USA and Canada 2012: Enchanting Maritimes 2012
Tour Type: Eastern Canada
Brochure Type: USA and Canada 2012
Be captivated by the charming fishing villages, amazing coastlines and spectacular scenery that bring the Maritimes to life. Explore New Brunswick's capital of Fredericton, see the sights of the historic port city Halifax and enjoy a mouth-watering lobster lunch in Shediac Bay. Cap off your journey with a visit to the lavish mansions of seaside Bar Harbor.
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: USA and Canada 2012
Be captivated by the charming fishing villages, amazing coastlines and spectacular scenery that bring the Maritimes to life. Explore New Brunswick's capital of Fredericton, see the sights of the historic port city Halifax and enjoy a mouth-watering lobster lunch in Shediac Bay. Cap off your journey with a visit to the lavish mansions of seaside Bar Harbor.
Sightseeing Highlights
- Fredericton Enjoy a city tour; visit Kings Landing Historic Settlement.
- Fort Beausejour Visit this 18th century French military outpost.
- Halifax Discover the city's landmarks and Citadel National Historic Site.
- Peggy s Cove Discover postcard-perfect Peggy's Cove.
- Jeddore Oyster Pond Learn about early coastal life at the Fisherman's Life Museum.
- Sherbrooke Explore historic Sherbrooke Village, a restored 19th century living museum.
- Baddeck Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.
- Cape Breton Enjoy the sights of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
- Cabot Trail Travel one of the most scenic drives in the world.
- Prince Edward Island Tour the island with a Local Guide; visit Prince Edward Island National Park and Green Gables, the literary home of "Anne of Green Gables."
- Moncton Visit a local winery and sample local fruit wines.
- Bay of Fundy Discover the extraordinary ocean tides at Hopewell Rocks.
- Saint John Observe the unique phenomenon of the Reversing Falls; see the Old City Market.
- Bar Harbor Explore the shoreline and woodlands of Acadia National Park.
- Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in Boston.
- 11 full breakfasts.
- 2 three-course dinners.
- Highlight Lunch Lobster Cruise in Shediac Bay.
- Be My Guest Lunch on Prince Edward Island.
- Highlight Dinner with wine in Fredericton.
- Maine Lobster Farewell Dinner with wine in Bar Harbor.
- Includes all First Class features.
- A qualified Local Guide on Prince Edward Island.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 12.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
Call 1 (877) 371-5607 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10565190
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Boston | ARRIVE BOSTON: Welcome to Boston! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel where your Tour Director will be on hand to greet you and answer any questions you may have about the exciting days ahead. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Omni Parker House (SF) |
| Day 2 | Fredericton | BOSTON - FREDERICTON: Travel north through the forests of maple, birch and majestic white pine before crossing the border and arriving at Fredericton, the riverfront capital of New Brunswick. This evening, take a walk through Canadian history at the Kings Landing Historical Park before savouring a Highlight Dinner with traditional music at the King's Head Inn. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Delta Fredericton (F) |
| Day 3 | Halifax | FREDERICTON - HALIFAX (2 NIGHTS): Explore charming Fredericton, home to the University of New Brunswick, the stately Legislative Assembly building and the striking Christ Church Cathedral. Travel along the rugged coastline of the Bay of Fundy on your way to the site of the final battle between the French and English in the war over Canada, Fort Beausejour. Get a taste for military life here in the 1700s before ending the day in the vibrant city of Halifax. (Full Breakfast) The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites (F) |
| Day 4 | Halifax | HALIFAX SIGHTSEEING - FREE TIME: With your orientation to this sparkling port city, learn about Nova Scotia's intimate ties to the Titanic and visit the massive Halifax Citadel, formerly one of the principal naval bases of the British Empire. This afternoon, breathe in the fresh salt air at Peggy's Cove on St. Margaret's Bay, delighting painters and photographers with its red lighthouse and its colourful fishing village. Return to Halifax for an evening at leisure. (Full Breakfast) |
