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With its rugged beaches,
picturesque fishing villages, and rich maritime history,
the Atlantic Coast of Canada is a delightful
destination. Your tour begins in Halifax with a visit to
one of the most breathtaking spots in all of Nova
Scotia…beautiful Peggy’s Cove, where cobalt waters crash
against the rocky shore. Take a scenic tour of Halifax
highlighting the Public Gardens, the waterfront, Spring
Garden Road, and the famous Citadel. See a little
history on a tour the Titanic gravesite before traveling
to the fishing village of Shediac, known as the “Lobster
Capital of the World.” Earn your supper when you join
some fishermen aboard their boat and learn to catch,
cook, and crack the local specialty. You’ll also see one
of Canada’s natural wonders, the amazing four-story high
flowerpot-shaped rocks known as Hopewell Rocks. Crossing
the Confederation Bridge, visit the “island cradled in
the waves,” Price Edward Island, where you’ll learn
about the region’s fascinating Celtic heritage and view
a traditional Celtic show. With mountains on one side
and the peaceful Gulf of St. Lawrence on the other,
travel along the breathtaking Cabot Trail. Possibly the
most spectacular drive on the Atlantic Coast, this
scenic roadway winds gracefully through the charming
towns of Cape Breton. Visits to working fishing villages
and museums introduces you to the local customs while
you learn how to make a fishing net. Charming Grand Pre
National Park is one of your final stops, and where
you’ll learn about the history and culture of the
Acadian people.
- Visit the Titanic
gravesite and learn the role that Halifax played in this
tragic event.
- Experience the history of Canada through sight and sound
at Founder's Hall.
- Discover the amazing accomplishments of Alexander Graham
Bell with a visit to his museum in Nova Scotia.
- Take a private tour of the Founder's Hall Museum.
 Day
1: Halifax, Nova Scotia - Tour Begins
A tour of Canada’s Atlantic Coast is a tour of pure beauty.
Collette takes you to the discovered treasures of Nova Scotia,
New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Begin your tour in Nova
Scotia’s capital city, Halifax.
Day 2: Halifax - Peggy’s Cove - Halifax
Start the day with a visit to one of the most picturesque spots
in all of Nova Scotia…beautiful Peggy's Cove. Return to
Halifax's charming downtown where you have free time for lunch
before embarking on a scenic tour of Halifax highlighting the
Public Gardens, Halifax waterfront, Spring Garden Road and the
famous Citadel. Included in this tour is a visit to the Titanic
gravesite where you will learn about the important role Halifax
played in the rescue of the survivors during this tragic event.
This evening, enjoy dinner and entertainment in the heart of
Halifax's bustling pub district at the Grafton Street Theater!
(B, D)
Day 3: Halifax - Moncton, New Brunswick
Travel to New Brunswick this morning and visit Fort Beausejour.
Next, discover the picturesque fishing village of Shediac -
"Lobster Capital of the World." During your visit, take part in
a special dinner and lobster excursion. Join local fishermen
aboard their boat as they teach you how to catch, cook and crack
your very own lobster. (B, D)
Day 4: Moncton
This morning, explore the traditional art of hand spinning at
the London Wul Farm. Walk through the steps of washing, dying,
and spinning wool to create warm and colorful creations. Later
today visit the amazing four-story high flowerpot-shaped rocks
known as Hopewell Rocks. (B)
Day 5: Moncton - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Today you cross the Confederation Bridge, arriving in the land
known as the "island cradled in the waves," Prince Edward
Island. Upon arrival, enjoy a stop at the College of Piping
where you experience the region's fascinating Celtic history as
you view a traditional Celtic show. Later, you arrive in
Charlottetown. (B)
Day 6: Charlottetown
Today you visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum, the house in
which Lucy Maud Montgomery lived and upon which she based her
acclaimed book, "Anne of Green Gables." During your visit you
have the opportunity to explore the life of a local potato
farmer and learn about the modern day potato industry on PEI
first hand as you help the owner with his crop. You will then
head to the picturesque beaches of Cavendish National Park and
visit a wharf in Rustico, famous for its fishing boats and
lobster traps. Tonight, visit the heritage attraction of
Founders' Hall, Canada's Birthplace Pavilion. Here you will
enter "The Time Travel Tunnel" to 1864 and learn the origins of
Canada. (B, D)
Day 7: Charlottetown - Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Return to Nova Scotia by ferry before crossing the Canso
Causeway onto lovely Cape Breton Island. Here you will drive
along the pristine shores of Bras d'Or Lake, Canada's only
inland sea. Later, discover the amazing inventions at the
Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck. You may be pleasantly
surprised to see all that Dr. Bell created. (B, D)
Day 8: Baddeck - Cabot Trail - Baddeck
This morning you travel along the famous Cabot Trail, one of the
most scenic drives on the Atlantic coast. You will love its
mountainous beauty, rugged terrain and spectacular ocean views.
