Day 14 Thursday 12 Oct
Quebec to Montreal
Set out by coach after a leisurely start for
the city of Montreal. Along with Quebec,
Montreal is one of the two most beautiful, diverse and exciting destinations in
French speaking Canada. Set on an island in the St Lawrence River Montreal
is sure to delight. On arrival you check
in to your hotel before having a guided
walking tour which includes cobblestoned French colonial ‘Vieux’ Montreal, the Gothic style Notre Dame Basilica
and the old port of Montreal. Dinner has
been arranged in old Montreal.
Overnight Montreal
Breakfast ● Dinner
Day 15 Friday 13 Oct
Montreal
Relish Montreal’s Joie de vivre today
with a guided tour to the Botanical Gardens, Mount Royal Park for lovely
views over the city, the charming Latin
Quarter, McGill University and the
Chateau Ramezay historical museum
which gives a good insight into the history of the New France. Also included
is a guided tour of the excellent Pointe-a
-Calliere local history Museum. Dinner
is at your leisure this evening to imbibe
local cuisine and there is a host of excellent French inspired eateries to
choose from.
Overnight Montreal
Breakfast
Day 16 Saturday 14 Oct
Montreal
Today is a leisure day in Montreal.
Myriad excellent museums, quaint
cafes, shops etc. can be enjoyed today
at your pace. Your tour leader was a
native of Montreal and is on hand to
help you get the most out of your day.
Overnight Montreal
Breakfast
Day 20 Wednesday 18 Oct
In Transit
Today is in transit as you cross the Pacific
and the International Date Line.
Day 21 Thursday 19 Oct
Arrive in Adelaide
Arrive in Sydney this morning where you
connect with your Qantas flight to Adelaide which arrives around midday.
Day 17 Sunday 15 Oct
Laurentian Mountains
Have a wonderfully scenic and relaxing
coach excursion to the Laurentian
Mountains today with stops in the villages of St Sauveur, St Agathe-deMonts and Mont Tremblant Park. The
autumn colour should be beautiful.
Meander through rugged forest-clad
hills and deep valleys rich in flora and a
sanctuary for moose, deer, beavers and
foxes. Dinner tonight is in a local restaurant.
Overnight Montreal
Breakfast ● Dinner
Day 18 Monday 16 Oct
Montreal to Ottawa
Depart Montreal by coach after breakfast for Ottawa the modern Canadian
National capital. On arrival you have a
locally guided tour of the impressive
Canadian Parliament buildings, the residences of the Prime Minister and the
Governor General, the National Arts
centre and the Byward markets. Admission to the Canadian Museum of History
is also included. Tonight a celebratory
farewell dinner has been arranged.
Overnight Ottawa
Breakfast ● Farewell Dinner
Day 19 Tuesday 17 Oct
Depart Ottawa for Australia
Transfer to Ottawa airport after lunch
today for your return flight via Vancouver to Australia. The morning is at your
leisure.
Overnight in Flight
Breakfast ● Meals in Flight
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...enriching lives through cultural exchange
St Johns ● Newfoundland ● Halifax ● Nova Scotia ● Baddeck ● Cape Breton Island
Cabot Trail ● Peggys Cove ● Lunenburg ● Charlottetown ● Prince Edward Island
Overnight train ● Quebec ● St Lawrence River Cruise ● Montreal ● Ottawa
E
astern Canada offers discerning travellers elegant cultured cities, pristine
coastlines and breathtaking scenic landscapes. Relish the Joie de Vivre and
allure of ‘New France’ in old walled Quebec, the most truly unique city in
North America and its delightfully cosmopolitan neighbour Montreal. Be
uplifted by the maritime feel, picture perfect fishing villages and windswept coastlines of
Newfoundland and Nova Scotia and be delighted by unspoilt national parks, splendid
gardens and autumn colour. This diverse cultural journey explores the rich history, heritage and nature of the indigenous Mi’kmaq, the British and French who settled on their
land. With several nights in most places, the opportunity is yours to deeply appreciate
European- styled Canada and its magnificent Atlantic provinces with WEA’s CanadianAustralian tour leader Karen Adams. Simply inspiring and beautiful at every turn.
Day 5 Tuesday 03 Oct
Halifax
Explore much loved and photographed
Peggy’s Cove on St Margaret’s Bay today. A quaint fishing village, Peggy’s
most famous icon is its 1868 characteristic north Atlantic lighthouse. Next travel
along the Lighthouse route to the authentic UNESCO World Heritage protected
town of Lunenburg on the Fairhaven Peninsula. Established in 1753 it is considered the best surviving British colonial
town in North America. Much like a living museum, enjoy Lunenburg’s colourful narrow streets, brightly painted historic wooden homes, lovely harbour side,
galleries and museums.
Overnight Halifax
Breakfast ● Dinner
Tour Leader: Dr Karen Adams has a vast background as an educator and university
lecturer and has a passion for people, cultures, music and travel. A most popular WEA
tour leader Karen is articulate and caring and knows Eastern Canada well.
the vibrant culture of both the Mi’kmaq
and the Scottish who settled on their
land. Sample traditional food, cultural
performance, dance, drums and language
and learn about ancient traditions and
ceremonies with heritage interpreters.
(order of visits to be confirmed).
Overnight Baddeck
Breakfast ● Dinner
Day 8 Friday 06 Oct
Cabot Trail
Follow the Cabot Trail today, a wonderful scenic highlight, into the highlands of
northern Cape Breton Island. The route
curves around windswept headlands and
clings to cliffs that drop in to rocky
coves and beaches. Wind through the
Cape Breton National Park and see the
wide open expanse of the Gulf of St
Lawrence before returning to Baddeck
through the lush Margaree Valley.
