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Canadian Heritage

Halifax, Miramichi, Fredericton, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto

12-day tour, including 1 night in Miramichi, Fredericton, & Kingston and

2 nights in Halifax, Quebec City, Ottawa & Toronto

Dramatic Toronto Skyline

Explore the treasures of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario. Beginning in Halifax, Nova Scotia's capital, visit picturesque Peggy's Cove and enjoy a tour to the Public Gardens, the waterfront, and Spring Garden Road. Stop for a great photo op at the Citadel, a former British fort.  Visit the Grand Pre (Great Meadow) National Park to learn about the history and culture of the Acadian people. Continue to the New Brunswick island village of Le Pays De La Sagouine, an 18th-Century Acadian village. Spend a night in the charming riverside resort town of Miramichi. 

A tour of the Kings Landing Historical Settlement in Fredericton will provide a glimpse into the lives of the Loyalists who migrated to Canada following the American Revolution.  Travel to beautiful Quebec City.  The city tour highlights the Chateau Frontenac, the Parliament, the St. Louis Arch, and the Place Royale. Follow along the St. Lawrence River to Montreal, the second largest French-speaking city in the world.  Visit the inspiring and historic Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy independent time to shop on the famous St. Catherine Street. Continue to Ottawa, the capital of Canada.  Visit the majestic Parliament Building, the War Memorial, and the Peace Tower.  See the Rideau Canal and Falls and the Prime Minister's residence before departing for Victoria Island to experience an evening of Aboriginal cuisine and a dance performance.  Enjoy a memorable cruise on Lake Ontario from the port city of Kingston, gateway to the spectacular 1,000 Islands.   

In Toronto you will be introduced to the multitude of ethnic groups that call this cosmopolitan city home.  See the city center and Yorkville district, and from high atop the incredible CN Tower, take in the unforgettable panorama of Toronto.  The final day of touring will feature an excursion to the Niagara Falls area to see the colorful Floral Clock and the fascinating Horticultural Center.

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Tour Code EM1A00-04

Detailed Daily Itinerary:

Day 1: Travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia

This tour of eastern Canada is replete with pure beauty and fascinating culture.  On your Canadian Heritage tour, you will be introduced to the historical and cultural treasures of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario.

Day 2: Peggy's Cove – Halifax

This morning your Tour Director will guide you to one of the most picturesque spots in all of Nova Scotia, beautiful Peggy's Cove.  Then, the scenic tour of Halifax will showcase the lush Public Gardens, the bustling waterfront, and Spring Garden Road, the center of commercial and social life in this fair city.  There will be a great photo opportunity when the tour stops at the former British fort, The Citadel.  This afternoon is at leisure to shop and sightsee on your own, and then tonight, enjoy dinner at the award-winning Pier 21.  This famous attraction is an historic testament to Canada's immigration experience.

Day 3: Halifax – Miramichi, New Brunswick

Learn about the history and culture of the Acadian people with a visit to the charming Grand Pre National Park. Grand Pre, French for "great meadow," is the center of the Acadian cultural renaissance.  It was on this site that much of Longfellow's epic story "Evangeline" took place.  Continue to New Brunswick where you will visit the island home of Le Pays De La Sagouine, an authentic Acadian village.  Join the cast of characters who will entertain you with drama, music, song, and comedy, all set amidst a replicated 18th century village.  This afternoon you will arrive in the quaint village of Miramichi, situated along a tranquil river of the same name.  Tonight, be prepared for a foot-stomping good time as a group of New Brunswick's musicians entertain you with a memorable Atlantic Canada Kitchen Party.

Day 4: Miramichi – Fredericton

This morning your senses will be aroused as you tour the Olivier Soapery.  A unique interactive tour provides an historical account of the tradition and art of soap making.  This afternoon you arrive in Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick, where you will visit Kings Landing Historical Settlement.  Here, you can step back in time and learn the ways of the Loyalists who migrated north into Canada after the American Revolution.

