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Tour NE07: Maritime Provinces and Gaspe

Highlights: Gaspé, Bay of Fundy, Charlottetown, Peggy's Cove, Halifax
Duration: August 6th - 2022, 7 days - 6 nights

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Tour NE07 - Maritime Provinces Comprehensive
Highlights: River-du-loup, Gaspé, Bay of Fundy, PEI, Charlottetown, Peggy's Cove, Halifax, Fredericton
Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
 

Day 1: Ottawa - Whale Watch - Rimouski
We depart Ottawa at 5:00 in the morning and drive six hours to Riviere-Du-Loup. We embark on a three-hour whale-watching cruise to discover the diverse collection of marine life that thrives in this unique maritime estuary. Experienced on-board guides help us identify the many different species of whales that come to feed here, including Humpback, Finback, Minke, and Beluga Whales. After the cruise, we end the day in the town of Rimouski, at the tip of the Rimouski Peninsula.


Day 2: Rimouski  -  Reford Gardens - Gaspé

After breakfast we depart for Reford Gardens, we will tread from one discovery the next, enraptured by the beauty of landscaping where we will find more than 2000 species and varieties, both indigenous and exotic, perennials, annuals, and shrubs. Then we will make our way to Forillon National Park, where sea, cliffs, and mountains have sculpted 244 square kilometers of the majestic landscape. You will visit Canada's tallest lighthouse (37 meters high) since 1854, the earliest landing place for explorer Jacques Cartier in North America and the town of Gaspe.

 

Day 3: Bonaventure Island – Campbellton  - Miramichi
Today, we drive to the town of Percé, famous for its Percé Rock. We embark on a boat cruise to Bonaventure Island, where 293 different species of birds live on just 4.16 square kilometers of land. During the cruise, we witness a wonderful exhibition of untouched nature, birds, seals, and maybe a shark. After discovering the amazing natural riches of this region, we drive to salmon’s home town: Campbellton, where you can take a photo with the world’s biggest salmon fish. We will overnight at the hotel in Miramichi.

 

Day 4: Shediac -  Bay of Fundy -  PEI
This morning, we go to the Lobster Capital of the World:
 the town of Shediac. This New Brunswick town is home to the largest lobster sculpture in the world. Then we drive to the famous Hopewell Rocks in the upper reaches of the Bay of Fundy. We witness the world’s highest tides and the illustrious “Flower Pot Rocks” fantastically rising above the bay floor. After being part of this natural phenomenon, we head to Moncton to uncover the secret of the Magnetic Hill. We continue our journey by crossing the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island. Known as the Gentle Island, P.E.I. is Canada's smallest and greenest province. Cradled on the waves of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the island is known for the vivid colors of its gently rolling landscape. Tonight we will have a chance to enjoy a fresh lobster dinner in Lobster Village courtesy of the Atlantic Ocean.


Day 5: Charlottetown - Cavendish Beach - Halifax
Today we will visit the charming small-town capital, Charlottetown.  We will discover Cavendish Beach and the house of Green Gables, where we see how author Lucy Maud Montgomery found the romantic inspiration for her early-twentieth-century coming-of-age classic. We have lunch and then make our way to the capital of  Nova Scotia:  Halifax. As the most populous city in the Maritimes, Halifax is steeped in history, rich in culture, and refreshingly cosmopolitan. Halifax offers the small coastal villages, country charm, and wilderness for which Nova Scotia is known. With one of the world's largest natural harbors, it is clear that life here revolves around the sea. Some sites of interest we visit include the Seaport and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. We will have a chance with a delicious lobster meal at Murphy’s restaurant on the Water in Halifax harbor.


Day 6: Peggy’s Cover  - Citadel -  Fredericton
We begin the day with a drive to Peggy’s Cove, a small rural community located in St. Margaret’s Bay. On the rocky coastal landscape of Nova Scotia, we find the postcard-perfect village of Peggy's Cove and the most photographed lighthouse in the world. Then we enjoy the sunshine on the beautiful Parlee Beach and the feel of the hot sand under our feet. We will visit the military castle - Citadel of Halifax, it is the highest spot in the city and having a beautiful view of the harbor. After lunch, we will drive to the capital of New Brunswick: Fredericton. Nestled alongside the Saint John River, Fredericton boasts tree-lined avenues graced with Victorian architecture, complementing a vibrant cultural life, fine galleries and museums, lively outdoor cafés, and miles of riverfront trails. We overnight at a hotel in Fredericton.


Day 7: Fredericton -  Grand Falls - Ottawa
On our last day of the trip, we drive back to our home in Ottawa. We go through the Hartland Covered Bridge, the longest covered bridge in the world. We drive to Grand Falls, New Brunswick for lunch and then head back to Ottawa. We arrive home at around 9:00 PM after an unforgettable week on Canada's East Coast.

 



Departure Time and Place
5:00 AM 
670 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa ON K1S 4E9 (McDonald's parking lots)

Hotel Information
Night 1 - Gouverneur Hotel or similar
Night 2 - Rodeway Inn or similar
Night 3 - Knights Inn & Suites or similar
Night 4 - Causeway Bay  Hotel or similar
Night 5 - Travelodge Suites or similar
Night 6 - Riverside Resort & Conference Centre or similar

 

Admissions Information

  Entrance fees $69, Gaspe $79, whale watching $82, Halifax cruise $43

Notice
The fares displayed are for information only and are subject to change according to season. Fares cover coach transportation, tour leader, and hotel accommodation. Fares do not include meals, service charges ($56) for driver and tour leader, admissions, or travel insurance. MidEarth Travel reserves the right to cancel or amend the schedule when necessary. All customers are encouraged to arrange their own travel insurance; our staff will be happy to assist.

Tour Fare:
Quad: $579.00
Triple: $679.00
Double: $849.00
Single: $1499.00
Child: $579.00
Departure Dates:
August 6 - 2022, Other Saturdays

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