NOVA SCOTIA and PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (CH2012)
An 11-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $2,939
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| Tour Length: | 11 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Canada | |
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Hotels
HALIFAX
Westin Nova Scotian (SF),
LISCOMB MILLS
Liscombe Lodge (F),
INGONISH BEACH
Keltic Lodge (F),
BADDECK
Silver Dart Lodge (MF),
CHARLOTTETOWN
Delta Prince Edward (SF),
DIGBY
Digby Pines Resort & Spa (SF),
WESTERN SHORE
A
tlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island (MF)
Meals
American breakfast daily (B), 6 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner in Western Shore
Arrive in Halifax. Welcome to Halifax! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2:
Halifax. A morning tour of Halifax led by a Local Guide includes a visit to CITADEL HILL with its early 19th-century star-shaped fort, the shady walks of the Public Gardens, and the harbor area. With the remainder of the day at leisure, why not enjoy a visit to the Maritimes Museum, which explains the area’s seafaring past, or perhaps tour Alexander Keith’s Brewery, which has been making the homegrown favorite since the early 1880s. (B)
Day 3:
Halifax–Sherbrooke Village–Liscomb Mills. Take scenic Marine Drive north along the Atlantic shoreline through picturesque fishing villages, stopping at the FISHERMAN’S LIFE MUSEUM, a typical Nova Scotia fisherman’s house from the early 1900s en route. Visit SHERBROOKE VILLAGE, once a thriving gold-mining town, whose renovated buildings recall the boom years of the 1860s. Your overnight is the attractive riverside setting of Liscomb Mills. (B,D)Special Feature: Your hotel is the Liscombe Lodge, one of Nova Scotia’s Signature Resorts. Often referred to as the “Nature Lover’s Resort,” it is nestled along Nova Scotia’s picturesque Marine Drive in one of the most beautiful riverside settings in Atlantic Canada.
Day 4:
Liscomb Mills–Cabot Trail–Ingonish Beach. Via Canso Causeway, cross over to Cape Breton Island, one of the first footholds of European settlement in the New World. Then, travel along the CABOT TRAIL, considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. At the Acadian village of Cheticamp, check out the famous hand-hooked rugs. Proceed north along the coast, savoring magnificent vistas of the rocky shoreline and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enter CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK, a landscape that strikingly resembles Scottish coastal regions. (B,D)Special Feature: Your hotel tonight is the Keltic Lodge. Located on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with spectacular sunrises, Keltic Lodge commands a view like no other and beckons you to relax and enjoy the splendor of the Highlands.
Day 5:
Ingonish Beach–Baddeck. Visit the ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM, where exhibits trace the achievements of the great inventor who spent his last years on Cape Breton. Then, travel to the fortress of LOUISBOURG NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE. Enjoy a personalized guided walking tour of New France’s historic fortress town and visit the grand King’s Bastion. Overnight in nearby Baddeck. (B,D)
Day 6:
Baddeck–Pictou–Charlottetown. This morning, proceed south across the Strait of Canso to Pictou, known as the “Birthplace of New Scotland.” It was here that the first boatload of Scottish Highlanders landed in Nova Scotia in 1773 aboard the Hector. At the attractively restored waterfront, see a replica of the vessel. Then, board a FERRY that whisks you across the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. The next two nights are in Charlottetown, the provincial capital. (B)
Day 7:
Charlottetown. This afternoon, a guided tour of the island includes a drive to the fishing port of North Rustico Harbour to see the sand dunes and lovely beaches of PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NATIONAL PARK and also visit GREEN GABLES farmhouse, the setting for the famous novel Anne of Green Gables. Tonight, enjoy a LOBSTER DINNER at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 8:
Charlottetown–Digby. Drive across the 8-mile-long Confederation Bridge, then motor south to coastal Wolfville. Stop here to visit nearby GRAND-PRÉ NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK with its memorial church museum. American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow chose this setting for his famous poem Evangeline. Continue south to Digby, a popular Atlantic province summer resort. This evening, enjoy a private CULINARY DEMONSTRATION about the Digby scallop and learn how they are harvested, the impact of the tides on the scallop, and which wine pairs best with scallops. Later, dinner is included at the resort. (B,D)Special Feature: Your hotel for the next two nights is the Pines Resort, a world of casual elegance in the tradition of the grand hotels. Surrounded by breathtaking beauty, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the view, recreation, and internationally renowned cuisine in this Norman-style chateau.
Day 9:
Digby. Annapolis Royal Excursion. A short drive along the coastal road to historic Annapolis Royal for a visit to 18th-century FORT ANNE, where a park ranger gives a fascinating account of this much-besieged fort. Then, a guided tour of nearby PORT ROYAL HABITATION; founded in 1605, it’s the earliest permanent settlement north of Florida. This afternoon is at leisure; perhaps take an optional cruise into the Bay of Fundy on a whale-watching expedition. (B)
Day 10:
Digby–Lunenburg–Peggy’s Cove–Western Shore. This morning we travel across Nova Scotia to the rugged southern shores, making a stop in Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During your free time here, explore the quaint Main Street, shop for souvenirs, or spend time at the Fisheries Museum to learn more about this major fishing port. Next, we travel to PEGGY’S COVE, one of Canada’s most charming fishing villages. Tonight, enjoy a beachfront farewell dinner and local entertainment, the perfect finale to your Maritimes vacation. (B,D)
Day 11:
Western Shore–Halifax. This morning, hugging the shoreline, we continue to Halifax International Airport. Please schedule flights after Noon. The trip ends at the Westin Nova Scotian. (B)
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City Highlights
Halifax
Sightseeing; visit Citadel Hill
Jeddore Oyster Pond
Visit Fisherman’s Life Museum
Sherbrooke
Visit Sherbrooke Village
Cabot Trail
Sightseeing; visit Cheticamp and Cape Breton Highlands
Baddeck
Visit Bell Museum
Louisbourg
Tour of Fort Louisbourg
Charlottetown
Sightseeing; visit Green Gables; Prince Edward Island sightseeing; lobster dinner at a local restaurant
Digby
Visit Grand-Pré National Historic Park and Fort Anne; guided tour of Port Royal Habitation; private chef demonstration
Lunenburg
Sightseeing
Western Shore
Farewell dinner with entertainment
Peggy’s Cove
Orientation tourNote:Fall Foliage: Enjoy the spectacular fall colors on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 14-September 21 (if Mother Nature permits).
Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Price Details US
Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $891Triple Room Reduction per person: $187Extra Nights per person in Halifax:in single room $188; in twin room $113; in triple room $92.Note:Fall Foliage: Enjoy the spectacular fall colors on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 14-September 21 (if Mother Nature permits).
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