| Day 5 | Baddeck | HALIFAX - SHERBROOKE VILLAGE - BADDECK (2 NIGHTS): Head north to Jeddore Oyster Pond and the Fisherman's Life Museum, which allows you to imagine the simple joys and struggles of a typical fisherman's family in the early 1900s. Then stroll among the clapboard houses, visit the blasksmith's shop and see the local school of Sherbrooke Village, a meticulously re-created lumber town from the late 19th century. Upon reaching Cape Breton Island, end your travels in the town of Baddeck on the shores of the enchanting Bras d'Or Lake. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Silver Dart Lodge (MF) |
| Day 6 | Baddeck | CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS AND CABOT TRAIL EXCURSION: Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site where the inventor of the telephone chose to build his grand Canadian estate. Get a taste of the natural beauty that enchanted him on the famed Cabot Trail, a breathtaking journey around the tip of the island. Look out for black bear, moose and bald eagle as you travel past the majestic cliffs and canyons of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. (Full Breakfast) |
| Day 7 | Charlottetown | BADDECK - WOOD ISLANDS FERRY - CHARLOTTETOWN (2 NIGHTS): Traversing the scenic Nova Scotia countryside, spot little farms, glittering stretches of blue water and rocky headlands before arriving at the lovely harbour of Pictou. Cross the Northumberland Strait to magical Prince Edward Island and picturesque Charlottetown. (Full Breakfast) Rodd Charlottetown (F) |
| Day 8 | Charlottetown | PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SIGHTSEEING - FREE TIME: Join a Local Guide today for an insider's tour of Prince Edward Island. Begin your exploration at Prince Edward Island National Park with its sand dunes festooned with gently waving beach grass and striking red sandstone cliffs. Visit the Prince Edward Island Preserve Company and learn the secrets of making delicious fruit preserves. Join your hosts for a Be My Guest Lunch featuring authentic local cuisine. Later, pay a visit to the gabled house that provided inspiration for the beloved children's classic, Anne of Green Gables. Return to Charlottetown and enjoy the evening at leisure. (Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) |
| Day 9 | Moncton | CHARLOTTETOWN - SHEDIAC BAY - MONCTON: Return across the Northumberland Strait, this time by the Confederation Bridge, an eight-mile-long engineering wonder. Back in New Brunswick, head out onto the waters to learn about the art and science of lobstering and eating lobster; then enjoy a Lobster Highlight Lunch aboard the boat (weather permitting, of course). Back on land, visit a local winery, tasting their famed fruit wines, before ending your journey in Moncton, originally settled in 1766 by Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Lunch / Dinner) Delta Beausejour (F) |
| Day 10 | Saint John | MONCTON - HOPEWELL ROCKS - SAINT JOHN: Get out your Guinness Book of World Records this morning for a guided visit to the magnificently eroded Hopewell Rocks in the Bay of Fundy, site of the world's highest tides. Then it's on to another natural phenomenon: Watch the roiling waters of the Reversing Falls in the St. John River from a scenic viewpoint. Continue your journey to St. John where you have an orientation tour, including a visit to the Old City Market where locals have come to buy fresh produce and fish for more than 100 years. (Full Breakfast) Delta Brunswick (SF) |
| Day 11 | Bar Harbor | SAINT JOHN - ACADIA NATIONAL PARK - BAR HARBOR: Head south across the border to Maine's Mount Desert Island. Once home to the largest hotel in North America, the city of Bar Harbor also played host to the grand mansions of the American elite. Marvel at Acadia National Park's granite cliffs overlooking dramatic, windswept beaches, graceful stone bridges arcing over rushing streams and stands of ancient maples. This evening, toast your travelling companions with a glass of wine at a festive Maine Lobster Farewell Dinner. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) Bar Harbor Regency (F) |
| Day 12 | Depart Boston | BAR HARBOR - DEPART BOSTON: End your journey with one last trip along the New England coastline, passing by old whaling villages dotted with lighthouses, the playgrounds of the rich and famous, and rocky beaches on your way back to Boston. Upon arrival, you are transferred to Boston Logan International Airport or to the tour hotel for guests extending their stay. (Full Breakfast) |
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