeses while learning the

history of this historic site that was built in

1867. Sample 6 of their award-winning

wines, varying from dry to dessert.

Once back in Charlottetown, have dinner

in an Irish Pub-style restaurant. After

dinner, you have the option to witness a

performance at the Confederation Center.

(Schedule to be announced price range for

tickets 55.00-58.00).

Day Nine—Breakfast, dinner

After breakfast in the hotel, check out of the

hotel and travel across the Confederation

Bridge, the world’s longest multispan

bridge over tidal water, and on to New

Brunswick.

Visit Hopewell Rocks and see where the

world’s highest tides have gouged four-story

sculptures from the cliffs. Upon arrival join

your local guide for a 40-minute tour to see

high tide and then enjoy lunch on your

own at the concession. If you wish, the

itinerary may be altered so your guests may

stay at Hopewell Rocks until low tide where

they can head down to the ocean’s floor.

Late afternoon, check into your downtown

Moncton hotel, The Crowne Plaza. There

will be time to refresh before a farewell

dinner served at the hotel’s restaurant.