One of the first stops is the famed St. Peter's Church in
Cheticamp. Enjoy a visit to the Fishing Museum where you learn
how to make a fishing net. This wonderful journey also includes
visits to many working fishing villages and communities
including Neil's Harbour and Ingonish. (B)
Day 9: Baddeck - Wolfville
Learn about the history and culture of the Acadian people with a
visit to the charming Grand Pre National Park. Grand Pre, French
for "great meadow," is the center of the Acadian cultural
renaissance. It was on this site that much of Longfellow's epic
story "Evangeline" took place. Continue on to Wolfville, where a
farewell dinner is included. (B, D)
Day 10: Wolfville - Halifax - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many fond memories of your
Canada's Atlantic Coast tour. (B)
Stay Another Night -
Add a pre or post night stay in Halifax. Prices start at
$85 per person, double.
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Uniquely For You
The Cabot Trail |
| The
Cabot Trail is an amazing stretch of
land named for the famous explorer John
Cabot. With more than 50 miles of rugged
terrain and stunning ocean views, the
sights and sounds found on the Cabot
Trail are sure to delight vacationers.
Mountains on one side, the peaceful Gulf
of St. Lawrence on the other, this
spectacular roadway gracefully winds
away its way over the beautiful
highlands and across the majestic
plateaus of Cape Breton. Along the way
you will, travel through an assortment
of local communities each one offering
its own special history, and plenty of
friendly locals. Inventor Alexander
Graham Bell fell in love with the area
in and around the Cabot Trail he even
built a home in a nearby community if
Baddeck. "I have traveled around the
globe" he once said. "I have seen the
Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes
the Alps and the Highlands of Scotland,
but for simple beauty, Cape Breton
outrivals them all!" |
Base Rates Per Person
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Departure Date |
Tour Rate – Twin |
Tour and Air Rate |
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May 25 2006 |
$1599 |
$1999 from BOS |
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Jun 22 2006 |
$1649 |
$2049 from BOS |
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Jul 08 2006 |
$1749 |
$2149 from BOS |
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Jul 29 2006 |
$1649 |
$2049 from BOS |
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Aug 05 2006 |
$1649 |
$2049 from BOS |
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Aug 12 2006 |
$1649 |
$2049 from BOS |
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Aug 19 2006 |
$1699 |
$2099 from BOS |
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Sep 12 2006 |
$1699 |
$2099 from BOS |
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Sep 16 2006 |
$1699 |
$2099 from BOS |
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Sep 19 2006 |
$1699 |
$2099 from BOS |
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Sep 23 2006 |
$1699 |
$2099 from BOS |
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Oct 01 2006 |
$1699 |
$2099 from BOS |
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Oct 10 2006 |
$1649 |
$2049 from BOS |
*Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a
specific gateway based on twin occupancy and are subject to
change. Rates do not include inter-air flights. Please call for
triple or child occupancy rates. Tours departing BEFORE 4/30/06
may follow a different itinerary than what is listed here.
Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
For tours that feature a cruise, port taxes are not included in
the prices above. Additional tour dates
may be available, please call us for information.
10 days, 14 meals
9 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Day 1, 2 - The Westin Hotel, Halifax, NS
Day 3, 4 - Delta Beausejour Hotel, Moncton, NB
Day 5, 6 - Rodd Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Day 7, 8 - Inverary Inn Resort, Baddeck, NS
Day 9 - Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, NS
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
NOTES:
- Due to tour scheduling, return
flights should not be booked prior to 10:30 a.m.
- Some attractions may not be
available during the "off season" months which is generally
before Memorial Day weekend and after Columbus Day weekend.
- All departures that arrive in
Prince Edward Island between June 5 and October 2 will include
an evening of entertainment at the Confederation of Arts Center
where you will see one of three plays.
- Proof of citizenship is
required.
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