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We made a few adjustments to our Eastern Canada walking adventure designed to shorten the overall itinerary and place more emphasis on the Maritimes proper and fascinating Newfoundland. When we talk about “the Maritime provinces”, we are really referring only to New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. Part 1 of this Adventure is titled Québec & the Maritimes, starting in Portland, Maine and ending in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We seriously considered featuring only the Maritimes, but have had such great experiences walking in Quebec that we’re starting the program with a drive into French Canada, spending two nights in Québec City, and finishing our Québec experience with a memorable cruise to the St. Lawrence River island of Grosse Ile. On the Maritimes segment of the program, an extra night has been added to Baddeck, on Cape Breton Island, to better appreciate this scenic and historic slice of Nova Scotia. An extra day has also been allotted to the Halifax area, giving more time to savor the delights of this fascinating city and charming Lunenburg, where we’ve added a walk.
NOTE: This Adventure may be combined with Heritage of Newfoundland, 6 more days of walks and sightseeing on the remote and charming island province of Newfoundland. Travelers participating in both Québec & the Maritimes and Heritage of Newfoundland will receive a $100 rebate off the combined tour price. |
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ARRIVE PORTLAND, MAINE
Our Maritimes adventure begins today in Portland, Maine. Since travelers will be arriving throughout the day, no group activities are planned until this evening, when we'll enjoy a welcome reception with light snacks and an opportunity to get-acquainted and discuss our upcoming Adventure.
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PORTLAND—QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC (B,D)
Brunswick Bowdoin College Walk, ME 10 km, rated 1+
This morning's walk features the pleasant colonial town of Brunswick, including the lovely campus of Bowdoin College and an abundance of photogenic Victorian era homes. From Brunswick, we'll continue across the border to Québec City, boasting the most European ambiance of any city in North America.
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ACTIVITIES IN QUÉBEC CITY (B)
Upper Québec City Walk 10 km, rated 2
Today we'll explore the Old World charms of Québec. Take in the view of the St. Lawrence along the Terrasse Dufferin boardwalk; survey the Plains of Abraham where English General Wolfe died in a history-changing battle against the French in 1759; stroll through Place Royale, a quaint square hosting Québec's oldest church; and window shop along Petit Champlain, oldest shopping street in North America.
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QUÉBEC CITY—RIVIÉRE-DU-LOUP, QUÉBEC (B)
Our Adventure continues today with a narrated cruise along the fabled St. Lawrence Seaway aboard Le Coudrier de l'Isle to picturesque Grosse-Ile (Gross Island), a 19th and early 20th century immigration center full of the drama and pathos of uprooted lives, new beginnings, and for some, tragic endings. From Grosse-Ile, we continue to Rivière-du-Loup for our last night in French Canada.
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RIVIÉRE-DU-LOUP—FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK (B)
A fascinating visit to Kings Landing Historical Settlement is today's main event. Here we'll enjoy a guided tour with time to explore some of the 60 authentic buildings and interact with costumed interpreters that recreate life as banished Loyalists (American colonist loyal to England) in 19th century New Brunswick.
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FREDERICTON—MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK (B) Fredericton
Walk 10 km, rated 2
Today's walk features the historic Loyalist town and New Brunswick capital of Fredericton, including the University of New Brunswick and an expansive forest and park on the edge of town. After lunch, we'll continue east through Rock Provincial Park to the Flower Pot Rocks, an oddly-shaped series of 50-foot tall rock formations sculpted by the mighty Bay of Fundy tides.
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MONCTON—CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (B)
Charlottetown Walk 11 km, rated 1+
We cross the Northumberland Strait today on the 9-mile long Confederation Bridge. Our destination is the provincial capital of Charlottetown where you'll have all afternoon to enjoy a route featuring the Confederation Trail and historic landmarks such as Province House, the birthplace of the nation of Canada. Consider joining us tonight for a fun evening at the theatre.
Anne of Green Gables—The Musical
One of the enduring symbols of Prince Edward Island is the irrepressible spirit of Anne Shirley, created by 19th century novelist Lucy Maud Montgomery. Offered by the Charlottetown Festival, this play is Canada's longest running musical. Admission price—$35-$55.
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ACTIVITIES FROM CHARLOTTETOWN (B)
Cavendish, PEI Walk 10 km, rated 2
After a pleasant countryside drive, we'll arrive this morning at Cavendish to walk the seaside trails and pastoral farmland where Lucy Maud Montgomery set her famous story Anne of Green Gables. Our route back to Charlottetown explores more of the rural delights of this special island.
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CHARLOTTETOWN—BADDECK, NOVA SCOTIA (B)
Baddeck Nature Walk 10 km, rated 3
A morning ferry takes us to Nova Scotia, Latin for “New Scotland,” where we'll continue to Cape Breton Island for a nature walk through the pristine forests that blanket this part of the island. From our hotel in the hamlet of Baddeck, on lovely Bras d'Or Lake, we'll visit the intriguing Alexander
Graham Bell National Historic Site. This fascinating museum provides insight into the life of an inspirational man and his many inventions.
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ACTIVITIES FROM BADDECK (B,L)
Though the Scottish influence is still strong on Cape Breton Island, our focus today is the area's French heri- tage at the wonderfully restored, 18th century Fortress Louisbourg, symbol of the changing fortunes of French Canada. After exploring the grounds and interacting with costumed interpreters, we'll partake of a peasant's lunch at one of Louisbourg's period inns.
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BADDECK—HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA (B)
Today is primarily a day of travel along the picturesque Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. Our route passes dozens of small fishing harbors and villages and some of Nova Scotia's most unpopulated and scenic settings. A day of Maritime panoramas ends in Halifax for a three-night stay in the provincial capital.
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ACTIVITIES IN HALIFAX (B)
Halifax, Nova Scotia Walk 10 km, rated 2
Halifax, one of the oldest and most interesting towns in Eastern Canada, is the focus of today's walk and activities. Its excellent natural harbor and well-defended, though never-attacked, fortress brought prosperity to Halifax, which became the region's commercial and financial cen- ter. The waterfront area, bustling with shops, restaurants, and museums, is a special delight.
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ACTIVITIES FROM HALIFAX (B,D)
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Walk 10 km, rated 2+
Tiny Peggy's Cove, with its picturesque lighthouse and collage of weathered sheds and colorful fishing boats, is a lasting legacy of Maritime Nova Scotia. Our next stop is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, a well-preserved village of picturesque 18th century build- ings erected by German & Swiss immigrants, offering the venue for today's walk. Back in Halifax this evening, we'll reminisce together during our Farewell Dinner.
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HALIFAX—HOMETOWN, USA (B)
Following breakfast and a drive to the Halifax International Airport, we'll say farewell to new friends and old walking pals, returning home with a new appreciation for the history, culture, and scenery of Quèbec & the Maritime Provinces!
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