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ATLANTIC CANADA GRANDEUR INCLUDING NEWFOUNDLAND

Sep 14 - Oct 4	21 days	$3495 + air
Sep 21 - Oct 4	14 days	$2595 + air

The 14 day trip starts on day 8 of the Atlantic Canada Grandeur itinerary

SPECIAL INCLUDED TOUR FEATURES

Services of a professional Tour Director & Driver	Visit and narrated tour of famous Hopewell Rock Confederation Bridge
Superior to First Class Accommodation throughout the tour	Confederation Bridge Guided Tour of the Olivier Soapery
Welcome Get Acquainted Reception & Tour Briefing	Lobster Lunch in Shediac Bay
20 Meals: 18 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner	Lobstering Cruise in Shediac Bay
Transportation via luxury motorcoach	Grand Pre National Park
Gratuities on all baggage & Step-on-Guides	Anne Murray Museum
Gratuities on all included meals	Anne of Green Gables House
Airport Transfers in Toronto & St. John’s	Alexander Graham Bell Museum
Locally guided City Tour of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, Charlottetown & St. John’s	Railway Society of NFLD Historical Train Site Scenic Cabot Trail
View of Toronto’s harbour and skyline from the top of the CN Tower	Gros Morne National Park Twillingate Museum and Lighthouse
Costumed Local Guides at many National Historic Sites	Peacekeepers Park & Silent Witness
Local Step-on-Guides with local flavour on all tours 3 hours and longer	Terra Nova National Park
Ride on “Maid of the Mist”	“Screech-in” Party – Traditional Newfoundland Welcome
Visit to the Canadian War Museum	Visit old Cable Relay Stations
St. Jean Port Joli	Cape Spear National Historic Site
Montreal’s Notre Dame Basilica	PGT Traditional Farewell Dinner
St. Joseph’s Oratory	Baggage handling (One bag per person)
Fast Cat Ferry from Bar Harbor ME to Yarmouth, NS	2% of tour cost as Gold Dollars credit towards next PGT Tour
Port Royal National Park – The Habitation	Pacific Gold deluxe tote bag
Peggy’s Cove	Admissions for all attractions & sightseeing as per itinerary

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrive to Toronto, ON
Arrive to the Toronto International Airport. A complimentary airport transfer voucher is included in your tour documents. Enjoy a full service hotel, as the rest of the day is free to do as you wish. This evening, join your Tour Director and fellow passengers for a “Welcome Get Acquainted Reception and Tour Briefing.”

Day 2 Toronto to Niagara Falls, ON B
Early rise and shine this morning as we are greeted by our tour director during a full breakfast. We board our tour coach go to Royal York Hotel to pick up our local guide. We are treated to a locally guided city tour of Toronto, including such highlights as the City Hall, the banking district, Parliament Buildings, and more. Our tour ends at CN Tower at 11 am. We visit this 554 metre tower and go to the top for an astounding view of Toronto’s harbor and skyline. After lunch, we proceed south through rich farmlands and vineyards along the Queen Elizabeth Highway to the charming village of Niagara-on-the-Lake. We stop here for an afternoon
break before heading along gorgeous Niagara Parkway to Niagara Falls. We then enjoy a thrilling excursion aboard the “Maid of the Mist” for an incredible sight of the enormous falls. Later on we visit the “Brock Monument”, the “Floral Clock” and “Whirlpool Rapids” for pictures. Niagara Falls,the “Honeymoon Capital of the World,” is our home for the night. Enjoy a first class centrally located hotel close to the falls.

Day 3 Niagara Falls to Ottawa, ON B
After an included breakfast, we travel along the St. Lawrence River and stop in Kingston for lunch. Then it’s on to the capital city of our great nation – Ottawa. Ottawa has been described as one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. Upon arrival this afternoon, we visit the Canadian War Museum before checking into our full service, first-class downtown hotel for the night.

Day 4 Ottawa City Tour & Montreal, PQ B
This morning, we are met by a local guide for a deluxe tour of Ottawa, including a guided tour of the Parliament Building, the Prime Minister’s residence, Rideau Hall and more! After a leisurely lunch, we board our luxury coach and travel to the “cosmopolitan” city of Montreal. We arrive to Old Montreal for a visit to the Notre-Dame Basilica in the late afternoon. We spend some time in Old Montreal for browsing and souvenir shopping before checking into our downtown hotel for the night.

