Explore Halifax, Canada’s first permanent British town located on the scenic shores of the world’s second largest natural harbour. This 10-day tour coincides with The Tall Ships Festival, the largest gathering of world-class Tall Ships in North America.
Day 1 - Drummondville, QC: Journey eastward through Ontario to the province of Quebec where you’ll stay for the night.
Stay: Quality Suites Hotel
Day 2 - Woodstock, NB: Continue through Quebec to New Brunswick, and enjoy an overnight stay in Woodstock.
Stay: Best Western
Meal(s): B,D
Day 3 - Halifax, NS: End your eastward journey in Halifax, Nova Scotia and stay four nights at the Marriott Harbourfront. Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, this extraordinary hotel is steps away from the city’s top attractions, and connected to the exciting Casino Nova Scotia. This evening, enjoy a cocktail party aboard the Murphy’s On The Water Tall Ship.
Stay: Marriott Harbourfront, Halifax, NS
Meal(s): B
Day 4 - Tall Ship Viewing: Get your bearings with a city tour of Halifax. Then, use your included day pass to view the vessels at The 2009 Tall Ships Festival. It is the largest Tall Ships gathering in North America in a decade, where over 60 ships from 30 countries will take centre stage in Halifax harbour. The Festival is part of an international race series that circles the North Atlantic Ocean, and will welcome some of the world’s most majestic Tall Ships to Halifax, including Canada’s own Bluenose II.
Meal(s): B
Day 5 - Lunenburg, NS: Today, travel to Lunenburg, a historic town that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the area’s maritime heritage with a tour of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and an excursion on a Lobster boat. Travel along the scenic shoreline to visit Peggy’s Cove. Enjoy time here to take pictures of its famous lighthouse before returning to Halifax.
Meal(s): B
Day 6 - Pier 21: This morning, enjoy breakfast at Pier 21, Canada’s Immigration Museum, followed by a guided tour. The Museum documents the unique and touching stories of immigration experienced by the thousands of refugees, war brides, and evacuee children, who passed through the doors on their way to a new life in Canada. This afternoon, experience the Parade of Tall Ships, marking the end of this year's festival.
Meal(s): B
Day 7 - Fredericton, NB: Your return journey begins as you travel through New Brunswick, stopping for an overnight stay in Fredericton. Your hotel is across from the province’s Parliament and a short walk from Christ Church Cathedral.
Stay: Crowne Plaza
Meal(s): B
Day 8 - Quebec City, QC: Travel through ‘la belle province’ and stay in Quebec City. Our hotel is conveniently located at the gates of Lower Old Town and is within walking distance of its cobbled streets and charming restaurants.
Stay: Loews le Concorde
Meal(s): B,D
Day 9 - Quebec City, QC: Enjoy a city tour of Quebec City where you’ll see the Plains of Abraham, and walk the streets of Old Quebec City. Your afternoon is free to explore. Mark the end of your journey with a farewell dinner overlooking Quebec’s stunning Montmorency Falls.
Meal(s): B,D
Day 10 - Travel Home: Continue your westward journey home, arriving in Toronto this evening.
Meal(s): B
Included In Price:
Accommodation and Motorcoach travel
Breakfast daily, 3 dinners
Tour of Quebec City
Tour of Halifax
Tall Ships Festival 1 Day Pass that allows Ship boarding
Tall ship cruise & cocktail party
Guided Tour of Pier 21
Peggy’s Cove
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Lunenburg Lobster Boat Trip
Montmorency Falls, QC
Prices:
$2,395.00 CAD per person plus tax based on double occupancy
$3,295.00 CAD plus tax for a single traveler