Overnight Baddeck
Breakfast ● Dinner
Day 11 Monday 09 Oct
Quebec
Arrive at St Foy station this morning and
take a coach to nearby Quebec. Breakfast
is served at your hotel (but room check
later) before having a guided tour of the
old walled city of Quebec. Designated a
World Heritage site by the United Nations
Quebec is unique in North America and
will delight you as you explore the lower
town, Battlefields Park, the Citadel, the
Place Royale and the ornate city gates of
the upper town with your local guide. The
afternoon is at your leisure to explore
‘Vieux Quebec’ or ‘Old Quebec’ where
every house tells a story and every square
exudes the spirit of New France. Tonight
dinner has been arranged in a cosy tavern.
Overnight Quebec
Breakfast ● Dinner
Tour Includes: Adelaide to Adelaide flights and internal flights with Air Canada ● All
transport including sleeper on overnight train to Quebec ● All hotel accommodation ●
All entrance fees & sightseeing as per itinerary ● Fully escorted plus expert local guides
● Meal as per itinerary ● Pre and Post tour meetings ● Comprehensive tour notes
Day 6 Wednesday 04 Oct
21 Days $10,990
Twin Share + Airline Taxes ($300 as of November 2016) + Tipping
Single Supplement $1,665
Balance Due 27 June 2017
Day 1 Friday 29 Sep
Day 3 Sunday 01 Oct
Day 4 Monday 02 Oct
Adelaide to St Johns Newfoundland
Depart Adelaide and fly via Sydney and
Toronto with Air Canada to St Johns. As
you cross the international date line you
will arrive on the same day.
Meals in Flight
Overnight St Johns
St Johns and Quidi Vidi
This morning you visit the Johnson Geo
Centre to explore the amazing life story of
our planet as well as the Titanic Story.
You also visit the Rooms, a cultural centre
which preserves and protects the heritage,
history and culture of Newfoundland and
Labrador. It also offers lovely views over
St Johns. You then continue to historic
Quidi Vidi (pronounced ‘Kiddy Viddy’) a
picturesque fishing village this afternoon.
Admire this rugged, pristine island with
its mystery and raw beauty.
Overnight St Johns
Breakfast
St Johns to Halifax
After breakfast you visit the small Royal
Newfoundland Regiment museum. This
significant collection of archives documents among other things a connection to
Australia in the deployment of the Newfoundland Regiment to Gallipoli in August 1915 to join British and Australian
troops. You then fly to Halifax Nova Scotia where you check in to your hotel before enjoying a guided tour of the city
including Citadel Hill, Province House,
historic properties and public gardens.
Overnight Halifax
Breakfast ● Dinner
Day 2 Saturday 30 Sep
St Johns Newfoundland
After a restful morning you set out in the
afternoon to sightsee around St Johns.
One of North America’s oldest cities, St.
John’s is now the capital and commercial
centre of Newfoundland. Your tour features the famous ‘Jellybean Row’ houses
which give this city its distinctive character. The vibrant rainbow colours really are
a visual feast. You then visit the fortifications of Signal Hill from where Marconi
sent his first radio transmission as well as
Conception Bay and Cape Spear, the easternmost point of North America. Return
to your hotel for a cosy welcome dinner.
Overnight St Johns
Breakfast ● Dinner
Halifax to Baddeck
Travel through the heart of Nova Scotia
today and over the Canso Causeway to
Cape Breton Island. Continue along the
shores of Bras d’Or Lake to the 18th century Fortress of Louisbourg a National
Historic site and living history museum.
Learn of the famous battle that became
the turning point in the Anglo- French
struggle and Canada today. Arrive in the
delightful resort community of Baddeck
this afternoon, the area of which has been
home to indigenous Mi’kmaq, French
and British over many centuries. It boasts
numerous historic buildings, art and craft
galleries and a charming ambience.
Overnight Baddeck
Breakfast
Day 7 Thursday 05 Oct
Cape Breton Island and St Ann’s
Today you visit lovely St Ann’s for time
at leisure and to see the Great Hall of
Clan’s Celtic museum which displays
Scottish history and culture. The Alexander Graham Bell Museum and the Eskasoni Mi’kmaq First Nations People Cultural Centre are also highlights. Discover
Day 9 Saturday 07 Oct
Baddeck to Charlottetown
In the morning you drive via New Glasgow to Caribou from where you board
the ferry to Wood Islands on Prince Edward Island. You then continue to Charlottetown noted as the ‘Birth place of
Confederation, and the island’s capital.
Your hotel is near Peak’s Wharfe and
waterfront where you can find lovely
eateries.
Overnight Charlottetown
Breakfast
Day 10 Sunday 08 Oct
Charlottetown to Quebec
This morning you visit Province House
National Historic site and heritage Green
Gables, the Victorian home and idyllic
farmstead of Anne from the famed novel
first published in 1908. Enjoy the beautiful flower gardens and museum before
crossing the 12.9 kilometre Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick and Amherst where you board your overnight
train to St Foy near Quebec.
Overnight on train
Breakfast
Day 12 Tuesday 10 Oct
Boat cruise and Montmorency Falls
Relish seeing Canada’s oldest city from
the deck of a cruise boat on the St Lawrence River today. A guide relates the
story of New France and the origins of
Quebec’s most noted landmarks such as
spectacular Chateau Frontenac, Cap Diamant, Ile d’Orleans and Montmorency
Falls which is about 12 kilometres downstream from Quebec City. The falls are
higher than Niagra at 83 metres. After
returning by coach you are free to relax
and explore.
Overnight Quebec
Breakfast
Day 13 Wednesday 11 Oct
Quebec
Today is at your leisure to enjoy fabulous
Quebec at your own pace.
Overnight Quebec
Breakfast