Day 5 Montreal City Tour & Quebec City, PQ 2 Nts, B
This morning we enjoy a locally guided, cultural and historical tour of Montreal including the Olympic Park, St. Joseph’s Oratory, and a view of the city from Mount Royal. After leisurely lunch, our short travel brings us to Old Quebec City for a cultural experience. We spend a couple of hours here for browsing and souvenir shopping before checking into our hotel for a 2 night’s stay.

Day 6 Quebec City Tour B
We begin a day filled with cultural excitement. The French heritage is evident everywhere. The narrow streets and quaint buildings of the “Old Town”, the only walled city on the continent, other than Mexico, exude a romantic atmosphere. We enjoy a locally guided tour of Quebec City including the World Famous Chateau Frontenac, the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, and much more! We return to the hotel for the night.

Day 7 Quebec City to Bar Harbor, ME BWe depart Quebec City this morning, and cross the Canada/US border into the New England State of Maine. We marvel at the gorgeous scenery of farmlands and countryside in fall foliage, on our way to Bangore. A short further drive brings us to the famous fishing and resort town of Bar Harbor for an overnight stay.

Day 8 Scenic Ferry to Yarmouth & Halifax, NS 2 Nts, B
After an included breakfast this morning, we board a full service scenic ferry (subject to ferry schedule) to Yarmouth, NS. We then travel along the west coast of Nova Scotia with a short stop at Port Royal National Park. Our trip continues through the Annapolis Valley as we make a short visit to Grand Pre National Historical Site. We finish the day with a drive to Halifax for a 2 night’s stay.

Day 9 Halifax Sightseeing B
We are treated to a locally guided deluxe tour of the naval city of Halifax. The educational tour highlights the downtown area including the financial district, City Hall, Pier 21, Province House, the Titanic Memorial, Public Gardens and more. We enjoy a scattered lunch at the Halifax Historic Properties. After lunch, our leisurely drive brings us to the rustic charm of the famous fishing village of Peggy’s Cove. Peggy’s Cove is world famous for its picturesque lighthouse on the rocky shores of the Atlantic. Enjoy some free time for browsing and picture taking at Peggy’s Cove this afternoon. We return to Halifax with the evening free to do as we please.

Day 10 Hopewell Rock & Anne Murray Museum B
We leave Halifax this morning and travel to Springhill, home of Canadian singing star, Anne Murray. Here we visit the Anne Murray Museum. Next we stop at the incredible Hopewell Cape where we have the opportunity to walk on the ocean floor at low tide (subject to tide conditions). We spend the night in Moncton.

Day 11 Olivier Soapery & Lobstering Cruise 2 Nts, L, B
After a leisurely included breakfast we prepare ourselves for a day of interesting and educational demonstrations. We start by visiting the mysterious “Magnetic Hill” in Moncton. Afterwards a short drive brings us to the fishing community of Sainte-Anne-de-Kent. Here we take pleasure in watching a demonstration of traditional soap making. Later on this morning we arrive in Shediac Bay where we board the town’s famous Lobstering Cruise. Learn how to fish, cook, and crack your own lobster from the best during this intriguing experience. We enjoy an included lobster lunch on board with fellow passengers. In the mid afternoon we proceed to Prince Edward Island, crossing the 13 km Confederation Bridge. We stop and take time for pictures on this Canadian landmark. We continue on to Summerside where we spend the next 2 nights.

Day 12 Full Day of Island Sightseeing B
Prepare for a full day of adventure, sightseeing and fun. We are treated this morning to a locally guided tour of Charlottetown. We tour the Province House, churches, Victorian homes, the Confederation Centre and more. After lunch, we stop at the Prince Edward Island Preserve Company on our way to Anne of Green Gables Home and the sand dunes at Cavendish Beach. We return to our waterfront hotel for the night.

