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Iles de la Madeleine and P.E.I.
Exploring the Unique Island Lifestyles of the Canadian Maritimes
DAY 1: Fly to Toronto, Ontario
From your local airport, you will fly to
Toronto today, with Westjet airlines. Upon
arrival, we have arranged an overnight
stay at the new Toronto Airport Sandman
Hotel, and so the shuttle will pick you up at
Pearson Airport and take you to the hotel.
DAY 2: Toronto to Ottawa, Ontario
Join us as we travel eastward to Ottawa,
our Nation’s Capital. Upon arrival we have
a tour of the city of Ottawa followed by a
Welcome Dinner and get together. (D)
DAY 3: Quebec City, Quebec
From Ottawa we travel to Chez Dany’s,
where we enjoy a Lumberjack’s Feast of
traditional dishes. Then on to Quebec City
for a tour of the only walled city in North
America. (B,L)
DAY 4: Bathurst, New Brunswick
Today as we leave the Province of Quebec
and enter New Brunswick, we take time to
visit the Atlantic Salmon Lodge. A guide will
explain how avid fisherman travel from all
over the world to fish the rivers of Atlantic
Canada. Our overnight stop is at Bathurst. (B)
DAY 5: Charlottetown, P.E.I.
This morning we find ourselves on the
Acadian Coast of New Brunswick, and here
we visit Acadian Historical Village, for a look
at this lively culture. At Cape Tormentine
we journey to Prince Edward Island via
the famous “fixed link” bridge. Continue to
Charlottetown for our overnight stay and an
included Lobster Dinner. (B,D)
DAY 6: Charlottetown, P.E.I.
As P.E.I. is one of Canada’s prettiest
provinces, we have planned a free day here,
for you to enjoy your own time in downtown
Charlottetown OR follow the optional
suggestions of your Tour Director. (B)
DAY 7: Iles de la Madeline, Quebec
A casual morning as we travel to Montague,
enjoying the scenic countryside and small
farms along the way. Here we board a
Wildlife Boat Cruise to learn about and view
Seals and a variety of sea birds, which make
P.E.I. their summer home. Then we continue
to Souris, P.E.I., where we will board the
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afternoon ferry to the Magdalen Islands.
The crossing will take approximately 5
hours. Comprised of about twelve islands,
Iles de la Madeleine is located in the middle
of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, but is actually
only 100 km in total length. The ferry will
arrive into Cap aux Meules and here you
will discover a beautiful Maritime setting
of small villages, miles of amazing beaches
and very friendly people that trace their
roots to Acadian origins. We check into our
hotel for a three night stay. (B)
DAY 8: Iles de la Madeleine, Quebec
Today we have arranged a guided tour
to the western islands of Ile du Cap aux
Meules and Ile du Havre Aubert. This will
help orient you to all of the restaurants and
shops that are within an easy walk of the
Ship’s dock and provide a unique first look
at the culture of Iles de la Madeleine. Lunch
is included as part of the day tour. (B,L)
DAY 9: Iles de la Madeleine, Quebec
Our scheduled day tour today, will take us
to the eastern islands, passing many terrific
Sand Dunes along the way. We will tour
Lighthouses, the Salt Mine Interpretative
centre, the Herring Smoke House Museum
and more. Be sure to have your camera ready
as we will view some dramatic Sand Stone
cliffs that make for terrific pictures. (B,L)
DAY 10: Moncton, New Brunswick
This morning the ferry leaves at 8:00 a.m.
and we sail across the Gulf of St. Lawrence
to P.E.I. Then we see more of the beautiful
P.E.I. countryside as we make our way back
to the Confederation Bridge. Tonight we are
in charming Moncton, New Brunswick. Here
your Tour Director will discuss the Peticodiac
River and the unique effects of the Tidal Bore,
caused by the rising Bay of Fundy tides. (B)
DAY 11: Edmundston, New Brunswick
An ever changing scenery today, as we
leave the Forested regions around Moncton,
pass through the rural farmlands of the
Woodstock area, follow the Saint John river
for a distance and pass a number of “kissing
bridges” including the famous Hartland
Covered Bridge, the world’s longest.
Enroute, we will take time to visit Kings
Landing Historical Settlement, a chance to
view early Maritime lifestyles. (B)
DAY 12: Montreal, Quebec
A relaxing morning stroll through the
flowers at the New Brunswick Botanical
Gardens of Edmundston, before we board
the motor coach and make our way along
the south shore of the St. Lawrence River,
to Montreal for our final night together.
Tonight a fabulous dinner together in the
Old Port of Montreal. (B,D)
14 Days
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Cost Includes:
a Relaxing motor coach
transportation
a Thirteen nights of
accommodation, including the
hotel taxes
a Baggage handling for one large
suitcase per person
a Eleven Breakfasts - a
combination of full and deluxe
continental
a Three Lunches and Three
Dinners
a Guided City Tours of Quebec
City & Ottawa
a Visit to the Atlantic Salmon
Lodge
a Guided tour of Acadian
Historical Village
a Wildlife Boat Cruise in P.E.I.
a Ferry crossings to and from Iles
de la Madeleine
a Two Guided Day Trips of Iles de
la Madeleine
a Confederation Bridge Toll
a Guided visit of Kings Landing
a Admission to New Brunswick
Botanical Gardens
a Services of a professional
Hanover Holidays Tour Director
from Day 2 to 13
Rates (Cdn) Twin Per Person
Vancouver $3059.00
Edmonton $2959.00
Calgary $2939.00
Kelowna $3139.00
Victoria $3189.00
Toronto (12 Days) $2129.00
Single Add $640.00
Triple/Quad On Request
Rates subject to GST/HST/Airtax
Call Us for a special
Westjet connector fare and hotel package
DAY 13: Toronto
Our final day together with our new friends
from the tour. Share some stories and
exchange addresses, before we reach the
Toronto Airport Sandman hotel for your final
overnigt. (B)
DAY 14: Home
Today the hotel shuttle will transfer you
back to Pearson Airport for your return flight
to your departure city.