Day 5: Fredericton – Quebec City, Quebec

Today continue through the wilderness of Canada’s Atlantic coast to the historic and scenic French-speaking city of Quebec.   The atmosphere of Quebec is so totally French that you might forget you are still in North America!  Built on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, this unique city will provide a glimpse into the lives of the fur traders and immigrants who settled and tamed this beautiful region of Canada.

Day 6: Quebec City

Experience the splendor and history of both Old and New Quebec with a fascinating sightseeing tour of the city.  Sites you will see and visit include the majestic Chateau Frontenac Hotel, the Parliament Building, the St. Louis Arch, and the Place Royale, the site of the original settlement of Quebec City.  An excursion outside the city limits will take you to the unique shrine and village of St. Anne de Beaupre.  Tonight's dinner will be hosted at a quintessentially French Canadian restaurant.

Day 7: Montreal - Ottawa, Ontario

Continue along the scenic St. Lawrence River to Montreal, the second largest French-speaking city in the world. Enjoy a panoramic introduction to the city including a tour of the historic and inspiring Notre Dame Cathedral.  The balance of the afternoon is yours to independently explore the many shops and boutiques on St. Catherine's Street.  Then, the tour will continue to Ottawa, the capital of Canada.

Day 8: Ottawa

This morning’s tour will feature all the important capital sites: the Parliament Building, located on Parliament Hill, high above the Ottawa River; the Senate and the House of Commons; the War Memorial; the Peace Tower; and the inspiring National Library.  Continue your sightseeing to the Rideau Canal and Falls, the Prime Minister's residence, the Supreme Court, and the Byward Market.  Along the way you will see many of the city's beautiful international Embassy buildings.  This evening you will be transported to Victoria Island at the heart of the city.  Enjoy and experience an evening of Aboriginal cuisine and a dance performance.

Day 9: Ottawa – Kingston

In the city of Kingston, first capital of Ontario, you will enjoy a scenic lake cruise among the spectacular 1,000 Islands of Lake Ontario.  This pristine region of Canada offers many stunning vistas.  This afternoon you will have leisure time to independently explore this delightful harbor front town.

Day 10: Kingston – Toronto

Toronto is known as the “city of people,” a fitting name for Canada's largest city. Toronto's population is composed of a multitude of ethnic groups that have maintained the traditions and lifestyles of their ancestors.  Today, an expert local guide will show you these various communities.  The tour will feature the bustling downtown area as well as Yorkville, and you will see the Provincial Parliament and the University of Toronto’s impressive urban campus.  An excursion to the observation level of the soaring CN Tower, will provide you with an unforgettable panoramic view of Toronto and the suburban areas surrounding this cosmopolitan city.

Day 11: Toronto – Niagara Falls – Toronto

An interesting tour to the Niagara Falls area showcases the colorful Floral Clock and the fascinating Horticultural Center.  You will see the Niagara River as you pass by the hydroelectric Sir Adam Beck Power Plant and ride along the scenic Niagara Parkway.  Then, make a stop at the Welland Canal to see ships making their way through the river locks.  This last full day of touring will conclude with a scrumptious farewell dinner in one of Toronto's most popular restaurants.

Day 12: Toronto – Depart for Home

Today you are homeward bound following this unique tour of the scenic Atlantic Provinces.

Sacred Sites & Holy Places of Christendom

NOVA SCOTIA:  Grand Pre National Park

QUEBEC:  St. Anne de Beaupre

MONTREAL:  Notre Dame Cathedral

OTTAWA:  Canadian War Memorial & Peace Tower

Special Notes: Pricing of a tour is always determined by three factors – 1) dates of travel; 2) number of participants and number of Tour Host Benefits required; 3) and, special features and sites that may be added to the itinerary at your request.  Generally, breakfast and dinner are included every day on “group exclusive” tours.  However, some dinners may not be included should you join a standard, regularly scheduled tour departure.

Please contact Travel ‘N’ Tours for further information regarding a “group exclusive” or regularly scheduled tour departure.  Masses, prayer services, lectures, and special events can be added to any itinerary.

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