Day 13 Scenic Ferry Crossing & Cape Breton Island 3 Nts B
Enjoy a beautiful and scenic ferry ride this morning from Woods Island, PEI to Caribou, NS. Our leisurely drive east across the Strait of Canso brings us into Cape Breton, the island of the hearty and independent Scots, the original European settlers of this historic island that also is rich in French heritage. Enjoy the most dramatic and scenic views of the cliffs and moors as we travel to Baddeck for a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Here is where Mr. Bell conceived and tested some of his spectacular inventions! Our short journey continues on to our hotel in Sydney. Relax and enjoy some free time using the amenities of our hotel for the next 3 nights.

Day 14 Scenic Cabot Trail B
We get started for our full day scenic adventure on Cabot Trail, named after the famous explorer who first sighted the island in 1497. Watch as we pass the meandering glens, rugged coastlines, white gypsum bluffs and the always-pounding surf. We make some photo stops enroute to make this a very special day, indeed. Enjoy the most relaxing and scenic adventure of the tour. We retire for the night back in Sydney.

Day 15 Historic Fortress of Louisburg
Rest or catch up on personal enjoyments as this morning is at our leisure. At 1 PM we leave our hotel and visit the historical Fortress of Louisbourg, the famous 18th century Fortress. It is beautifully restored with inhabitants dressed in period costume, and it stands today as it did 200 years ago. The whole afternoon is allowed to explore this monument thoroughly. After a pleasant historical adventure, we return to our Sydney hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 16 Corner Brook, NF B
This morning, we start our adventure as we board the Marine Atlantic Ferry at North Sydney, NS to Port Aux Basques, NF (subject to Ferry schedule). Sit back, relax and watch for marine life as we sail across the Cabot Strait. Our overnight stop is in the beautiful city of Corner Brook on Humber Fjord.

Day 17 Grand Falls, NF B
We get off the beaten path and take a trip into Gros Morne National Park, designated a world Heritage site, with breathtaking scenery. We stop at Rocky Harbour and the park’s Visitor Centre. We travel eastward on the Trans Canada Highway arriving to Grand Falls. We stay overnight here in Grand Falls, one of the largest suppliers of newsprint in the world.

Day 18 Clarenville, NF B
We leave Grand Falls this morning. During the “Road to the Isles” drive, the area’s amusingly named settlements such as Virgin Arm, Crow Head and Hatchet Harbour highlight the unique local nature. At historic Twillingate, we visit the Museum and the Long Point Lighthouse. We continue our journey down to Gander and on to beautiful Terra Nova National Park and its Visitor Centre. A further short drive brings us to Clarenville for the overnight stay. Tonight we enjoy a “screech-in” party, the traditional Newfoundland welcome.

Day 19 St. John’s, NF 2 Nts, B
We travel to the Avalon Peninsula. Sit back and relax as we drive through Heart’s Delight and Heart’s Desire to the small town of Heart’s Content. We visit the old cable relay station, where the first transatlantic cable was landed in 1866. We make a short stop in Harbour Grace, an old pirate town, where Amelia Earhart took off in 1932 for her pioneering solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. We continue our scenic drive through Conception Bay to St. John’s, NF. A city unlike any other, the “City of Legends” is cradled in a harbour carved from granite and is surrounded by hills running down to the ocean. Quaint side streets of a thousand colours and friendly faces await to greet you. We stay in St. John for the next two nights.

Day 20 St. John’s City of Legends Tour B, D
This morning we tour old St. John’s where we visit such National historic sites as Cabot Tower and Signal Hill, while hearing the legends of Dead Man’s Pond, Government House and the history surrounding the Colonial Building. This tour will orient us with a feel for the history, legend, and lore of St. John’s, the oldest community in North America. Our city tour ends at the downtown waterfront.

We have free time until 2 pm for lunch and shopping in the heart of downtown St. John’s. Take this opportunity for last minute souvenir shopping for your loved ones. Afterwards, we drive around Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, beautiful Petty Harbour and the historic waterfront. This evening, join your tour director and fellow passengers for a traditional Maritimes Dinner courtesy of Pacific Gold Tours.

Day 21 Return Home from St. John’s
All good things must come to an end! We take with us our memories of a wonderful ‘Atlantic Canada’experience as we travel to the airport for our return flight home. Complimentary airport transfer taxi voucher is included in your tour documents courtesy of Pacific Gold Tours.